444: Grill Hampton Long Island by Dan's Taste Long Island

Tom Kelly is a "celebrity judge" at Grill Hampton for Dan's Taste Long Island by Dan's Papers in East Hampton, Long Island New York.
While complaining about not having a hotel room, Tom runs into Food Network star celebrity chef Michael Symon, Long Island foodies, BBQ champions, and a DJ Chef a DJ who brings the beats and eats.
Expect awkward encounters, hilarious food judging, and a Chris Pine lookalike.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 – Welcome to GrillHampton: Tom becomes a “celebrity judge”
0:32 – First surprise: Parents’ neighbor Steve from @SwizzledIceCream
1:06 – How to judge a food contest with zero integrity
2:05 – Running into more neighbors… in the Hamptons?!
2:42 – Interview with Chef Michael Symon (@ChefSymon)
4:19 – Michael’s thoughts on Long Island life (and clamming)
5:30 – Meeting Jose & Marabel Ochoa, Green Hill Restaurant BBQ champs
6:28 – What makes a winning brisket slider
7:11 – First taste test as a judge
7:42 – Meeting Long Island Foodtastic (@FoodtasticLongIsland)
8:28 – The “best restaurant on Long Island” debate gets heated
9:01 – Running into “Chris Pine” (or not)
9:49 – Catching up with publicist friend Jackie (and the Twirly Guy comeback)
10:49 – Trying Chef Andrew’s hot cherry pepper steak
12:08 – Chef Andrew’s win at Dan’s “Red, White & Brews”
13:02 – Talking beats vs eats with DJ Chef (@DJChef)
14:01 – Crowd taste test reactions
14:55 – The pimento cheese smash burger & Juicy Lucy showdown
16:01 – Judging something brand new vs a proven favorite
17:00 – Why the vibe matters as much as the food
20:27 – Meeting Carol from Unique Wine Tasting in Ridge, NY
22:00 – Long Island celebrity talk (Billy Joel, LL Cool J, and more)
22:54 – The winner revealed — and Tom’s afterparty adventure
FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:
🍦 @get.swizzled – Liquor-infused ice cream & sorbet
👨‍🍳 @ChefSymon – Food Network icon & cookbook author
🍖 Marabel Ochoa – 3-time BBQ Champion, Green Hill Restaurant
🎧 @DJChef – The only chef who DJs and has backup dancers
🍷 @ridge_uniquetastes – Unique Wine Tasting, Ridge, NY
📍 Shot at Club House Hamptons ‪@DansPapersSouthampton‬ @Danstasteli
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