The Hamptons
Tennis by Slim Aarons, 1957
The Hamptons, on eastern Long Island's South Fork, are a string of seaside communities and a summer destination for New York City residents. They are marked by long stretches of beach, an interior of farmland and hamlets with 18th-century shingle buildings, and estates hidden behind tall boxwood hedges. Home to tennis courts, golf courses, main streets lined with luxury boutiques, vineyards and wineries, museums, galleries and art institutes, seafood restaurants, surfing, and of course beaches. Starting in Southampton to the tip of Montauk, known as “the end” by locals, here is our guide to Long Island.
STAY
SHOU SUGI BAN HOUSE Set between Southampton and Watermill, Shou Sugi Ban takes its name from the Japanese art of preserving wood by charring it with fire. The restaurant is headed by Noma co-founder Mads Refslund, and on-site activities include yoga, meditation, and hydrotherapy spa treatments. 337 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill; shousugibanhouse.com
THE ROUNDTREE Situated on two acres of farmland, The Roundtree in Amagansett is a boutique hotel with only 15 rooms, one mile from the beach. 273 Main St, Amagansett; theroundtreehotels.com
TOPPING ROSE Housed in an 1842 Greek Revival-style mansion with a contemporary annex, this Bridgehampton hotel has a pool and Jean-Georges restaurant on site. 1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton; toppingrosehouse.com
THE MAIDSTONE This Scandinavian-inspired boutique hotel in East Hampton is housed in a 19th-century property. 207 Main St, East Hampton; themaidstone.com
1770 HOUSE RESTAURANT & INN A classic choice in East Hampton, this clapboard-fronted inn dates from 1663 and is steps from the shops and restaurants of East Hampton Village. 143 Main St, East Hampton; 1770house.com
GURNEY’S MONTAUK RESORT & SEAWATER SPA A sprawling resort in Montau complete with a beach club, pool, restaurant, cafe, and even a helipad with service to its sister Gurney property in Newport, Rhode Island. 290 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk; gurneysresorts.com
HERO BEACH CLUB Located off Montauk Highway with ocean views, this breezy hotel with vintage 1950s-era architecture is across the street from Kirk Park Beach. 626 Montauk Hwy, Montauk; herobeachclub.com
MARRAM Marram is the first property in North America, Montauk to be exact, for Chefs Martin Pittaluga & Fernando Trocca. Their restaurants in José Ignacio, Uruguay include La Huella, La Caracola, and Mostrador Santa Teresita, offering asado-style cooking on the Atlantic. The wood-shingled property includes an outdoor pool, cafe, beach access, and guest chefs at the pop-up restaurant, including Il Buco, one of our favorite spots for Italian food in Manhattan. 21 Oceanview Terrace, Montauk; marrammontauk.com
MONTAUK MANOR Set in a Tudor Revival building built on a hilltop in 1927, this hotel includes private tennis courts, a pool, and is a short walk to the beach. 236 Edgemere St, Montauk; montaukmanor.com
THE HUNTTING INN A historic inn with charming rooms in East Hampton, home to The Palm restaurant. 94 Main St Suite 1800, East Hampton; hunttinginn.com
THE CROW’S NEST INN A quaint boutique hotel and restaurant with cottages overlooking Lake Montauk. 4 Old West Lake Drive, Montauk; crowsnestmtk.com
SOLÉ EAST RESORT An American Tudor-style property in Montauk with white, bungalow-style rooms. 90 2nd House Rd, Montauk; soleeast.com
BARON’S COVE A Sag Harbor resort with a pool, gardens, and oceanfront views. 31 W Water St, Sag Harbor; caperesorts.com/barons-cove
SURF LODGE Brazilian-born Jayma Cardoso’s Surf Lodge is all-American. Set on Fort Pond, this laid-back beach hotel comes to life during the summer when weekly DJ’s and concerts bring what seems like all of New York’s pretty young things to the sand-covered terrace. During winter, the hotel moves to Aspen and operates a seasonal “Snow Lodge” pop-up. 183 Edgemere St, Montauk; thesurflodge.com
THE MENHADEN This hotel is actually located in Greenport on the Northfork with views of the Harbor. 207 Front St, Greenport; themenhaden.com
CAPRI HOTEL We love the bright yellow and white striped cabanas and poolside service at this Southampton hotel. 281 County Rd 39A, Southampton; caprisouthampton.com
THE AMERICAN HOTEL Dating from 1846 on historic Sag Harbor's Main Street. 45 Main St #3012, Sag Harbor; theamericanhotel.com
A ROOM AT THE BEACH Surrounded by redwoods (planted by Martha Stewart twenty-plus years ago when her family lived here), the ten-room cedarwood bungalow is a short walk from the ocean and has a long patio for sundown drinks, pergolas covered in new vines for shady afternoon reads, and twinkling lights strung between the many trees for nighttime strolls. Guest rooms are spacious, with natural fabrics in neutral, calming tones. 2668 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton; iwantaroomatthebeach.com
CANOE PLACE Everything about Canoe Place Inn is magic: the floor-to-ceiling trellised-botanical-print wallpaper, cozy alpaca throw blankets, walk-in rain shower (stocked with Costa Brazil bath products), and lush garden punctuated with loungers, sofas, and the most beautiful green marble bar. 239 E Montauk Hwy., Hampton Bays; canoeplace.com
EHP RESORT & MARINA With its cottages and suites—complete with balconies, decks, even backyards—EHP is one of the more private properties in East Hampton. Amenities-wise, you’re spoiled for choice: Tennis courts, a well-appointed gym, wellness programming, and water activities. Once you check in, pull on a Frette robe, power up the Vitruvi diffuser, and watch the sun sink into the harbor. 295 Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Rd., East Hampton; ehpresort.com
JOURNEY EAST HAMPTON A stay at Journey is intimate; there are only 22 rooms and cottages. Most evenings start with a nostalgic activity we’re never too old for—s’mores around the firepit—and end with glasses of wine or tumblers of whiskey in the cozy lobby. There is a pool, as well as yoga in the morning and bocce in the afternoon; should you crave less, there’s always a garden seat waiting under a shady tree for some reading and a snooze. The interior is a love letter to mid-century modern design, while the exterior is that picture-perfect cedar-shingle Hamptons house you’ve long dreamed of visiting—surrounded by manicured gardens and a pool deck full of striped parasols and loungers. Guest rooms feel like home with soft blankets folded atop beds of Frette linens or thrown on the back of sofas. 490 Pantigo Rd., East Hampton; journeyeasthampton.com
