Spotlight

Tom Clavin is the bestselling author of more than 20 books in multiple genres from American and military history, sports, and entertainment. Several of his books have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. A native to the East End of Long Island, Tom resides in Sag Harbor where he has made his home for decades. He enjoys the...

Carissa’s Bakery began with a simple idea of baking bread, but quickly evolved into a hub in the Hamptons community. Their restaurant has grown over the years and become so impressive that they won the James Beard Foundation Outstanding Restaurant Design Award in 2020. Carissa’s offers a varied menu with wholesome ingredients at their counter-service all-day bakery. They...

Shannon Messina of North Fork Creations has had a busy holiday season on the East End. She has attended several craft shows in the area, including Holidays at the Hangar in East Hampton, and her holiday ornaments and artwork have added some cheer to homes across Long Island! With everything from ornaments to glassware to canvas painting, North...

The Southampton Soap Company has several days of exciting holiday events happening in the Hamptons this season! Southampton Soap Company & Friends 10th Annual Holiday Gift Show kicked off last weekend. It will be taking place again on Thursday and Friday 12/16 and 12/17 for a Holiday Sip n Shop. The gift show will continue Saturday and Sunday...

The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center in Hampton Bays was founded by Virginia Frati in the late 1990s to provide care and rehabilitation for injured wildlife. It's the only facility of its kind on Long Island. The Center cares for and rehabilitates injured wildlife until they are able to be released back into the wild. Some that cannot...

I’ve known Tapp Francke since I was ten years old, she was my older sister's best friend when they were in high school in East Hampton. Today she is the owner of STANDwellness, a wellness company located in Water Mill that offers a tremendous resource for those with health issues related to diet. Like almost all of us,...

The Baker House 1650 is known as one of the best boutique hotels in the Hamptons. Celebrating their 17th summer, the Baker house houses a plethora of guests from all over the world.  The boutique hotel gained national and international recognition by offering a variety of luxury events. It has been selected by Conde Nast Johansens, as the...

Like many Hamptons locals, Painter Kathy Buist has an unimaginable appreciation for the nature that surrounds her everyday. While many only experience one season of the Hamptons each year, Buist enjoys the beauty of her surroundings year-round.  Her work has been shown in museums and galleries nationwide including the local Parrish Art Museum, the National Women’s Museum Archives...

The fashion culture in the Hamptons is one of its strongest attributes and we’re fortunate enough as a community to live alongside many of the designers that we wear on a daily basis. Husband and wife duo, Alex and Michael Toccin are the Founders and Creative Directors of two fashion brands, TOCCIN and LDT. While both of their...

Various oil paintings on canvas at Chris Kelly's studio in Springs The Hamptons has historically served as a haven for artists of all mediums. Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning and many others used the community as inspiration and a quiet reprieve to create their many famous works that the world cherishes today. Chris Kelly has called...