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The Hamptons is the brand’s first location outside New York City (SoHo and the Upper East Side). “We looked at several places around America and East Hampton won by far,” says Alex Drexler. “It’s a great demographic who loves fashion.” The store features white-washed walls and raw muslin tenting, natural floor coverings and raw wood fixtures that will make the space feel like an extension of the beach. Men’s and women’s clothing and accessories are on offer as are one-of-a-kind vintage pieces.

Alex Mill’s East Hampton store

We spoke with Alex Drexler about the brand, the new store and what’s to come.

Twelve years later, what has been the secret to your success?

Since the beginning we’ve always stayed focus and consistent in what we believe in. For example, one of our mottos is “Wake up. Get dressed. Don’t overthink it.” We want to make it effortless for our customer and we’ve tried to stay true to this motto since the beginning. However, it’s important not to stay static so we’re constantly working to evolve as we grow.

How has the brand evolved?

Alex Mill started in 2012 as a men’s shirt brand.  We had a small store on Elizabeth Street and did some wholesale. Since then, we’ve evolved a tremendous amount. We now have a full men’s and women’s collection and accessories. We also recently launched denim.

Is brick and mortar retail important to the brand?

Brick-and-mortar is a critical place for us to interact with our customers.  The customer can look at and touch the product firsthand and speak with our team in the store. What’s great is we can receive immediate feedback on the collection and new offerings. We always love to hear what the customer thinks and wants so it’s great in that sense. We started the company with one small store on Elizabeth Street.  Today, we have two stores in Manhattan (SoHo and the Upper East Side) and one in East Hampton. We’re excited to continue to open stores and grow.

Alex Mill’s East Hampton store

You hosted a pop-up at SoulCycle‘s Barn earlier this summer. What’s special about this new location?

The Soul Cycle pop-up was a huge success and it validated to us the demand we had in the Hamptons for our product. We found a great location in East Hampton, and we couldn’t pass up the opportunity when we learned the space was available.

How do the three of you divide the responsibilities of running this company?

Alex Mill is small company, and we all work in one office together. We all get to multitask and wear many different hats, which is great.

What categories can we expect next?

We launched denim in the Spring with a focused assortment and it was a big success. We are continuing to build out our denim business, as well as our accessories.  We’re excited for what’s to come.

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Jamie Mulholland

The cocktail menu was developed by mixologist Wayne Gravesande and features cocktails like Catch a Fire with Illegal Mezcal, pineapple, coconut liqueur, cinnamon and lime. The 260-seat restaurant and poolside lounge showcasses a floral archway entry and opens up to the bright and airy space helmed with a green herringbone bar, floral banquette seating and reclaimed wood walls filled with photography of ocean and mountain landscapes shot by New York City-based artist Lee Jaffe.

Montauk fluke crudo

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DuJour talked with Abrams, who’s been coming to the Hamptons for 25 years, to learn about the new venture and what he loves about the North Fork.

What do you love about the North Fork?

It feels like Montauk circa 1998. Everything feels local, unaffected and gorgeous.

What’s your favorite North Fork memory?

First time I went wine tasting on the North Fork. I was amazed at the quality of (some) of the wines.

How did you get into the wine and hospitality game?

I was a partner in a restaurant called The Lion and then White Street but had always dreamed of owning a vineyard. I have had a wine collection for almost 30 years.

What was special about this vineyard that you wanted to acquire it in 2021?

The moment I walked in, I recognized the untapped potential, at first in the physical space perched above the 42-acre property and then when I got to spend some time with the vines and wines I knew with some significant investment and changes we would have a fantastic luxury winery.

What’s your favorite wine varietal?

I tend to be a cabernet and pinot noir drinker.

What wines have you released thus far? What’s next?

We offer three wine collections–EV&EM, Ev&em2 and Reserve–with around 2-8 wines in each tier. We are slowly rolling out the Reserve tier of our 2022 vintages, and are in the process of redesigning our wine bottles to reflect the stripes that are showcased on our rosé.

Favorite places in the North Fork to visit?

Main St Biscuit is our go to for brunch–best pancakes I have ever had anywhere. Schmidt’s farmstand is a must for their horseradish mustard and Harbes Farm is an amazing place for the kids.

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The Shoals is a new waterfront hotel in Southold, situated on the North Fork and overlooking the Peconic Bay and Shelter Island. The property boasts 20 hotel suites and 20 boat slips, making it accessible by both land and sea. The hotel’s owners have partnered with local favorite family business Little Ram Oyster Company on an expansive oyster program that will be operated out of a waterfront building on the property. The Thomas Juul-Hansen-designed property pays homage to nautical history by integrating custom marine design elements into its spaces. The building’s cedar-shingle exterior and clean lines are reminiscent of New England modernism, with two stories of guest rooms thoughtfully situated for views of the bay and marina.

The Shoals (Jeremy Garretson)

Pridwin Hotel and Cottages

The newly restored Pridwin Hotel and Cottages will reopen on Shelter Island with a new look after an extensive two-year renovation under the ownership of Cape Resorts (Baron’s Cove in Sag Harbor) and the Petry family, which has owned and operated the resort since 1961. Nestled on more than seven acres of Crescent Beach, the 49-room luxury destination resort features 16 charming cottages, a private beach and pool, full-service spa and a 100-seat American restaurant. “With a timeless look and emphasis on comfort and the joy of simple pleasures, The Pridwin offers guests and families a fun, cheery escape from daily life,” said Curtis Bashaw, managing partner of Cape Resorts. “Our hope is for future generations of travelers to continue to enjoy the newly restored resort the way it has been cherished since it first opened almost 100 years ago.”

Pridwin Hotel and Cottages

The Chequit

Shelter Island’s The Chequit hotel is preserving its legacy while ushering in a new era of hospitality through a respectful renovation. The boutique hotel’s 19 renovated guest rooms and two additional buildings with 16 more rooms are adorned elegantly with a natural color palette. The Chequit’s reopening also debuts three new dining concepts created by Stacey Soloviev and led by chef Noah Schwartz: Weakfish Sushi & Noodles, The Tavern and Heights Cafe & Wine Bar.  Sushi rolls and ramen are on offer at Weakfish Sushi & Noodles, farm-to-table traditional American cuisine at The Tavern and pastries in the morning followed by a cozy glass of wine in the evening at the charming Heights Cafe & Wine Bar. With a host of culinary options coupled with unparalleled accommodations, The Chequit has restored its historic property while offering guests a modern home away from home experience on Shelter Island.

The Chequit

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New York City chef restaurateur PJ Calapa is taking over Astro’s Pizza in Amagansett, alongside investor and Resy co-founder Ben Leventhal. Calapa, who owns Scampi and The Spaniard, will offer his take on traditional Italian dishes and pizza, complete with a full bar.

Chef restaurateur PJ Calapa (PJ Calapa: Evan Sung)

Roberta’s

Roberta’s has opened in Montauk. Co-founders Brandon Hoy and Carlo Mirarchi took over the former Arbor space, which is 5,400 square feet, includes an outside patio and two bars and seats close to 165. Look for at least a half-dozen pizzas, including its signature “Ursula’s Parade” with Littleneck clams, mozzarella, and calabrian chili. Bread baked to order in the wood oven will accompany house-made stracciatella. Pastas will feature local fish and shellfish. Natural wines, fresh cocktails, and draft beers from some of the most interesting breweries around will keep the party going. Inventive desserts, such as a bay leaf panna cotta and root beer soft serve ice cream will round out the menu.

Pasta and Littleneck clams at Roberta’s

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Hamptons vineyard and chief rosé purveyor Wölffer has leapt across the Atlantic to the rosé capital of the world, with the introduction of Summer in a Bottle Côtes de Provence. The new blend perfectly marries a delicate Provençal complexity with Wölffer’s signature casual-yet-elegant American style, produced from sustainably-farmed fruit grown specifically for Wölffer under the watch of winemaker and partner Roman Roth. Perfectly pale in color, the amazing aromas of tangerine, citrus, peach and lovely floral notes set a high bar for this refreshing rosé right from the start.

Summer in a Bottle Côtes de Provence Rosé, $26, WÖLFFER, wolffer.com

Top Hops Beer Shop

The award-winning Top Hops Beer Shop is heading to the Hamptons and the North Fork in The Half Pint, a vintage inspired tap truck. A unique, beer-obsessed hybrid brand, Top Hops is going mobile for the season with a three-wheeled Piaggio Ape Classic imported from Italy. The retro-style mobile bar specializes in high-quality draft beer curated for each party or event. Top Hops also offers the option to partner with complementary culinary brands such as King Andrew’s mobile cheese shop to offer a paired cheese selection to match the curated beer selection or the Rolling in Dough pizza truck for delicious brick oven pizzas with your beer. “The Half Pint gets me out of the bar and closer to the people that I love sharing my love of beer with,” says Top Hops owner Ted Kenny, who operates two locations in Manhattan.

Top Hops’ The Half Pint tap trunk

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Tracy Anderson fitness studio

“Sag Harbor has always felt like home, so it’s an honor and a joy to relocate our East Hampton location to Sag Harbor,” says Anderson. “We are now able to meet the high demand from clients, and move more freely in this new sweeping studio right on the marina.”

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Your one-woman show follows your career and personal life from before you got to New York City to the present day. What made you decide to tell your story this way?

One-woman shows tend to have an autobiographical element so it seemed like an essential part of the form. But mostly it’s a universal story—a person with big dreams comes to the city to make it. Naturally, there are ups and downs. And now, forty plus years later, there are still ups and downs. Life goes around and around like a hula hoop!

What was the most difficult thing to share with an audience?

People seem to think the show is very revealing, but it doesn’t feel that way to me, probably because it was originally about three hours, and I ended up cutting it down quite a bit. I still have lots and lots of material left for a memoir!

How does it feel to perform on stage?

It’s a lot easier than writing a novel! I’ve been doing lectures and appearances for years, so it’s not all that new, just much more structured. And it’s physical. I workout much more to be able to have the stamina to do it.

Do you get stage fright?

I don’t. At this time in my life, if something made me really uncomfortable, I wouldn’t do it.

“Is There Still Sex in the City?”

What part of the show do your audiences seem most intrigued by?

Probably the fact that my career encompasses much more than Sex and the City the television show. They’re impressed by how many best-selling novels I’ve written.

