It’s that time of year when New York City’s elite along with other fashionable individuals and families leave the Big Apple and head out East to the Hamptons.
Experience the Hamptons the Glam Way with these Top Spots:
Top 10 Restaurants
10. Wolffer Kitchen, Sag Harbor
9. Moby’s, East Hampton
8. Golden Pear Café, Southampton
7. The American Hotel, Sag Harbor
6. Serafina, East Hampton
5. South Edison, Montauk
4. The Living Room at the Maidstone, East Hampton
3. 75 Main, Southampton
2. The Palm East Hampton
1. 1770 House Restaurant & Inn, East Hampton
Golden Pear Cafe, Hamptons
When in Montauk, the locals suggest stopping at South Edison for a delicious local meal. Not only are they known for their mouth-watering food, they have been rated high in the cocktail category. Whether you love great wine or great food, Wolffer Kitchen in Sag Harbor is one of the best places to be. On the main drag in Sag Harbor, it is close to many boutiques and bars. If you are in the area and prefer a more old-school classic meal, The American Hotel is a neighbor. Don’t let the name fool you, it is not a hotel, just an amazing American food restaurant with a delicious grilled cheese. In the East Hampton area: try Moby’s, a rustic restaurant with a market menu featuring some of the local grown ingredients. If you are looking for Italian from your home away from home, try Serafina: a light Italian fare with a modern twist. In need of great restaurant for a girls or guys night out? Try The Palm, serving high end steaks and seafood. When you are ready for date night, head to 1770 House Restaurant & Inn. This upscale inn has been voted one of the best places to dine in the East and there is a chance of running into a famous face. If you are in the mood to try something out of the normal, head over to The Living Room at the Maidstone. A restaurant with local grown ingredients with a Swedish twist, it is definitely out of the ordinary and a must try. Last but not least, good ol’ Southampton. Start your morning with Golden Pear Café. This café offers delicious breakfast treats from oatmeal to waffles and some say the best coffee on the island. When in Southampton, make sure to dine at 75 Main. Offering extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner, you will be delighted with the gorgeous view and delicious food.
American Hotel, Hamptons
Top 5 Wineries
5. Shinn Estate Vineyards, Mattituck
4. Lieb Cellars, East Hampton
3. Channing Daughters Winery, Bridgehampton
2. Duck Walk Vineyard, Water Mill
1. Wolffer Estates, Sagaponack
Wolffer Winery Hamptons
Many people go to the North Fork to experience Long Island’s best wineries; however the Hampton’s have a secret: they have great wineries. Wolffer Estates may be the best winery in the Hamptons. Offering a large variety of wine choices, snacks and breath taking views, it’s the perfect place to spend a perfect day. Duck Walk Vineyard offers a more casual vibe offering prepared snacks, affordable wines and also a great view of the Parrish Art Museum. If you want a casual, family friendly winery feel, Channing Daughters Winery will be your best bet. Located on acres of land, a beautiful winery with a great wine tasting is perfect to set up and picnic with the vineyards view. Lieb Cellars and Shinn Estate Vineyards are two wineries offering a great pallet of wine options. Shinn Estate Vineyards is a great place to not only drink, but also stay overnight.
Top 10 Clothing Boutiques For Your Hamptons Street Style
Milly, East Hampton
Tomas Maier, East Hampton
Theory, Southampton, East Hampton
Ralph Lauren Polo Country Store, East Hampton
Calypso, East Hampton, South Hampton, Montauk
Ralph Lauren, Southampton
Kyle by Arlene Too, Southampton
Club Monaco, Southampton, East Hampton
Intermix, Southampton, East Hampton
Fashion Collective at Gurney’s, Montauk
Intermix. Store Hamptons
The Hampton’s are known for some of the best fashion in the United States. Need your Milly fix while in East Hampton? You’re in luck. Our favorite shop is now out East. Known for unique women’s fashion, you will easily be one of the most fashionable people in the Hamptons. And before you head back to the house make sure you head over the Tomas Maier, Theory, Ralph Lauren Polo Country Store and Club Monaco. If you’re out in Montauk this summer, the Fashion Collective at Gurney’s is a must see. The Fashion Collective is a fashion event going all summer long that will showcase some of NYC’s favorite designers and fashions. Before you leave, make a pit stop at a Hampton’s favorite boutique Calypso. Last but not least, and one of my personal favorites, the main street in Southampton: featuring Intermix, an upscale women’s boutique that features the must-have fashions and Kyle by Arlene Too, Kyle Richards fashionable boutique featuring some unique and more affordable pieces. And if you want your classics, Ralph Lauren is right around the corner. Walk through the gorgeous garden to get right to shopping.
By: Allison Glessner
Photography by GG & Sotheby’s Hamptons International Reality
