What: Gorgonzola mashed potatoes, a strong, stand-on-its-own side dish. Where: Georgica Restaurant & Lounge, East Hampton's resident gourmet eatery turned nighttime hotspot. Ideal meal: Open Thursday to Sunday, so plan accordingly. The perfect pre-game dinner for a big night out, beachy style. Because: Chefs Robert Hesse & Seth Levine of Hell's Kitchen fame knows how to keep a menu in check, and owners Antonio Fuccio and David Schulman will make sure you're dining with the upper echelon of the Hamptons set. Tastes like: Gorgonzola has an unusual bite that makes these mashed taters far from dull. Bottom line: $10 as a side. No complaints here.

Another rainy weekend had people deploring summer and its summery traditions -- with the Hamptons at the top of the seasonal hitlist. Some would even go as far to call Manhattanites' favorite weekend destination "the universe's vortex of suck," and with the recent velvet-rope antics at Matt Levine's Hamptons outpost Georgica, that seems to be a growing sentiment. Levine, best known for his tight door at The Eldridge in the Lower East Side, called for Georgica's awning to be rolled up, allowing potential patrons patiently awaiting entrance to get left out in the pouring rain. Seems heartless, but Levine has an explanation. PlumTV's wet video and Levine's take after the jump.

● Lily Pond (East Hampton) - The 1Oak family will be hosting this Saturday and will have special events here all summer. The Grand Opening on Saturday has DJ Lee Kalt on the decks, and Sunday kicks off "1OAK at Lily Pond Blue & Cream" with DJ Jus Ske. ● Dune (Southampton) - AXE Lounge features DJ Phresh Friday night, DJ Mel DeBarge on Saturday, and Kiss & Fly hosts on Sunday night with DJ Berrie.