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Chess is played and loved all over the Hamptons. You can see folks playing at beaches, at libraries, in the parks, and even in posh spots like the American Hotel in Sag Harbor. It was a popular game for family members to play at home during the pandemic. It is played by folks of all ages, even children,...

It's okay to admit you’re not a seasoned angler (that is, someone who seriously fishes), but if you’re ready to get your feet wet, Knowledge Friday is back at THE CHURCH in Sag Harbor on April 5th at 6pm. This Knowledge Friday is a visual journey into the art of fly fishing. our captivating East End waters, and...

How are you getting to and from the Hamptons? If it's Blade or PJ, good on you. Do you want to be friends? If it's LIRR, Jitney, or JFK - let me introduce you to the exclusive world of Central Islip…and the MacArthur Airport. This is not a paid advertisement, just a genuine passion for “The Mac,” as...

I've been at arm's length with the Monte family since I was a wet-behind-the-ears newspaper reporter in Montauk. The Monte Family, specifically Paul Monte and his two sons, PJ Monte and Chris Monte, were some of the nicest, smartest, and coolest people I knew. They owned Gurney's Inn in Montauk. PJ was a teenager, and Chris was coming...

If you haven't already seen Buddha Berry, the Sag Harbor hotspot for frozen yogurt, is opening a location in Southampton Village! Buddha Berry originally launched locations in Montauk and Sag Harbor a decade ago. A few years later, a group of individuals, including Natalie Jones, with whom I chatted, took ownership of the frozen yogurt brand. Jones told...

Steinbeck Park is one of my favorite places in the Hamptons. Imbued with history and forbearing a future for public spaces and community inspiration, what a fantastic example of the Hamptons community at work. It's encouraging to see community spaces like the park, and the recently installed statue of the writer—a noble and spirited effort to bring public...

Since 2020, I’ve been buzzing my hair. I remember the moment during COVID-19, I couldn’t take it anymore; my hair was long, I had to do something, and I buzzed it. From there, I never went back to a barber; it became a habit; if I was ever in the mood to cut my hair, I just stepped...

It's the stuff of East End legend. The search for the treasure of notorious Captain Kidd still goes on. The Scottish-born "privateer" roamed the seas but once actually found refuge and friendship at the home of Jonathon Gardiner, the grandson of David Lion Gardiner, who was the island's founder back in 1639. Mr. Jonathon Gardiner, in the 1690s,...

Sebastian Diaz, better known as Seby, opened Hamptons Barber Lounge in 2014 in Southampton, and he has recently expanded the business with a second location in Bridgehampton this year. Hamptons Barber Lounge is the renowned spot for a haircut and shave on the East End, not only offering outstanding services but a fun and inviting atmosphere, too.

The Shinnecock Canal, a pivotal waterway in the Hamptons, stands as both a marvel of engineering and a testament to the rich history of the area. Its story begins in the early 19th century, rooted in the vision of connecting Shinnecock Bay to Peconic Bay, creating a navigable shortcut for maritime traffic that would otherwise have to navigate...