Editorial Review

Real tears were shed in East Hampton when the original version of this venerated bar closed. A group led by Andrew Chapman, who owns August in the West Village (the group also includes Jon Bon Jovi, Ronald Perelman and Renee Zellweger) has ressurected the much-loved local haunt. The Mexican is still killer, though a touch more soshisticated -- though the Parrot was a never a taco truck. The menu goes way beyond basics, so while you can snack on soft shell taquito, you may go all in on Meatballs al Chipotle (Tender meatballs -- called Albondigas -- in a roasted tomato and chipotle chile sauce, chayote julienne and fresh cilantro) or grilled tuna soaked in a tequila, garlic and citrus marinade. Of course, margaritas in mason jar are back in all their glory, though, it bears saying, that these are actually better than -- they pack a tart punch with large amounts of fresh squeezed lime juice --  (and nearly twice the price of) the old ones. Wheras the original restaurant was the haphazard work of a crew of desheveled surfers, this new Parrot is run by professionals with money behind them, and it shows.