Inspiration of Summer Dreams

Labor Day does not put an end to my summer, as an East End September is celebrated for it’s bounty of the farms and water. I've shared a window of inspiration of a few summer dishes I prepared on the land and water this past summer. I hope you keep the spirit of summer alive!

Chef George Hirsch Summer Seafood

Not your mother’s fish sticks: L - R

Mini Grilled Shrimp Rolls, a snack while fishing Montauk waters with friends 

Portuguese Clams, shared with friends for a mid-summer BBQ gathering

Lobster Cocktail, magazine photo shoot  

Mussels Provençal, at home for quiet mid-week snack

Seared Tuna with Cuke Squash Slaw, benefit 11 course wine dinner Chef George signature cruise   

Herb Crusted Blowfish, starter course for a celebration seafood dinner kicking off summer 

Happy dreams! 

Restaurant Hunter TV Pays a Visit

Two-time Emmy winner Rob Petrone, host of TV’s Restaurant Hunter took a road trip to the East End, aka the Hamptons see what exactly what George Hirsch Lifestyle is all about. What he found was exactly what you see on my public television series. We made a few stops at a couple of local sources for vegetables, cheese, seafood, meat, and wine. Next, with cameras in tow, we returned to my patio to grill and entertain George style, while chatting about how food has changed throughout my career as a chef. 

Afterward, we continued to eat, and sip on some local small batch cream soda, while Rob sought the reason why after 20 years of television filming all over the world I would film entirely in the Hamptons. My response, “this is how I was raised - the bounty of the eastern part of Long Island, its farms, seafood, dairy, and now producers of wine, small craft beer, and beverages, raising livestock, and local artisan producers highlights what is happening all across this country. That is why I am so delighted to share my community of year-round friends in the Hamptons. My viewers are able to take away a lifestyle that is good for you for their own daily experiences. There will never be any ‘throwdowns’ or ‘restaurant disasters’ on my show. It’s about inspiring, and education through a visual food experience; hence my last line in each episode is “if I can do it you can do it.”

Rob Petrone Market Fresh Shopping with George Hirsch 

Milk Pail Farm Stand

George Hirsch Grilling for Restaurant Hunter

Holiday on the Cutting Edge

Need a gift inspiration this holiday?

I’ve used Mercer’s knives for almost thirty years; they were the knives I choose for my culinary students back then because they deserved the best. This is quality that lasts a lifetime and I am proud to have Mercer Cutlery partner with me for my cooking and lifestyle series on public television. You may even say I am living on the cutting edge!  

Once you have a good knife, sharpen your knife skills by chopping veggies for my warm and comforting Tuscan Artichoke Soup.  

To learn more about Mercer Cutlery.