MCKINLEY BUNGALOWS As the eye behind well-trafficked Montauk spots Ruschmeyer’s and the Surf Lodge, interior designer Robert McKinley is no stranger to the beach town's mellow vibe and wild coastline. McKinley and his wife, Kate Nauta, opened McKinley Bungalows, six sprawling homes available for rent. We love the design details here, like natural oak floors and exposed beams, vintage decorative objects mixed with mid-century modern furniture, and lively communal spaces for families or weekend guests. And if you really love it, everything from the linens and furniture to the homes themselves is entirely shoppable, should you want to bring some of those Montauk memories home with you. mckinleybungalow.com
THE MONTAUK BEACH HOUSE This is the kind of convivial, party-prone place you want to go with a group of friends. In fact, the vintage-themed guest rooms are meant to be shared. 55 S. Elmwood Ave., Montauk; thembh.com
MONTAUK YACHT CLUB Recently reopened after a head-to-toe renovation, and now managed by the same team that runs the Proper hotels, the 107–guest room Montauk Yacht Club is better than ever. The property occupies a stretch of shoreline with a marina and a pristine private beach, multiple pools, and access to trails for hiking and biking. The new bar and restaurant, Ocean Club, is a transplant from St. Barth; chef Jarad McCarroll serves a menu of seafood and local produce from a wood-fired grill. The redesigned fitness center and spa are highlights, as are the tennis, pickleball, bocce, and volleyball courts. The hotel also keeps a few electric boats in the marina for sunset cruises, fishing excursions, and day trips. 32 Star Island Rd., Montauk; montaukyachtclub.com
THE REFORM CLUB This luxurious inn with spare, elegant rooms, soaring ceilings, tiled fireplaces, and super-indulgent bathrooms is a quiet retreat that’s private enough to work as a couples’ or family getaway. The comfy living areas are stocked with thoughtful snacks and strewn with coffee-table books. The gardens are beautiful—perfect for a wedding or gathering. If you're traveling with a group, ask about 21 House, the four-bedroom private home, which comes with all the amenities of the larger inn (housekeeping, gym, transportation) and is available for private rentals. 23 Windmill Ln., Amagansett; reformclubamagansett.com
SUNSET BEACH Just north of most of the action, Shelter Island remains one of the quieter parts of the Hamptons—cynics would say it's a bit like Montauk in the old days, before real estate values in the area exploded. André Balazs's Sunset Beach Hotel sidles right up next to the ocean. The 20 guest rooms all have private porches looking out onto the water. As at any Balazs hotel, the scene is on point, with a great little European-style restaurant and a bar that offers some of the area's best DJs. Easy access to the beach also makes activities here especially nice—bikes are complimentary, and the hotel will happily arrange for beach chairs, paddleboards, and boats so guests can water-ski, fish, or explore the area by sea. Good to know: The beach here is west-facing, so it's a great place to watch the sunset. 35 Shore Rd., Shelter Island; Sunsetbeach.fun
THE BAKER HOUSE 1650 A bed and breakfast par excellence, with five very comfortable rooms in the main house—parts of which date back to the mid-17th century—and then, in the Carriage House at the rear of the lush property, another ground-floor room and massive loft suite. The complementary and delicious breakfast includes freshly baked croissants, scrambled eggs with herbs from the garden, and a tall, buttery stack of pancakes. The small yet perfectly appointed spa includes a dry sauna, jacuzzi, a counter-current swimming pool, and a full treatment menu. 181 Main St, East Hampton; bakerhouse1650.com
THE HEDGES INN The owners of The Colony Hotel in Palm Beach have brought new life to the Hedges Inn, a beloved landmark right on the cusp of East Hampton town. While a full renovation will come later next year, they’ve already made some notable changes, including bringing Swifty’, a famous Upper East Side restauran, to town along with a Chanel salon. 74 James Ln, East Hampton; thehedgeseasthampton.com
THE SAGAPONACK A new hotel with guest rooms in the main inn or bungalows, some which include cocktail bar for guests to make their own summer aperitifs. There is a pool, but the beach is only a short beach cruiser ride away. 3720 Montauk Hwy, Sagaponack; thesagaponackny.com
DINE | DRINK
THE CROW’S NEST The one and only reservation you should make for sunset dining on a Friday evening. Enjoy a glass of rosé by the lakeside dock before heading to dinner under the wood-shingled roof of the inn. 4 Old West Lake Drive, Montauk; crowsnestmtk.com
THE LOBSTER ROLL “LUNCH” Serving up lobster rolls off the Montauk Highway in Amagansett since the 1950s. You might also recognize it from Showtime’s “The Affair.” lobsterroll.com
DURYEA’S LOBSTER DECK A scenic and scene-y spot to enjoy a signature lobster cobb salad on the water in Montauk. Arrive by boat or by land and catch sunset from the deck. The café and market next door sells artisanal prepared food and home goods, perfect for a beach picnic. 65 Tuthill Rd, Montauk; duryeas.com
WÖLFFER ESTATE A vineyard with an open-air restaurant and tasting room serving the winery’s signature rosé in Sagaponack. 139 Sagg Rd, Sagaponack; wolffer.com
LEVAIN BAKERY The Wainscott location of the popular Manhattan bakery, but serving the same signature dense chocolate-chip and walnut cookies and assorted breads and pastries. 354 Montauk Hwy, Wainscott; levainbakery.com/pages/wainscott
TATE’S BAKERY Cookie aficionados remain divided over Tate’s. Some declare them the “best chocolate chip cookie ever made” and others find them too thin and crispy. Wherever your allegiance lies, this quaint cottage in Southampton serving baked goods is darling and the classic green and white packaging enclosing the pastries is a Hampton classic. Pro tip— use them to make s’mores at your next beach BBQ rather than classic graham crackers, and thank us later. 43 N Sea Rd, Southampton; tatesbakeshop.com
GOLDBERG’S FAMOUS BAGELS There are multiple locations in the Hampton’s, each serving their ‘famous’ bagels with lox. Arrive early and pick up a bag of fresh bagels, warm from the oven, for brunch by the pool or beach while Out East. theoriginalgoldbergsbagels.com
ROSIE’S Located on the main street in Amagansett, Rosie's is an all-day eatery with locally sourced produce from nearby Bhumi Farms. Chefs include Josh Cohen of the Flower Shop and Leo Mamaril of Blue Hill at Stone Barns. 195 Main St, Amagansett; rosiesamagansett.com
