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
All horses go to heaven. A New York City carriage horse that made headlines and spurred debate after bolting and crashing into two cars, has met a sad but peaceful end after an idyllic retirement on a sprawling farm in the Hamptons. In February 2018, a large gray draft horse named Arthur was spooked by … Read more
Long Island’s Gold Coast still shines — albeit in a more subdued manner than when “The Great Gatsby” was published 100 years ago. The novel, which is celebrating its centennial this week, is set in the mammoth mansions of the tony North Shore. While some of the colossal homes from the era remain, the atmosphere … 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
Accused rapist rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs hired men to patrol his parties and recruit young women for “intimate” time with him — claiming it was “an honor” to be asked, a targeted woman told The Post. On the surface, Diddy’s 2004 White Party in the Hamptons was for a good cause: The mogul teamed up … 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
Ina Garten’s first foray into television was a disaster. Martha Stewart’s TV production company approached the beloved culinary personality to host a show following the success of “The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.” The book, published in 1999, was a surprise best-seller, selling more than 100,000 copies in its first year. Garten recalls in her memoir, “Be … Read more
NYC private chefs are going public — and becoming social media stars. While toques to the elite have traditionally toiled in obscurity, whipping up egg white omelettes, smoothies and elaborate dinner parties for one-percenters, they’ve more recently found food lovers are hungry to watch videos about their lives on the job. “It’s this kind of … Read more
He’s bringing sorry back. Justin Timberlake issued a groveling, court-ordered apology Friday for getting behind the wheel after downing drinks in the Hamptons. “This is a mistake that I made but I’m hoping that whoever is watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake,” said the former boy band heartthrob — who was … Read more
Justin Timberlake has snagged a plea deal over his New York DWI case that will allow him to dodge drunk driving charges and instead be slapped with a traffic violation, according to a new report. The pop star, 43, signed off on the deal on Tuesday, with Timberlake officially charged with driving while ability impaired, sources … Read more
The future of dating apps in New York won’t just be online. The League — which vets everyone on the app — has launched a series of upscale events in New York, including in the Hamptons and at the US Open, to make in-person events a key piece of the service. “It’s the beginning of … Read more
The 2024 US Open Tennis Championship is upon us. While the professionals are battling it out in Flushing Meadows, Hamptonites will be practicing their moves at a series of new exclusive racquet clubs. These are not your traditional, run-of-the-mill country clubs. They are chic, social, and all about wellness, both on and off the court. … 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
For years, Gurney’s Montauk Resort has been a bustling party scene on Friday afternoons. Young professionals from the city arrived early to hit the pool or beach club and start sipping Aperol spritzes and Domaine Ott rosé by lunchtime. But, on a recent Friday in July, the popular resort was a ghost town at 5 … Read more
Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Authorities found the pop star, 43, in possession of the vape, a Rolex, a gold ring, and a wallet with $306 in cash when he was … Read more
Around 7 p.m. Thursday — just after aperitivo hour — plates of $85 veal parmesan and $82 strip loin were landing on the white-clothed tables at the East Hamptons outpost of Sartiano’s, the trendy Soho Italian restaurant frequented by celebs such as Paul McCartney, Martha Stewart, Margot Robbie and Gisele Bündchen. But outside the Hedges … Read more
Celebrities in the Hamptons last weekend for a women’s business summit reportedly did their best to dodge being caught in photographs with Meghan Markle. At the G9 Ventures Summer Summit hosted by power broker Amy Griffin, the Duchess of Sussex was seen in photos mingling with fashion designer and pal Misha Nonoo along with makeup … Read more
Tom Brady might be retired from playing NFL football, but that does not mean his competitive juices have completely evaporated. Brady, the seven-time Super Bowl champion, lost a July 4 beach football game in the Hamptons before Fanatics founder and CEO Michael Rubin’s famous white party. Rubin told Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks that Brady was … Read more
This Uptown Girl woke up on the right side of the bed. Timeless beauty Christie Brinkley graces the July cover of Hamptons’ magazine Social Life, sharing her tips for feeling sexy at any age with editor-in-chief Devorah Rose. “I’ve decided to take off my glasses, and I encourage others to do the same. When I put … Read more