The East Hampton Library will kick off the 2025 Tom Twomey Series on Saturday, April 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with “Savoring Success: The Rise of the Hamptons Dining Scene.”
In this panel discussion, top local restaurateurs Joe Realmuto of Nick & Toni’s, Carol Covell of The 1770 House and Jason Weiner of Almond will speak about their influential roles in shaping the Hamptons dining scene. With decades of firsthand experience, they’ll share behind-the-scenes stories about how the Hamptons evolved into a premier culinary destination and reflect on its journey to excellence. The discussion will be moderated by New York Times food writer Florence Fabricant.
Admission is free. The program will be presented in the library’s Baldwin Family Lecture Room. Reservations are requested but not required. For additional information and to reserve a seat, visit: tomtwomeyseries.org. The Tom Twomey Series was established in memory of the late Tom Twomey (1914-2014), the former chairman of the library’s board of managers.
Additional events in the series are:
Friday, May 16, 5:30 to 7 p.m. – “Looking Back: My Time With the D’Amicos & The Art Barge.” Chris Kohan, president of the D’Amico Institute, reflects on his 50 years working with Victor and Mabel D’Amico and The Art Barge.
Friday, July 18, 6 to 7:30 p.m. – “Let’s Get Down to Business!” A brief history of East Hampton Village’s commercial district presented by East Hampton historian Hugh King and Bess Rattray.
Thursday, September 18, 5:30 to 7 p.m. – “Trailblazing Women: East Hampton Nature Trail’s Legacy.” Julie Sakellariadis shares the history of East Hampton’s Nature Trail and the women botanists and horticulturalists who created the trail.
Saturday, November 8, 3 to 4:30 p.m. – “Biography as Pilgrimage: On the Trail of Peter Matthiessen.” Author Lance Richardson discusses his new book on Sagaponack’s Peter Matthiessen — novelist, naturalist, Zen roshi, and trailblazing environmentalist.
Staff Writer on Apr 1, 2025