Before throwing their summer lunch party, Alexandra Fairweather and Stephanie Nass share a few laughs in the garden of Fairweather’s family’s property on Shelter Island.
Nass is the founder of Victory Club, a members-only group of foodies that meets regularly to share home-cooked meals and discuss the art world.
Fairweather is also the stepdaughter of the late artist John Chamberlain, and during the lunch she gave a speech about his work to her guests, who included Emily Allen, Sandeep Palepu, Mable Yin, and Kim Chmura.
The luncheon’s sponsor was Arthena, an organization that advises young people about collecting art.
Fairweather is a filmmaker and the entrepreneur behind Hottie Tottie organic drinks, which were served to guests and also used in the reduction sauce for the main course, Long Island duck, and in the dessert, a refreshing granita.
The main course was Long Island duck with a Hottie Tottie reduction sauce.
Fairweather, who grew up on Shelter Island, has family roots that date back to 1652.
Not long ago, her family bought Cackle Hill, a onetime chicken farm, in order to preserve the land that lies in view of their primary home nearby.
The early-1900s house that stands on the property features a deep screened-in porch with dazzling vistas overlooking West Neck Bay.
The luncheon, which took place on the porch, featured dishes adorned with garnishes meant to resemble John Chamberlain sculptures.
Dessert was a refreshing honey granita.