NICK & TONI’S A classic Italian restaurant on Main Street in East Hampton since opening in the 80s. 136 N Main St, East Hampton; nickandtonis.com
HAMPTON CHUTNEY CO. This casual Amagansett spot serves dosas (Indian crêpes) with various fillings. There is also a location in Soho in the city. 107 Newtown Ln, East Hampton; hamptonchutney.com
SANT AMBROEUS Stop by for a leisurely affogato or swing by the Southampton or East Hampton outpost of the chic Italian café and pick up a selection of Italian cookies for the drive, train, bus, or helicopter back to the city. santambroeus.com
RUSCHMEYER’S The summer camp–inspired hotel, originally built in 1952, has a retro frame restaurant and lively bar scene. 161 2nd House Rd, Montauk; ruschmeyers.com
TUTTO IL GIORNO Modern decor, distressed wood, and an intimate garden are the scenic environs for the restaurant’s Italian cuisine. Locations in Sag Harbor and Southampton. tuttoilgiorno.com
TUTTO CAFE From the people behind the Tutto il Giornio restaurants, Tutto Caffe is a delightful place to sit with a cappuccino and a biscotti in the morning or grab a hand-pressed pizza and cocktail—palomas, negronis, and limoncello spritz—as the day goes on. 55 Main St., East Hampton; tuttoilgiornocaffe.com
GOLDEN PEAR With locations in Southhampton, Bridgehampton, and East Hampton- the Golden Pear is a simple breakfast or lunch spot serving American classics. goldenpearcafe.com
CARISSA’S BAKERY Founder Carissa Waechter sells artisanal bread from locally grown wheat at her cafe, restaurant, and bakery. Locations in Amagansett and Sag Harbor. carissasthebakery.com
ROUND SWAMP FARM This Bridgehampton Market sells fresh produce grown very locally, on their own family farm in fact, as well as homemade baked goods. roundswampfarm.com
BOSTWICK’S CHOWDER HOUSE Located in East Hampton, this casual but bustling seafood restaurant serves lobster rolls and clam chowder. 277 Pantigo Rd, East Hampton; bostwickschowderhouse.com
SEL RROSE The Montauk outpost of the Lower East Side Oyster Bar. 4 S Elmwood Ave, Montauk; selrrose.com/location/sel-rrose-montauk
HARVEST ON FORT POND Platters of Tuscan-style Italian cooking served family-style at a rustic spot with waterfront views. 11 S Emery St, Montauk; harvestfortpond.com
MAVERICKS A modern, ingredient-forward steakhouse on Fort Pond by Chef Jeremy Blutstein whose menu features wood-fired, dry-aged steaks and locally-caught seafood alongside seasonal produce sourced throughout Long Island. 51 S Edgemere St, Montauk; mavericksmontauk.com
THE MONTAUKET One of the best bars/restaurants to watch the sunset in Montauk. 88 Firestone Rd, Montauk; themontauket.com
DITCH WITCH Family-owned and operated for more than 25 years, Ditch Witch is the best food truck in Montauk. They serve everything from salads, poke bowls, and burritos to cold sesame noodles and cinnamon buns, and can be found where the sand meets the parking lot at the famous surfing beach, Ditch Plains. 23 Ditch Plains Rd #9; ditchwitchmtk.com
THE INLET SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Owned by commercial fishermen, this 2-story American seafood eatery also offers sushi and inlet views. 541 E Lake Dr, Montauk; inletseafood.com
JOHN’S DRIVE IN Ice cream is an integral part of the Montauk experience, and John’s Drive-In is a classic. They make everything themselves, from the soft serve to the hard shell. They also have incredible french fries and bar-style burgers and hot dogs. 695 Montauk Hwy, Montauk; johnsdriveinmontauk.com
LE BILBOQUET The Hamptons outpost of the popular midtown Manhattan mainstay. The Sag Harbor location is on the water, and features the same signature dishes such as the Cajun Chicken. 1 Long Wharf, Sag Harbor; lebilboquetsag.com
ALIMENTARI BEACH Smack in the middle of Montauk, Alimentari Beach churns out excellent pizza, sandwiches, and spritzes. Plus, if you come by in the morning: coffee, pastries, and great people watching from the patio. 752 Montauk Hwy., Montauk; alimentaribeachmtk.com
ARTHUR & SONS You could look at Arthur & Sons—a West Village favorite that’s just landed in Bridgehampton—and choose to see dissonance: The menu is loaded with marinara-drenched Italian-American classics, the bar highlights mai tais and piña coladas, and the speaker system pumps out old-school hip hop. Or you could see it for what it is: a party. Order the artichokes piccata, the spicy rigatoni alla vodka, the pistachio spumoni, and a few rounds of tiki drinks. 203 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton; arthurandsonsnyc.com
BEACON While there's no lack of seafood joints in this neck of the woods, this dockside restaurant in Sag Harbor is the ideal place to indulge. Order the parchment baked halibut and watch the sunset from the sprawling patio overlooking the bay. 8 W. Water St., Sag Harbor; beaconsagharbor.com
CALISSA James Mallios, one of the partners behind this Greek eatery, has been vacationing on Mykonos for the last two decades, so his time spent on the island well-informs the menu–with mainstays including whole Montauk dorade with olives, fennel, and capers, and farro salad with hazelnut, loukaniko sausage, and yogurt. 1020 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill; calissahamptons.com
COCHE COMEDOR Nick & Toni's has long been considered an institution in the Hamptons, and this summer, owners Mark Smith and Toni Ross are trading their signature Italian cuisine for Mexican at their latest project: Coche Comedor. Produce from their own nearby gardens, sangrias on tap, and an extensive margarita menu with bold flavors like prickly pear are on the menu. Order the rotisserie chicken adobo with mole from the wood-burning grill. 74A Montauk Hwy., Amagansett
DAPHNE’S This cocktail bar and bistro in Westhampton serves farm-to-table dishes is stylish environs. The cocktail menu includes fresh lemongrass-ginger daiquiris and cucumber margaritas— perfect to get you dancing on Saturday nights where DJs sets start at 9pm. 115 Main St., Westhampton; daphnesny.com
THE DOCK As the name suggests, this quirky, dive-y restaurant sits a few steps away from one of the main fishing docks in Montauk and serves hearty, straightforward dishes of the kind you want after a day on the open water (many of the regulars are fishermen). There’s clam chowder, soft shell crab sandwiches, grilled tuna steaks with coleslaw and fries, and a peanut butter and chocolate pie that’s probably the most decadent dessert in Montauk. The décor, meanwhile, is an eclectic mix of taxidermied geese and deer heads, Halloween-worthy masks, and vintage model sailing ships. 482 W. Lake Dr., Montauk; thedockmontauk.com