What have you been surprised about when it comes to your audience?

Mostly how young they are. There are lots of women in their twenties and thirties. They dress up and wear the shoes. I love it.

What have you learned about yourself performing the show?

Sometimes I think I should have pursued an acting career, which was something I thought about doing when I first came to New York and was quite young. I didn’t pursue it because it was so overwhelmingly sexist, and, of course, the casting couch situation was rampant and I didn’t want to deal with that. So it’s nice to be able to explore this part of myself at this time in life.

Your alter ego, Carrie Bradshaw, is also back in the spotlight now. Which of you is doing better in 2022?

I love seeing Carrie Bradshaw back in the spotlight, but she’s definitely going through a lot.

What do you feel is missing on television these days?

I’d love to see adaptations of my books Trading Up and One Fifth Avenue.

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The dining room at Union Sushi & Steak

The new steakhouse serves a variety of dry-aged Niman Ranch steaks alongside the freshest and most inventive fish and sushi dishes. “We created Union Sushi & Steak because it’s what the people of Southampton were asking for,” says Duke. “Southampton has no year-round sushi restaurants, and there isn’t a dedicated steakhouse. I am a big red meat eater and love a traditional steakhouse.” Next door, Union Burger Bar continues to serve up American comfort food classics. Southampton Social Club has been in business for a decade serving Hamptonites delectable menu items like tuna tacos, Caribbean-spiced mahi-mahi and a charred vegetable napoleon alongside live music.

A burger at Union Burger Bar

“The opening of Southampton Social Club was really the beginning of a whole new life for me,” says Duke. So what has he learned along the way?  “It truly is a business where no one job is any more important than any other, and everyone relies on one another in order for everything to work smoothly,” says Duke. “Being able to roll with the punches is paramount.”

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Embrace a few moments of self-care and solace at the newly redesigned Naturopathica Spa & Healing Center in East Hampton. The longtime Hamptons wellness oasis offers bespoke treatments, innovative technology and personalized services to create a haven of healing. “This location has always meant a great deal to me,” says the brand’s founder, Barbara Close. “It was our first spa in 1995, so to see it evolve has been thrilling.” After a six-month renovation, the space now boasts a sustainable design featuring Pierre Jeanneret chairs, Naturopathica’s signature herbal library and Isamu Noguchi lighting. The thoughtfully curated spa menu includes services such as Defy Contouring Treatments for face and body utilizing radio frequency and a Clear Acne Elimination Treatment that uses pulsed light, colloidal silver and salicylic acid. The new retail boutique showcases a range of Naturopathica’s beloved skincare products, including the newest launches, Calendula Aromatherapy Candles and Kava-Infused Bath Oil.

Naturopathica Spa & Healing Center

Ject

Founded by board-certified physician assistant Gabrielle Garritano, Ject is a new medical aesthetics skin clinic with locations in New York City and, now, Bridgehampton. “After working in Manhattan in plastic surgery for a decade, I began to see that these services were only available to the top echelon of society, creating a huge gap in the market,” Garritano explains. Neuromodulators like Botox, Dysport and Xeomin and fillers like Juvéderm, Restylane and Radiesse are on offer, along with treatments like chemical peels, microneedling (using the SkinPen Precision system, the only FDA-cleared microneedling device on the market), IPL laser and luxurious facials. The services menu is straightforward and simple, the decor is clean and elevated and the highly trained medical providers are welcoming and knowledgeable. “Getting an injectable is a very intimate experience, whether it is your first time getting Botox or fillers or something else,” she says. “It has been so important for me and my whole team to understand what every single client is experiencing when they walk through the door.”

Ject in Bridgehampton

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RoveLoop’s Gianpaolo De Felice and Jack Brinkley-Cook

The idea was originally born in 2019 when then Sag Harbor mayor, Kathleen Mulcahy, approached Tutto Il Giorno’s Gianpaolo De Felice, who runs the popular Italian restaurant with wife Gabby Karan, about a product that would alleviate area’s issues of traffic, parking and driving under the influence. De Felice partnered with entrepreneur Jack Brinkley-Cook, the son of supermodel and Hamptonite Christie Brinkley, to launch the eco-friendly venture this summer following the success of Rove Shuttle—the duo’s other transportation service focused on luxury rides out East from Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Passengers can book shuttles until October 31, 2021, using the mobile app available through Apple’s App Store.

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Click through the gallery above for an inside look at the summer celebration.

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LoveShackFancy Garden Party

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Cipriani’s Lemon Pie

Now, for the first time, a selection of Cipriani’s fan favorite dishes (think baked eggplant alla parmigiana, veal piccatine al limone and lasagna with veal ragu and delicious desserts like vanilla meringue cake and lemon pie) are available from noon to 9 P.M. at 136 Main Street in Southampton.

Cipriani’s Chicken Spezzatino al Curry With Yellow Rice Pilaf

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An outdoor home theater setup

From installing home theaters and media rooms to multi-room speaker systems, outdoor music, lighting and screening rooms, Schebler is the man to do it. Whether you want to enjoy a sports game outside on the patio or bring the movie night with friends or family outside, the entrepreneur can design the right space for you.

Dan Schebler

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Dolce & Gabbana’s Sicilian Cart

Dolce & Gabbana’s pop-up cart showcases the history, color, and popular tradition, a tribute to the creativity that has always inspired the brand. The modern take on the Sicilian Cart links the theme of travel and transport. The Dolce & Gabbana cart will be traveling through the Hamptons to present ready-to-wear and accessories collections for men, women and children characterized by the representative prints of the brand.

The Dolce & Gabbana pop-up will be traveling to a Hamptons location near you from July 1 to July 26.

Email dghamptons@dolcegabbana.it to make an airstream appointment or check out #DGHamptons.

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Kathleen Marder, Jack Larsen, Martha Stewart and Charles Marder

Since 1977, the family-owned and operated business, founded by Kathleen and Charles Marder, has been a Long Island mainstay for those wanting to create luscious, verdant gardens.

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A mid-century modern East Hampton home the couple has on the market

Farm Stands

Pike Farms in Sagaponack has hands-down the best tomatoes and corn anywhere; Round Swamp Farm (in Bridgehampton, East Hampton and Montauk) has incredible baked goods (their Oatmeal Crunchies are like crack), homemade jams, jellies, great prepared foods and lovely produce.

Round Swamp Farm

Food Shops

Breadzilla in Wainscott for the Gruyère cheese bread, granola and the BLT with cheese and the blackened salmon sandwiches. Cavaniola’s Gourmet Cheese Shop (in Sag Harbor and Amagansett) has a truly amazing variety of cheeses along with olive oils, vinegars and other condiments. Red Horse Market in East Hampton is a great butcher shop and they make delicious pizzas.

Flowers

Ovando Flowers in Southampton has really interesting and dramatically different floral arrangements and terrariums.

Restaurants

Almond for mac and cheese, Buddhaberry for frozen yogurt, Pierre’s for the burger, Iacono Farm for heirloom eggs and the best chicken ever.

Wine

The Wölffer Estate winery is so beautiful. We love to sit on the outdoor patios, enjoy wine or cider and look out over the vineyard.

Wölffer Estate

Activities

We have just about every backyard game ever made, but our favorites are badminton, KanJam, Ladder Ball, and nighttime bocce with light-up balls. We love biking from our house to Lazy Point, where we can see across Napeague Harbor to the Walking Dunes Trail. We take the dogs for a truly unique hour-long hike over there! If we’ve got the time and legs for it, we head further east on Old Montauk Highway to Montauk Lighthouse. We try to leave time for lunch at Lobster Roll or the Clam Bar. There are amazing trails around East Hampton airport that I ride with my son, and we’ve done sections of the Paumanok Path, a 125-mile hiking/biking trail. We enjoy kayaking off of West Neck Point Road in Southampton and we also keep a 16-foot Hobie Cat on Havens Beach in Sag Harbor.

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East Hampton arts center Guild Hall has lots in store this summer. The first, Alexis Rockman: Shipwrecks, featuring more than 40 new paintings and watercolors by Alexis Rockman, opens June 12 and runs through July 26. Curated by Andrea Grover, Guild Hall’s executive director, these works by the American painter explore globalization, natural disasters, colonization and climate change.

“Alexis Rockman: Shipwrecks” at Guild Hall

The New York–based Rockman has depicted a darkly surreal vision of the collision between civilization and nature—often apocalyptic scenarios on a monumental scale—for over three decades. “I’m fascinated by the history of the iconography of shipwrecks and nautical history,” says Rockman. “And what better place to have this bouillabaisse of tragedy, hope and despair jam-packed full of great ideas and moments. So many things can be shipwrecks.” The artist also contributed artwork to visually unique films like Life of Pi, collaborating with directors Ang Lee and Darren Aronofsky. A companion catalog by DelMonico Books will be published in June.

Alexis Rockman with the works he created for the film Life of Pi

LongHouse Reserve

LongHouse Reserve, the 16-acre nature reserve and outdoor sculpture garden in East Hampton founded by the late, great Jack Lenor Larsen, has reopened with new works on display. On view this season are two bluestone boulders onto which poetic phrases were carved by legendary poet, activist and artist John Giorno, who passed away in 2019. The two outdoor sculptures, “Do the Undone” (2019) and “You Can’t Hurt Me Cause Storms Can’t Hurt the Sky” (2019), are installed amongst daffodils in the vast garden, a lovely tribute to the New York artist, who spent his summers in Mattituck on the North Fork. He’s perhaps best known for his text paintings of recent decades, which feature curt and contradictory messages excerpted from his poetry—imperative, deadpan, sacred and sometimes profane. With their ironic clash of immaterial language and solid substance, these stone poems play with issues of transience and permanence, the text fragments appearing as chance apparitions.

John Giorno’s “You Can’t Hurt Me Cause Storms Can’t Hurt the Sky” (2019) at LongHouse Reserve

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Several factors made the monarch population’s annual journey from Mexico to Alaska almost impossible. So the philanthropist and cosmetics entrepreneur took matters into her own hands, designing a line of eyeshadows whose packaging was emblazoned with butterflies. “We raised awareness and funds to give to the scientists helping purchase land in Mexico to secure the monarch’s winter habitats,” Chantecaille explains. “This was the beginning of a long journey to use my company to help causes I really cared about around the world.” The ensuing makeup palettes and products were not only beautiful but gave back to conservation efforts globally. Chantecaille took on oceans, coral reefs, whales, turtles, lions, elephants and more.

