The house is beautifully situated on a shy 2-acre lot in Southampton Village’s estate section. This 7,000 sq. ft. home boasts 10 ft. ceilings on the first and vaulted ceilings on the second floor, large living room with fireplace and adjoining sunroom with fireplace, formal dining room, large gourmet eat in kitchen, den with fireplace, study, 6 en-suite bedrooms, including master with fireplace, sitting area and sunroom, 5 fireplaces in all, heated gunite pool/spa, pool/guest house, sunken tennis court, wine cellar, and 3-car attached garage. Located close to the ocean and village shops. Don’t miss this one of a kind stately property with meticulous landscaping.

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Cupid will be calling soon so here are some of our favorite suggestions for wining and dining your sweetheart in 2010.

Ame

Is it the 300-bottle wine list, the intimacy of the dining room, or the St. Regis address that makes Ame one of our favorite places to stare dreamily into the eyes of a lover? It is all three and a myriad of other reasons too. Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani are the genius minds that first brought Ame into our lives back in 2006. Their success at Terra restaurant in Napa Valley translated well to San Francisco, demonstrated by the annual accolades bestowed upon them from well-regarded sources like Michelin, Zagat, and Esquire. The menu features local ingredients blended with French and Italian flavors and Hiro’s Japanese background shows up with limited edition sake selections and a custom sashimi bar. We can’t think of a better way to firmly plant yourself in the heart of your honey.

Ame is located in the St. Regis Hotel at 689 Mission St.; 415.284.4040

Why not start the new year off right by treating your sweetie to an elegant evening of fine food and wine? Reservations at any of these romantic dining establishments is sure to send you home with warm, fuzzy feelings of love.

Saam at The Bazaar

Amidst the bustle of the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills sits one of the most intimate dining experiences in Los Angeles: Saam. Named after hotel proprietor and SBE founder Sam Nazarian, Saam is the hidden gem of the buzzing Bazaar by José Andrés. The non-descript entry door is tucked behind Bar Centro and hidden by curtains, so many guests might not even notice this dining establishment, which is probably better, considering it only seats 40 at a time. Philippe Starck designed the space to invoke thoughts of private dinner parties in an impeccably decorated home. The unique dining experience does not end with the decor. If you are lucky enough to snag one of the coveted tables (don’t even think of going without reservations), a dinner at Saam involves a 20-course individual tasting of small plates that pay tribute to the greatest chefs like Julia Child and Ferran Adria with a decidedly Andrés twist. While pricey ($170 per person with wine pairings, which help escalate the chance of romance after the dinner is through), it is sure to impress even the A-list starlets who like to play demure.

Saam at the Bazaar by José Andrés is located in SLS Hotel Beverly Hills at 465 S. La Cienega Blvd.; 310.246.5545

La Grenouille

What screams romance more than pristine white table clothes, copious amounts of immaculate flower arrangements, and divine French cuisine in a long established restaurant in New York City? Not much. This is why La Grenouille is one of our haute five places to cozy up with a loved one for an evening of romance, food, and wine. Zagat says, “The epitome of everlasting elegance, the Masson family’s gorgeous midtown classic French is top-of-the-line all the way, catering to a glamorous money crowd with extraordinary food and service and dazzling flowers” La Grenouille has been sharing their love of fine dining with New Yorkers since 1962.

La Grenouille is located at 3 East 52 St., New York, NY; 212-752-1495

Although Valentine’s Day is still months away, it is never too early to fill all Haute Living readers in on the most romantic eating spots in Miami. From Coconut Grove to Palm Beach, we bring you our five favorite places to say “I love you,” while enjoying the finest gourmet meals in the most breathtaking places the city has to offer. Pay close attention lovers, here’s your ticket to that special someone’s stomach…and heart.

