For Immediate Release
October, 2000
Contact: Jason Belkin - (631) 726-2633

Everyone is invited to help Hampton Coffee Company Espresso Bar & Café in Water Mill to celebrate its First Anniversary!
The weeklong celebration begins on Monday, October 30, and ends on Sunday, November 5. All week long, there'll be soup and sandwich specials, give-a-ways, and free tastings of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee from the Wallenford Estate, considered to be the finest coffee in the world! Also being offered are free samples of their dozens of estate grown coffee beans roasted daily in the store's Roastery.

Located next to The Green Thumb farmstand at 869 Montauk Highway, Hampton Coffee Company was in existence for five years before employees Pepe Martinez and Jason Belkin bought the business from the original owner on November 1 of last year. "Without our local customers we wouldn't have enjoyed this success," said Jason. "We are proud to be a part of the community. This is our chance to say thank you and that we appreciate them. Hopefully, it will also provide a reason for people who haven't come by to give us a try."

In fact, just since May, Hampton Coffee Company has played a large role in the community, lending their support to many local organizations including Boys Harbor, ARF, the Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons, and the Childhood Development Center. "It's hard for us to say no," said Pepe. "At all of this summer's events we went all out, providing a full coffee and cappuccino bar with staff free-of-charge for the organization's event. For the Rescue Center we donated the use of our entire café for their fundraising event."

Since taking over the business, Pepe and Jason have added a full-service café with a delicious new menu that includes fresh made-to-order omelets and an authentic Mexican Grill serving homemade specialties like Chicken Tamales, Shrimp Fajitas, and the best guacamole anywhere!
Old-time favorites like their amazing gourmet sandwiches are now accompanied by fresh mesclun salad topped with House Balsamic Vinaigrette. Plus, there's homemade soups made from scratch each day and muffins, croissants, and scones baked on the premises every morning. Everything on the menu is available to take out.

Another improvement to the Hampton Coffee Company is the addition of pastry chef Sheila Jacob. Take just one taste of her unbelievable homemade creations like Ricotta Cheesecake and Apple Crumb and Pumpkin Pies and you'll be hooked. As part of the Anniversary Celebration, customers will get free coffee with their dessert when they buy one of Sheila's Homemade Desserts! Enjoy a slice in the café and a cup of coffee is on the house. Bring a whole pie or cheesecake home and a half pound of freshly roasted coffee of your choosing is free.

Hampton Coffee Company Espresso Bat & Café is open every day all year. Call (631) 726-COFE for today's specials, directions, or to order their fantastic holiday gift baskets which can be delivered anywhere.