But this year, the brand returns to the butterflies after 32 philanthropy collections to help restore healthy populations of pollinators like butterflies and bees. “With the recent fires and pressure on the food system during the pandemic, restoring 40 acres of pollinator habitat in California’s Central Valley is an important project,” she says. “We are excited to be part of creating a healthy environment for pollinators to survive and thrive in.” The proceeds from sales of the brand’s new collection of Lip Chic shades and Eye Quartets support the Xerces Society and boast a butterfly on each pastel case. Chantecaille, for one, can’t wait for the return of the butterflies this summer. Until then, she’s enjoying time by the beach with her family. “I love the light. I love the air, and I love the wind—the mixture of the aroma of the ocean, the trees and my flowers is so unique,” she says. “I love the natural abundance of this place.”

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Macari Vineyards in the North Fork recently debuted its Bergen Road Bungalows glamping concept for the ultimate in socially distanced luxury wine tasting. In partnership with Terra Glamping, Macari has set up six winterized platform tents, each of which is decorated by White Flower Farmhouse and local designer Jesse Elliott. The tents are completely shoppable, with every item from blankets to antique tables and chairs available for purchase. They can accommodate anywhere from 2-8 guests and are available to book for an afternoon of wine tasting.

Bergen Road Bungalows at Macari Vineyards (Carl Timpone)

Along with a complete tasting of signature Macari wines, a spread will also be pre-set in the tents from local favorite Lombardi’s Love Lane Market. Each bungalow boasts a record player playing an audio recording of a guided tasting.

Bergen Road Bungalows at Macari Vineyards (Carl Timpone)

Vince

Spanning nearly 1,900 square feet, the first-ever Hamptons location for California-inspired luxury fashion and accessories brand Vince is a coastal oasis. The East Hampton boutique’s neutral color palette is complemented by floor-to-ceiling sheer drapery, cozy tubular vintage sofas in ivory leather and custom-designed tables. “Our goal with each store is to create an environment that highlights the relaxed, luxury feeling of the collections,” said the brand’s creative director, Caroline Belhumeur.

Vince’s East Hampton boutique

“For the Hamptons, we took our design inspiration from our California roots, installing pristine white drapery for lightness and sourcing natural stone to bring the outdoors in—each element imbuing the space with a sense of comfort and warmth.”

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Erdem nabbed James Beard Award-winning chef Mark Militello to expertly craft the restaurant’s Italian-American menu, featuring dishes such as slow-roasted braised baby back ribs served over creamy parmesan polenta, a seafood cobb salad and chicken cooked under a brick. Over the years, celebrities like Joe Biden, Kim Kardashian West, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sofia Vergara and Alex Rodriguez have graced its tables.

Zach Erdem at 75 Main

Along with indoor and outdoor dining, the restaurant will continue to offer pickup and local delivery.

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“It was the perfect time to rethink our rooms and spaces for a new era. In the past, I thought of our rooms as barefoot-chic surf shack rooms—a place to change from your swimsuit to a cute outfit for dinners, parties and concerts. The new rooms are more for working and spending time in them.”

Cardoso tapped designer Kimberly Bevan of Denton House Design Studio to reinvigorate the hotel’s bohemian spirit and add more functionality to each room. Bevan is the chief designer for Mike Meldman’s Discovery Land Company, which operates private residential clubs in Cabo San Lucas, the Bahamas and Maui, among others. “I was a huge fan of her work long before meeting her,” Cardoso says. “I’ve never been so lucky, I don’t think anyone but Kimberly could have pulled this job off.” Bevan selected beachy Serena & Lily pieces and sourced local carpenters to craft daybeds, bed frames, desks and closets. “Now, people need a place to work. And we never had closets before–just hooks for your board shorts and beach hat!”

So what’s Cardoso’s favorite room on the property? “Room 21, because it features original art from Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe and it feels very special staying there.” Gallerist Max Levai curated the art for the rooms.

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Pool at Marram

In the mostly oceanfront guest rooms, the internal design team along the firm Studio Tack utilized white oak ceilings and hand-troweled plaster walls to create warmth, bronzed hardware to instill a sunbaked feel and simple jute rugs to soften the spaces. “The ocean is your fourth wall here,” says Jariwala. “We wanted guests to feel that they could transition effortlessly from the beach to their rooms.”

Beachfront King Room at Marram

This July, famed New York City restaurant Il Buco is popping up at the laid-back, beach resort. Il Buco at Mostrador Marram is an all-day café serving items like semolina blueberry muffins, avocado, red onion and labneh on buckwheat toast at breakfast; cucumber, kohlrabi and avocado salad and lobster rolls at lunch; and cast-iron pizzas with zucchini flowers and fontina cheese at dinner.

Baked goods at Il Buco

Cocktails like an Italian Daiquiri featuring white rum, cynar and and lime and a Basil Paloma with tequila, poblano, basil-grapefruit juice, lime and soda round out the cocktail options.

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Le Bilboquet Sag Harbor

The outdoor dockside dining space is chic and beautiful with teak floors and pastel-hued table decor, making it ideal for either an intimate date night or a picturesque girl’s night. The elegant eatery offers a creative menu that includes standout dishes such as the restaurant’s signature Cajun Chicken, delicious Burrata, and the freshest seafood.

Le Bilboquet Sag Harbor

Now, with indoor dining back in New York at limited capacity, reservations are filling up at Le Bilboquet. Reserve a table and prepare to savor a tasty meal as you watch the sunset in style.

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1 Long Wharf in Sag Harbor, New York 11963

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With the freshest fish, produce, and meat, Erdem prides himself on catering to his loyal customers throughout the Hamptons with high-quality culinary masterpieces and service. With indoor dining back in action, 75 Main is now accepting indoor dining reservations at 50% capacity.

Along with indoor and outdoor dining, 75 Main is available for pick-up and is offering free delivery to all Hamptons addresses. In addition, Erdem has announced that the restaurant will provide spirits and wine to guests with a 50% discount.

Call (631) 283-7575 to place an order.

75 Main Street in Southampton, New York 11968

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Wölffer Estate’s Summer in a Bottle rosé

When was the vineyard started?

My father Christian started the vineyard in 1988. He was a man with great creative vision and a huge passion for life. Wölffer Estate Vineyard & Stables was the realization of his lifelong dream and a true labor of love. Now, my father’s one-time weekend getaway spans more than 470 acres. My brother Marc and I took over the business in 2013.

Have your varietals changed over the years?

With the help of our winemaker and partner Roman Roth, we produce mainly merlot, chardonnay, cabernet franc
and cabernet sauvignon. Our unique combination of Bridgehampton loam soil and breezes from the Atlantic Ocean provides maritime conditions perfect for achieving the balance of ripeness and acidity that has come to define our style.

What new products have you launched in your tenure?

Our dry ciders and gin have extended us into new categories, and we recently launched a grüner cider. Crisp apple notes complement light acidity and bubbles bringing about a fun, fresh and youthful surprise for the palette.

What aspect of the estate is particularly close to your heart?

The stables are particularly important to me. We have an extraordinary equestrian center used for training, schooling, year-round boarding and instruction, and an 80-stall facility with the largest indoor riding ring on the East Coast.

What are your favorite local haunts?

Gibson Beach in Sagaponack and the Mashomack Preserve on Shelter Island. For meals, The Crow’s Nest and Estia’s Little Kitchen and of course, Wölffer. And Judith Desirée Skin Thérapie for facials in Sag Harbor.

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What’s the best entertaining advice you’ve ever received?

Pour heavy! But seriously, there are so many ways to make a party memorable, just by adding one simple twist or extra element. Make a fun toast to kick off the night, mix up a signature cocktail or play a funny party game between courses. It’s these little things that make guests remember a party.

What’s a decor element many hosts forget?

Lighting! There is nothing less flattering than entering a bright home. Sometimes I will go to parties at other people’s homes and subtly walk around lowering the lights. Candles also work magic, and they are often much more affordable than flowers for tabletop decor.

Which Dear Annabelle place cards do you use for guests?

The Dear Annabelle Tasty place cards are a definite conversation starter. Are you sweet or salty? Spicy or saucy? People love to compare their monikers.

Where do you grocery shop?

Cavaniolas in Sag Harbor is our favorite cheese shop—they have the most delicious truffle cheese and prosciutto. I absolutely love everything from Tate’s, especially the chocolate mousse cake with Oreo cookie crust. What’s your go-to hostess gift?
Dear Annabelle notepad sets or place cards. I also love to gift cocktail napkins or a chic cheese board with knives.

What do you wear when entertaining?

I love to wear white in the summer. I collect straw hats and am always wearing one. For night I usually sport a maxi dress—either white or floral—by Zimmermann, Black Iris and Johanna Ortiz.

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“Flywheel had a presence at the Sag Harbor Gym for several summers during our early years,” says Zukerman. “Riders loved making a morning of it…. a spin, an iced coffee, and a stroll on the pier or through town. I’ve missed teaching there and was determined to come back. After leaving Flywheel at the end of 2018, when I took a six month break from the bike, I couldn’t think of a better place to return to and teach classes.”

Metrics are used for some accountability in Zukerman’s class, but more importantly, she encourages riders to close their eyes and indulge in the escape. It isn’t just about cycling and fitness—Ruth wants to empower women to carry the positive attitude they have on the bike into their lives and their careers.

Classes are available weekly at 9:30am, Monday through Friday, plus an early Saturday morning option. Reserve a spot in advance here.

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The evening’s notable attendees included Gustaf Demarchelier, Tracy Demarchelier, Jason Weinberg, Stratis Morfogen, Billy Crudup, and more. Click through the gallery above for an inside look at the party.

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A treasured boutique hotel in the heart of the Hamptons, Topping Rose House perfectly marries historic charm and modern luxuries. The restored 19th-century Bridgehampton property features 22 guest rooms, a farm-to-table restaurant that seats 75, and an impressive wellness program to ensure guests are relaxed and rejuvenated. The Spa boasts a specially curated menu featuring a Swedish massage, deep-tissue massage, prenatal massage, and customized facial. Or you can join a Pilates C.K.T. class, led by classically trained and certified Pilates instructors.

