This is #DishingIt – where we give you the inside scoop on what’s new and downright finger lickin’ good on the culinary scene. As tricky as it can be to achieve, we like to believe that maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet is all about balance. And though we like to top you up with tips and tricks that’ll help you achieve optimal wellness, we love sharing about one of our favourite hobbies: eating all the things. If you like trying different cuisines and discovering the next best hole in the wall as well as gourmet meal, than let’s get to talkin’. Oh, and make sure to dish your dining suggestions right back to us in the comments.
This summer, our team headed out to the Hamptons and visited El Verano, an incredible upscale Mexican Restaurant located in Southampton, NY. Here’s the 411 on our new favourite restaurant.
The Vibe
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As a light breeze floats through, guests toast to their new fav restaurant, and share incredibly crafted plates designed to bring friends together and family’s celebrating the many milestones we do. El Verano invites you to sit back, be wowed and relax as you indugle in the best guacamole you will ever have. From the vibrant flavours and aromas of Mexico, owner, Chef Julian Medina has truly designed a beautiful space to enjoy a meal with your favourite people.
Just as folks flock from New York City to the Hamptons, El Verano is inspired by residents of Mexico City who flock to their summer homes in Cuernavaca and Valle de Bravo. Travel through a journey of excellence, as you dine al fresco or take to their beautifully and vibrantly designed dining room. The space boasts bright colours and invites you to breathe in the elements of nostalgia and ease.
The Service
The team at El Verano is ever welcoming, attentive without being overbearing, and always ready to offer suggestions or share their personal favourites. It feels like they genuinely enjoy what they do, and their enthusiasm is simply contagious. Whether you’re a regular or a first-time visitor, you’re treated like an old friend, something we truly enjoy when visiting a restaurant for the first time.
The Food
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Chef Julian Medina brings you on a culinary journey that delights all of the senses. Celebrating the vibrant nature of Mexico, El Verano’s menu elevates traditional Mexican cuisine to bring bold flavours to the forefront of every dish. From the most incredible guacamole (yes, it’s that good that we’re mentioning it twice!) to their famous Pepito sandwich with all the flavours, and the best roasted organic chicken enchiladas to the most flavourful burrito we’ve ever had, the menu is filled with fan favourites and simple delights that truly invite you to bring your palate to new heights.
The Drinks
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If you’re looking for a place where the drinks are as vibrant as the atmosphere, El Verano is it. Their drink menu is a joyful celebration of flavors, colors, and creativity that feels like a party in every glass.
The cocktails aren’t just drinks—they’re experiences. Imagine this: you take that first sip of the Mezcal Negroni, and the rich, smoky mezcal hits your taste buds, followed by the familiar bitterness of Campari, and then—bam!—a smooth, citrusy finish from the sweet vermouth. It’s like a smoky campfire meeting an Italian aperitivo, and somehow, it just works. It’s bold, it’s intriguing, and it’s definitely not your average cocktail.
The Verdict
When we’re back to summer in The Hamptons, El Verano is at the top of our restaurant list!
