Mother nature started to hint at fall this past week, but we took full advantage of the blue sunny skies this weekend for a picnic in central park. I used to spend every Saturday laying out in central park when I lived on the upper west side. Since moving downtown, I can’t say I make it up there as often as I would like. I…
Gilt City Takes the Hamptons
I was recently invited to attend a series of events at the Gilt City Hamptons House. Gilt City partnered with several well known chefs and restaurateurs for a series of exclusive dinners and brunches at a private estate in Bridgehampton. It was nothing short of fabulous. Good food, good drinks, and good company, in a majestic east end setting, what more could we ask for??…
Battle of the Lobsta’ Roll
Throughout the summer, I’ve had the opportunity to sample some of the best seafood that the East End has to offer. Lobster rolls included. Lobster in general is a new thing for me, but as soon as I took my first bite of the buttery goodness, I was a changed woman! I’ve sampled the lobster rolls at Lunch in Montauk, Cyril’s Fish House, Claws on…
Polo Matching!
After a failed attempt at polo watching last summer (Veuve Clicquot Polo match on governor’s island was so hot, I had to leave before it even started!) I was so excited to make it to a Saturday match in Bridgehampton. While Nacho and the Blackwatch team weren’t playing this weekend 🙁 the match didn’t disappoint. I had no idea what an intense sport polo was….
Culture Friday
Myself and three friends recently found ourselves with a summer Friday and no real plans except to head out early and get to the beach. We picked up the rental car and drove out, we hit the dreaded highway 27 traffic by noon. The sun was clouding over, our stomachs were growling as we crawled along, so I suggested we stop at Wolffer Estate for…
Beach party and a good cause!
On a recent weekend, our group headed to Montauk for the “Pants Party” benefiting the NYC Coalition Against Hunger. The event took place on Gin Beach. We arrived not really knowing what to expect, but as the night went on, the party just continued to get better and better. Sunset, cocktails, Mexicue catering, awesome DJs, what more could we ask for?? I kept pinching myself,…
BBQ-skillz
While most weekends have been go go go, beach, post-beach drinks, dinners out, bars, we recently had a chance to slow down and actually enjoy our summer house. It was too hot for the beach, so we enjoyed lounging by our pool by day, taking breaks from the sun to go inside and make a quick lunch (pesto pasta with broccoli) or and afternoon snack…
My Homer Simpson Moment….
A staple in the Hamptons are the freshly made Dreesen’s Donuts, made daily at Scoop Du Jour in East Hampton. Lines often extend out the door (although this seems to hold true for all hours of the day, for when breakfast and donuts are over, people line up for their home made ice cream!) I recently spent a good 15 minutes in line, anxiously awaiting…
From Market To Market
As promised-a follow-up to my quest to find the most amazing farmer’s markets in the hamptons, I finally made it to Round Swamp Farm stand this past weekend. While smaller than the Amagansett Farmer’s Market, it was no less packed with goodies! I have to admit, I was slightly overwhelmed to the point where I couldn’t even pick what I wanted to get! Good thing…
A Taste of Summer
Ever since moving to NYC I’ve had the dream of experiencing a “share-house” in the Hamptons for a summer. I’ve slowly dipped my toes in the Hamptons pool, with random weekends here and there with friends. But this summer is the first time that I actually have a place to call my own. A group of girlfriends and I are renting a charming cottage in…