the hamptons

Exclusive | War of the weekenders! Could New York’s tony Hudson Valley finally steal the high-falutin’ Hamptons’ flashy crown?

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Exclusive | War of the weekenders! Could New York’s tony Hudson Valley finally steal the high-falutin’ Hamptons’ flashy crown?

There’s a boldfaced brouhaha bubbling up this summer — has New York’s quietly elegant, ever-trendier Hudson Valley finally knocked the cash-splashing, high-falutin’ Hamptons off its perch as the preferred hideout for NYC’s elite? Nick Ewing thinks so. The 46-year-old commodities exec thought he’d found his forever escape after snapping up an East Hampton pad in … Read more

Exclusive | Inside the eight-seat diner that’s set Hamptons abuzz — where A-listers like Neil Patrick Harris wait in-line for hours 

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Exclusive | Inside the eight-seat diner that’s set Hamptons abuzz — where A-listers like Neil Patrick Harris wait in-line for hours 

In the bougie Hamptons, where more cafes are serving $20 iced matchas and $32 over-the-top breakfast creations, these days it’s rare to find a humble abode serving classic diner grub. That’s part of the reason people are lining up outside Babe’s, a new eight-seat, no-reservation Sag Harbor diner that has become one of the East … Read more

Livvy Dunne stuns with Jutta Leerdam at Michael Rubin’s Hamptons white party

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Livvy Dunne stuns with Jutta Leerdam at Michael Rubin’s Hamptons white party

Former LSU gymnast and social media star Olivia “Livvy” Dunne was back in the Hamptons for Fanatics founder Michael Rubin’s white party Wednesday.  Dunne, 23, was spotted at the glamorous shindig at Rubin’s Bridgehampton mansion on the east end of Long Island and shared some snaps of her at the party on Thursday.  Dunne wore … Read more

Young Hamptons revellers cough up big bucks for tables but skip alcohol for July Fourth

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Young Hamptons revellers cough up big bucks for tables but skip alcohol for July Fourth

The forecast calls for a dry Fourth of July in the Hamptons, at least for young partygoers. As in New York City and beyond, young people are shunning bottle service, with local proprietors scrambling to come up with suitable food and drink alternatives. Bagatelle Restaurant Group CEO Aymeric Clemente has seen that first hand. “Back … Read more

The most luxurious — yet wildly expensive — places to stay in the Hamptons this summer

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The most luxurious — yet wildly expensive — places to stay in the Hamptons this summer

Summer is peaking, and the sundrenched affluence of the Hamptons is calling. In the past 75 years, the succession of coastal hamlets and villages on the eastern end of Long Island has transitioned from a charming artists’ enclave to a Riviera for the rich, with high-end accommodations to match. It’s become a who’s who summer … Read more

5 questions with La Goulue restaurateur Anthony Punnett

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5 questions with La Goulue restaurateur Anthony Punnett

Last season, you and your business partner, Joseph DeCristofaro, brought storied NYC restaurant La Goulue to the East End as a pop-up. Now, La Goulue Sur Mer is back for the full summer season in Southampton. What’s the vibe? My parents, who grew up in France, were very into the French restaurants on the Upper … Read more

Montauk Yacht Club unveils new dining and delights, including a floating spa

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Montauk Yacht Club unveils new dining and delights, including a floating spa

Perched on Star Island Road, at the far eastern end of Long Island, sits the iconic Montauk Yacht Club. The 106-room hotel — which originally opened in 1929 and counted Astors, Whitneys and Vanderbilts as members — has always had a lot to offer: a private beach with stand-up paddleboards, two outdoor pools (one for … Read more

The buzziest new bars, clubs and cocktails in the Hamptons for 2026

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The buzziest new bars, clubs and cocktails in the Hamptons for 2026

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

Jet-set vet: New animal hospital in Water Mill offers Hamptons pets around-the-clock care

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Jet-set vet: New animal hospital in Water Mill offers Hamptons pets around-the-clock care

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

Our guide to the most elite golf courses out East ahead of the US Open

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Our guide to the most elite golf courses out East ahead of the US Open

Good luck trying to get a Hamptons hotel or rental in June — usually the easiest month of the summer season to book. Golfers and fans are an obsessed bunch, willing to pay big bucks to attend the US Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, June 18 to 21. That course is certainly … Read more

Hamptons luxury trends for 2026: traveling saunas, staffing secrets

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Hamptons luxury trends for 2026: traveling saunas, staffing secrets

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

Our guide to the Hamptons’ most glamorous parties and philanthropic bashes

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Our guide to the Hamptons’ most glamorous parties and philanthropic bashes

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

The best new Hamptons restaurants for summer 2026

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The best new Hamptons restaurants for summer 2026

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

Haute Hamptons hangouts curated by fashion icon Rachel Zoe

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Haute Hamptons hangouts curated by fashion icon Rachel Zoe

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’s modern made-in-Italy essentials are Hamptons must-haves

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Eleventy’s modern made-in-Italy essentials are Hamptons must-haves

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

‘3 Body Problem’ star Eiza González’s chic summer swag, from sunnies to swimwear

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‘3 Body Problem’ star Eiza González’s chic summer swag, from sunnies to swimwear

Eiza González is literally everywhere. The in-demand actor just wrapped a grueling, monthslong shoot in Budapest for the highly anticipated second season of “3 Body Problem.” Before that, she was in the Canary Islands filming Guy Ritchie’s action-thriller “In the Grey” — she plays a badass special-ops fixer opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill — … Read more

Sailor Brinkley Cook on her beloved Hamptons, the pressures of inherited fame and goal of uplifting others

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Sailor Brinkley Cook on her beloved Hamptons, the pressures of inherited fame and goal of uplifting others

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

I had a hot summer fling in the Hamptons, but ended up visiting him in prison

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I had a hot summer fling in the Hamptons, but ended up visiting him in prison

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

Exclusive | Private chefs dish on what it’s like to feed NYC’s wealthiest — from Champagne panics to wasted sushi

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Exclusive | Private chefs dish on what it’s like to feed NYC’s wealthiest — from Champagne panics to wasted sushi

It was the $800 Uber Eats delivery.  Private chef Andrew Molen had just picked up a call from a regular client, who’d emerged in a panic from the wine cellar of his tony NYC home, hoping to pop up a particular bottle of Champagne when friends arrived — only to find none there. “I called … Read more

Craft beer BrewDog to launch in Hamptons after Tilray CEO buys troubled brewer

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Craft beer BrewDog to launch in Hamptons after Tilray CEO buys troubled brewer

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