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Sebonak Restaurant
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New York - USA
5 Stars and 5 Stripes
Extraordinary
June - 2008
5 Stars & 5 Stripes
Overall - 'Cuisine & Service'
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The Ultimate Award:
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We visited Sebonack on a sunny afternoon to view the golf course, tour the clubhouse, and sample the cuisine created by Executive Chef Michael Meehan and his team. After driving up a winding sand and pebble path, the spectacular Sebonack Clubhouse rises up majestically at the end of the roadway. Upon entering the pastel colored clubhouse through two magnificent wood and glass doors, we walked into a marble floored hallway. Towards the front of the entrance hall was the formal dining room, displaying an awesome view of the Great Peconic Bay. On the left of the hall is a receptionist-concierge office and to the right, a beautifully carpeted wooden staircase that ascended to the private rooms on the second floor of the clubhouse. High above the center hall was an immense glass and brass chandelier suspended 80 feet in the air. Through the magic of engineering, the chandelier (which weighs some 500 pounds and is over 5 feet in height) moves up and down an inch every minute so that it eventually descends to the ground for daily maintenance.
Sebonack Golf Club
Sebonack Golf Club
GM Troy Albert greeted us and gave us a walking and golf cart tour of the clubhouse, guest cottages and golf course. Sebonack's golf course brought back memories of the first time I had visited the West Coast's famed Pebble Beach. The water views, high palmetto grass, white beach, and diverse native wildlife seemed like a beautiful "still life" painting by one of the masters. After our tour, we came back to the clubhouse and took a quick walk through the formal dining room with its indoor and outdoor patio seating. We then went to the Executive Dining room on the second floor, where our Degustation Menu would be served.
Sebonack Golf Club
Sebonack Golf Club
The Executive Dining Room is old-world style with its rich dark wood paneling and elegant oversized windows. Chef Michael's menu started with his Sebonack Seafood Platter: Lobster Tail, Jumbo Shrimps and Crabmeat with Lemon, Mustard, Cocktail Sauce and a Micro Green Salad beautifully displayed on fine white china. It was a treat to sample this trio of ocean-fresh and firm crustaceans in such regal surroundings. The well dressed wait staff was quick, personal but unobtrusive and efficient.
Sebonack Dining Room View
Sebonack Dining Room - View
I had to remind myself to savor every bite while allowing my eyes to wander around this sea of splendor. The subtle contrasting flavor profiles of the shellfish set the stage for a glorious Sauvignon Blanc from Raphael Vineyards on the North Fork of Long Island. It was lemony and intense on the palate while offering straightforward mineral notes and hints of exotic tropical berries. Next we were treated to Pan Roasted Halibut, the deliciously soft white meat seared in the pan to seal-in the delicate flavor and then topped with Apple-Wood Smoked Bacon while surrounded by "Jack Be Little" Pumpkin and Tomato Buerre Blanc. This was a masterful rendition of a local fish favorite created by Chef Michael, who intentionally uses fresh locally grown ingredients from the bounty of surroundings farms.
Sebonack Cuisine
Sebonack - Cuisine
Our other main course was a delectable Grilled Porterhouse Lamb Chop, cooked medium-well and accompanied by Chef Michael's famous North Fork Corn Spoon Bread with Corn Relish and a Pinot Noir reduction. The two wines, offered with these selections, were Far Niente Chardonnay and a Saintsbury Pinot Noir. The legendary Far Niente Chardonnay offers a distinctive style of blended grapes from its numerous estate vineyards thus producing a classical intense, zesty wine.
I feel that it could have also been a good choice for the grilled lamb chop because of the delicate toasty oak, although the recommended choice was the incredible Saintsbury Pinot Noir. The mature suitable tannins and ample acidity of the Pinot Noir cried out for the gamey juicy lamb chop and its accompaniment. A good match! For our dessert we were given a Trio of Sebonack favorites: Apple Raspberry Crumble, Flourless Chocolate Cake, and a Vanilla Caramel Ice Cream Parfait.
