James Lane Post and Southampton Inn present the second annual James Lane Fest — an exciting weekend right in the heart of Southampton Village, packed with experiences in culinary, art, fashion, and wellness. James Lane Post has thoughtfully curated a range of programs for guests to enjoy. Whether you want to stay for the whole weekend or just drop in for a single event, there’s something for everyone.
The weekend will kick off on Saturday, November 1, at 12:30 PM, with a Cookbook Authors Brunch & Signing with celebrity chefs Lidia Bastianich, Dennis Prescott, Palak Patel, and Joni Brosnan, hosted by James Lane Post Editor-At-Large Bridget LeRoy.
Lidia Bastianich is a television host, celebrated chef, best‐selling cookbook author, successful restaurateur, a founder of Eataly, and the owner of a flourishing food and entertainment business. She will be on hand with her most recent book, “Lidia’s The Art of Pasta.” Among the numerous awards and accolades she has earned are seven James Beard Awards and two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Culinary Host.
In 2020, Dennis Prescott’s reach literally and figuratively went global with the hit original Netflix series “Restaurants on the Edge,” in which three food and design experts travel to flailing restaurants around the world to transform and place them on the road to success. Chef Dennis Prescott will present his book “Cook With Confidence: Over 100 Inspiring Recipes To Cook & Eat Together.”
“Food Is Love: Plant-Based Indian-Inspired Recipes to Feel Joy and Connection” is a cookbook by Palak Patel, an acclaimed chef and Food Network champion. Chef Patel is a two-time winner of Food Network’s famous shows “Chopped” and “Beat Bobby Flay.”
Joni Brosnan opened Joni’s in Montauk in 2001, and recently released her debut cookbook: “Joni’s, A Love Letter To Summer In Montauk.” This unique cookbook blends elements of a photographic memoir and a culinary souvenir, providing an intimate glimpse into life in Montauk through Joni’s stories, her family, and her iconic healthy recipes.
James Lane Post’s Editor-At-Large Bridget LeRoy will introduce the chefs during lunch. Following the lunch, guests will have the opportunity to purchase books and have them signed by the authors. Guests will enjoy wines from James Lane Post’s recent wine collaboration with RGNY on the North Fork. During brunch, trunk shows by Mama Ayni Collective and Andeana Hats will also take place.
Sunday, November 2, at 11 AM will include a Signature WAVE Wellness Class led by Lisa Zaloga featuring a wellness discussion with founders Stephanie Esposito and Lisa Zaloga of WAVE Wellness, Amanda Duckstein of Shadowbox Pilates, and Andrea Fornarola of Elements Fitness Studio, moderated by wellness advocate and digital media entrepreneur Vanessa Steil.
The weekend will conclude with the Palette to Palate artists’ dinner, curated by Kara Hoblin of the North Fork Art Collective, on Sunday, November 2, at 5 PM. An inventive and educational six-course dinner with wine, the meal features farm-to-table dishes inspired by the artworks in one-to-one matchups created by Chef Mike Jeanty of Claude’s at the Southampton Inn and local private chef Joe Cipro, as well as dessert by Ursula XVII of Disset Chocolate. This series allows the chefs to create dishes based on the art — a continuous connection of inspiration and creativity. The show features a mix of original North Fork Art Collective members and new artists. All of the artists call the East End home or have spent a significant amount of time on the Twin Forks.
Guests are also invited to book rooms at the Southampton Inn at the discounted rate of $190+ tax per night by calling 631-283-6500 ext. 1 and mentioning the JLP Festival block.
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