Love Bites, in honor of Katy Stewart

The 6th annual Love Bites honored the culinary community of the Hamptons on Saturday, January 26, 2019, from 6:30 to 9:30 at The Muses in Southampton. Love Bites supports Katy’s Kids at the CMEE Center for grieving children and adolescents in honor of Katy Stewart. Kathryn Collins Stewart or “Katy” was born in Southampton Hospital then attended Sag Harbor elementary and middle school as a Sag Harbor resident. In 2009 she was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a rare form of liver cancer. Katy had a major impact on the East End community where friends were most important to her. After her diagnosis it wasn’t just the immediate family that was impacted but the whole community, who in turn were overwhelmingly supportive. On December 30, 2011 Katy died at the age of 12 with her family by her side.

Katy's parents, Jim Stewart and Brigid Collins.
Katy's parents, Jim Stewart and Brigid Collins.

Jim and Brigid Stewart, founders of Love Bites & Katy’s Courage have dedicated their lives to Katy’s memory supporting the community through pediatric cancer research and scholarships. Katy’s Kids @CMEE creates programing supporting grieving families at The Center for Grieving Children and Adolescents. Over 100,000 has been raised for the fund and donated to these causes. Katy lives on through these outlets of charity for children just like her and families just like her’s.

Love Bites, Peter

Over 20 restaurants and chefs presented lite bites to the attendees.  The decor was by Decco Party Up, Floral Design by Mark Masone, photo booth by FMJ Productions and music by East End Entertainment. The Master of Ceremonies and Chef Chairperson was Chef Peter Ambrose.

Spirits were provided by Hamptons Rose, CW Distributors, Diplimatico Rum, Chopin Vodka, Mezcal Dona Sarita, Montauk Brewery, Archer Roose, Montauk Hard Label and Saratoga Water.

Love Bites Hamptons Rose
CW Distributors of Hamptons Rose
CW Distributors of Hamptons Rose
Churchill Wines & Spirits of Bridgehampton donated a special reserve Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey
Churchill Wines & Spirits of Bridgehampton donated a special reserve Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey

Restaurants Almonds, Art of Eating, The Clubhouse, Backyard Brine, The Bell & Anchor, Elegant Affairs, Events by Peter Ambrose, The Golden Pear Cafe, Grace & Grit, The Mill House, Saaz, Scotto’s, Smokin Wolf BBQ, Art of Eating, Grace & Grit, Hamptons Farms,  and The Silver Spoon

Sweets were provided by Dreesen’s, Clarkson Ave. Crumb Cakes, Dreesen’s Donuts, Erica’s Rugelach, Hampton Coffee Company, Jerri’s Cakery & Cupcakes, Sag Harbor Baking Co., Jar Sweets, and Shock Ice Cream.

A Dreesen's lady bug dontut
A Dreesen's lady bug dontut

Silent auction items included items from Churchill Wines & Spirits with a special reserve Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey,  Sag Harbor Rum, The Clay Art Guild of The Hamptons,Smokin’ Wolf BBQ, Estia’s Little Kitchen, Nick & Toni’s, Rowdy Hall, L&W Market, Doppo la Spiaggia, SagTown Coffee, Lulu Kitchen & Bar, The Mill House, tickets for Food Loves Tech Expo. via Edible East End, Sen Restaurant, The American Hotel, Schiavoni’s Market, Union Cantina, Claudio’s, The Coast Grill, Calissa in Watermill, Erica’s Rugelach, Rose Soiree with Amali sommeliers, Carissa’s Bakery, Page Restaurant, Pig Beach BBQ, Mark Masone event florist, Java Nation Cuisinart mill & 1 lb of coffee for 6 months,  Food Loves Tech Expo.

Guests Rolise Rachel, Artist Jeff Muhs & wift Beth McNeill of Beth McNeill Art Group photo by John Davenport
Guests Rolise Rachel, Artist Jeff Muhs & wift Beth McNeill of Beth McNeill Art Group photo by John Davenport
Guests Alex Siraco of Hamptons Rose, Rolise Rachel and Chris Carney of Diplimatico Photo by John Davenport
Guests Alex Siraco of Hamptons Rose, Rolise Rachel and Chris Carney of Diplimatico Photo by John Davenport

The Mill Creek Marina, Tight Lines Bait & Tackle Ed Touhy custom rod, The Children’s Museum of the East End, Hamptons Gym Corp. Simply Sublime, The Clay Art Guild of The Hamptons, Xavier hair salon, Cavaniola’s Cheese Shop, Scarlett Rose Aveda Salon, The Clay Art Guild of The Hamptons, Jilly Lynn fine jewelry, Satori, porcelain bowl by Mary Jaffee, china teapot by Ann Barzolo, vase by  Beverly Granger, Michael Mccall Pool Service, Kenna Mackay Glass, AKF Salon, Nancy Robbins ceramics, vase by Beverly Granger, Karen Deleski massage, Linda Keller dog grooming, Kramer Portraits, Alyson Follenius Holistic Health, Serene Green, Steve Jones ceramics, Integrated Exercise Therapy, Suffolk Roof, Rave Salon, Kristen Gray Photography, SYS, Kneed & Seed, Mindful Living, Onda Beauty, Good Reads, Mike McCall Services,

love Bites rainbow

For more information on the story of Katy and her family go HERE to reach the charity go HERE