TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op at “For the Horses Benefit Gala Hosted by Kelly Ripa” – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

TV Host from ABC-7 “Regis and Kelly” Kelly Ripa poses for a photo-op with her Husband Mark Consuelos at “For the Horses Benefit Gala” – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Auction Items

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Cognac interviews Kelly Ripa “For the Horses Benefit Gala” – Photo by Michael Wellbrock
Auction Item

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews at “For the Horses Benefit Gala hosted by Kelly Ripa” – Video by Michael Wellbrock

Animal lovers attended the “For the Horses Benefit Gala hosted by Kelly Ripa at the palatial estate of Kenneth and Maria Fishel in Bridgehampton.

Contributors and supporters enjoyed a fabulous festive evening and all to support Amaryllis Farm Equine Rescue.

For how you can save a horse’s life please visit www.forrascal.com

Until my next celebrity Hamptons event Darlings,

Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane

Hamptonities enjoyed a multi-faceted cultural event on Saturday, August 28, entitled: The East End Festival of the Senses at Morell Wines in East Hampton.

Cognac interviews at East End Festival of the Senses – Video by Michael Wellbrock

Cognac interviews Artist Edith Ingenhaag at East End Festival of the Senses – Video by Michael Wellbrock

Proceeds from the bidding of the auction paitings will benefit Uniting Against Lung Cancer, a non-profit which funds innovative research at leading cancer centers across the U.S. and Canada to find a cure for lung cancer. Artist Edith Ingenhaag donated 30% of the sales from artistic creations specifically “Dreams of Yesterday” is currently on display at Wines by Morrell. Entertainment was provided by Artist/Musician William Falkenburg.

For more info about Artist Edith Ingenhaag please visit www.ingenhaaggallery.com and to learn more about Uniting Against Lung Cancer please visit http://www.unitingagainstlungcancer.org.

Until my next celebrity event in the Hamptons darlings,

Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane

Ferrari Enthusiast flocked to the Ferrari Rally at Georgica Restaurant in East Hampton Saturday, August 28th.

TV Host Cognac poses for a photo-op on the red carpet at the Ferrari Rally at Georgica Restaurant in East Hampton – Photo by Michael Wellbrock


Ferrari Rally at Georgica Restaurant in East Hampton – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Ferrari Rally at Georgica Restaurant in East Hampton – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Ferrari Rally at Georgica Restaurant in East Hampton – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Former Bravo Realty TV Star Dina Manzo from “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane sip Champagne at the Ferrari Ralley at the Georgica Restaurant in East Hampton – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Cognac interviews Former Bravo Realty TV Star Dina Manzo from “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane sip Champagne at the Ferrari Ralley at the Georgica Restaurant in East Hampton and Cognac interviews Ferrari Ralley Founder Nathanial Christian – Video by Michael Wellbrock

Former Bravo Realty TV Star “Real Housewives of New Jersey Dina Manzo sipped champagne with me as we discussed Ferrari’s, her charity Project Ladybug, the Hamptons and her new Off Broadway Play, “My Big Gay Italian Wedding.”

Until my next celebrity event in the Hamptons darlings,

Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane

Gourmet Enthusiast attend the 2010 Gourmusart Awards/Benefit Summer Gala on Saturday, August 28 at Dockers Waterside Restaurant located at 94 Dune Road in East Quogue.

Gourmusart Founder Andrea Matzner poses for a photo- with Cognac at the Gourmusart Awards at Dockers Restaurant in East Quogue – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Artist/Musician Frank LaTorre poses for a photo-op with Cognac Wellerlane at the Gourmusart Awards at Dockers Restaurant in East Quogue – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Gourmusart Founder Andrea Matzner poses for a photo-op with her children Thomas and Daughter Nicola Matzner at Gourmusart Awards at Dockers Restaurant in East Quogue- Photo by Michael Wellbrock

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Gourmusart Awards at Dockers Restaurant in East Quogue

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Gourmusart Founder Andrea Matzner and her son Thomas Matzner at the Gourmusart Awards at Dockers Restaurant in East Quogue – Video by Michael Wellbrock

TV Host interviews at the Gourmusart Awards at Dockers Restaurant in East Quogue – Video By Michael Wellbrock

