Oso Opens At The Southampton Inn

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Edward Callaghan - John Wegorzewski & Associates
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OSO OPENS AT THE SOUTHAMPTON INN
New Steak House Opens May 19

Under the Direction of Four-Star Chef Peter Dunlop,
OSO Offers Gourmet Cuisine for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

SOUTHAMPTON INN - the largest year-round hotel and banquet/conference facility in Southampton, Long Island, NY - is flinging open the doors of its stylish new Mediterranean steak house, OSO, officially opening to the public on Monday, May 19. OSO is the Inn's first-ever full service, on-site restaurant, as well as the only steak house between Westhampton and East Hampton. The elegant new eatery promises to be a boon to locals and visitors alike, who will no longer have to travel in search of the perfect steak. And in contrast to typical high-priced steak houses, OSO is specializing in gourmet food at more moderate prices in a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere.

Under the culinary direction of award-winning Executive Chef Peter Dunlop (who has created the Inn's catering for the past year), OSO is serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. He has created menus to rival the best steak house in Manhattan, emphasizing fine steaks and chops, as well as Southampton's acclaimed local fish and seafood. Indeed, fresh and natural will always be the order of the day, since Dunlop is relying on organic, seasonal, and locally-produced ingredients in his haute cuisine re-interpretation of classic steak house fare and regal presentation of his own culinary specialties. Dinner starters begin at $7, entrees at $23. Early-evening $25 prix-fixe dinners, an excellent wine list and children's menus are also available. For reservations call OSO, located in Southampton Inn at 91 Hill Street, at 631-283-1166 or visit www.southamptoninn.com

In addition to the quality and creativity of the menu, Southampton Inn and OSO's owner, investment banker Dede Gotthelf, has ensured that the restaurant will be a complete experience for patrons. Besides an exquisite interior, OSO offers al fresco dining on beautifully landscaped grounds in a private, pastoral setting; there's nothing else like it in town. And families will especially enjoy OSO, thanks to child-sized tables and chairs alongside grown-up seating, and kids can order from the children's menu or get child-sized versions of main-menu dishes at half price. Gotthelf, who graduated the prestigious Brearley School and cum laude from Williams College, also brought her business savvy to bear by "going local." Drawing from the extensive pool of local artists, craftspeople and businesses, she relied on their guidance to pull together all aspects of design, construction and d�cor. And speaking of bear, Oso is the Spanish word for that majestic creature. Gotthelf chose the name for two reasons: as an affectionate homage to the huge black cat she and her family adopted from the local Animal Rescue Fund (ARF); he resembles a black bear cub and was therefore named Bear. As well, given the current economic climate - which Wall Street calls a bear market - Gotthelf wanted to demonstrate that it's possible to deliver high-end fare at reasonable prices.

At OSO, Long Island's gourmand-rich East End community can enjoy many of Chef Dunlop's signature dishes. Dinners include Grilled Prime Aged Black Angus Porterhouse Fiorentina, Orange-Spiced North Atlantic Hard Shell Lobster, and Macadamia & Pine Nut Crusted Striped Bass, along with equally mouth-watering duck dishes, creative salads and hearty soups. Even the bargain three-course pre fixe menu includes filet mignon. Among Dunlop's deliciously decadent deserts