By Lewis Gardell
Montauk Tango
From the Ashes of 9/11 to the Frying Pan of a Hampton’s Restaurant
Author Bio
Lewis Gardell (pen name for Dr. Lewis Gross) is a writer, restaurateur, and former holistic dentist whose work explores the crossroads of survival, community, and resistance. His first nonfiction book, Montauk Tango: From the Ashes of 9/11 to the Frying Pan of a Hamptons Restaurant, won an INDIE award and sold over 10,000 copies.
The next book, Brand of the Beast, brings his sharp eye, dark humor, and lived experience of crisis into the realm of speculative fiction, crafting vivid stories about the fragile, stubborn beauty of freedom.
He lives by the sea, where he still believes in rebellion, small gardens, and dancing in the ruins.
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Daniel S.
“Montauk Tango” captures what it means to rebuild a life from ruins—literally and emotionally. After 9/11, the Gross family’s plunge into the unpredictable world of the Hamptons restaurant scene is both hilarious and moving. The writing is sharp, the stories feel real, and the sense of place is unforgettable. It’s a memoir with soul, spice, and a lot of heart.
Emily T.
Carla J.
Daniel S.
“Montauk Tango” captures what it means to rebuild a life from ruins—literally and emotionally. After 9/11, the Gross family’s plunge into the unpredictable world of the Hamptons restaurant scene is both hilarious and moving. The writing is sharp, the stories feel real, and the sense of place is unforgettable. It’s a memoir with soul, spice, and a lot of heart.
Emily T.
Carla J.
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