The whole trio was heavenly either by itself individually or taken together in quick successive spoonfuls. Our wine was Inniskillin-Ice Wine, a serious Canadian wine specialty that consistently earns ratings in the 90's by top wine critics in the US. We found it to display a rich abundance of peach and mango on the palate after a delightful citrus nose.
Sebonack Cuisine
Sebonack - Cuisine
Congratulations to Executive Chef Michael Meehan and his team for presenting visually appealing and delicious cuisine and the efforts of the service team that resulted in a prefect dining experience. To GM Troy Albert, for his skill in making sure that Sebonack runs seamlessly on its path to becoming the finest golf club in America. And most certainly congratulations to owner and visionary Michael Pascucci for converting his dream into a spectacular reality! Because of their combined efforts, Sebonack is at the very pinnacle of the U.S. Golf world.
2008 - Award-Hand-Out - Sebonack
2008 Seven Stars and Stripers® - Award-Hand-Out at Sebonack
About the Sebonack Golf Club:
Sebonack, 7,225 Yards (Par 72) one of America's newest and most elite golf clubs was built based on the vision and determination of its owner, Michael Pascucci. Pascucci, a highly acclaimed entrepreneur and successful builder had previously been responsible for the creation and development of Oxford Auto Leasing, the largest publicly traded independent auto leasing company in the U.S, and Long Island's cable channel, "LI Channel 55". The Sebonack saga began as a result of Pascucci's friendship with his Florida neighbor, Billionaire Wayne Huizenga (Blockbuster, Waste Management, the Florida Marlins) and his wife Marti. The Huizengas had accumulated 2,000 acres of prime Florida land and built their own golf course for their family and friends. The Pascucci's were so impressed with Huizenga's family golf course, that they decided to find an ideal location on the East Coast for a family club of their own. In 2001, after a six year search, Pascucci purchased a 300 acre property "Bayberry Land" on the Great Peconic Bay in Southampton from the International Brotherhood of Electronic Workers #3, The property was run down and available for $45,000,000, a small fraction of what the land is worth today. The location and property fit perfectly into Pascucci's vision of his dream family golf course.
The Sebonack Golf Club would be built on waterfront property with a spectacular view of the Great Peconic Bay, and give Pascucci the ability to create the most environmentally conscious golf course on Long Island. Bayberry was renamed "Sebonack" and is within a pitching wedge of two of the most prestigious golf courses on the East Coast, Shinnecock and National. Buying the land proved easier then actually getting approval from the Hampton community, and environmental groups. Pascucci spent years and attended 350 meetings with the town, community and environmental leaders. Much like the "pony express" postal service of the 1800's, Pascucci travelled through rain, snow and blizzards to make his appointed rounds and complete his mission. To achieve his goal, Pascucci surrounded himself with a team of experts that included former top executives from his original company... Oxford Leasing, and top consultants in the environmental field. Pascucci also sought advice from the Long Island Pine Barren Society, The Nature Conservancy, and The Group for the East End. He was able to convince and gain support as well from the "Neighborhood Network" who have historically opposed building any golf course on the East End. With the help of his friend and business partner, golf legend Jack Nicklaus and world famous golf course designer Tom Doak, the Sebonack golf course was designed to be golfer friendly, challenging and in harmony with the ecology of the original land. With their collaboration, Sebonack has become a world class, championship golf course that preserves the integrity and ecosystem of the original land. This year, Sebonack was awarded the prestigious 2013 LPGA Women's Open, a tournament not normally awarded to a new golf club.
by Barry Kay

Editor: John Lomitola

Editor-in-Chief: Ingrid Lemme
© 2008 ~ Seven Stars and Stripes, Inc.


 
 
 
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Although the above information was accurate at the time of publication, it can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all pertinent information with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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