Yoga at Topping Rose House

Warren Tricomi Salon

Celebrity hairstylist Warren Tricomi’s eponymous salon offers superior dry cuts, dazzling color, and unparalleled style. With seven locations open across the globe, Tricomi’s international clientele craves excellence at their hair salons. With three locations in Manhattan, including the iconic Plaza Hotel flagship, the next locale was obvious: the Hamptons. At the brand’s East Hampton outpost, Tricomi continues his legacy of creating coveted hairstyles for Manhattanites seeking refuge from the city. If you plan on heading east this season and are in need of a bit of pampering, reserve a chair at Warren Tricomi Salon, and you’ll never look back.

Warren Tricomi Salon

Shou Sugi Ban House

If you’re looking to restore both body and spirit, book a weekend getaway to the first wellness center slated to open in Water Mill this spring. The wabi-sabi-designed retreat sits on three acres of land and will offer a sanctuary for those looking to reflect and focus on self-care. From sound healing to Reiki to yoga and hiking on the beach, the Shou Sugi Ban House is prepared to bring the “simplicity of self” back to the Hamptons. Each day is expected to start with a traditional tea ceremony and end with a fire ceremony. Guests can opt to stay for a multiday restorative retreat or a one-day rejuvenation.

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A Gurney’s Star Island Resort & Marina guest room rendering.

From fine dining and wellness programming to stellar marina views, the best of the Hamptons will be at your fingertips at this luxury resort.

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Executive chef James Carpenter joined the award-winning restaurant in 2018 and masterfully reinvented the menu with locally sourced fare. The new musical, theater, and literary lineup was so well received that guests can expect a return this season, featuring performances on the restaurant’s one-of-a-kind all-glass baby grand piano.

Claude’s at Southampton Inn

Southampton Social Club

Though the entire Southampton Social Club is chic and lovely, if you are looking to host a private spring soiree, head to the Outdoor Cabana Area, The Library, or The VIP Stage. Each space offers a different ambience, each as luxe as the next. The Outdoor Cabana Area has a private entrance and bar, cocktail stations, and four cabanas.

Southampton Social Club

The Palm Restaurant East Hampton

Enveloped in history and charm, The Palm East Hampton is tucked inside the Huntting Inn. Guests enjoy unrivaled service, a sustainable menu featuring premium seafood catches and a rich wine list. Top dishes: Prime Bone-In Rib-Eye Steak and veal martini (a family recipe since 1926).

The Palm Restaurant East Hampton

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Created with the help of acclaimed French winemaker Gérard Bertrand, Hampton Water offers a dry and crisp flavor, with fruit-forward tasting notes. Bongiovi describes the blend as something that can be savored all day and into the night, allowing the “Hamptons lifestyle” to be enjoyed in all its glory, no matter where you are actually sipping. “The Hamptons has always been a special place for me—it’s where my family goes to slow down from our busy lives and spend time together. We call it the exhale,” he says.

Working in the vineyards is a family affair

While eastern Long Island exudes calmness and a feeling of community, Hampton Water also strives to embody those characteristics, with its roots planted in family. “Hampton Water represents that sense of place, not necessarily geographically, but emotionally,” Bongiovi explains. “Essentially, we wanted to bottle up that feeling of making memories with people you love the most. We hope people share that same sentiment when they sip a glass of Hampton Water.”

With the introduction of the Hampton Water 2018 Vintage this spring, we’re ready to toast to this award-winning rosé and the family-focused feelings that it celebrates.

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The two-part summer soirée, held at Havens Beach, began in the morning with a brisk WPA-sanctioned paddle race and ended in the early evening with a sunset fête. The winners of the paddle race were celebrated at an awards ceremony that also toasted to the largest fundraisers at the event, Team SOS.

Event sponsor Lilly Pulitzer stayed true to the fashionable pink event with customized decorations including surfboards on display that definitely encouraged the summer theme. Hosted by Jill Martin, notable guests included Colin Cowie, Claire Florence, Christina Steinbrenner, Darcy Miller, Nicole Miller, David & Lisa Klein,and Shelly Brown. Attendees posed for photos in front of the wall of surf gear, and watched a designer hand-paint one of the surfboards throughout the evening.

President of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Myra Biblowit, went onstage to announce that the foundation will award $64 million to 300 scientists for breast cancer research. “Death rates from breast cancer have decreased by 40% since BCRF was founded 25 years ago and research is the reason,” she said. With $1.4 million raised over the weekend, the summer party was a success.

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Now in Southampton Sweat’s fourth year, the certified yoga instructor, health coach, natural food chef, and fitness instructor (who also has a masters in clinical social work) has turned her passion for wellness into a bonafide experiential operation. “Five years ago, I have to say we were first to market,” Landon says about her foray into the fitness festival world. “But it was very obvious to me [that fitness] is a community, and a connection and energy people can bond over.” Upon witnessing Southampton’s own loyal community firsthand through the several Juice Press locations that are there, Landon knew this could be the perfect setting for people to burn a “Southampton Sweat.”

Athletes at the 2017 Southampton Sweat Festival (photo credit: Tanya Blum Photo)

As for merging pop culture and fitness, Landon counts Christie Brinkley‘s daughter, Sailor, as a friend and fellow fitness-lover. After experiencing 2017’s festival, Sailor was eager to bring her mom to host the whole thing this year. “It’s all about the disrupters and game changers in fitness,” Landon says. “They all share an audience. There’s definitely this I’m part of this tribe or that tribe, but on this day, we come together as a collective.”

For the 2018 festival, fitness fanatics can enjoy pop-up workouts by New York’s most coveted studios including The Class by Taryn Toomey, AKT by Anna Kaiser, Mile High Run Club and Tonehouse. Top trainers will also be on-site to lead group classes, including Alex Silver Fagan and Akin Akman. “If you wanted, it could be five straight hours of NYC’s toughest workouts,” Landon says. Although for those seeking a more voyeuristic experience, she says, “if you want to just come and hangout, it’s the best people-watching place.”

Leah Landon

Southampton Sweat (presented by Juice Press, Bandier and Republic Records) will take place on August 5th, 2018. Tickets are $60 per attendee and can be purchased here, with additional transportation to and from New York City available for purchase by emailing southamptonsweat@gmail.com.

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On the heels of George Filopoulos‘s purchase of Gurney’s Montauk Yacht Club and Resort on Saturday, May 26, the annual summer bash offered celebrity guests light bites such as mini quiches, crab cakes and sliders, along with Whispering Angel Rosé, provided by Paul Chevalier that was flowing the whole day. Music by Coco Robert, aka Coco The DJ, kept party goers dancing for hours. The soirée served as a viral campaign ahead of the launch of Jim Allen’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, set to open June 28.

The true star of the party, Fanning, was sparkling in a floral-printed Cinq à Sept dress and Christian Louboutin heels, offering a sophisticated and sweet summer style. CEO of Swiss watch manufacturer Zenith Watches, Julien Tornare, presented the Alienist star with an elegant Elite Ladies Moon Phase with Diamonds wristwatch, which she kept on her wrist while posing for pictures and mingling with guests throughout the party. Notable attendees included Fanning’s boyfriend Henry Frye, designer Andrew Warren and former Commissioner of the NYCPD Raymond Kelly.

Fanning is slated to appear in this summer’s highly anticipated blockbuster hit, Ocean’s 8, a heist comedy spin-off of Steven Soderbergh’s trilogy, due out June 8.

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In that quarter-century, Behun’s immediate surroundings have evolved. Today, she shares a 22,000-square-foot beachfront estate on Southampton’s Meadow Lane (a.k.a. “billionaires’ lane”) with her husband, iStar Financial Chairman and CEO Jay Sugarman, and their two kids, flanked by neighbors such as Ian Schrager and Calvin Klein. While their sprawling glass-and-stone masterpiece might be straight out of a Sex and the City dream sequence, Behun’s path to peak Hamptons was gradual. “I’ve been coming to the Hamptons for 25 years, first renting, then buying a small house; then when our kids were born, building our dream house.

Behun splits her time between the Hamptons and Manhattan, where she runs her high-powered interior design firm, banging out projects for the likes of the Delano hotel in Miami, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, all while producing a line of furniture and homewares, Kelly Behun Studio. Both in her personal and professional life, it’s clear Behun has a gift for making dreams a reality.

A native of the Pittsburgh suburb of Sewickley, Pennsylvania, Behun always strove toward higher ground. “I moved to New York directly after college because I had always imagined myself eventually living here,” she says. “I had romanticized it from movies and books my whole life and didn’t really have a Plan B, so was greatly relieved when I finally moved here and discovered it really was all that and more.”

But it was her hometown roots that magnetized her to the Hamptons in the first place. “It’s funny, because whenever my family visits the Hamptons, we always remark that it is a bit like Sewickley-by-the-sea, so I guess it wasn’t a coincidence that I was drawn here as an adult.”

That said, Behun’s tastes have made no small impact on the Hamptons landscape. A former protégé of Philippe Starck, Behun’s proclivity toward modernism is in razor-sharp contrast to the archetypical shabby-chic Hamptons home.

Her and Sugarman’s property’s expansive grounds, anchored by a show-stopping infinity pool, have made it the perfect venue for their causes; the home has been the backdrop to fundraisers for God’s Love We Deliver, New Yorkers for Children and the David Lynch Foundation, which teaches Transcendental Meditation to at-risk populations. And while Behun and Sugarman’s 25-year marriage may be one of the most grounded partnerships in all of Long Island, Behun says meditation is no substitute for communication — especially when it comes to decorating. “We generally agree on things, but of course a few times I’ve had to pull out that old chestnut of a threat, ‘Do I come to your office and tell you how to do your job?’” she says. “But I get my way.”

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Cup of Joe: Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee in Amagansett for the real rocket fuel. However, since my office is so close to Starbucks in Bridgehampton, every day at around 3 pm I treat everyone to an afternoon cup to keep them on their toes.

Power Lunch: Candy Kitchen. Old school. Chicken over Greek (no onions). Estia’s and Pierre’s are certainly in my rotation.

Cocktail Hour: The Beacon in the summer. Since my client is the owner, there is always a warm seat for me.

Retail Therapy: I enjoy doing a round of retail therapy in East Hampton. On the weekends I take my two daughters and we can always find something to buy.  Sometimes, it’s a book at BookHampton, sometimes a pair of workout shorts at Lulu. James Perse and Varvatos are a must.

