Hamptons Home Built by the ‘Greatest Record Man’ Lists for $52 Million
Ahmet Ertegun, who worked with Ray Charles and the Rolling Stones, built the roughly 11,000-square-foot house in the style of a Russian dacha. The Hamptons home of the late Ahmet Ertegun, the Atlantic Records co-founder who has been called the "greatest record man" in U.S. history, was built for entertaining on a grand [...]
Easter Celebrations
Hop over to Easter eggs hunts at The Children’s Museum of the East End and Ladies’ Village Improvement Society (March 23), followed by Montauk Town Green’s with field races (March 30). Lulu Kitchen and Bar and Calissa are hosting traditional Easter brunches and roasted lamb dinners with a variety of [...]
Wine Dinners
Travel to the Iberian Peninsula via Nick & Toni’s “España: From Rías Baixas to Rioja,” a Spanish-themed dinner and wine tasting (March 21). Toast Wölffer’s smash-hit sip Summer in a Bottle on its 10th birthday during a four-course dinner complemented by new rosés and sauvignon blancs at Canoe Place Inn [...]
Unfound Africa
If you’re shopping around for bucket-list travel, Unfound Africa recently added the Kilima Sanctuary in Mozambique to its portfolio of luxury estate rentals. Located on the Machangulo Peninsula across the bay from Maputo, the $8-million property boasts nearly a mile of ocean frontage, a three-bedroom main house, guest cottages and [...]
Live Music
Richard Baratta’s band swings during Southampton Arts Center’s “Music in Movies: The Reel Deal” (March 15). Hear tribute band U2 Decades and The Robert Cray Band at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center (March 16; March 23). On March 30, choose from “Father of World Music” David Amram at The Church [...]
Wellness Retreat
Malibu-born luxury wellness retreat The Ranch opens its Hudson Valley location next month. New York designer Steven Gambrel reimagined the 200-acre, 40,000-square-foot estate that J.P. Morgan commissioned for his daughter at the turn of the century. Guests can take fitness classes like yoga in the former ballroom, swim and work [...]
Goodwood Festival of Speed
Better start your engines now for Goodwood’s Festival of Speed from July 11-14. One of motor culture’s finest moments meets ultimate garden party takes place annually at The Goodwood Estate in the United Kingdom. The U&I Group’s House of U&I pops up trackside for everything from admission to meals including [...]
At Home with Tim Davis | March 2024
Since people are always asking me about real estate and lifestyle matters, we introduced a light and fun monthly Q&A about all sorts of topics. Number one question I’m getting about Hamptons real estate right now. “There is a strong buyer pool waiting on the sidelines for new inventory [...]
The Crown Jewel of Lake Agawam
This premier listing presents a magnificent estate at the southern end of Lake Agawam on First Neck Lane, featuring two parcels totaling over 4.5 acres, including an elegantly maintained house on 2.7 acres with nearly 500 feet of water frontage, where the lake greets with the Atlantic Ocean. Words By: [...]
Date Night
For date night, reserve a table for two at romantic restaurants and special dinners. Sen hosts its Lunar New Year Chef’s Dinner (February 8), while Gurney’s Montauk and local vineyard and winery Sparkling Pointe collaborate on a five-course wine dinner (February 17). After taking a winter break, Bridgehampton Inn Restaurant [...]