Gibraltar at Grove Isle Hotel & Spa
The new Gibraltar restaurant at the Grove Isle Hotel & Spa is a true testament to the power a dining experience can have on your love life. With it’s modern glamorous look, unparalleled bayside dining, your honey won’t be able to resist you over the candle-lit dinner and view of Miami’s Biscayne Bay. The restaurant features a stunning glass-enclosed private dining room, and for a romantic evening, couples can cozy up by fire pit to stay warm during these colder, windy nights.

Dishes include delicious options such as a plate of mussels steamed in a fragrant coconut coriander broth with mint, tomato, and lobster oil; pan-roasted guinea hen; snapper crudo with minted mango, pink radish, and crispy cassava; and spice-roasted yellowtail with buttery cabbage.

Gibraltar is located in Miami’s Grove Isle Hotel & Spa at 4 Grove Isle Drive in Coconut Grove. For reservations, call (305) 857-5007.

With all the variety out there it is difficult to say exactly which meal was the best in 2009. Eater left it to the experts to spill on their favorites. Among the most popular were several dishes at Marea. Kate Krader of Food & Wine raved over burrata antipasti, ferrantini pasta with clams and squid and chiles. Then Jeff Zalaznick of Always Hungry loved the octopus & bone marrow fusilli, also stating “even the steak at Marea is mind blowing.”

Here the others that made the list in no particular order:

Blue Hill at Stone Barns

Per Se

Recipe

Locanda

Le Bernardin

El Bulli

Prime Meats

David Burke Townhouse

Le Bernardin

Convivio

Vinegar Hill

Bill’s

Boqueria

Locanda Verde

The Vanderbilt

The Redhead

Momofuku Noodle Bar

Roberta’s

Hearth

The dishes range from friend chicken to offal, think lamb flavor panna cotta, seafood, to foi gras terrine. Hungry yet? No doubt 2009 was a good year for food. Let’s see who makes it on the list in 2010. In the meantime, what was your favorite dish of 2009?

Via: NY Eater

Times are still somewhat tough for today’s economy. For some though, it’s a lot tougher than others and unfortunately, Miami is seeing a few of our once favorite hot spots fade into the background, eventually altogether disappearing. Let’s take a look back at and reminisce about some of our favorites. May they all rest in peace.

Au Pied de Cochon was one of my personal favorites and I must admit, I was uber sad to hear about its closing. This quaint place had the French bistro food thing nailed down. The atmosphere was lovely and the location, close to South Pointe Park, even lovelier. The lamb chops, delish but the risotto, indescribably good. Cacao will be dearly missed as well, having been up and running for seven years. The Latin American mouth watering dishes were unforgettable but then again, how could you forget dishes like roasted quail swollen with chicken and chorizo mousse?  North One 10 on Biscayne brought Miami outstanding food and wine without any of the normal Miami fuss. It was the perfect place to escape the rest of Miami’s crazy food scene, and still get an excellent meal along with excellent service. This closing definitely tugs at my heart strings. Owners Dewey and Dale LoSasso, both chefs as well, are now working on other projects, Dewey at Forge and Dale at Solea at the W Hotel South Beach.

Table 8 was a fantastic place to get an uncomplicated meal in a very pretty setting. There’s really not much else to say about this locale, but it will certainly be missed for its simplicity done right. The last on the list of sad closures is Tuscan Steak. One word, well two, no, actually three-truffle garlic bread! Oh my lord, this thought alone is enough to send me into a deep depression. The thought of me never again having this flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth delight is seriously enough to start a panic attack. If you’ve been lucky enough to enjoy this and Tuscan Steak’s other plates, you can relate and probably wouldn’t dare say I was overreacting. For those of you who never did dine there, I’m sorry you missed out.

Via: Miami New Times

With the holidays seeming to revolve around a traditional feast, what does a man of the restaurant business take home or leave at work? One might imagine that learning to be particular in the food category on a daily basis and working your way to the top with exquisite fine dining may bring on a more critical taste at home, but restaurateur Danny Meyer and chef/restaurateur Alain Ducasse have a few different opinions. However, it seems that their plans for New Year’s are right in sync.