Feild Trip: LongHouse Reserve, which is very close to my house. I can go there to meditate.

Date Night: East Hampton Grill. The food is so consistent even in the winter. My birthday is in February and the fire makes it cozy and warm.

Hidden Gem: The beaches anywhere along Napeague. It’s where I proposed to my fiancée.

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Nestled along the South Fork, the Hamptons is Long Island’s most treasured region and a home away from home for many New Yorkers. Here, you can find luxe boutiques next door to historic inns and classic seafood joints in charming hamlets such as Greenport, Water Mill and Bridgehampton. Below are our favorite spots for a perfect weekend on the East End.

Where to Stay:

With a fresh look by the up-and-coming Brooklyn–based design firm Studio Tack, the Sound View, located in the charming hamlet of Greenport, opens this season with fresh accents of rich woods and durable textiles. A waterfront restaurant, piano bar and private beach will make it a welcome stopover for oenophiles visiting the North Fork’s vineyards.

Sound View Inn
Credit: Michael Fine

Where to Eat:

Forget surf ‘n’ turf. This season the best Hamptons cuisine is all about fresh, European flavors. At EMP Summer House, an East Hampton pop-up by the Eleven Madison Park team opening in June, Daniel Humm and Will Guidara provide a fabulous new setting for seafood-centric dishes like grilled fish and bouillabaisse. Newly renovated, Oreya reopens in Southampton’s Capri Hotel with a refreshed menu by 21-year-old wunderkind chef Greg Grossman (formerly of Alinea and Georgica), which includes a decadent foie gras hummus. The minds behind Manhattan’s Amali and Il Cantinori are set to debut Calissa, in Water Mill, where Executive Chef Dominic Rice—an alum of Jean-Georges and Narcissa—brings a Greek flair to the leafy enclave. And at Sag Harbor’s just-opened Lulu Kitchen & Bar, chef Philippe Corbet serves up specialties like wood-fired pizzas and a grilled whole black bass. (Request a table near the open kitchen to see him and his team work their magic.)

Calissa

What to Do:

This summer, Bridgehampton’s Topping Rose House debuts communal Friday night dinner parties in its rustic barn. Expect passed appetizers and specialties like Parmesan-encrusted chicken and tuna tartare prepared by the chefs at the inn’s new Jean-Georges restaurant.

Triptych: Clifford Ross Studio

Starting July 16, multimedia artist Clifford Ross installation Light | Waves takes over The Parrish Museum’s lobby, gallery and façade. For the piece, a meditation on the Long Island Sound, Ross developed a new way to digitally print his hurricane photographs on maple veneer. He pairs these with  massive LED screens projecting  all-encompassing visions of crashing waves. “I have been obsessed with the ocean my whole life, starting with my childhood on the beaches of Amagansett,” he says. “The waves and shifting light of the East End of Long Island are completely mesmerizing.” Following Ross show will be a 35-artist survey of photorealist paintings—some so vivid they’ll make you do a double take—opening on August 6.

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“Below the Barn,” a 2,200-square-foot space located at 264 Butter Lane, will feature a complete cycling studio with additional space for hangouts, wellness sessions, shopping and, really, anything you’d like to do during a summer-well-spent in the East End.

Inside “Below the Barn” at 264 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton, NY 11932

Wellness programming (like a HIIT class with a lululemon ambassador or a session of The Class by Taryn Toomey) will be offered throughout the season, there’s a lounge area that features Montauk Juice Factory for your sipping pleasures, a shoppable capsule collection sold exclusively in the space and a calendar full of fun events (like flower arranging, a ping pong tournament and live music every every Friday from 4-6pm).

Think less gross, sweaty workouts and more sweaty workouts + fun hang times in the Hamptons. Sold.

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Grey Goose at the Surf Lodge

The long weekend also marked the start of Surf Lodge’s tenth annual summer concert series, a musical tradition that, like the rest of Montauk, has exploded in recent years. According to owner Jayma Cardoso, some of the “surf staples” on this year’s lineup—like singer-songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter—have been taking the property’s small Fort Pond-adjacent stage since Surf Lodge’s inception in 2008. But this year’s lineup also includes some seriously heavy hitters like Lupe Fiacso (July 16), Grammy-nominee Anderson .Paak (July 30) and ZZ Ward (August 12). 

With the hot spot’s second big weekend of summer upon us, DuJour caught up with Cardoso about her favorite musical memories from the past decade.

Over the past ten seasons, which Surf Lodge concert was your favorite?

I think Willie Nelson. Just because it took me four years to finally get him. We had his son perform and I think everybody else on his label perform before his manager would allow Willie. It was incredible. And Jimmy Buffet jumped in and performed with him. I feel like he’s so true to Montauk. It was hard to top that. We’ve had really great bands that are super big like The Flaming Lips and The Kills. But I also have to talk about those smaller bands who are now really big. Leon Bridges performed for us three years ago, and he’s now opening up major concert halls and nominated for a Grammy. There are so many people—like Gary Clark [also]. 

The Surf Lodge
Image by Emily Winiker

Is it always important for you to highlight new, up-and-coming bands? 

For sure, it’s always been part of our series to get the young up-and-comers who are on the cusp. It’s funny because I just tried to book Leon Bridges again this year, and they were like, “I think he has one date available.” 

The Surf Lodge
Image by Emily Winiker

What are you looking forward to for this summer? 

Music wise, Ben Harper. Arts wise, we’re working with this incredible artist Richard Phillips. He’s curating this series for us with some really amazing emerging artists. Our first one was over Memorial Day weekend. We actually asked Richard himself to do a show with us and he was like, “Well, I think I have a different idea for you guys. I think I’ll curate your entire series this summer with people that you may not know yet but they are incredibly talented and doing things that are catching my eye.” Sometimes you just have one idea in mind and then organically it just goes a different direction. I think that for me has been the biggest surprise for the summer so far. I’m really excited about that.

This Fourth of July weekend, catch Rubblebucket on Friday at 6pm, Bob Moses on Saturday at 6pm and Bully on Sunday at 6pm at Surf Lodge. For the full summer concert series lineup, head to surflodge.com. 

Main image by: Emily Winiker

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A private great room at Gurney’s.

Perhaps the town’s most prominent development has been the ongoing renovation of Gurney’s Montauk Resort, the 90-year-old institution that in December bought out the neighboring Panoramic View resort for $63.9 million. Part of the former Panoramic is now being transformed into The Residences at Gurney’s, 15 oceanfront homes priced between $4.7 million and $12 million. Around the same time as the Gurney’s acquisition, J.Crew CEO Mickey Drexler sold Andy Warhol’s famed Montauk estate for a cool $48.7 million.

An exterior view of Andy Warhol’s famed former estate.

As area prices shoot skyward, the hospitality industry has wasted little time catering to the town’s trendier new inhabitants. New York culinary staples Tacombi and Grey Lady have both opened Montauk outposts, and business mogul Marc Rowan has underwritten two new eateries in town. But while local business owners welcome the influx of patrons, many natives are disgruntled by Montauk’s makeover. Last summer, strict noise ordinances were enforced after some 300 locals protested the legions of partygoers who’ve flooded the once-sleepy, nature-centric community. But times change, and if you’re not much for bird-watching on beach cruisers, there’s now a SoulCycle just down the road. 

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Jay McInerney, author

“Fall here is great because most of the New Yorkers are home. I love the way it gets colder and socially it’s slower. In August there are parties every night—screenings, benefits, friends wanting to show off their houses—in the 1980s, when I started coming out, there was not a lot of organized activity. In the fall, the light is more beautiful and it’s easier to envision what F. Scott Fitzgerald called “the fresh green breast of the new world.” You can imagine what Jackson Pollack or Willem de Kooning or Peter Matthiessen saw, what it used to be like.”

Laurent Tourondel, chef

“I think everything is beautiful about the Hamptons in the fall, the leaves turn a different color, the sun gets very red. And what I really like is going to beach, the sea, it changes, the tides are different, it’s rougher. Also, there are less people, less pressure, it’s more just the locals. I don’t know if I can call it a good thing, because I have a business, but I like it.”

Terrie Sultan, director, Parrish Art Museum

“The thing I like about the fall is when the air starts to smell different and the leaves start to turn and even though it’s still warm, there’s a little crispness to the air. The color palette changes, even the farmsteads change color, from the greens and yellows of summer to oranges and the heavy reds of beets. And the nicest thing about being here in the fall is that people turn their attention to things that they can do inside, like the museum. This will be our third fall, but every day is a new adventure.”

Curtis Bashaw, hotelier

“It’s easier to explore the Hamptons in the fall, when you don’t have the crush of traffic. You can go kayaking, wine tasting on the North Shore—there’s just so much to do that doesn’t involve the beach. One of my favorite things to do in the fall is to ride a bike from Sag Harbor to the South Fork ferry, take it to Shelter Island. Then you can quickly traverse Shelter Island and take the North Shore ferry to Greenport. The ferries break up the bike ride and give the trip a sense of adventure.”

Katie Lee, cookbook author and television personality

“As someone who likes to cook, when the fall vegetables start coming in, it’s a reason to celebrate. I go to The Green Thumb in Water Mill quite a bit in the fall to pick up squash, pumpkins and apples, and I find myself going to Mecox Bay Dairy in the fall to buy cheeses. I also find myself dining out a lot more in autumn; we have great restaurants in the Hamptons, but in the summertime it’s so hard to get a table anywhere that I usually just eat at home.”

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Suri, 12, who is usually seen at high-profile events with Holmes by her side, took on the Hamptons social scene solo this time. Dakota Fanning, the summer issue cover star, greeted Suri, who showed visible excitement upon meeting The Alienist star. For the rest of the afternoon, Suri mingled with stars of “MasterChef Junior” and Broadway’s “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”

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Suri was also recently seen sporting a Dolce & Gabbana silk floral dress to the American Ballet Theatre’s Spring Gala at the Metropolitan Opera House with Katie Holmes. This young fashionista is clearly ready for the spotlight, with or without Holmes.

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The shop, housed in an artist’s studio, will feature Wölffer’s own line of handbags as well as vintage clothing, jewelry and textiles, and will officially open May 5th.

