New Chef Joins Team At Almond In Bridgehampton

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY — There's a new chef at the helm at Almond in Bridgehampton — and he's bringing his proverbial talents to the table for a win-win partnership.

Almond, located at 1 Ocean Road, has announced a new chef de cuisine, Jeremy Blutstein.

Formerly of East By Northeast in Montauk, Blutstein has joined Almond, where he will continue a "strong commitment of using local products and local produce in order to support the local community alongside Executive Chef Jason Weiner," a release from the eatery said.

A graduate of New York Restaurant School, Blutstein has divided his time in recent years between Montauk and New York City, working at Eataly, Margaux and Tremont, where he was nominated for a James Beard Award.

After spending two years at the Crow’s Nest, he went on to join East by Northeast as executive chef, a release from Almond said.

“Joining the team at Almond is an organic transition for me. Jason and I have very similar beliefs in utilizing the bounty that our super-tight community produces. Cooking seasonally on the East End is made fun by the personal connections we make with the farmers, fisherman, baymen, and local artisans. Expect great things from an already dope kitchen to continue with an enormous amount of fun. The culinary dream team has been assembled . . . bring the ruckus. Food is bond," Blutstein said.

Weiner said he's thrilled by the addition.

“This is a guy who shares our commitment to localism, old school technique, and ethnic/street food/peasant cuisine. He’s also a friend. Super psyched to have him on our crew. Our restaurant just got a hell of a lot better,” Weiner said.

Almond, an affordable French bistro, is a favorite in the Hamptons. Chef Weiner is known for using locally farmed products and local produce in order to support the local community.