You’re taking a break from Round Swamp. We never thought we’d say it either, but we’re making a detour to Farm & Forage. The chicken fingers may be the best bite we’ve had all summer, and they’re worth the stop on your drive through Southampton. Whatever you do, don’t skip the honey mustard.
You’re stepping up your hostess gifts. By late July, flowers just won’t cut it. This season, we’re gifting a soap set (easy and lovely) or a beautifully crafted game board (splurge) from Asprey—timeless, elegant, and the kind of present that quietly says you know exactly what you’re doing.
You’re trading Montauk for Amagansett. Sure, you’ve sworn you’ve outgrown late nights at the Talkhouse—until a surprise performer is announced. You’re refreshing Instagram, trying to figure out when Chris Martin will inevitably pop in because, really, is it even summer without a Coldplay sighting?
You’re moving frozen yogurt to the afternoon. Those 8 p.m. lines at Sundaes On Main and BuddhaBerry have become an endurance sport. Beat the crowds with a mid-afternoon stop instead. A frozen yogurt tastes just as good at 3 p.m.—and you’ll actually get to enjoy it.
You’re choosing Sagg Main over the scene. The insiders know. Sagg Main remains one of the Hamptons’ best beaches, and thanks to the long-awaited cell service (enter, cell phone towers—finally!), you can now call an Uber home instead of tracking sand through your Mercedes G-Wagen.
You’re adding a little sparkle to your schedule. The Hamptons Jewelry Show is a must this time of year. Whether you’re shopping for your next forever piece or simply admiring the craftsmanship, there’s no better place to immerse yourself in the season’s most glamorous crowd. July 23–26, Southampton Fairgrounds
