Spotlight

Kathleen King, founder of the world-famous multimillion-dollar cookie company Tate’s Bake Shop, released her debut picture book Cookie Queen: How One Girl Started Tate’s Bake Shop on July 18th. In her book, she chronicles her journey to founding Tate’s, the dream that all started when she was eleven years old and obsessed with baking the perfect chocolate chip...

Elizabeth Castellano, New York native, draws heavy influence from the beach town way of living in her debut novel Save What’s Left, which will hit marketplaces on June 27th. She finds herself inspired by location and expresses that she could not have written this novel without having experienced the setting firsthand, making it a driving force for the...

The Reform Club, located at 23 Windmill Lane in Amagansett, is the ultimate boutique hotel experience in the Hamptons. It is situated on five acres of land with scenic garden views, creating an unparalleled feel of seclusion and relaxation while still being within a close distance to Main Street. This inn has much to offer in terms of...

Stacy Dermont and Hillary Davis are the acclaimed cookbook authors of The Hamptons Kitchen. They place a large emphasis on eating seasonally and locally, offering recipes for each meal course, along with wine and beer pairings. With differing backgrounds that complement one another, their love of food brought them together, forming a friendship and the perfect cookbook for...

Kidd Squid Brewing Company opened their doors in the heart of Sag Harbor last July at 11 Spring Street. Since there was no existing brewery in Sag Harbor, Rory McEvoy and Gráinne Coen saw the perfect opportunity to fill that gap and bring their dream into conception. Coming up on one year since their opening, they are looking...

Elite Bridal Beauty consists of a team of hair and makeup professionals that bring a bride’s vision to life on their special day. From New York City to the Hamptons, plus destinations around the world, this premiere beauty service celebrates brides and draws out their unique aesthetic. With more than a decade of experience, CEO Cherise Loren has...

Grindstone Coffee & Donuts has been serving up the freshest donuts and coffee in the Hamptons since 2016 when owner Kyle Sanderson founded the Sag Harbor establishment at 74 Main Street. He grew up working in the service industry with dozens of café and restaurant jobs from his teenage years into his twenties. His parents ran restaurants as...

The Hamptons has been the inspiration for many things - home decor, works of art, garden styles, movies, clothes and fashion. Now, luxury designer Jeff Wan has created a line of high end backpacks, totes, duffle bags and accessories in the spirit of the Hamptons. A fashion designer and creative director based in New York City, Jeff hails...

Rarely when the Hamptons come up does anyone first think about the “blue collar” crowd, so to speak. Birdies Ale House located at 801 County Road 39 in Southampton wants to ensure that aspect of our community doesn’t get lost among all the glitz and glamour usually associated with the East End. Owner Emma Beudert, East Hampton native,...

Known to the rest of the world as a reality TV star in the Hamptons, Zach Erdem is a local restaurant owner and a neighbor, someone you definitely want to know. As the owner of 75 Main and Blue Mar in Southampton Village, he treats his staff like his family and views staying open in the Winter as...