Long Island Food Critic

The annual "A Hamptons Happening" was once again held at the elegant home of Maria and Kenneth Fishel. Renowned chefs from all over Long Island and Manhattan cooked up their finest culinary creations to the utter delight of all in attendance. This continues to be the charity event of the summer season where guests donate to the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation while taking in the visual splendor of the Hamptons.

There were over 30 various restaurants vying for the guests' attention and enticing them with sushi rolls, fresh oysters, scallops, short rib, and other mouthwatering concoctions. Attendees were also invited to sample libations from top liquor and spirits companies. When dessert time drew near, bakeries welcomed everyone to try their exquisite baked goods.

A luxury live auction led by CBS News Anchor Chris Wragge, urged the crowd to bid and raise money for the international organization dedicated to preventing and curing cancer. Samuel Waxman, M.D., the Founder and CEO of SWCRF, also spoke a few words promising to continue his research and "Kick Cancer's Butt". The evening also honored two philanthropists Marc J. Leder, co-CEO, Sun Capital Partners and Bobby Zarin, Chairman, Zarin Fabrics and Real Estate Developer.

The 11th Annual "A Hamptons Happening" is a summer extravaganza with decadent cuisine, lively entertainment, and beautiful weather that makes this a wonderful excuse to visit the Hamptons. The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation is a pioneer in cancer research and with the generous support of many restaurants, entrepreneurs, and other companies, it continues to make "A Hamptons Happening" possible.