For more information on how you can become a member and contribute please visit www.gourmusart.com

Until my next celebrity Event in the hamptons darlings,

Pink champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane

Betsy McCaughey Former Lt. Governor of New York poses for a photo-op at RID 6th Annual Summer Event – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Avis Gold Richards, President of Birds Nest Productions – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Former Lt. Governor Betsy McCaughey at RID 6th Annual Summer Event in Southampton – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Avid Gold Richards, President of Birds Nest Productions poses for photo-op at RID 6th Annual Summer Event – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Fashion Designer Count Vlad, President Avis Richards of Birds Nest Productions and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Southampton Hospital Board Member Jean Shafiroff chats with Physicians at RID 6th Annual Summer Event – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Birds Nest Productions President Avis Gold Richards poses for a photo-op with Publicist Ron Capparella – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Publicist Ron Capparella poses for photo-op with Dr. Morel Michael Avram at RID 6th Annual Summer Event – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Publicist Ron Capparella poses for a photo-op with Dr. Jeffrey W. Moses at RID 6th Annual Summer Event – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Dr. Joel Kassimir, Dermatologist to the Stars poses for a photo-op with Publicist Ron Capparella at RID 6th Annual Summer Event – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Cognac interviews at RID 6th Annual Summer Event – Video by Michael Wellbrock

Top physicians and Hamptonites gathered at the Annual Summer Event in the Hamptons. The event was hosted by Founder and Chairman Betsy McCaughey, Ph.D and Avis Richards, CEO and Founder of Birds Nest Productions.

ABOUT RID – Committee to Reduce Infection Deaths – is a non-for-profit educational campaign devoted to making hospitals a cleaner and safer environment and to work to correct a deadly problem that kills over 100,000 people annually. RID works to train the next generations of caregivers and medical professionals so such deaths can be avoided. The organization was formed to motivate hospitals to make infection a top priority as well as to provide hospitals with the latest and most authoritative research on how to prevent infections. RID hold forums throughout the U.S. and in foreign countries for hospital administrators and caregivers.

RID’S MISSION – RID is dedicated to one cause: saving lives.

Please visit www.hospitalinfection.org for more info.

Until my next celebrity event in the Hamptons,

Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane

Samantha Ronson Spinning at the Sunflower Brazilian Event at the Home of Henry Buhl for ACE
Founder of ACE Henry Buhl poses for a photo-op with Cognac Wellerlane at the Brazilian Sunflower Event in Southampton – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op on the Red Carpet at ACE’s Brazilian Sunflower Event in Southampton – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Artist Peter Tunney and Cognac pose for a photo-op at the Brazilian Sunflower Event for ACE at the home of Henry Buhl – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Publicist Ron Capparella, Former NY Lt. Governor Betsy McCaughy and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at the Brazilian Sunflower Event for ACE at the home of Henry Buhl – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Socialite Caroline Lieberman and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at Brazilian Sunflower Event for ACE at the home of Henry Buhl – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Entertainment Reporter Elisa DiStefano from New 12 Long Island and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op with Cognac Wellerlane at Brazilian Sunflower Event for ACE at the home of Henry Buhl – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Hamptons Sheet Editor Joan Jedell poses for a photo-op at at Brazilian Sunflower Event for ACE at the home of Henry Buhl – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Auction Items at Brazilian Sunflower Event for ACE at the home of Henry Buhl – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Bravo Realty TV Star Real Housewives Ramona poses for a photo-op at Brazilian Sunflower Event for ACE at the home of Henry Buhl

Auction Items at at Brazilian Sunflower Event for ACE at the home of Henry Buhl – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Hamptons guest serenaded along with Brazilizian singing sensation Bebel Gilberto to the tunes of classic bossa nova as they supported The ACE, The Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless.

Cognac interviews at the Sunflower Brazilian Event at the Home of Henry Buhl in Southampton – Video by Michael Wellbrock

Internationally acclaimed Brazilian singing superstar Bebel Gilberto performed at the “Brazilian Sunflowers” event in Southampton, August 21, to benefit the Association of Community Employment Programs for the Homeless (ACE). This was the only appearance of Bebel performing in the Hamptons for the summer. The event took place at the Southampton estate of ACE Founder Henry Buhl. Celebrity DJ Samantha Ronson caused some Techno trauma mixing Techno with Bebel’s bossa nova causing some controversay when the cops were called. Guests at the event were annoyed with her choice of music and she was shooed away before the cops contined to let the event go on!