DOPO LA SPIAGGIA In a shingled cottage on a leafy street in Sag Harbor directly facing the water, this little gem is one of our go-to Italian restaurants in the Hamptons. Sure, the setting is almost perfect (we love the tucked-away patio for alfresco dinner on warm evenings, and walks along the marina afterwards), but it’s really the food that keeps us coming back. The pasta dishes are without equal on the East End. The tagliolini (squid ink pasta with bay scallops, shrimp, calamari, chili, and tomatoes) is also one of our favorites. 6 Bay St., Sag Harbor; dopolaspiaggia.com
DOUBLES Caribbean-inspired Doubles is great for curry roti and plantains—plus fried chicken sandwiches, smash burgers, and fruit smoothies. 12 Amagansett Sq., Amagansett; doublesamg.com
EAST HAMPTON GRILL Open since 2011, this restaurant (which is actually part of the Hillstone Group) has become a year-round staple. Outfitted in dark wood with bookshelves dividing the dining room space—East Hampton Grill has the vibe of a neighborhood tavern, and the food is exactly what you'd expect from the Hillstone group. 99 N. Main St., East Hampton; easthamptongrill.com
FAUNA The place to go for upscale French food like filets, duck confit, and a bottle of Bordeaux. 6 Parlato Dr., Westhampton Beach; Faunawhb.com
FINI PIZZA Brooklyn-based Fini Pizza has a new outpost in Amagansett. Grab New York- or Sicilian-style slices—the pepperoni and long hot shallot are especially good—or take home a whole pie. 237 Main St., Amagansett; finipizza.com
GOSMAN’S DOCK At the entrance of Montauk Harbor, Gosman’s (which opened in 1943) epitomizes the classic, unfussy seafood restaurant visitors have come to associate with Montauk. A bright, airy dining room looks out over passing fishing boats, and the menu is dominated by regional comfort food like Atlantic cod fish and chips, baked stuffed clams, steamed lobster, and Maryland-style crab cakes with a corn and jicama slaw. There’s also a walk-up window for those who don’t want a full sit-down meal, where you can order huge lobster rolls and plates of crisp, fried calamari to take to the water for an impromptu picnic. This summer, there are free concerts on the outdoor stage on Sundays from 6pm to 8pm. 500 W. Lake Dr., Montauk
THE HIDEAWAY The Hideaway is a super casual Mexican place that bumps up against the Montauk marina. Order the nachos and elote. 364 W Lake Dr., Montauk; hideawaymontauk.com
HIGHWAY RESTAURANT Locals and summer regulars will remember this barn-like space as the home of Highway Diner (and a slew of short-lived occupants before it). Now the home of Highway Restaurant, we love this spot for an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner. Order the Peking duck (Fridays only), Chicken Milanese, American-style cheeseburgers, and the Korean chicken buns. 290 Montauk Hwy., East Hampton; highwayrestaurant.com
IL BUCO AL MARE NYC staple Il Buco has landed in East Hampton. In a nod to Il Buco’s sister restaurant in Ibiza, Bottega il Buco, you’ll notice tinned fish like Spanish anchovies, grilled whole mackerel, and tons more seafood goodness on the menu. 231 Main St., Amagansett; ilbuco.com/pages/il-buco-al-mare
JONI’S A must-stop for Montauk's surfers, Joni Brosnan's shop serves up healthy sandwiches, salads, smoothies, the popular protein-rich breakfast wraps, and more. 28 South Etna Ave., Montauk; jonismontauk.com
LA FONDITA This is a great snack stop for casual and authentic Mexican dishes like tacos, tortas, and sopa de tortilla. The food is all freshly made, including the tortillas. 74 Montauk Hwy., Amagansett; lafondita.net
LULU KITCHEN & BAR The leather chairs, exposed brick, and large wood-burning oven make this a cozy spot to grab lunch or dinner. The menu focuses on local ingredients woven into new and classic European dishes like wood-fired pizza, grilled fish, and organic roast chicken, all showcasing chef Philippe Corbet's love for wood-burning cuisine. 126 Main St., Sag Harbor; lulusagharbor.com
THE MAIDSTONE RESTAURANT As part of the Maidstone's revamp a few summers back, the hotel brought in Chef David Strandridge (of Cafe Clover) to redo the breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. Like at Standridge's West Village eatery, the menus are simple and very sophisticated. For breakfast order the avocado toast with lobster salad, egg in a hole, smoked salmon with Greek yogurt, or the orange blossom pain perdue stewed in blackberries. Dinner is seafood-centric with lump crab cake, local catch, and black linguini with peekytoe crab served with a side of Old Bay fries are all on the menu. 207 Main St., East Hampton; themaidstone.com
MOBY’S While there’s a more formal dining room up front at this summer-only pop-up, we like the great open-air patio out back best. It’s dotted with picnic benches and lounge areas, along with an on-site wood-burning pizza oven. 341 Pantigo Rd., East Hampton; mobysny.com
MOSTRADOR Marram is one of Montauk’s newer hotels, and its beachside restaurant, Mostrador, has that same cool, laid-back energy. The concept, borrowing heavily from the counter-service spots you find throughout Latin America, has been distilled down to a simple formula: the protein of your choice plus hyper-local veg and salad. Think fresh fish, grilled lamb chops, spicy chickpeas, beets, and feta. 21 Oceanview Ter., Montauk; marrammontauk.com/dine
NAVY BEACH A no frills, no fuss spot to eat on the beach. 16 Navy Rd., Montauk; navybeach.com/montauk
PAGE AT 63 MAIN Devoted to local and organic (chances are that the veggies in your order are from their on-site hydroponic garden), this Sag Harbor mainstay now has a market and café in the back, though we usually stop by to stock up for beach picnics. Order for the grilled portobello mushrooms over quinoa and tuna tartare, which are both delicious. 63 Main St., Sag Harbor; pagesagharbor.com
PIERRE’S BRIDGEHAMPTON This is the kind of classic go-to that caters to an older Hamptons crowd. The mussels are always top-notch, and the bar is perpetually two to three people deep—order their dirty martini. 2468 Main St., Bridgehampton; pierresbh.com
RITA CANTINA Balmy summer nights and dinner plans with a crowd call for the shareable feasts Mexican cuisine does best. Rita Cantina offers up a menu of short rib birria tacos, chorizo clams, and grilled Mexican street corn. The yellow-and-white patio with striped parasols is the perfect place to hang out both day and night. 28 Maidstone Park Rd., East Hampton; ritacantinahamptons.com
