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East End weddings are special because many times they combine the magic splendor of the outdoor natural spaces of the Hamptons with a ceremony that is forged in the history of humans. Years back, a priest from Saint Therese of Lisieux, the magnificent Catholic church in Montauk stood on the grass field alongside the Montauk Lighthouse and started...

Slowly but surely, the momentum for the next “Summer Season” in the Hamptons has started. The kettle drumbeat that starts off slowly only to peak in a thunderous August crescendo has begun. Folks with second homes, summer businesses, and boats have now started the process of sprucing things up for the summer of 2024. I have witnessed both...

I have never heard of a restaurant that advertises and sells food from other restaurants, but that's exactly what Hampton Eats does. It's a remarkable place. They offer food from Villa Italian Specialties, Paul's Pizza, Stewart's Seafood, Hampton Coffee, The Montauk Bake Shoppe, and others.

By now, you likely have heard that New York State has legalized cannabis and that there is a brand-new, state-of-the-art dispensary right here in Southampton. While that is certainly big news, the real story goes far beyond cannabis, Little Beach Harvest is cultivating community and clearing the air surrounding cannabis and its many restorative and recreational benefits. For...

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts brought some Valentine's Day magic to the Hamptons by gifting 100 roses along with tickets to their upcoming premiere mainstage presentation, THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES. This captivating production will grace the stage at Bay Street Theater from May 28th to June 16th, featuring the talented family of John...

Buckskill Winter Club is proud to host the 12th Annual Katy's Courage Fundraiser on Saturday, February 24th, featuring a full day of activities to benefit the Katy's Courage organization. The event will take place all day and is open to the public, free of charge. Attendees can enjoy various fundraising activities, including a bake sale, raffle, and silent...

The world officially has 24 time zones, one for each hour of the day. So, technically, it’s the cocktail hour somewhere on the earth every hour. Years ago, as a teenager driving out to the Hamptons from Westchester with some friends, it seemed to be a long drive. When we crossed the Shinnecock Canal, we used to say...

Southampton Village plays Cupid this year, delivering an original artistic expression of love in the “heart’ of downtown, in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Artist James Ding’s philosophy that “love is just as important as air, food and water,”  made it easy for Mayor Bill Manger to say yes to the North Sea Resident and sculptor’s offer to install...

In the Hamptons and all across the country, African American History is American History. This February, in recognition of African American History Month, Hamptons.com is taking a closer look at the many facets of ways that African Americans have and continue to impact the Hamptons culture. Behind the iconic whale-adorned entry sign, The Sag Harbor Hills, Azurest, and...

Valentine’s Day 2024 is upon us, evoking memories of innocent childhood gestures of giving valentines to schoolmates. The simplicity of those times contrasts with the complexity of adult relationships, yet the essence of love remains constant. Even now, as I purchase cards, roses, and chocolates for my sweetheart, I cannot resist indulging in some of the treats myself.