In any event the fundraiser was the hightlight of the evening and Hamptonites came to give their support.

Caroline Lieberman, Former New York Lt. Governor Betsy McCaughy, Hampton’s Sheet Editor Joan Jedell, Jean Shafiroff, Artist Peter Tunney, Ramona Singer, Billionaire, John Paulson, Hampton’s Builder, Edward Bulgin, Restaurateur, Jeffrey Chodorow and his wife Linda were some of the important personalities that attended.

Founded in 1997, ACE works with recovering homeless men and women throughout New York City, providing job training, work experience and a lifetime support network to help our clients achieve their goals and establish economic independence. We work closely with the neighborhoods we serve, building a sense of community and involving local partners in our mission to end homelessness.

Until my next celebrity event in the Hamptons,

Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane

The Honorable Bernard Jackson poses for a photo-op with Cognac at the Seventh Annual On Our Toes in The Hamptons – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Princess Keisha Omilana, Prince Kunle Omilana of Nigeria, Publicist Ron Capparella and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane Pose for Photo-op at The Seventh Annual On Our Toes In The Hamptons – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Event Chair Reginald Van Lee and Evidence founder Ronald K. Brown pose for a photo-op at the Seventh Annual On Our Toes in the Hamptons

Emmy Award Winning Actress Lynn Whitfield poses for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane at The Seventh Annual On Our Toes In the Hamptons – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Joyce Jackson, Chair poses for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane at the Seventh Annual On Our Toes In The Hamptons – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

CEO & President of JRT Multimedia Jocelyn R. Taylor poses for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Author & Politlical Analyst Keli Goff poses for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane at Seventh Annual On Our Toes In The Hamptons – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Actress Lynn Whitfield poses for Photo-op with Publicist Ron Capparella at Seventh Annual On Our Toes In The Hamptons – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Actress Lynn Whitfield poses for photo-op with Fashion Designer Count Vlad at Seventh Annual On Our Toes In The Hamptons – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Seventh Annual On Our Toes In The Hamptons

Cognac interviews at Seventh Annual On Our Toes In The Hamptons – Video by Michael Wellbrock

Cognac interviews at Seventh Annual On Our Toes In the Hamptons – Video by Michael Wellbrock

Hamptonites kicked up their heels at The Seventh Annual On Our Toes in The Hamptons featuring the internationally acclaimed Evidence A Dance Company under the direction of founder Ronald K. Brown and honoring Prince Kunle Omilana and Princess Keisha Omilana for their support and dedication to the company. The event took place at the home of Gala Co-Chairs The Honorable Bernard Jackson and Joyce Mullins Jackson in Water Mill on Saturday, August 21 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The benefit committee of what has become the premiere African American cultural event of the Hamptons social season includes Reginald Van Lee, Chair Zaid Abdul-Aleem, Monica F. Azare, Veronica Claypool, Joanne E. Hill, Andrea Hoffman, Leslie Mays, Gail Monroe, Perry Lauren Roberts, Jennifer Streakes, Dr. Ancy Verdier, Kathleen Vita, and Lisa Walker. Young Professionals Committee includes BJ Coleman, Keenan Davis Estelle, Mignon Espy Dr. Erika Faust James Nixon Nkumera Pierre and Phillana Williams.

Silver Anniversary Committee includes T. Troy and Keisha Dixon Maurice and Andrea DuBois, Noel Hankin and Moet Hennessy USA Judith Jamison, Pamela J. Joyner and Alfred J. Giuffrida Debra Lee and BET Networks Terry McMillan, Rhonda Mims and ING Baraka Sele Marva Smalls and MTV Networks René Syler, Susan Taylor and Khephra Burns, Tamara Tunie, Cicely Tyson Reginald Van Lee and Booz Allen Hamilton and Lynn Whitfield

The mission of Evidence is to promote understanding of the African Diaspora through dance and storytelling. The company is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Highlights have included a four week tour to Africa sponsored by the U.S. State Department performances at the Vancouver International Dance Festival and a smashing season at Harlem Stages.