SAG HARBOR TAVERN If you’ve been to Sag Harbor Tavern’s Brooklyn sister restaurants, Hometown Bar-B-Que and Red Hook Tavern, you know owner and chef Billy Durney does magic with a cheeseburger, a thick slab of bacon, and ridge-cut French fries. Come here for lunch or dinner, and you’ll see plenty of those burgers walking by—along with fragrant plates of mussels, rock shrimp pasta, branzino, strip steak, and brick chicken. 26 Bay St., Sag Harbor; sagharbortavern.com
SAM’S An old school pizzeria in center of East Hampton with a pine-paneled dining room and vinyl-covered booths where families cozy up to share classic thin crust pies. Order the Sam’s Special with sausage, onions, garlic, peppers, and mushrooms, the rigatoni broccoli rabe in garlic and olive oil, and the linguini with fresh, local clams. After dinner, walk across the street to A La Mode Shoppe for ice cream. 36 Newtown Ln., East Hampton; samseasthampton.com
THE SPRINGS TAVERN A cozy, American gastropub serving comfort food like burgers and beer while a game plays on one of the many TVs. There is also a good live band lineup for most of the summer. 15 Fort Pond Blvd., East Hampton; springstavernandgrill.com
SUKI ZUKI This just might be the best sushi in the Hamptons. The Chicken Teriyaki Salad and the "Tuna Sandwich" are both particularly popular choices. 688 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill
JEAN-GEORGES AT TOPPING ROSE HOUSE This restaurant brought on Jean-Georges Vongerichten as a consulting chef, and while he's given the menu a bit of a culinary makeover, you can still expect to find vegetable-forward dishes sourced from the property's one-acre farm. The weekend brunch is especially great. 1 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Tpk., Bridgehampton; toppingrosehouse.com/dine/
TOWNLINE BBQ This casual barbecue spot and bar (complete with a pool table) serves chicken and ribs, pulled pork, collard greens, and the like counter-style. But Townline’s food is particularly fun for catered events, whether it’s a beach or house party—they'll deliver a buffet, or they can do a full-service, on-site cookout. 3593 Montauk Hwy., Sagaponack; townlinebbq.com
VIN SUR VINGT Wine bar Vin sur Vingt has an extensive list of French wines, great tapas, and now a Sag Harbor outpost. (In addition to their buzzy locations in the city.) 29 Main St., Sag Harbor; vsvwinebars.com
VINE STREET CAFE The seafood at this Shelter Island gem is pretty outstanding—the Bouillabaisse alone is worth a ferry ride from the mainland. All cooking is done by couple Terry Harwood and Lisa Murphy, and ingredients are sourced exclusively from local purveyors. Take a bit of the magic home with you from the adjoining market, where you'll find fresh foods to-go as well as sauces, pastas, and gourmet pantry essentials. 41 S. Ferry Rd., Shelter Island; vinestreetcafe.com
WESTLAKE FISH HOUSE An old-school Montauk establishment offering no-frills dockside dining with a modern menu, which includes fresh catch of the day, sushi, fish tacos, and pan-roasted salmon. 352 W. Lake Dr., Montauk; westlakefishhouse.com
WHAT THE FALAFEL This all-vegetarian (and mostly vegan) spot serves really good falafel pitas and bowls, with plenty of tahini, hummus, and baba ghanouj for dipping. 51 Division St., Sag Harbor; wtfalafel.co
GRINDSTONE COFFEE & DONUTS Grindstone’s makes great single-origin organic coffee and flavored lattes—but everybody’s here on Saturday mornings for the yeasted donuts. Their evergreen menu leans toward the classics, like simple sugar, glaze, or strawberry sprinkle, while specials include Boston cream, lavender, or lemon poppyseed. 7A Main St., Sag Harbor; grindstonedonuts.com
JACK’S STIR BREW COFFEE Here, you'll find the best coffees going on the East End, along with a pretty excellent breakfast sandwich. 146 Montauk Hwy., Amagansett; jacksstirbrew.com
LEFT HAND COFFEE This light-filled coffee shop's beachy décor features a driftwood-covered bar and repurposed-wood café tables. They brew all their own coffee, which can be ground, packaged, and taken home. Even if you’re not a coffee lover, you'll want to take a look at the three-level pour-over contraptions that take up a deservedly large share of the counter space. Oh, and there's a pretty extensive standalone tea station, too. 83 S. Elmwood Ave., Montauk; lefthandcoffee.com
POP-UP BAGELS Order a dozen bagels for hosting brunch at home. PopUp's sweet and savory schmears, along with their smoked salmon, whitefish salad, and trout roe, are sure to please any crowd. Meeting House, 4 Amagansett Sq., Amagansett; popupbagels.com
SAGTOWN COFFEE The coffee here is reliably good and everything on the menu can be made iced, so it’s the perfect pick-me-up before (or after) a long morning at the beach. 78 Main St., Sag Harbor; sagtown.com
BUDDHA BERRY FROZEN YOGURT Located in a quaint little white house, Buddha Berry offers classic and unique flavors (strawberry, vegan oat vanilla, Valencia orange), with toppings that range from healthy (chia seeds, flax seeds, raw almonds) to less so (Sour Patch Kids and Nerds). 125 Main St., Sag Harbor; buddhaberry.com
BIG OLAF Known for their generously sized waffle cones, this old-fashioned ice cream shop is situated right on the water in Sag Harbor. 8 Wharf St., Sag Harbor
HAPPY BOWLS Happy Bowls is owned by a local surfing family, so you'll always find plenty of residents hanging around mid-morning after a long session. They offer a few different takes on the traditional açai bowl, plus a build-your-own, and a few great smoothies. 805 Montauk Hwy., Montauk; happybowls.us
ESTIA’S LITTLE KITCHEN Mexican-American dishes, often made with local produce, served in a compact roadside cafe. Try the breakfast burrito! 1615 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Sag Harbor; estias.com
BLUESTONE LANE BEACH COLLECTIVE Part Australian coffee shop serving up flat whites and avocado mash, and part retail store with brands like Frankie’s Bikinis. 786 Montauk Hwy., Montauk; bluestonelane.com
SALT Book a waterfront lunch table here in Shelter Island, order lobster rolls, and check out the yachts coming in and out. The adjoining no-frills, outdoor Shipwreck Bar is a place to while the rest of the afternoon away. 63 Menantic Rd, Shelter Island; saltshelterisland.com
BISTRO ETE Tucked away in the Watermill shopping center, next to the SoulCycle, is this hidden gem. Owned by a husband and wife team, it’s Greek-French fusion and a favorite amongst locals. The cocktails are all delicious… margaritas can be made on a scale of one to ten when it comes to hotness (word to the wise: four is when you begin to feel the heat, ten is scorching hot), and the escargot, duck wings confit, and zucchini spaghetti are all favorites. Finish your meal with homemade mint ice cream! 60 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill,; bistroete.com