Danny Meyer describes his family as reformed Jews from St. Louis. They would have multiple appetizers, including steak tartar shaped like a turkey, or a Christmas tree, depending on the holiday, and “Fuchsia” which consisted of mashed beats and cream cheese. As a main course, he would have prime rib of beef served with Matzo meal dumplings made in a very non-kosher way. He shows his that he wishes he could have the more traditional and delectable Christmas food that Ducasse describes. Alain Ducasse, instead, describes a traditional Christmas log, a classic French dessert with butter cream in two flavors, chocolate, and coconut, which became his first job in the kitchen as a child. Meyer wished he could reform the Christmas meal, but when he tried to bring the culture of France home in the form of a roast goose with oysters and chestnut stuffing, he was met with only complaints.

The two have a more similar opinion on going out for the holidays. Both Meyer and Ducasse strongly believe Christmas is a family holiday that should be spent at home with loved ones. However, if they were to go out, Ducasse decides he would choose his own restaurant, Le Louis XV in Monaco. Meyer, however, would want to be as far away from work as possible, emphasizing the cozy nature of being with friends at home.

New Year’s is decidedly the night to go out. The chef suggests a trip to the market as a way to bring some luxury home for the celebration. His advised dinner is to get fresh vegetables, such as muschrooms, spinach, root vegetables, carrots and onions, and simmer them in chicken broth with some pork belly. Serve as is with some raw vegetable shavings on top for texture. He recommends a wine like Puligny-Montrachet or Chassagne to start off the night.  Meyer emphasizes the concept of “to start,” explaining that he has no intention of working on New Year’s Day.

Via: GQ

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WHERE WERE YOU BORN: Miami Beach – an island native

HOW LONG IN MIAMI: All 31 years

NEIGHBORHOOD: grew up in Surfside, but have roamed from Aventura to South Beach

OCCUPATION: professional raconteur – more specifically, the co-founder of the content studio rakontur (“Cocaine Cowboys,” “The U”)

FAVORITE RESTAURANT: Joe Allen, my home away from home

BEST SUSHI: NO THANKS – GOTTA BE COOKED

BEST ETHNIC FOOD: Chef Creole’s oxtail, sak pase!

BEST ITALIAN: Macaluso’s for the meatballs

BEST PLACE FOR LATE NIGHT DINING: La Sandwicherie, turkey on a toasted baguette, loaded with cornichons

BEST DESSERT: Joe’s key lime pie

BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH: Nemo has owned this category for years – still going strong

COOLEST CLUB/LOUNGE: Waiting until we reopen the Bella Rose

BEST PLACE FOR A POWER BUSINESS MEETING: It begins and ends with Joe’s Stone Crab

ALL-AROUND FAVORITE SPOT IN MIAMI: Cuban coffee windows – David’s, Enriquetas and Versailles – the true essence of Miami

IF YOU HAVE OUT OF TOWN GUESTS, WHICH HOTEL WOULD YOU RECOMMEND? The Raleigh, still the classiest and best pool on Miami Beach, or The Standard

BEST SPA: The Standard

FAVORITE CHARITY EVENT: Hope for Vision

FAVORITE CULTURAL EVENT: the first Canes football game of the season

BEST ASPECT OF MIAMI: The history and the characters – I don’t think rakontur will ever run out of great Miami stories to tell

BEST STEAKHOUSE: Waiting patiently for Shareef to reopen The Forge – even closed, it gets my vote

BEST PIZZA: Sosta is the new kid on the block, but the best pizza on the beach (I do miss Pucci’s “slice and a coke/you never go broke”)

BEST LUNCH: Anything from Epicure

BEST LIMOUSINE/DRIVING SERVICE: Red Limo

BEST MUSEUM/EXHIBIT: the Whitman Family Museum – one of South Florida’s First Families

FAVORITE HISTORY/LEGENDARY PLACE TO SEE OR EXPLORE: the Florida Moving Image Archive – the entire filmed history of South Florida hidden beneath the Main Library downtown

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