The late afternoon event featured cocktails hors doeuvres by Kyles, online auction a special performance by Evidence of Ebony Magazine To a Village and dancing with the dancers. For more information on Evidence, A Dance Company and the event visit www.evidencedance.com

Until my next celebrity event in the Hamptons,

Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane

Baykeeper President, Marine Biologist Kevin McAllister poses for a photo-op with Cognac Wellerlane at Celebration of our Bays in Southampton

Board Member Nancy and Maureen Sherry Secretary pose for a photo-op with Cognac Wellerlane at Celebration of our Bays

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews Board member Phyllis Toohey at Celebrate of our Bays

Socialite Carmen Pellegrino and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at Celebrate Our Bays

Mrs. Peter Salm graciously hosted a cocktail event at her home, The Port of Missing Men, in Southampton.

The event supported our waterways for Peconic Baykeeper.

Cognac interviews Marine Biologist, Peconic Baykeeper & President, Kevin McAllister

As a grassroots organization, Peconic Baykeeper is only as strong as their constituency. They work to represent their shared interests in protecting our bay waters and ensuring these assets for future generations. Share their dedication to the bays, harbors and creeks of Long Island by becoming a member today.

These are there recent accomplishments:

# Established a vessel sewage No-Discharge Zone for the Peconic and South Shore estuaries.
# Identified the presence of toxic batteries at several sites on the bay bottom, previously discarded by the U.S. Coast Guard. This investigation led to a Coast Guard clean-up, and a commitment to restore any other similar dump sites found in area waters.
# Compelled Suffolk County government to perform an Environmental Impact Study on the effects of mosquito control practices that include spraying pesticides and ditch digging in wetlands. This resulted in the introduction of legislation to vastly limit the use of the pesticide Methoprene in Suffolk County’s salt marshes, discontinue the practice of ditching wetlands, and the greater public oversight of its wetland management program.
# Moved New York State to designate the Forge River as “Impaired Waters”, an unfortunate distinction that is the catalyst for corrective action.
# Helped to save Crab Creek on Shelter Island from a plan to drastically dredge the creek. Challenging this project saved one of the Peconic Estuary’s aesthetically pristine and biologically productive shallow water creeks, preserving it for generations to come.
# Provided technical expertise while serving on the Suffolk County’s Citizen Advisory Committee and Brookhaven National Lab’s Peconic River Working Group for the purpose of developing a comprehensive clean-up plan for the removal of contamination in the Peconic River.
# In coordination with Southampton Town, established a hard clam spawner sanctuary in Scallop Pond, Southampton. The purpose of which is to re-populate area waters with clams and to possibly serve as a biological control to the onset of harmful algal blooms.
# Successfully challenged the development of a large-scale marina in Shinnecock Bay. Project approval would have led to the destruction of nearly 5 acres of productive bay bottom and resulted in water quality degradation, including shellfish closures from boat discharges.
# Introduced the concept of Bayscaping to the region. Bayscaping incorporates progressive landscaping and property management practices to enhance habitat values and benefit local water quality.
# They have received regional recognition of Peconic Baykeeper’s environmental achievements from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Promote Long Island, Sierra Club, Great South Bay Audubon, and South Fork Natural History Museum.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Kevin McAllister
Peconic Baykeeper & President
Quogue, NY
Brendan J. McCurdy
Chairman
West Sayville, NY
Nicolas Combemale
Treasurer
Bridgehampton, NY
Maureen Sherry
Secretary
Southampton, NY
Maria Brown
Dix Hills, NY
Mark Burford
Bayport, NY
Stuart Goode
Bridgehampton, NY
Peter Hallock
Southampton, NY
Todd Jacobs
Remsenburg, NY
Vyto Kab
Southampton, NY
George (Skip) Tollefsen
Hampton Bays, NY
Phyllis Toohey
Southampton, NY

For more info on how you can contribute please visit: http://www.peconicbaykeeper.org

Until my next celebrity event in the Hamptons,

Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane

My crew and I enjoyed fine dining at the hottest new eatery in East Hampton, Rugosa Restaurant.

