Driving by the Old Stove Pub last week, the front porch looked mysteriously spiffier, with a new coat of cream-colored paint. Although the large Sagaponack property has been vacant, and was on the market for years, as far as we know, there was never a sale. Well Old Stove is back. The fondly-remembered Greek steak house with the peculiar menu just reopened under local chef Colin Ambrose (Estia, Estia's Little Kitchen, The Lodge) with new management and backing. To preserve the charm, we're told that longtime owner Coula Johnides will even be strolling around.
Same menu, same phone (537-3300). For now, they are serving dinner everyday except FRIDAY and SATURDAY. Even the Cold Fudge Sundae is back. We're waiting to see if the Greek wine list is updated.
And if you really like saganaki, Coula would probably suggest that you head over to the Hamptons Greek Festival this weekend.