The Hamptons may occupy just a small stretch of land on the east end of Long Island, but knowing where to go and what to do can be overwhelming, especially given how fast businesses turn over out there. In an effort to make things easy for the casual and Hamptonite and the regular alike, here’s a fashion-minded look at what to do when you’re out East – whether you’re looking to indulge in the glitterati scene or detox with green juice.
Best hot spot restaurants (keep your eyes peeled for everyone from Kelly Ripa to Leonardo DiCaprio)
- Nobu at Capri in Southampton
- Nick and Toni’s in East Hampton
- Surf Lodge in Montauk (right)
- Sant Ambroeus in Southampton
- Nello Summertimes in Southampton
- Ruschmeyer’s in Montauk
Best Places to detox with green juice, tea, or healthy eats
- Organic Avenue in Southampton
- Babette’s in East Hampton
- Plain-T in Southampton
- The Juicy Naam in Sag Harbor and East Hampton
- Estia’s Little Kitchen in Sag Harbor
Notable star-packed events
SoulCycle
Best studios to stay on track with your workout routine
- SoulCycle in Bridgehampton and East Hampton
- Physique 57 in Bridgehampton
- Tracy Anderson in Southampton
Intermix Southampton
Best splurge-shopping
- Intermix in Southampton and East Hampton
- Vilebrequin in Southampton
- Scoop in East Hampton
- Edit Summer in Southampton
- Jildor Shoes in Southampton
- Blue and Cream in East Hampton
- Ralph Lauren in Southampton (if only for the gorgeous landscaping around the store)
- 25 Park in Bridgehampton
- Steven Alan Bazaar in East Hampton
- Stubbs & Wootton in Southampton
Cheers with a cocktail…or a bottle
- Dune/Axe Lounge in Southampton
- The Elm in Southampton
- SL East in East Hampton
- South Pointe in Southampton
- Southampton Social Club in Southampton
Wolffer Vinyards
Best winery: Wolffer Estate
Best pre/post beach eatery: Banzai Burger
Best spot to load-up for a picnic: Citarella in Bridgehampton and East Hampton
Best spot for a quick bite: The Golden Pear (also home to the best curry chicken salad…even if it is $18/lb). Multiple locations.
Best spot for sugar rush: Dylan’s Candy Bar in East Hampton
Get there in style: The Standard Hotel plane service, StndAIR