TUCK SHOP Shelter Island's best ice cream shop has gotten subtle upgrades over the years but it's never lost its no-frills charm. Ice cream fans gather on the benches by the curb, spill into the parking lot or take a seat in the appealingly cozy back lawn. 75 N Menantic Rd, Shelter Island
SWIFTY’S Inside The Hedges Inn will be Swifty’s, the Upper East Side restaurant that served a dedicated and well-heeled group of uptown New Yorkers until it closed in 2016. (Its owner, Robert Caravaggi, was also maître d’ of the beloved Mortimer’s.) Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Swifty’s will serve everything from Jumbo Lump Maryland crab cakes, chilled lobster salad, and meatloaf, many dishes made with ingredients from local farms. 74 James Ln, East Hampton; thehedgeseasthampton.com
CAMP RUBIROSA New York’s critically acclaimed pizza joint has opened a seasonal pop-up at 31 Race Lane in East Hampton where their signature thin-crust tie-dye vodka pizza and house-made pastas are served in a summer camp-inspired setting. 31 Race Lane, East Hampton
WAYAN The French-Indonesian restaurant by Cédric and Ochi Vongerichten will set up their kitchen at E.H.P Hotel in East Hampton, where they will serve everything from crab fried rice, lobster noodles, and black sea bass on a deck that overlooks Three Mile Highway. It’s just the latest high-profile outpost for Wayan, which also recently opened in Aspen. 313 Three Mile Harbor Hog Creek Rd, East Hampton; cvrestaurantgroup.com
BAGATELLE The famous dancing on tables restaurant, which also has locations in St. Barths, St. Tropez, and Courchevel has come to Montauk where Gosman’s Restaurant used to be (RIP). 500 W Lake Dr, Montauk; bagatelle.com/venues/montauk
ART | CULTURE | ACTIVITIES
WATERMILL CENTER A 20,000 square foot performing arts center for arts and humanities founded in 1992 by artist and theater director Robert Wilson. 39 Water Mill Towd Rd, Water Mill; watermillcenter.org
PARRISH ART MUSEUM An art museum designed by Herzog & de Meuron Architects in Water Mill focusing extensively on work by artists from the South and North Shore. 279 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill; parrishart.org
DAN FLAVIN ART INSTITUTE Established by Dia Art Foundation in 1983, Dia Bridgehampton was designed by Dan Flavin to permanently house an installation of his work alongside a program of temporary exhibitions within a renovated turn-of-the-century Shingle-style firehouse-turned-church, displaying his signature works in fluorescent light. 23 Corwith Ave, Bridgehampton; diaart.org/visit/visit-our-locations-sites/dia-bridgehampton-bridgehampton
POLLOCK- KRASNER HOUSE With a loan from art dealer Peggy Guggenheim, Abstract Expressionist painter Jackson Pollock and his wife and fellow artist Lee Krasner, purchased this small homestead overlooking Accabonac Creek in The Springs near East Hampton. Tour the property including the artist’s shed where his iconic paint splatterings are still present on the wooden floorboards. 830 Springs Fireplace Rd, East Hampton; pkhouse.org
THE FIREPLACE PROJECT Located directly across from the Pollock-Krasner House, this gallery is housed in a former garage that's been beautifully reappointed for its current use. 851 Springs Fireplace Rd., East Hampton; thefireplaceproject.com
DEEP HOLLOW RANCH The first cattle ranch in the United States, established in 1658, and now offering beach and trail rides. 1929 Montauk Hwy, Montauk; deephollowranch.org
THE RANCH Just across the way from the storied Deep Hollow Ranch is an equally famous property formerly owned by Andy Warhol. Now operated by Max Lakin who has opened up several barns as art galleries and operating horse barns. By appointment only. 8 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk; theranch.art
MONTAUK POINT LIGHTHOUSE Located at the easternmost point of Long Island and available to tour with stunning views from the top. 2000 Montauk Hwy, Montauk; montaukhistoricalsociety.org/montauk-point-lighthouse
GUILD HALL A center for the Visual and Performing Arts in East Hampton. 158 Main St, East Hampton; guildhall.org
WÖLFFER ESTATE VINEYARD Wölffer Vineyard, which occupies a portion of an enormous estate complete with acres of paddocks and a Grand Prix field, is a favorite. The wine stand—which is more of an indoor/outdoor gathering space than a stand, really—is open Friday and Saturday nights for live music, crisp rosé, and excellent views of the sunset. 139 Sagg Rd., Sagaponack; wolffer.com
BRISAS This new three-court padel club offers memberships—available seasonally or year-round—that get you access to priority court booking and discounted clinics and private lessons. They also host backgammon, table tennis, and pottery classes (all open to members and non-members), if you’re looking to hang out before or after your court reservation. 174 Daniels Hole Rd., East Hampton; book.brisas.us
ERIC FIRESTONE GALLERY Eric Firestone, who’s been a gallerist in the Hamptons since 2010, is known for a great balance of emerging and established artists—meaning you almost always see work you already like, but come away with a few new names to keep track of. During the summer, the gallery also opens The Garage, their 7,000 square-foot warehouse full of a rotating collection of art, open by appointment only. 4 Newtown Ln., East Hampton; ericfirestonegallery.com
HALSEY MCKAY GALLERY This airy gallery lines up multiple exhibitions during the summer. 79A Newtown Ln., East Hampton; halseymckay.com
LONGHOUSE RESERVE Textile designer and Hamptons fixture Jack Lenor Larsen opened the Longhouse as a place to share his eclectic collection of art and artifacts. It's best known for a fantastic sculpture garden that, in addition to an imaginative landscaping layout, displays works from the likes of Willem de Kooning, Buckminster Fuller, Toshiko Takaezu, Sol LeWitt, and Yoko Ono. 133 Hands Creek Rd., East Hampton; longhouse.org
MADOO CONSERVANCY Artist Robert Dash moved to Sagaponack from New York City in the ’60s and turned his two-acre homestead into a horticultural oasis. Visitors can stroll various gardens dreamed up by Dash and inspired by history, like the High Renaissance, the early Greeks, and the Tudors—a refreshing departure from the clipped, exacting lawns that tend to be the template for greenery here. Other quirky elements include a grove of ramrod-straight ginkgo biloba trees, and the Telephone Pole Path, a walkway made entirely of reclaimed, sliced telephone poles. Aside from strolling the grounds, guests can participate in Madoo’s range of cultural events, like lectures exploring landscape architecture, art exhibits, and the annual summer gala. 618 Sagg Main St., Sagaponack; madoo.org
