Lifestyle

AN ICONIC ADDRESS FOR A GENERATIONAL ESTATE A 12,000-square-foot estate set on 2.2 acres where land, scale, and setting quietly define its rarity,  bringing together light-filled interiors and expansive grounds into a private, resort-level retreat for family and guests alike.     There is a certain expectation that comes with Southampton [...]

Book Mother’s Day brunch at Le Bilboquet, Claude’s, Wölffer Estate or Canoe Place Inn. Treat her to gift certificates from Blue Water Spa and Naturopathica. Participate in North Fork Flower Farm’s floral workshop and enjoy tea and exhibition tours (Parrish Art Museum, May 10). Attend Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center’s [...]

Southampton Playhouse’s Gary Cooper Festival screens “High Noon” and other classics (May 1-7). On May 9, experience Southampton History Museum’s Heritage Fair with 19th-century music, historic trade demonstrations and traditional crafts; and The Church’s Spring Jubilee with interactive exhibition activations, arts and crafts, and fare from K-Pasa and Sen. More [...]

Gosman’s Dock introduces Lobster House & Clam Bar and reopens Topside Bar (May 8/May 15). On the drive out, refuel at Eastport’s Local Brew by the owner of Westhampton Beach’s Local Provisions. Sag Harbor soon receives Miracle from the restaurateur behind Fresno and Miracle Bar & Grill, and casual concept [...]

The Rites of Spring Music Festival presents Opera Days in the Hamptons (Bridgehampton Museum-Nathaniel Rogers House, May 1-2; Avram Theatre, May 3). East End Jazz concludes its season with “Live Film / Live Jazz” (Southampton Cultural Center, May 3). Bridgehampton Chamber Music’s “Heavenly Trios” features Haydn, Kahn and Brahms (Bridgehampton Presbyterian [...]

Share the Harvest Farm’s Spring Market fundraiser has vendors, music, Wölffer Estate wines and a curated raffle (St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, May 2). Head to the Maidstone Club for the God’s Love We Deliver Open: A Golf & Tennis Event (May 14) and East Hampton Historical Society’s Golf Outing Benefit (May [...]

Don’t wait on scoring tickets to the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club from June 18-21, especially if you want VIP upgrades like the Champions Pavilion. The 126th edition has garnered over 10,000 entries, the second most in the tournament’s history. The prestigious club has hosted it [...]

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.   Speaking of May flowers, my favorite local plant nurseries and flower shops. “My go-to establishments are Marders for larger, outdoor potted plant materials, gardenias [...]

Easter egg hunts are being held at the Green School and Quogue Wildlife Refuge (April 4), followed by Southampton Inn’s with Claude’s brunch buffet (April 5). Make reservations for American Hotel’s Easter dinner (chilled pea and peekytoe crab soup, roast leg of lamb), and Stone Creek Inn’s prix-fixe menu (deviled [...]

On April 18, Bridgehampton Chamber Music presents “Rhapsody in Blue: A Gershwin Evening” (Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church), and “Jill Gioia: The Main Event” pays tribute to Barbra Streisand (Bay Street Theater). The Hamptons Festival of Music’s “Viennese Voices” features Beethoven, Haydn and Schubert (St Luke’s Episcopal Church, April 23). Guild Hall [...]