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Inside 3×1 Southampton

3×1
A New York City-based luxury denim label founded in 2011 by Scott Morrison, 3×1 opens its second atelier in mid-May on Southampton’s Main Street. The 1,800-square-foot space, designed by Morrison, mimics the original SoHo location’s industrial look, compete with the iconic denim wall. In addition to the ready-to-wear line, the new shop will produce bespoke blue jeans on a speeded-up timeline to accommodate summer visitors in town for only a short vacation.
44A Main Street, Southampton, 3×1.us

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What do you love about visiting the Hamptons?

Whitney: “Disconnecting for a bit. That rejuvenated feeling you have after a weekend in the Hamptons is not just from getting out of the city for a few days, but from how good this change of pace is for your health. Fresh air, sunshine, connecting to the ground and nutritious, local foods do the body so much good.”

Bandier in Southampton

What is the best way to start your morning in the Hamptons?  

Danielle: “Listen to the waves while sipping Sakara Beauty Water. There’s nothing more calming and rejuvenating!”

Favorite on-the-go lunch spot in the Hamptons?

Whitney: “La Fondita in Amagansett”
Danielle: “Round Swamp Farm” 

What beauty products can’t you live without this summer?

Whitney: “Bee Yummy Skin Food”
Danielle: “Jiva Apoha Body Oils” 

 How do you practice beauty from the inside out?

 Whitney: “Nourish your body with clean, whole foods. Plants have a lot of medicinal properties in them that hydrate, purify and plump your skin, so focus all of your beauty efforts on what you are putting into your body, not what you are putting on top.”

SoulCycle

Where do you go to break a sweat?

Danielle: “SoulCycle and Physique57 are always good, reliable sweats!”

Best romantic date spot?

Whitney: “The Crow’s Nest in Montauk”
Danielle: “The beach. It doesn’t get much better than wine, fish tacos and a sunset.”

Wolffer Estate Vineyard

Favorite stores?

Whitney: “Bandier in Southampton”
Danielle: “The farm stands and the Wolffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack”

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The indoor/outdoor dining room at Bay Kitchen Bar in East Hampton

While most East End restaurants close in the autumn, some of the area’s best eateries are keeping the stoves on year round. One such spot is Bridgehampton’s Topping Rose House (1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike; toppingrosehouse.com), which serves three farm-sourced meals a day every day and also boasts 22 guest rooms, a stunning pool and a Naturopathica spa. Nick & Toni’s (136 North Main Street; nickandtonis.com) is another all-year favorite for East Enders who clamor for the baked clams, thin-crust pizza and tender roast chicken.

The Living Room at East Hampton’s c/o the Maidstone

East Hampton hotel c/o the Maidstone (207 Main Street; themaidstone.com) offers Scandinavian fare—don’t miss the Swedish meatballs—to fans like Hugh Jackman and Billy Joel. While summer might be high season in the Hamptons, there’s really never a bad time to visit for a truly fantastic meal.

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“You feel like you’re in a New England fishing town,” says Michael Namer, the CEO of New York-based Alfa Development, who has owned a house in Sag Harbor for decades. “Development plays out very different here than elsewhere in the Hamptons.”

But even if Ralph Lauren has yet to leave his stamp on Sag, it’s abundantly clear that it is no longer the unassuming little town it once was. Nowadays, BMWs vie for parking on Main Street, Donna Karan has an outpost of her Urban Zen shop on Bay Street (her daughter runs the celebrated Tutto Il Giorno restaurant next door), and one of the penthouses at Watchcase—the former Bulova watch factory that developers Cape Advisors are transforming into a super-luxe condo, replete with an on-site spa and year-round saltwater pool—was recently listed for $10.2 million. (Move-ins are expected to begin around the end of this year, though the development was already sufficiently polished to host a designer showcase in June.) 

The American Hotel in downtown Sag Harbor

 But while Watchcase’s multi-million-dollar condos are indicative of the “new” Sag, the developer has, in true local fashion, been eager to keep the building looking like the old Sag, both inside and out. Not only did Cape Advisors hire architectural preservationist powerhouse Beyer Blinder Belle for the project, but on a recent tour, Cape Advisors executive David Kronman pointed out details like the ceiling’s original exposed yellow pine beams, which were restored with ground-up walnut shells rather than through the more common, but much harsher, practice of sandblasting. 

Of the 43 units released last summer, 35 were in contract as of this June, the month that the 65-unit development’s remaining condos (with the exception of the “bungalows”) were listed. Both New Yorkers eager for a no-headache second home and locals looking to downsize have driven sales, according to local brokers.

But the fact that the town feels like an open secret has, if anything, made locals more protective. “Change is not necessarily good in Sag Harbor,” cautions Sotheby’s Robert Florio. “It was a working class town, famous for being the un-Hamptons. The people who live in Sag Harbor don’t want to lose that.” The real estate market, he notes, “may be the one signal point where you see change.”

Indeed, several big sales have already happened this year. In February, a 12,000-square-foot Tudor mansion on six acres in the waterfront enclave of North Haven sold for $31.7 million. The seller, Richard Demato, was downsizing to the “Howell House,” a 9,000-square-foot mansion in the village, where he owns an art gallery. That home, which went for $9.75 million, was the year’s second most expensive (so far).  Even comparatively modest properties in the village now fetch between $1.5 million and $9 million, according to Douglas Elliman broker Gioia DiPaolo. “They’re sweet historic houses,” she says. “They don’t have swimming pools, but they’re charming, charming, charming.” (She added, however, that some newcomers are working around the inherent size limitations by buying up several properties and turning them into compounds.)

In response to the influx of moneyed new residents, many New York-based retailers and restaurateurs—among them perfumer Bond No. 9, Italian bistro Doppio and Harlow and the first outpost of Nobu co-founder Richie Notar’s Manhattan eatery—are also flocking to town. Or, at least, they’re trying to: Locals have their own ways of saving Sag, Sotheby’s broker Michael Daly says, relating the story of a major retailer who tried to rent a spot in the village last year, only to be rebuffed by an owner who wanted a local business.

“Unlike East Hampton, which has become a mall, Sag Harbor still has a wonderful, colorful, fabulous scene,” says Keith Green, the Halstead broker who’s selling Harbor’s Edge, a new 15-unit waterfront condo development where prices range from $2.5 million to $6.5 million. And despite the bigger yachts in the harbor and the influx of traffic and upscale shops, DiPaolo says that the town has a way of showing newcomers how to behave. 

“I’ve definitely seen some tantrums,” she admits. “People who are new in town don’t always know they’re supposed to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, but they quickly realize that they shouldn’t be showing certain digits when people try to cross the street.” Overall, the growth hasn’t led to a wholesale alteration of the atmosphere. “It really seems that people want to come here because they enjoy blending in with the local scene,” DiPaolo explains, “not because they want to change it.”

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The Insider’s Guide to Montauk
Five loyal locals offer up their picks for the best sunsets, eats and cocktails on the tip of the East End.

Room Request! The Montauk Beach House
See inside the most requested room at this chic Montauk property.

The Best Shopping in the Hamptons
From formal dresses to furniture, here’s your guide to the most popular shopping destinations on the East End.

Fall in the Hamptons
5 tastemakers share their favorite ways to spend time on the East End during cooler months.

The Best Restaurants in the Hamptons
Our guide to the top spots to eat on the East End.

The Best Galleries and Museums in the Hamptons
Don’t miss out on the most exclusive parties, festivals and exhibitions.

The Best Workouts in the Hamptons
Here are the best, most stylish spots in the Hamptons to break a sweat.

Hot Hamptons Debuts
A bevy of cool businesses are setting up shop this summer.

Summer Intel: Montauk Musts
Two locals reveal 5 weekend-worthy happenings in New York’s easternmost hotspot.

4 Tips for the Hamptons-Bound 
Everything you need to know for making the trip out East this summer.

A New Hamptons Hideaway from an Old 1950’s Resort
The Montauk Beach House emerges as the new place to see and be seen this summer. See inside the members-only hotel.

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Proceeds from the book will support the Fisher House Foundation, which provides free housing to military families while a family member is receiving medical care.

My Montauk, mymontaukbook.org

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Bay Kitchen and Bar

Harlow
Long Wharf, Bay Street, Sag Harbor
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Harlow, the restaurant that opened in 2013 in midtown Manhattan, debuted a bayside branch this summe in the charming hamlet of Sag Harbor. The large space will have a nautical feel with funky art and will use the bounty of the Hamptons and the North Fork—from local farmers, fisherman and vineyards—in its cuisine. With a prime location on the water in Sag Harbor, serving seafood is a natural fit. The menu will include branzino with wasabi gremolata and hearts of palm, salmon with chipotle corn, grilled shrimp tartines and extensive seafood offerings from Island Creek and Gosman’s.

Pepalajefa’s Gourmet on the Go
7 Main Street, Sag Harbor
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Livia Hegner’s takeout boite Pepalajefa offers super-fresh dishes like gazpacho, seafood lasagna and indulgent gelatos and sorbets.

Nick & Toni’s
136 North Main Street, East Hampton
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East Hampton mainstay Nick & Toni’s (a favorite of Alec Baldwin, Steven Spielberg and Sarah Jessica Parker) got a facelift in 2013 and now boasts a modernized dining area and bar. It’s the perfect spot to grab a pizza or indulge in their delicious roast chicken.

Dave’s Grill
468 West Lake Drive, Montauk
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Those looking for a fresh-catch meal, head to Dave’s Grill in Montauk for seafood delicacies like lobster rolls, Thai mussels and cioppino. The restaurant takes reservations same day, via telephone only.

Tutto Il Giorno
6 Bay Street, Sag Harbor
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With two locations in Sag Harbor and Southampton, Tutto Il Giorno is a local favorite. Offering Italian favorites in a cozy atmosphere, this casual restaurant attracts Calvin Klein and Keith Richards.

The Crow’s Nest

The Crow’s Nest
4 Old West Lake Drive, Montauk
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For the ultimate romantic spot, head to Sean McPherson’s seasonal spot The Crow’s Nest (also a hotel) offering local and fresh organic fare in a gorgeous setting. Think dayboat scallops and artichoke risotto.

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Parrish Art Museum

Parrish Art Museum
279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill
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This longtime Hamptons institution—it opened in 1898—made a high-profile move to a Herzog and de Meuron building on a Water Mill estate in 2013. Already, the instition has mounted shows by Jennifer Barlett and Malcolm Morley. Its annual summer fete, the Midsummer Party, is always a who’s who of the art world.

