Spotlight

One of Sagaponack's gems is the Madoo Conservancy, the garden and home of internationally renowned painter Robert Dash. Until his passing in 2013 he painted and gardened at the 1.9 acre property, creating a unique world unto itself, where art and gardens combine in surprising and captivating ways that inspire the imagination. Today the gardens at Madoo remain...

The Lobster Roll, commonly known as LUNCH due to the iconic sign that can be seen above the restaurant’s roof, has been a hub of the Hamptons for decades. They started out with their Amagansett location and recently expanded the brand, opening another location in Southampton. This spot will be open year-round, so summer never has to end!...

June Sawyers is an author and editor of more than 20 books, including her latest 2022 release Bob Dylan’s New York. This is a revised version of the 2011 first edition from another publisher since there has been so much new material worth noting about Dylan. Sawyers frequently writes about music and the arts, and she is a...

Sag Harbor Cinema has been a hub in the Hamptons community for more than a century. First starting out as a burlesque theater in the 1890s, it evolved into a theater where moviegoers could enjoy the cinema by the 1930s, and it has been in operation ever since. This landmark in the heart of Sag Harbor was nearly...

The Jewish Center of the Hamptons (JCOH) is a vibrant and active part of the East End Community. Hamptons.com recently spoke with Rabbi Joshua Franklin and Rabbi Debra Stein, who is the center's cantor, about some of the ways they support the local community.  

Baron’s Cove is Sag Harbor’s premier waterfront resort with 67 village- and harbor-facing guest rooms. They love everything about catering to travelers who seek a getaway on the East End, a community like no other. Baron’s Cove has an abundance of amenities to offer their guests, including a saltwater pool, beach service, complimentary bicycles, tennis courts, and fitness...

Benjamin Vengroff opened the doors of Red Jacket Books in the heart of Westhampton Beach almost exactly one year ago. The bookstore has quickly become a staple of the community, and many locals and Hamptons’ visitors enjoy stopping in to browse the latest releases, classics, and works by local authors. Red Jacket began as an online business, and...

Plate in Progress is a unique meal prep service that has been growing in the Hamptons community year-round. Chef Juliana White provides multiple services for those living in and around the Hamptons including meal preparation, special occasions, private and group cooking classes, and more, all with a one-of-a-kind in-home dining experience.   Juliana’s menu with Plate in Progress...

Guistina Hayes, founder of GalaxyGusArt from Long Island, NY has been a part of the local art scene for nearly ten years. She practices in several mediums ranging from canvas to body painting, and she regularly hosts live art events, never limiting herself to one form of expression. Guistina has been busy gearing up for the holiday season,...

In 1988, a group of South Fork naturalists formed a membership organization called the South Fork Natural History Society, better known as SOFO. The objective of this organization was to increase public awareness about the past, present, and future of eastern Long Island’s natural history and to share their joyful experiences of exploring and learning with others in...