MARK BORGHI FINE ART Fine Art Gallerist Mark Borghi opened an outpost of his Upper East Side gallery in 2004, bringing to Bridgehampton the work of some of the most important postwar and contemporary American artists. Exhibits have included a Willem de Kooning retrospective, early works from Frank Stella, Andy Warhol Polaroids and prints, and a survey of religious iconography from sculptor and jewelry designer Adria de Haume. 2426 Main St., Bridgehampton; markborghi.com
TRIPOLI GALLERY The young surfer-turned-gallerist Tripoli Patterson grew up in the Hamptons, so he's just as well-networked here as many of the area's longtime gallerists. He also seems to bring in bigger and bigger names with each show. 26 Ardsley Rd., Wainscott; tripoligallery.com
MACARI VINEYARDS Tastings with cheeses & cold cuts, plus vineyard views from a decked area, at a family-run winery. 150 Bergen Ave, Mattituck; macariwines.com
MASHOMACK PRESERVE About a third of Shelter Island is this beautifully maintained nature preserve that offers a well maintained network of trails through wetlands, woods, open meadows and gorgeous empty coastline. It's the best hike in the Hamptons! 79 S Ferry Rd, Shelter Island; nature.org
SOUTHAMPTON PLAYHOUSE The Southampton Playhouse, a cultural staple in the Hamptons since 1932, closed during the pandemic. Yet five years, it has finally re-opened to great fanfare. Its four screens (one of which is an IMax) will show a mix of summer blockbusters, indie films, and old favorites. 43 Hill St, Southampton; southamptonplayhouse.com
SHOP
AMBER WAVES FARM Katie Baldwin and Amanda Merrow established their Amagansett farm in 2009. Having reintroduced wheat into the East End, the duo has quite literally reinvented the meaning of “local bread.” Stock up on scrumptious pastries and the farm's freshly-milled wheat at their on-site market). Pick up produce from their farm stand or tuck into farm-to-fork food at the Amber Waves café. 367 Main St., Amagansett; amberwavesfarm.org
BALSAM FARMS The specialty of this South Fork farm is tomatoes (they grow dozens of varieties) but their corn is pretty outstanding as well. 293 Town Ln., Amagansett; balsamfarms.com
ROUND SWAMP FARM MARKET This family-run market, located on an East Hampton farm that's been in the family for nine generations, sells their own produce along with fresh fish, and their own baked goods and deli items. Their Bridgehampton outpost offers the same fare as the original, including the delicious pies. 97 School St., Bridgehampton; roundswampfarm.com
TENET A lifestyle boutique in Southampton and East Hampton with same-day shipping and curbside pickup. tenetshop.com
CYNTHIA ROWLEY Cynthia has been a long-time resident of Montauk. Her boutique is representative of the town’s surf culture with colorful wetsuits in playful patterns and plenty of summer dresses. 696 Montauk Hwy., Montauk; cynthiarowley.com
IL BUCO VITA The Il Buco group has expanded beyond Manhattan with a new restaurant in the Hamptons, alongside this café-meets-homeware mecca. Get going with an espresso from the café before loading your basket with glasses, trays, and ceramics from Italian producers, plus some classic treasures from John Derian. 225 Main St., Amagansett; ilbucovita.com/collections
CAVANIOLA’S A cheese shop and wine cellar tucked away in Sag Harbor with a knowledgeable staff. 89 Division St., Sag Harbor; cavaniolas.com
L’EPICURISTE L’Epicuriste is a curated gourmet grocer offering an assortment of all the seasonings, obscure recipe ingredients, dry goods, treats, and gifts a cook could ever want. 2466 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton; lepicuriste.com
PROVISIONS NATURAL FOODS MARKET & ORGANIC CAFE Provisions has been in business for more than 30 years, and the place has an old-school health store vibe. They've got a great selection of organic and non-GMO snacks and basics—when you need tofu dogs, gluten-free pasta, and raw almond butter, this is the place to go—plus a produce section that's exclusively organic. It also sells plenty of local produce, if you can't make it to the farmer's market. The cute cafe in the front serves veggie-heavy sandwiches and wraps, made-to-order smoothies, and a delicious breakfast burrito. 7 Main St., Sag Harbor; provisionsnaturalfoods.com
STUART’S SEAFOOD MARKET Stuart's provides some of the best seafood in the area, plus a fully stocked pantry of dream ingredients (panko, anchovies, San Marzano tomatoes) and the best pre-made cocktail sauce. They can also put together an amazing clambake or lobster dinner. 41 Oak Ln., Amagansett; stuartsseafood.com
GOOP SAG HARBOR A version of a chic general store—a bright and beautiful place where you can find an impressive lineup of swimwear, clean sunscreen, sandals, Citizens of Humanity jean shorts, gems from FoundRae and Lizzie Mandler, and more. 4 Bay St., Sag Harbor; goop.com/goop-retail-store-locations/
THE 1818 COLLECTIVE Designers, curators, and shopkeepers Kristin Fine and Analisse Taft-Gersten make hunting for vintage furniture an adventure. Treasures from decades past are brilliantly displayed with modern pieces, art, lighting, textiles, and sweet little somethings that take all the stress out of hostess gifting. 43 Madison St., Sag Harbor; the1818collective.com
BLUEMERCURY While they have outposts around the country, Bluemercury's shop in East Hampton also offers Chantecaille and La Mer facials along with clean brands like Tata Harper and RMS Beauty. 67 Main St., East Hampton; bluemercury.com
BOOKHAMPTON Neighborhood bookstore BookHampton has been a presence in East Hampton, in various incarnations, for more than 40 years. Now, thanks to a new owner and a top-to-bottom renovation a few years back, it’s introduced even more space for special literary events and guest speakers. 41 Main St., East Hampton; bookhampton.com
BRIDGEHAMPTON FLORIST This beloved flower-and-gifts shop by Michael Grim and Jim Osburn specializes in color—think violet and fuchsia orchids, magenta roses, and ombre hydrangeas—which they deftly apply to arrangements and centerpieces of every size and style. 2400 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton; thebridgehamptonflorist.com
E-E HOME Owner Elizabeth Eichner’s background is in set design, which puts the contents of her enviably chic shop into beautiful context: The bulk of the assortment is sourced from artisans, makers, and designers she’s met through her work travels. Come here for pottery, serving pieces, linens, art prints, and décor with a story to tell. 140 Main St., Amagansett
