The Inaugural Dan’s Chefs of the Hamptons in Photos

Topping Rose House

Peter and Susi Wunsch

Alexia Lange, Ashtyn Lange

Emily Kessler and Executive Chef at Amali, Rodney Sterling

Guests enjoy the cocktail party

Guests enjoy the cocktail party

Cocktail party

Jewelry designer David Yourman and Sybil Yurman

Jewelry designer David Yurman

Ambiance at garden party

Bartender pouring Granbazan

Bar product shot

Bartender

Marc and Nicole Martin

Cocktail party

Centerpieces

Tablescape

Room set up

Room set up

1st course by Terrance Brennan, Brennan Group Hospitality

Tablescape

Menu

Tablescape

Garden cocktail party

Mima Schumann greets guests with a specialty Tangueray cocktail

David Star, Ian Oltzrk

Nina Roth, Cary Roth

Romel Velasquez and Matt Birnstill of Quogue Club

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten of Topping Rose House with Sabrina and Stephane De Baets

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten of Topping Rose House mingles with guests

Guest of honor Florence Fabricant, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten of Topping Rose House

Quogue Club dish

Joyce Jordan of Porsche, Jay Decker of Porsche, Ann Marie Decker

Guests enjoy wine and other libations

Guest of honor Florence Fabricant

Garden cocktail party

Chef Colin Ambrose of Estia’s

Jesse Matsuka of Sen adds a special flair to his dishes

Cocktail party in the garden

Gene Bernstein, Kathleen Welsh

Grace Brea, Stephane De Baets

Sabrina and Stephane De Baets

Guest of Honor Florence Fabricant, Andrea Grover-Executive Director of Guild Hall

Andrea Grover-Executive Director of Guild Hall, Susan Jacobson, Arlene Slavin, Michele Cohen

Theodore Aiello, Marie Aiello, Gabriel Aiello

Gabriel Aiello, Theodore Aiello

Marie Aiello enjoys a Tangueray specialty cocktail

Jesse Matsuka of Sen presented an array of delicious food

Courtney Sypher Sen

Sen display

Sen-Jesse Matsuka, Ivy Winick, David Blum

Frederico Pelaz, Lindsey Didsbury-Mixologists

Pellegrino

Tangueray product shot

Tangueray pour

Quogue Club duck terrine & pickled green strawberry

Chef Matt Birnstill of Quogue Club

Tangueray specialty cocktail with fresh rose petals

Mima Schumann greets guests with Tangueray with fresh rose petals

Dish prepared by Calissa, tuna crudo

Dakota Kalbacher of Nest Seekers and Calissa, Executive Chef Rodney Sterling of Calissa, Emily Kessler-Events Director at Calissa presented tuna crudo

Chef Colin Ambrose of Estia’s Little Kitchen

Chef Colin Ambrose of Estia’s Little Kitchen

Estia’s Little Kitchen presented Pork Tostada in Pipian

Jack Helfrich, Sarah Piacentini

Sarah Piacentini

21st Century Jazz Quartet

Jesse Matsuoka of Sen

Acqua Panna

Chef Jason Weiner of L & W Market and Jess Matsuka of Sen

Lulu Kitchen & Bar Chef Philippe Corbet & Dmytro Guydash

Flower centerpieces

Chef Amanda Wallace

Chefs Joe Realmuto, Drew Hiatt, Jean-Georges Vongerichten in the kitchen

Terrance Brennan gathers delicious food fresh from the oven

Chef Terrance Brennan

Chefs prepare dishes, Joe Realmuto, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Drew Hiatt

Chef Drew Hiatt and Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten of Topping Rose House discuss ingredients

Crab salad

Teamwork in the kitchen as chefs prepare each course

Terrance Brennan

Chefs Joe Realmuto and Sam McCleland plate dishes

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten of Topping Rose House in the kitchen

TRH bicycles

Porsche luxury cars were on property for guests to view

Ashley Copeland, Jay Decker-General Manager with Porsche, Joyce Jordan-Area Marketing Manager at Porsche

Topping Rose House property

Lulu Kitchen & Bar Chef Philippe Corbet

Chef Sam McCleland of Beacon/ Bell & Anchor

Chef Sam McCleleand of Beacon/Bell & Anchor, Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten of Topping Rose House

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten of Topping Rose House, Chef Joe Realmuto of Nick & Toni’s

Don Evans and Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten keeps current with his social media posts, Lisa Hall and Don Evans

Chef Drew Hiatt of Topping Rose House

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Chef Drew Hiatt of Topping Rose House

Event SIgnage

The inaugural Dan’s Chefs of the Hamptons was held at the beautiful Topping Rose House on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and a first-class team of chefs from the most desired restaurants helped create a memorable evening of fine dining on the South Fork. Food critic for The New York Times and Guild Hall trustee Florence Fabricant was honored, and proceeds from the evening supported Guild Hall. Guests concluded the evening with delectable desserts.

For tickets and more information on all Dan’s Taste of Summer events, visit DansTaste.com.

Read more about Dan’s Taste of Summer 2019.