Dining

There was an alcoholic seltzer craze, but now a new trend is on the rise: the mocktail! Many attribute this shift to the health-conscious mindset of Gen Z, while others believe people want to partake in the social event of drinking without the side effects. When you hear "mocktail," you might imagine your local bartender tossing in some...

Armin & Judy, nestled conveniently right off the highway in Bridgehampton, has always been a cherished restaurant in my monthly rotation. However, my recent discovery has elevated this place to a whole new level. One morning, as I drove by, I noticed a car pulling into the restaurant. Curiosity got the best of me, and I decided to...

Honestly, Rowdy Hall has been an Amagansett staple for decades. In all my years living out here, I've never seen a restaurant open and be so radically embraced by the community. You can see why when you go to Rowdy Hall for the first time. The place's design is inviting, the menu is easy and interesting, and the...

Come with me as I take you through an overnight stay at a charming bespoke Inn on the Shinnecock Canal. Walking into Canoe Place Inn from its front entrance shows off the grandeur and attention to detail Rechler Equity Partners ensured with its 4-year extensive renovation. The lobby has impossibly high ceilings and a decadent chandelier that ushers...

I spent New Year's Eve at Le Bilboquet with my wife, and the experience was nothing short of sensational. However, for me, New Year's is not just a time to celebrate with alcohol; it's a time to reflect on and limit vices. In my mind, it's an opportunity to step up various health protocols. I make resolutions to...

This month, we will take a different approach to our behind the bar segment and talk about a few cocktails and mocktails that you should try out this holiday season. Whether you’re hosting or attending, these simple recipes feel like the best parts of all the holidays in a cup. Setting up your drink station can be as...

The Monte family boasts a legacy of over four generations in the hospitality business in New York. Their current venture, "Monte’s At the Manor," holds deep roots in Italy, as Chris Monte, the current proprietor, shared with Hamptons.com. The journey began in the early 1900s when Chris's great-grandfather opened the original Monte's Venetian Room on Carroll Street in...

The wait is over—the new bar Kizzy T’s is bringing late-night food and foosball back to East Hampton! From the team at KPasa and Kumiso, the new bar has the invaluable benefit of experienced owners who know how to have success in the Hamptons. Just in time for the off-season, sporting a fresh Japanese-influenced concept, late-night kitchen, and a...

In the heart of Amagansett, the iconic Hamptons pub and bistro, Rowdy Hall, has found its new home at 177 Main Street, marking a fresh chapter after 26 years on Main Street in East Hampton. Under the ownership of the Honest Man Hospitality team, the same group behind beloved establishments like Nick & Toni’s, Coche Comedor, La Fondita,...

Christian Wölffer, former owner of Wölffer Estate Vineyards here in Sagaponack, New York, had always dreamt of owning a vineyard in Argentina one day. He wasn’t able to bring that dream to fruition before his death in 2008, but his children, Joey and Marc, have worked hard in the years following to make their father’s dream a reality....