The Hamptons International Film Festival
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Every October, the annual Hamptons International Film Festival attracts notables like Steven Soderbergh, Darren Aronofsky and Matthew Broderick. Its programs champion independent films and attract international filmmakers.

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Physique 57
264 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton
physique57.com
A heart-pounding, cardio-focused version of Physique 57’s popular sculpting class, Physique Cardio, is on offer at this luxe fitness mecca. Fans include Zooey Deschanel and Emmy Rossum.

AKT in Motion

AKT in Motion
Multiple locations
aktinmotion.com
Devotees of Anna Kaiser’s high-intensity AKT in Motion workout in New York City—a group that includes Jessica Seinfeld and Kelly Ripa—won’t have to miss interval and circuit training sessions thanks to the opening of two seasonal popups in the Southampton and Sag Harbor locations of Hamptons Gym Corp.

The People’s Boot Camp
thepeoplesbootcamp.com
Held on the lawn at Rushmeyer’s, these classes, taught by Hamptons native Adam Rosante, offer the prettiest setting ever for a much-needed ass kicking.

SoulCycle
Multiple locations
soul-cycle.com
Devotees of this stationary bike workout include Bradley Cooper, Beyoncé and Madonna and with three Hamptons studios, you don’t have an excuse not to take a class. Check out packed classes with master instructors Laurie Cole and Stacey Griffith—if you can snag a coveted spot!

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Here, Dr. Hyman elaborates on what he considers to be its most worrisome effects and how we can all raise our kids to be sweetly satisfied sans the sugar high.

How is sugar a toxin?

When I say sugar is a toxin, I’m talking about the pharmacological doses many people consume today. Consider this: the average kid eats about 34 teaspoons (or about half a pound) of sugar a day, and much of it comes from soda and other sources of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). These pharmacological doses of sugar—and keep in mind, white flour and honey fall into the sugar category—have made us fat and sick, switching on numerous obesity and diabetes genes. In fact, they turned on all the chronic disease genes in our body today. This is the largest uncontrolled drug experiment ever conducted on humans. Food is information, and HFCS as well as other Frankenfood sweeteners have created serious hormonal havoc as well as stressing out the liver and other organs. Researchers have found mercury in HFCS. They’ve also learned HFCS punches little holes into your gut, creating what we call leaky gut and contributing to inflammation.

Does this mean kids can’t eat birthday cake or celebrate Halloween?

Considering that it comes from real sugar and not HFCS, the occasional piece of birthday cake or whatever dessert isn’t going to create problems. But I strongly emphasize the word “occasional.” Halloween used to be October 31. Now, it starts in late September when drugstore aisles line shelves with HFCS-filled treats and carries into New Year’s Day. For some people, “a little” is a slippery slope because it’s such a nebulous term.

Are sugar alternatives like stevia or agave any better? Is there such a thing as a “better” sugar?

My advice is to give up stevia, aspartame, sucralose, sugar alcohols like xylitol and malitol, and all of the other heavily used and marketed sweeteners unless you want to slow down your metabolism, gain weight and become an addict. Many of us have lost touch with what constitutes “sweet,” and we have to retrain our taste buds to appreciate the natural sweetness of, say, natural vanilla or roasted almonds.

Where should parents and caregivers be watching out for sugar when it’s not clearly labeled?

There are at least 57 names for sugar, and manufacturers cleverly disguise it within ingredients you wouldn’t recognize as sugar. Anything ending in “ose” is sugar. If food labels bewilder you, simply switch to whole, unprocessed foods and you can guarantee you won’t get HFCS or other man-made sweeteners.

Where does fruit fit into the equation? 

Fruit is nature’s sweetness wrapped up with nutrients, antioxidants and fiber. I especially love low-glycemic fruit such as wild blueberries, cranberries, strawberries, blackberries, and even kiwis. Unless they have metabolic syndrome or other blood sugar imbalances, most kids do okay with some higher-glycemic fruit like mango or pineapple, although lower-glycemic choices are always better. Fruit juice is another story. Stripped of its fiber and often heavily processed, it provides a huge sugar surge similar to soda. Fruit juice is mostly fructose, the most metabolically damaging sugar that wreaks havoc on the liver, and can have as much sugar if not more than a soda. Quick answer: Keep fruit and skip the juice.

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The Butter Battle: Both Sides of the Slippery Debate
Would You Try a Sort-Of Vegan Diet? 
Beyond Organic: A Safer Home for Our Kids

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Moreover, workout goddess Tracy Anderson will be partnering with the fundraiser, and she and Gwyneth Paltrow will be auctioning off a private two-hour workout, valued at $15,000. Tracy is a close friend of Maria Baum, who has been the event co-chair for numerous years, and she had this to say of her friend: “She’s one of the most incredible women I’ve ever met in my life, so it was a no brainer for me to want to get behind her event. Paddle boarding meant a lot to her when she was fighting breast cancer. For her it was empowering, and it was her time to go out and deal with what nature had given her, and then go back to her family and her four children and put on that amazing smile and strength that so many women do.

Click through the gallery of celebrity-designed paddle boards on auction this weekend.

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4 Travel Tips for the Hamptons-Bound
Hot Hamptons Debuts to Check Out
The Insider’s Guide to Montauk

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Thursday, July 3

The Ultimate ‘90s #TBT Party
When: 8pm
Where: The Sloppy Tuna, 148 S. Emerson Ave, Montauk
What: National Geographic and Hamptons Free Ride invite you to join Vanilla Ice as he hosts the ultimate throwback bash. In honor of Nat Geo’s upcoming televised special, ‘90s, The Last Great Decade?, the two will host a blowout theme party at The Sloppy Tuna. With prizes, giveaways and live performances, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday.
How: Stroll right up to the Sloppy Tuna.

The Second Annual Georgica Clean Water Benefit
When: 8pm
Where: 108 Wainscott Stone Road, Wainscott
What: Make a splash this July 4^th weekend at Georgica. The celebration kicks off with a cocktail party followed by a dinner benefiting the Voss Foundation. Afterwards, guests will enjoy a party complete with a performance by American Young.
How: Purchase tickets online at vossfoundation.org

Friday, July 4

Amagansett Fine Arts Festival
When: 10am
Where: 15 Montauk Highway, Amagansett
What: Start your Fourth with a little bit of culture by heading over to Amagansett for a relaxing morning at the Fine Arts Festival. In addition to paintings, drawings and prints, there will be sculpture, jewelry and crafts on display.
How: Stop in from 10am on.

The Montauk Beach House 2014 Summer Set Music Series
When: 12pm
Where: The Montauk Beach House, 55 S. Elmwood Ave, Montauk
What: Soak up the sunshine poolside and party the day away to beats spun by nightlife connoisseur DJ Jus Ske. And because everything is better as a VIP, reserve a daybed in advance.
How: Email RSVP@Thembh.com to get on the list and reserve your daybed by emailing daybeds@thembh.com.

26th Annual American Picnic With Fireworks by Grucci
When: 7pm
Where: 1030 Meadow Lane, Southampton
What: What’s the 4^th of July without fireworks? With a picnic buffet, arts and crafts, carnival booths and games all located on a gorgeous oceanfront estate, the Grucci Fireworks brings your night to the next level.
How: For more information and reservations contact Tom Naro at tnaro@sfah.org.

Stars Over Montauk
When: 9pm
Where: Umbrella Beach, Montauk
What: Grab a blanket, some friends and find a spot on the beach. For the past 16 years, the Montauk Chamber of Commerce has hosted this popular 25-minute firework display, which takes place about 1/8 of a mile west of the center of Downtown Montauk.
How: Head to the beach and pick a spot in the sand.

Saturday July 5

Day & Night Disco Brunch
When: 10am
Where: Sienna Restaurant & Ultra Lounge, 44 Three Mile Road, East Hampton
What: This weekend’s iconic Day & Night brunch will be hosted by Philippe Olivier Bondon and Greg Guillebaut. Partygoers will experience the ultimate meal, crafted by celebrity chef Donatella Arpaia, and music by top NYC DJs.
How: Email RSVP@DualGroupe.com to get on the list.

Halsey House Summer Gala
When: 6pm
Where: The Thomas Halsey Homestead, 249 South Main Street, Southampton
What: Celebrate the nation’s birthday at the annual Halsey House Gala. Located on the grounds of the Thomas Halsey Homestead, guests will enjoy music, light bites, a silent auction, books and wine.
How: Tickets can be purchased through the museum at 631-283-2494 or at the door for a slightly higher price.

Comedy Evening with Martin Short
When: 7pm
Where: The Drew Theater at Guild Hall, 158 Main Street, East Hampton
What: Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor Martin Short is bringing his comedic genius to the Hamptons. The night of laughter will continue after the performance with a private dinner at a home in East Hampton.
How: Reserve your ticket by contacting the theater at 631-324-0806.

Sunday July 6

Veuve Clicquot Brunch
When: 12pm
Where: Gurney’s Montauk, 290 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk
What: What screams “Hamptons” more than a champagne-filled brunch? Enjoy a glass of Veuve (or three) on the sunny shores of Gurney’s Montauk.
How: Call Gurney’s to reserve a spot at 631-668-2345.

Gosman’s Summer Concert Series
When: 6pm
Where: Gosman’s Dockside Stage, 484 West Lake Drive, Montauk
What: Billboard magazine predicted that Montauk’s music scene was going to be hot this summer—and they couldn’t have been more right. This weekend’s series features the Nancy Atlas Project. 
How: Bring some seats, your loved ones and enjoy!

Grizfolk At The Surf Lodge
When: 6pm
Where: Surf Lodge, 183 Edgemere Street, Montauk
What: Keep the night going with more great music. Post up lakeside with a celebratory cocktail to end the weekend and unwind to the music of Grizfolk.
How: Stroll in when you’re ready.

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“It was easier to offer two locations rather than choosing just one and asking all of our clients, from Montauk to Southampton, to shuttle back and forth,” says Kaiser. The exercise pro, who rents a quaint cottage in Montauk, wanted it to be easy for her devotees to get their fitness fix: “I’m extremely committed to making sure our clients don’t lose their results and momentum over the summer.”

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The organization is heading to the Hamptons on August 20 for its inaugural summer luncheon, bringing together over 150 like-minded tastemakers, parents and influencers including moms Molly Sims, Kelly Rutherford and Tiffani Thiessen. DuJour recently chatted with Gigi Lee Chang, CEO of the organization and a New York mother herself, to find out what’s in store.

