An Insider’s Guide to East Hampton
In partnership with Stay Marquis
Of all the towns in the Hamptons, East Hampton is the most likely to satisfy a craving for hustle and bustle. With a lively year-round community, this town (one of the largest, if not the largest, out east), is chock filled with culture, shopping, and fine dining. The cedar shake adorned homes with hydrangea filled gardens (and the historic windmill!) get lots of air time on Instagram, and with good reason: the natural landscape of this town is what makes it so beautiful. Take a drive or bike ride along Egypt Lane and Apaquogue Road for some serious real estate window shopping, or head into town to hit up some of the biggest luxury stores in the world, Gucci and Prada included. Below, some of our favorite spots in East Hampton.
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Where to Eat
Cove Hollow Tavern: A new addition to the town of East Hampton, from the duo behind Vine Street Café on Shelter Island. Fresh, local ingredients, beautifully prepared seafood, excellent cocktails.
East Hampton Grill: A classic for a reason. Think: Steakhouse dinner, a place to go with family or large groups.
Moby’s: With coastal Italian food and summertime vibes, Moby’s is a quintessential Hamptons spot.
Photo from @1770house
Nick & Toni’s: An iconic Hamptons eatery that’s been around as long as Page Six. Quintessential Hamptons, charming locale, simple and local Italian menu.
The Maidstone Restaurant: Helmed by Chef David Standridge (Café Clover, RIP), the menu at The Maidstone is comforting and elegant, just like the beautifully appointed hotel’s interiors.
Bostwick’s Chowder House: Always a busy scene, Bostwick’s is classic Hamptons summertime, fried fish included.
Blue Parrot: Half Mexican, half Caribbean, wholly great margaritas – A+ salsa and chips, too.
1770 House: A perennial Ina Garten favorite (and ours, too), 1770 House is a legendary eatery out east. Must try: the meatloaf. Just trust us.
Goldberg’s Bagels: A Saturday + Sunday morning requirement.
Where to SHOP
BookHampton: A personal favorite of ours for all kinds of tomes, from fiction to art to interior design. They also usually have a very cute bookstore cat meowing around.
Photo from @hamptonssocial from CHANEL
Harper’s Books: For the coffee table book lovers (and hostess gift seekers.)
Kirna Zabête: A gorgeous edit of stalwart and of-the-moment womenswear designers.
Orelebar Brown: Classically tailored swimsuits for men and women from the British swimwear outfitter.
The Little: As the name suggests, all things for littles, from clothes to toys and everything in between.
The Monogram Shop: The best place for birthday and hostess gifts, picking up monogrammed tea towels or plastic cups for the pool, or silly games to have on hand at the house.
Carissa’s: The most beautiful cakes and pastries you’ve ever seen.
Loewe, Chanel, Gucci, Prada: The parade of high-end luxury ceases to exist in East Hampton (and we’re not complaining!)
What To Do
Eric Firestone Gallery, Halsey McKay Gallery, The Fireplace Project: If you’re interested in browsing some art, these galleries and exhibitions are worth the visit.
Pollock Krasner House & Study Center: A National Historic Landmark, the former home of Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner offers 1 hour guided tours, by reservation only.
Guild Hall: A museum, theater, and community center, with kids’ classes and adult programming alike. There’s something for everyone at this culturally rich touchstone at the center of East Hampton.
Beaches: Sammy’s Beach, Maidstone Bay, Alewive Brook Landing, Mile Hill, Old House
RELAX
East End Acupuncture: A no-frills, real-deal traditional Chinese medicine practitioner group that has been in the Hamptons for years.
Naturopathica Spa: Sumptuous products from their eponymous line anchor the spa treatments at this East Hampton spot.
Warren Tricomi Salon and Valery Joseph Salon (Bridge): Both are excellent.
Norma Jean Pilates: For when the reformer calls your name.
