When people think of The Hamptons, they think of giant mansions, country clubs, upscale dining, high-end retail stores, colonial-era houses, and miles and miles of beaches. Whether you are into windsurfing, or window shopping, The Hamptons is indeed one of the most beautiful places in all of Long Island. But there is more to this remote locale than just beach homes and those looking to grab a lobster roll and a beer at 1 in the morning.
The Hamptons often conjures up images of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with a pastoral, beach setting adjacent. Beyond the upscale boutiques and marinas, you’ll find scores of neighborhood bars and bistros that cater to anyone. Whether you just came from the Hamptons Classic horse show or you’re vacationing for the weekend at a nearby motel...
And so, 2015 hath come to a sudden if not abrupt end. This year just flew by, did it not? And in the time it did came another year of exciting adventures to many wonderful places; some near and some far. Before this year expires and we transition into 2016, let us recount the top ten highlights of 2015 and all the most memorable moments, shall we? 10) Amagansett...
The Hamptons is already synonymous with some of the freshest and tastiest seafood around. And in spite of the fancy aesthetic that the Hamptons is known for, sometimes the best food is the one served in a place that lacks sophistication. But what that place lacks in sophistication, it definitely makes up for in taste! And one place that does such that is the Clam...
When you open a restaurant just a stone’s throw from not one, but two bodies of water, odds are, you are gonna have access to some of the freshest seafood around! And when you are also located off a remote highway in, arguably, the most scenic part of Long Island, it’s gonna be a memorable place, indeed! For foodgoers and vacationers alike, that place...
The Hamptons are awash with both high end retail and high end dining options; wineries and bistros offer up the tastiest and most expensive food this side of Beverly Hills and Napa Valley. But don’t let its luxurious aesthetic deter you from looking for a modicum of normalcy in this playground of the rich and famous. Mr. John’s Pancake House in the town...
Somewhere between the fancy landscape of Amagansett, and the maritime charm of Montauk lies the tiny hamlet of Napeague. Made up mostly of hilly roads, swaying cattails, thick marshes, shady woods, glistening waters, and sandy dunes, Napeague is almost too idyllic to be true. It’s as picturesque as you could possibly imagine, and it is something of a hidden...
Montauk Point Lighthouse was the first lighthouse in New York State, and is the fourth-oldest active lighthouse in the United States. The tower is 110 ft. high, and the current light is the equivalent to approximately 290,000 candle power, flashing every 5 seconds and can be seen a distance of 17 nautical miles. Construction on the lighthouse was authorized by the...