Montauk's Tastes, Eateries Celebrated In New Video

MONTAUK, NY — The delicious tastes of Montauk are celebrated in a new video and television commercial created by the Montauk Chamber of Commerce.

"Montauk isn’t just a place to see. It’s a place to taste," the Chamber said. That's why producing the video “This is Montauk," which is targeted to culinary tourists and was released Monday, was such a win-win, they said.

“The film reveals Montauk’s farm, sea and vine fresh-to-your-table offerings because food and drink are a pathway to experience the essence of a place,” Laraine Creegan, executive director of the Chamber, said.

According to the American Culinary Traveler, the percentage of leisure travelers in the United States who travel to learn about unique dining experiences grew from 40 percent to 51 percent between 2006 and 2013.

The video and television spot highlights local farms, produce, the Montauk farmers' market, nearby vineyards and a Montauk brewery. Images are shown depicting catches of the day, unloaded on the dock and displayed fresh on ice — and there also scenes featured of visitors savoring dishes and drinks in Montauk restaurants and outdoors, the Chamber said.

“We want people to see and experience Montauk’s food and drink the way we do,” Creegan said. “Montauk is a pristine, seaside community with a culinary culture informed by our location on the ocean and bays. We are also blessed with bountiful fresh ingredients from our nearby farms and vineyards."

Montauk's more than 50 dining establishments, "from rustic to white tablecloth and many with views to die for" attract chefs from all around the country, she said.

And, with more than 70 percent preserved open space and parklands, Montauk has glorious beach and lawn spaces for al fresco picnics, Creegan said.

The commercial airs on Charter Communications Spectrum, formerly Time Warner Cable, in New York City environs in May and again on Long Island's Cablevision and Charter Communications in late August.

The film is the third in a series of videos presenting Montauk as a vacation destination. The first focused on attractions for the family, released in July, 2015, the second, on the outdoors for nature lovers, in July 2016.

“This is Montauk” culinary video is produced by KG Media and The Color Bar Video. It is available in durations of 120, 60 and 30 seconds.

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