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
Spying on marine life with a pair of binoculars or just having a fancy spa day, here’s how the better half does Long Island’s better half. Vision quest We spy … Marram hotel guests spotting Montauk wildlife through a partnership with Swarovski Optik. Read McKendree See it to believe it. Montauk’s boutique resort Marram has … Read more
She has hot wheels — and sweet treats hot out of the oven. Long Island native Christina Padrazo, 37, is making a name for herself serving cakes and cookies to boldface clients — Amy Schumer, “Giggly Squad” hosts Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo, Brock Davies and Scheana Shay from “Vanderpump Rules” — from a bubblegum … Read more
Out East, temperatures are rising — and so are the prices. The cost of a “girls’ weekend” in the Hamptons has now blown out to several thousand dollars as aspiring content creators fork out big bucks to elbow their way into the hotspots hyped up on social media. The Wall Street Journal reports that an … Read more
The Negroni is finally having the moment it deserves. The cocktail — traditionally made with gin, Campari and sweet vermouth — tempts with its complexity. Bitter notes mix with sweet and herbal ones, making every sip a surprise. Despite its sophisticated flavor, the tipple is shockingly easy to make. Simply mix ingredients and pour them … Read more
Great New York restaurants aren’t easily forgotten. And when Swifty’s, the society cafe heir to Mortimer’s — which had delighted and infuriated the city’s bold face names in equal measure — closed its doors in 2016, people never really stopped talking about it. It turned out that Swifty’s was just ahead of the trend. It … Read more
The only thing better than dashing off to the Hamptons for a summer weekend is arriving there — and party-hopping between hamlets — in high style. Here are three chic ways to escape the city and book it to the beach like the cool kids do. By Blade Blade is offering four seasonal passes for … Read more
Regulars know the Hamptons is more than a place to hit the beach and unwind for hours by the pool. Every summer, the eastern tip of Long Island transforms into a social hot spot, a place for the world’s elite to gather, let loose and have one too many drinks somewhere fabulous. There are, of … Read more
Despite having only 13 rooms, the historic Hedges Inn — which sits at the entrance to East Hampton village and across from its idyllic pond — has made oversized headlines in the last year. Scott Sartiano, the man behind celebrity-packed private club Zero Bond, leased the inn last summer in the hopes of launching a … 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. Expect burgers, “billionaire bacon” and boat loads of seafood. Ready … Read more
Forget the power lunch. In the Hamptons, power-brokering is an all-day affair. Titans of industry, A-Listers and up-and-comers mix-and-mingle from sun up to sun down and into the wee hours — at humble breakfast haunts, unassuming beaches and buzzy restaurants owned by billionaires with more interest in relevance than revenue. From sunrise sound baths to … Read more
Tinx (real name: Christina Najjar) is a podcaster (“It’s Me, Tinx”), content creator, advice guru and author of two books. The latest is novel “Hotter in the Hamptons,” which published earlier this month and has already been optioned as a TV series for 20th Television (with the sisters behind “Nobody Wants This,” Erin and Sara … Read more
After seven seasons in the Hamptons for Bravo’s “Summer House,” Paige DeSorbo can easily rattle off her local loves — from the Greek restaurant Calissa in Water Mill (where her reality crew goes for the “great cocktails and fun atmosphere”) to Milan-inspired Italian cuisine at Sant Ambroeus in Southampton (“There’s cute shopping around there, too,” … Read more
If you’ve grown bored of the same old, same old Hamptons getaways, get your Ginza flip-flops from The Row ready. A new generation of makeovers is infusing some fresh energy and carefree style into the scene this season. From the total overhaul of Westhampton’s divey Seabreeze Motel into the lush Three Ducks Hotel, to the … Read more
Retro drive-in motels are catnip for property investors and would-be hoteliers. It’s no secret why: You can do them up on the cheap. Step 1: Fill with mass-produced, mid-century-style furniture. Step 2: Add some quirky-cute, retro-coded decor to the rooms (check out that record player!). Step 3: Craft a cocktail bar (extra points if it’s … Read more
In the summertime, Long Island’s East End is overly full, frenetic, often formidable. The traffic on the expressway backs up for miles. The restaurants are rife with expectant egos, and good luck finding parking near the beach. “I remember growing up out there and it was dead in the winter. But now it’s almost like … Read more
Sleepy, exclusive Hamptons enclaves are increasingly turning into party spots, and some longtime locals aren’t amused. “I hate to see my favorite low key escape turn into a revival of my disco years,’’ sighed Daniel Stock, a divorce lawyer who lives in Connecticut and has spent summers at his friend’s place in Bridgehampton for years. … Read more
The hottest new accessory in the Hamptons this summer isn’t from Hermes or Loro Piana. It’s a clunky cell phone signal booster that exasperated Hamptonites are affixing to their cars to improve their reception in the notorious dead zone. “There is better cell service in Bangladesh than here,” one Sag Harbor resident complained to The … Read more