A California hotelier is riding a wave of backlash in Montauk. Locals are petitioning the East Hampton Town Planning Board to stop construction of Este, a two-story restaurant with rooftop access, claiming developers pulled a bait-and-switch — submitting permit approvals for a “casual restaurant” they fear will turn into a rowdy nightclub. “Este restaurant was … Read more
Each year, the eastern end of Long Island gets louder and livelier with new bars, clubs and even speakeasies. This summer, the scene promises to sizzle with a series of openings that offer different levels of fun. If martinis and mahjong are your dream night out, we know just the place. You’d rather guzzle magnums … Read more
When a 3-year-old Maltese named Ginger almost drowned in a Bridgehampton swimming pool last month, critical care was nearby. Had this been any other summer, Ginger’s owner would have had to drive an hour to the nearest pet hospital in Riverhead, and in all probability the pup wouldn’t have survived. But this year, a new … Read more
Need a bandeau bikini, a best-selling biography or bag charms? The East End’s newest pop-ups and stores have you covered. Here’s a peek at some of the establishments slated for this season, from an engrossing bookshop in Southampton and a glam Chanel boutique in East Hampton to a tween destination in Sag Harbor. CHANELMANIA Chanel’s … Read more
Whether you want to book a ride on Blade, a private yacht, an elite nanny, a new ‘do or a portable sauna, we’ve got your elite secrets to flying high in the Hamptons this summer. Wandering saunas Bunji Box Sauna will deliver a barrel full of dry heat directly to your East End doorstop. Sammy … Read more
NYC SECOND CHANCE RESCUE’S CONCERT FOR A CAUSE Aug. 7 at 900 Lumber Lane, Bridgehampton Benefiting: NYC Second Chance Rescue, focusing on large dog breeds and animals in need ofcritical careThe big deal: This is a party for guests who like their glamour with a lifesaving mission. The rescue takes on cases shelters can’t, saving more … Read more
Another Hamptons season is here and it smells good. Across the East End, restaurants — both casual and clubby — are making their summer debuts and adding flavor to the long established mix of restaurants, cafes and bars that are the South Fork’s social hubs. Dig into a “Mac Attack” burger with a “cotton candy” … Read more
Celebrity stylist turned fashion mogul Rachel Zoe was born to be a Hamptonite. She’s alighted on the East End every summer of her life, and her aesthetic embraces the tony enclave. “Caftans all day, every day!” Zoe tells Alexa when asked to describe her Hamptons uniform. “I am basically in one-shoulder gowns, vintage Halston and … Read more
Eleventy fashion looks effortless, but a lot of thought goes into every piece. That’s one reason co-founder and creative director Marco Baldassari calls it “smart luxury.” Take the brand’s clever-as-can-be linen joggers. With adjustable drawstrings tied at the waist, they look casual and cool. But when the drawstrings are pulled through eyelets and hidden inside, … Read more
She doesn’t want to be known as a “nepo baby” and would probably shudder at the thought of being called a “Gen Z socialite.” But model-content creator Sailor Brinkley Cook is an influencer — and she hopes to be a positive one. “I like to think of myself as mayor of the Hamptons,” she tells … Read more
NY Post staffer Jeanette Settembre’s new novel, “Little Red Flags,” is based on a dark romance. Settembre’s summer fling in the Hamptons turned dark when her lover killed two in a drunk driving crash. She secretly visited him in prison, struggled with his control, then broke free to heal. The summer I turned 25, I … Read more
Irwin Simon, who famously pivoted to legal weed after making a name for himself building an herbal tea empire, is expanding his company’s beer offerings. Tilray Brands, where he is CEO, recently snatched up UK-based BrewDog for a cool $53 million – a far cry from the $2 billion valuation it had at its peak. … Read more
Everybody’s feeling the pinch. Lobster prices are a shell of a lot higher thanks to this year’s miserable winter — and that’s likely bad news for lovers of the summertime seafood rolls in posh hangouts such as the Hamptons. “I’m hearing it’s going to go up, up, up,” said Paul DeAngelis, a partner with the … Read more
Dramatic dashcam video shows the moment actor Alec Baldwin rammed head-on into a tree Monday on Long Island, allegedly after a garbage truck cut him off. The video obtained by NewsMax gives the National Waste Services garbage truck’s POV as the massive vehicle seemingly rolls through a right turn onto Montauk Highway. Shortly after the turn, the … Read more
Actor Alec Baldwin’s sob story about a hulking garbage truck causing him to crash his wife’s car has been backed up by cops in the Hamptons, according to a report. Baldwin, 67, got into the crash while avoiding a National Waste Services truck that was turning in front of him, said East Hampton Police Department Chief Michael … Read more
Alec Baldwin blamed a hulking garbage truck that was the “size of a whale” for causing him to smash his wife’s Range Rover into a “big, fat tree” in the Hamptons Monday afternoon. Baldwin, 67, and his younger brother Stephen Baldwin were in a car crash after smacking right into a tree on the side … Read more
Emmy-award-winning actor Alec Baldwin plowed his Range Rover into a tree while cruising through the Hamptons with his brother on Monday, according to photos shared with The Post. Baldwin, 67, was photographed looking disheveled and annoyed as he made a call and stood with his hands in his pockets at the crash site. Alec Baldwin … Read more
The Fourth of July had some perfect beach weather in the New York area, and Olivia “Livvy” Dunne wasn’t going to miss out. The viral sensation and former LSU gymnast traveled to the Hamptons for a beach day, according to snaps on her Instagram account. Dunne, who boasts north of 5 million followers on the … Read more
That’s one glam gulp. Flashing cash is a way of life in The Hamptons, but there’s a new, over-the-top way to show off your wealth this summer — by sipping on an $8,000 martini dripping with diamonds. Luxe libation lovers not looking to hide their shine are heading to Sag Harbor’s DOPO La Spiaggia to try … Read more
Last summer, the 150-year-old Maidstone Hotel, located on Main Street in East Hampton, reopened its doors under the leadership of LDV Hospitality, the group behind NYC’s Scarpetta restaurant and famed for its Italian luxury. The hotel, since renamed LDV at the Maidstone, introduced a daily aperitivo hour in the garden and rebooted the elegant restaurant … Read more