Movie, No Chinese

Fortunately, we bought our tickets to see Les Miserables on Christmas Day before Christmas Day, because when we arrived in East Hampton, everyone, like lemmings, was headed for the movie theatre. "It's the march of the Jews," Rick said.

At 11:45, when the theatre opened its doors, the 12:15 showing was sold out, and, no exaggeration, there were at least 40 people clamoring for popcorn. The 3:40 show was sold out as well and, as we exited our show, there were so many people jammed in the lobby, it was hard to tell if you were in the crush headed for the exit or the bathroom. We enjoyed the show and, yes, Anne Hathaway's mouth is big.

A Miserable Christmas

I'm sure everyone was headed to Phoenix, East Hampton's only Chinese restaurant, but since the off-season is such an opportune time to try all those places you can't get near in summer, we broke with tradition and went to a new place on the highway just outside town, aptly called the Highway Diner and Bar. It's one of those places that serves breakfast all day and has a soda fountain. Great meatloaf and an equally stellar Reuben sandwich.

The Highway Diner & Bar is, as advertised, on the highway.

On the way home, caught another spectacular sunset.

The End.