HARPER’S BOOKS The art scene in the Hamptons gets bigger every year, so it’s only fitting that the collectors and artists that migrate here each summer should have a New York City-quality art bookstore. Harper’s hosts exhibitions of emerging artists year-round, and they have an original, yet thorough, selection of books on rare photography, art, and literature available. 87 Newtown Ln, East Hampton; harpersgallery.com
HOMENATURE This natural-materials-focused furniture and décor shop has two beautifully appointed shops rife with everything from plush couches to elegant hostess gifts. homenature.com
KNOCKOUT BEAUTY Cayli Cavaco Reck’s background may be in fashion and interiors (her resumé includes stints at Elle Décor and House and Garden), but her expertise in beauty products goes beyond skin-deep. Her freestanding pop-up shop, right in the heart of Bridgehampton, is neatly stocked with clean beauty favorites like Augustinus Bader, Vintner’s Daughter, Rahua, and Westman Atelier. 2400 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton; knockoutbeauty.com
THE LITTLE The Little has a great selection of baby clothes, toys, and supplies, and even better service from shop owner Alex Magruder. 23 Newtown Ln., East Hampton; thelittleeast.com
LA GARÇONNE At La Garçonne, founder Kris Kim curates for the design-minded minimalist—always elegant, never boring. Here, you’ll discover soft longline coats (and matching trousers) from Loulou Studio, bubble-shaped rattan bags from Sacai, and glittery ballet flats from Dries Van Noten. 14 Amagansett Sq., Amagansett; lagarconne.com
MONC X111 Monc XIII is an interior design store stocking eclectic, elegant, and extremely livable antique and vintage furniture, plus smaller accessories for the home. 40 Madison St., Sag Harbor; monc13.com
THE PINK CHICKEN Stacey Fraser’s Amagansett shop is full of her designs for cute and comfy play clothes for kids, featuring her very own custom-made prints. 14 Amagansett Sq., Unit D, Amagansett; pinkchicken.com
SAGAPONACK GENERAL STORE The Sagaponack General store is famous for its artisanal pantry goods, flower offerings, and fresh-off-the-farm produce, plus their gourmet breakfast sandwich and cinnamon roll. 542 Sagg Main St, Sagaponack; sagaponackgeneralstore.com
TWP The classic sportswear brand founded by Trish Wescoat Pound in 2021 now has a Southampton and Sag Harbor location. twpclothing.com
MECOX Mecox is a design and decor store in between Watermill and Southampton that has it all. Think Hamptons beach chic. 1040 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill; mecox.com/about-us/mecox-hamptons/
SUZIE KONDI Look no further than Suzie Kondi for the best loungewear at the beach. From terry-cloth tracksuits to gauze jumpsuits, Kondi makes dressing for hot summer days a breeze. Every piece she designs is made for comfort, so I recommend buying your favorite set in every color. 137 Main St, Amagansett; suziekondi.com
BONBON The Swedish candy shop has opened just off Main Street in Sag Harbor, surely delighting kids—and parents—of all ages with their sour gummy candies and marshmallows. 11 Washington St, Sag Harbor; bonbonnyc.com
SPA | WELLNESS | FITNESS
SEAWATER SPA AT GURNEY’S RESORT Gurney's has a sprawling 30,000 square-foot Seawater spa complete with an ocean-fed saltwater pool, caldarium, thermal baths, and indoor-outdoor treatment suites overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. 290 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk; gurneysresorts.com
PUNCH FORCE FITNESS The owners Vando Cabral and Nuno Furtado run a tight ship and you never leave a Punch session not feeling like the strongest (most exhausted) version of yourself. Their team of trainers are all professional boxers who push you in the ring as well as through strength training and HIIT exercises. They open a summer gym in Water Mill from Memorial Day through Labor Day. punchforcefitness.com
TRACY ANDERSON Tracy Anderson is a Hamptons local, and she opens up her normally members-only studios here in the summertime to those interested in trying the method on a pay-per-class basis. If you haven't taken a TA class before, expect impressive facilities, unique equipment, a hot and humid space, and a real challenge for the body and mind. After class, browse a curated collection of athleticwear and athleisure on the patio and grab a post-workout snack from the Goods Mart. Watermill and Sag Harbor locations. tracyanderson.com
FORMA PILATES People love Forma Pilates not only for its superstar instructors and challenging method, but also for its exclusivity; in order to register for classes and private lessons, you need a referral from someone who already goes here. The studio is popping up for the summer in a private studio inside Post House with intimate classes (there are just six reformers in the 1,200-square-foot space), views of Sag Harbor Cove, and a powder room stocked with goodies from Summer Fridays, Dr. Barbara Sturm, and RMS Beauty, Evolve, and the Skinsheet. 31 Long Island Ave., Sag Harbor; formapilatesla.com
POST HOUSE Book group classes or private training—no membership needed—at Post House for workouts focused on flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness—all with the goal of building excellent posture. Plus, LA cult-favorite Forma Pilates is popping up for the summer in a private space inside. 31 Long Island Ave., Sag Harbor; posthouse.live
NEW YORK PILATES New York Pilates has a cult following in the city, so it was only a matter of time before they made it to the Hamptons. The space (inside an old-school building covered in weathered shingles) is a major part of the appeal—from their private patio, you can see both the ocean and the pond. 649 Montauk Hwy., Montauk; newyorkpilates.com
SOUL CYCLE The cult cycling class has three locations throughout the Hamptons. Look out for the neon yellow signs. soul-cycle.com/studios/hamptons/
SLT The famous reformer pilates studio from the city has made its way out East. 460 Pantigo Rd #1, East Hampton; sltnyc.com/studio/east-hampton
TREMBLE Miami’s Tremble classes include high-intensity reformer Pilates known for leaving you shaking—and delivering serious results for strength. 264 Butter Ln., Bridgehampton; makeittremble.com
SHOU SUGI BAN HOUSE Shou Sugi Ban House is the kind of destination spa—on three acres of lush Hamptons woodland—that you visit to skip the socializing and reset. The programming here is relaxed: Guests bounce between thermal pools and enjoy a lengthy menu of massages, scrubs, wraps, baths, and facials. There’s a roster of wellness treatments focused on present-moment awareness and healing emotional wounds. 337 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill; shousugibanhouse.com