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op outside Rugosa Restaurant in East Hampton- Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Restaurant Owner Bill Mammes poses for a photo-op with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op in the main dining room of Rugosa Restaurant in East Hampton – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Owner Yvette Mammes poses for a photo-op with Cognac wellerlane – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Rugosa Restaurant
Rugosa Restaurant

Wine Stewart Jonathan Elsis poses for a photo-op after their interview at Rugosa Restaurant in East Hampton, New York – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

Cognac chats with Owner Bill Mammes at Rugosa Restaurant in East Hampton – Video by Michael Wellbrock

Cognac interviews Yvette Mammes at Rugosa Restaurant in East Hampton, New York – Video by Michael Wellbrock

Located at 290 Montauk Highway, Rugosa Restaurant is truly a treasure of Modern American Cuisine with a touch of French flair added.

A native of Massapequa Long Island, Bill Mammes has cooked in Las Vegas and New Orleans before deciding to come back to his home and open up a fabulous restaurant in East Hampton, New York.

There is a wide array of wonderful dishes to choose from such as:

Pan Seared Porgy Fillet —
Red Pepper, Zucchini and Israeli Cous Cous with Bouillabaisse Sauce

Lavender and Dijon Crusted Halibut —
Asparagus, Fingerling Potatoes and Lavender Jus

Roasted Cod —
Cannellini Beans, Artichokes, Chorizo and Garlic in Artichoke Broth

Seared Long Island Duck Breast —
Turnips, Savoy Cabbage, Rhubarb and Rhubarb-Duck Jus

Pan Roasted Chicken Breast —
Spring Onions, Tomato Confit and Chicken-Earl Grey Jus

My favorite dishes included the savory starter of duck cannelloni, a tasty pasta packet flavorfully filled with duck confit, topped with mushrooms and for a real treat I tried the Roasted Lamb Loin, Braised Escarole, Raisin and Pinenut Tart with Lamb Sauce, It was magnificent.

Reservations
For reservations call 631.604.1550

Contact Information
290 Montauk Highway
East Hampton, NY 11937
Phone 631.604.1550
Fax 631.604.1549

Inquiries@RugosaRestaurant.com

Until my next celebrity dining experience,

Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane

My crew and I attended the Stella Shows Antiques & Design in the Hamptons to Benefit The Bridge Hampton Historical Society. This fabulous event brings together buyers and sellers of art, antiques and priceless collectibles for over thirty years.

Founder Albert Sultan from SULTANchic poses for a photo-op with Cognac at the Stella Shows Antiques & Design in the Hamptons – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses for a photo-op on a fabulous couch designed by Founder Albert Sultan from SULTANchic.com at the Stella Shows Antiques & Design – Photo by Michael Wellbrock

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane interviews at the Stella Shows Antiques & Design in the Hamptons – Video by Michael Wellbrock

I had the pleasure of interviewing Olivia Garay about her glamorous vintage jewels. One piece was bought from Jolie Gabor the famous mother of the Gabor sisters. You know darlings, Zsa Zsa, Eva and Magda.

She was best known as “Mama Jolie”, the mother of actresses/socialites Zsa Zsa Gabor, Eva Gabor and Magda Gabor.

Born as Jolie Kende (but called as “Jancsi”) in Budapest, she claimed to have been born in 1900, although her eldest daughter was born around 1915. According to researcher Piet Hein Honig, Jolie’s Budapest birth certificate indicates that she was actually born in 1896 to a Jewish family. It is believed that she had relatives who died during The Holocaust. In 1957, Jolie made an appearance as a mystery guest on the show What’s My Line?. Her line in 1957 was that she owned and operated a jewelry store.

Many of the jewels she carried were copies of more authentic pieces that were designed by Charles Winston son to Harry Winston. Olivia and I talked about the particular she showcased during our interview.

I also had the opportunity to chat with Gallery Owner Joern Lohmann

J. Lohmann Gallery specializes in European design and decorative arts primarily from the 1920s -1980s with an emphasis on German designers and artistic movements.

Founder Albert Sultan talked about his exciting company SULTANchic.com and SultanDesigns.com

The firm SULTANchic is the evolution of a passion. It is borne of an obsession and curiosity for life’s many exotic wonders—color, texture, and pattern. He creates the perfect design for your perfect decor.

Until my next celebrity event darlings,

Pink Champagne Kisses
Cognac Wellerlane