How did you get involved with HCHW?

I came to hear about the organization eight years ago when I was starting my own company. I had founded an organic food company, which was and continues to be a supporter of the organization. And then about three years ago, I joined the board of directors. Then last year, we had a transition in leadership so they asked me to step in and be the CEO.

How have you seen the work of HCHW grow since your start up until this point?

I think that in the earlier days of the organization, there was more focus on advocacy and legislation. And in recent years, there’s been much more of a push towards educating parents. I think we’ve come to realize that that’s how you really create change. You want to give parents the tools so they can feel empowered to take action, and through those actions, you can affect the marketplace.

It’s kind of this push-pull where certain organizations focus on the legislative and the advocacy piece—the push side—and then we focus on the consumer education so they demand different products, better regulation and more control to pull the market. You really need both, and we found that for us, with the voice that we have and the history being started by two parents, we  wanted to focus there.

This is HCHW’s first Hamptons luncheon. What’s the idea behind it?

The organization, historically, was started in the L.A. area and our headquarters are still in L.A., but in the last three or four years, we’ve gotten more of a New York base. So we wanted to have an event where we can bring together our supporters and highlight the organization, because you can do a lot of things virtually, but people always like an event. And then summer in the Hamptons is just such a natural [idea].

So are you seeing more and more people New York with similar values?

In New York, there are people who are aware and this-way minded, but there’s not as many as say, Los Angeles.

Why do you think that is?

I think generally it’s the New York lifestyle. We’re not so close to nature, we’re not in mid-70 degree weather everyday, 360 days a year. So people aren’t thinking about these issues as much as when you have a garden or you have access to the outdoors. I think also New York convenience plays a larger role than anything. For example, if you’re out of dish soap and your local bodega doesn’t have [anything non-toxic], you’re just going to buy what’s there because you need dish soap. It’s just convenient.

The flip side is that there are people with similar values here, but there hasn’t been a way to bring them together. I’ve met a lot of people here who have always lived this lifestyle. One of our hosts, she’s in the fashion world, and her parents are big fashion people, and she’s one of the most committed, dedicated people. She makes her own home cleaner. You wouldn’t have necessarily thought that, but when I first met her, it was just one of those things where she was just like, You’re my people!

There’s going to be a panel at the event. Are there any hot topics right now that you’re hoping will be discussed?

We have four really great panelists. Each of them will really cover their own topics, so we’re going to talk about food, allergens and GMOs, which is a hot topic as we start going into fall. There’s sort of this catch-22 that people think if you have allergies, you need to keep things extra clean, but often times the cleaners themselves have ingredients that can be irritants and can also trigger allergies, so I think that’s really important for people to realize.

Then we have somebody who’s going to talk about beauty and personal care. Sixty percent of what’s put on your skin is absorbed into your bloodstream, which is another important thing to realize. For example, the EU has banned 1,300 chemicals from being used in cosmetics. Guess how many the U.S. has banned? Eleven. Just another example of important things we don’t realize.

Click here for more details and ticket info for the Healthy Child Healthy World Summer Luncheon on August 20.

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Falco’s five-year-old daughter, Macy, was particularly taken with an orange coat, but the highlight for her? “The candy, of course!” said Falco. After show snacks included nutella and banana sandwiches and a candy bar laden with treats from Dylan Lauren’s Dylan’s Candy Bar. Following their front-row experience, the girls gathered for nail art and manicures from Essie and a braid bar replete with multi colored ribbons and roses. To cap of the afternoon, 14-year-old singer Madison Beer (who was discovered by Justin Bieber) took the stage and performed, closing with her unreleased single, “Melodies.”

Catching up with Jessica Alba, who had daughters Haven, 2, and Honor, 5, in tow, after the event, DuJour learned why she dresses her girls in Ralph Lauren. “I love the mix of colors and patterns,” Alba explained, “and all the layering, and the tall socks and tomboyish feel to the clothes. It’s all so cute!”

Click through the gallery to see photos from the show and looks from the new collection.

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Toby Boshak, Jeff Garner, and Trent Fraser

The Foundation supports talented up and comers in theater, dance and film by awarding individuals with scholarships, apprenticeships and fellowships. “Jeff is an emerging artist himself,” said the foundation’s executive director, Toby Boshak. “He was inspired by both Grace Kelly and Princess Grace,” and duly, his all-dress collection reflected both icons’ personas. Garner’s goal, he said, was to impart the “soft and feminine” aspects “exuded by the Princess.” The ecologically-driven designer works solely with sustainable and recycled vintage fabrics. Garner also grows plants for his own dyes, giving his creations a characteristic shimmer: Several of the frocks were a lustrous marigold hue, apropos of the princess’ favorite color, yellow.

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MOBY DICK’S
“If strong cocktails and a spectacular view of the harbor are your thing, we’ll see you at this chill, year-old seaside watering hole. We can’t get here often enough.” mobydicksmontauk.com

THE PEOPLE’S BOOT CAMP
“Held on the lawn at Ruschmeyer’s, these classes, taught by Hampton’s native Adam Rosante, offer the prettiest setting ever for a much-needed ass kicking.” Thepeoplesbootcamp.com

TURF
“Housed in an Airstream trailer in the parking lot at Ditch Plains, what started as Zach Lynd’s marketing-thesis project is now home to one of Montauk’s most sought-after lobster rolls. What’s better than buttery lobster, the sun on your back, and the ocean?” andturf.com

MELET MERCANTILE’S ANNUAL SALE
“Eclectic collector Bob Melet’s four-year-old shop is a great spot for people watching- both Bruce Weber and Waris Ahluwalia are customers- and during one weekend every summer, he invites the public over for discounts, where you can score everything form old copies of Playboy to samurai swords.” 631-668-9080

JIMMY’S DING REPAIR
“We’re at Jimmy’s watching our surf boards get bandaged back to life more than we’re actually in the water. He also has a reputation for taking his sweet time. Not to be missed is his annual BBQ and board sale.”

Photo: Courtesy of Surf Lodge

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This summer, and continuing for the next two years, Ruschmeyers executive chef Brian Loiacono has brought on the team from The Smile in Mahattan to help craft a menu that not only uses the best of the week’s freshest locally sourced ingredients, but also all of the leftovers. Along with Matt Kliegman, Carlos Quirarte and Melia Marden, Loaicono says that, “it’s important for us to really take advantage of these amazing local ingredients, to be creative with our scraps so that we use every little bit.” “For example, we do a half romaine lobster salad and then we’ll have this pile of romaine scraps that are perfectly good, so we chill them and add them to a romaine soup with salmon and local micro greens.”

Aside from these menu items, The Smile team has put their twist on the now famous Ruschmeyers clam pizza, along with a soft shell crab poboy and minted snap peas. Recently new to the menu is a s’more in a jar, a dessert that keeps with the Rushmeyers adult summer camp vibe. As The Smile’s Melia Marden puts it, “it’s a locally driven menu and there is a real commonality between our food and Brian’s food—simple, clean, fresh.” For a real farm-to-table summertime meal, that’s the only stamp of approval we need.

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Ambience: A colorful, airy space showcasing all of Aerin Lauder’s must-have products: cosmetic bags, tableware, home accessories and textiles—all under one roof

We’re coveting: Jo de Mer bathing suits in a signature Aerin ikat print, gold nesting bowls (fyi: they make the perfect hostess present) and a well-curated selection of vintage jewelry.

Pièce de résistance: Designed with designer Jacques Grange (who’s also Lauder’s longtime friend), the concept shop has incredible rotating floral arrangements created in partnership with The Bridgehampton Florist.

Open for Business: Juice Press, 93 Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968, juicepress.com

Ambience: A sleek, 2,000-square-foot juice-filled pop-up in the heart of Southampton

We’re coveting: Chia seed pudding, the Love at First Sight greens juice, and a Volcano shot (for those under-the-weather days).

Pièce de résistance: Since the entire line of 32 cold-press organic juices, superfood smoothies and grab-and-go raw foods are available here, leaving NYC doesn’t mean you need to forgo your favorite cleanses and blends.

Open for Business: Madison & Main Restaurant, 126 Main Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963, 631-725-6246, madisonandmainrestaurant.com

Ambience: This cozy seafood boîte from restauranteur Michael Gluckman (Bamboo, The Beach House) and chef Eric Miller (Food & Co., The Miller’s BBQ) is housed in a c. 1830 building (formerly the New Paradise Café).

We’re coveting: Lobster sliders, seared sea scallops with white beans, corn and summer vegetable succotash, hyper-fresh sashimi and an extensive raw bar selection.The watermelon martini is delicious.

Pièce de résistance: A cool, underlit copper bar that seats 16 is a fun spot to dine when you can’t get a reservation.

Open for Business: Figue, 68 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY 11968, 631-204-0100, figue.com

Ambience: A bohemian-chic, gypset vibe permeates this beachy jewel box of a store that stocks the brand’s clothing and accessories, Assouline coffee-table books, Fresco towels and throw pillows

We’re coveting: Former Tory Burch and Ralph Lauren designer Stephanie von Watzdorf’s one-of-a-kind army jackets, vacation-ready beach cover-ups, Moroccan leather slip-ons, and embellished tanks.

Pièce de résistance: The oversized Moroccan lanterns hanging from the ceiling

Open for Business: Poe Yoga, 3 Railroad Avenue, East Hampton, NY 11937, 908-672-1015, poeyoga.com

Ambience: A luxe and tranquil branch of the New Jersey-based yoga studio

We’re coveting: One-hour-and-15-minute Hot Poe Flow classes with Lauren, Lisa and Aubrey to kick off your morning. The studio’s Radiant Heat System warms up muscles and promotes blood flow. This, combined with the cardio workout of yoga, can reduce inflammation and decrease pain.

Pièce de résistance: Fresh coconut water and smoothies from Mary’s Marvelous. The studio also offers a house brand of skincare products and grapefruit lavender spray for yoga mat

Open for Business: CrossFit NYC, Bridgehampton and Montauk (coming in July), crossfitnyc.com

Ambience: The pop-ups will have the same no-frills setting as its NYC outposts

Pièce de résistance: If you already belong to one of CrossFit’s NYC locations, classes out east are included in your membership.

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