summerupdates on high-end lifestyle and trends in the Hamptons.
The Hamptons, known for its picturesque beaches and high-end lifestyle, is now home to an exciting array of new dining destinations. This summer, food enthusiasts can indulge in a diverse range of culinary experiences, from seafood-focused restaurants to plant-based eateries, and even a Swedish candy confectionary.
Swifty's at The Hedges Inn, a renowned restaurant from Palm Beach, has made its Hamptons debut in East Hampton. Already generating significant buzz, the venue has a waitlist of over 1,000 people for July reservations, promising a chic and sophisticated dining experience [2][3].
Another noteworthy addition to the Hamptons dining scene is Drugstore, a summer-long pop-up by celebrity chef Jeremy Fall. Known for his unique culinary approach and social media presence, Jeremy Fall's Drugstore adds a trendy, high-profile flavour to the Hamptons [4].
However, it's not just the newcomers that are turning heads. Wayan & Ma•dé, a top dining experience in East Hampton, is also making a comeback this summer, although it seems to be a returning restaurant rather than a new opening this year [1].
The Montauk Yacht Club's Ocean Club restaurant is offering a delightful selection of lobster rolls, burgers, and steak sandwiches, along with complimentary tiramisu by the pool during the July 4th holiday. Meanwhile, Ruschmeyers Beach Grill, located at the old Placebo restaurant space in Montauk, is serving a coastal menu with local seafood and vegetarian-friendly options [5].
In Sag Harbor, BonBon, a Swedish candy confectionary, has opened its sixth location, serving "bubs" candy and other popular Swedish sweets. For those craving sushi, Namiro, with its cocktail menu and baby lamb chops, is the new sushi spot to visit [6].
Red Horse Market, a gourmet grocer with celebrity shoppers like Alec Baldwin and Martha Stewart, has debuted a new location just steps from the Southampton Post Office. Donahue's Steak House, a staple of the Upper East Side, has also expanded to Westhampton, offering the same no-frills steakhouse experience that its regulars have enjoyed for 75 years [7].
El Verano Taco Lot, the sister restaurant to chef Julian Medina's El Verano concept, is serving picnic tables, guacamole, tacos, and frozen margaritas in Southampton. For a taste of the Mediterranean, Seasalt at Solé East in Montauk is offering a Mediterranean-inspired menu featuring local fish and octopus confit [8].
The Southampton Playhouse, a decadent, four-screen cinema, is making its long-awaited debut this summer, with a lounge, a bookstore, and even an IMAX screen. For a plant-based dining experience, Nikki's Not Dog Stand in Sag Harbor serves hot dogs, hamburgers, and other American comfort food, all made from plants [9].
Léon 1919, an eatery on Shelter Island, features a 14-foot-long hearth in its open kitchen and serves French-Italian food in an airy dining room. Rubirosa, a celeb-frequented pizza haunt, has expanded to East Hampton with a summer-camp themed pop-up, Camp Rubirosa, open through mid-September [10].
The Sagaponack General Store, a renovated general store in Sagaponack, has reopened this summer and is now a chic outpost selling candy, ice cream, roast chicken, and offering postboxes for snail mail. Mary Lou's, a private club popular in Palm Beach, has opened a new location in Montauk, offering outdoor space, longer hours, and a gastronomic experience, including the $22 bourbon-and-lemonade "Trust Fund" martini [11].
TheHedges Inn, located in East Hampton, has been bought by the owners of Palm Beach's Colony Hotel and now features a see-and-be-seen outpost of the restaurant Swifty's. Crispy Taco Co., previously Uno Mas in Southampton, has changed its name and is also opening a new location at Breakers Montauk, known for their signature tacos and margaritas [12].
Lastly, The Sagaponack Hotel, located in Sagaponack, is a newly-opened hotel with standard rooms, detached bungalows, a heated pool, and beach passes and lockers [13]. LT Burger, a popular Hamptons institution, has reopened in Sag Harbor, offering smash burgers and shakes once again [14].
These new dining options, combining fresh concepts with celebrity culinary influence and stylish settings, are sure to make the Hamptons a gastronomic destination this summer. Whether you're in the mood for a steak, sushi, or a sweet treat, the Hamptons has something to satisfy every palate.
References: [1] Hamptons.com, Wayan & Ma•dé Returns to East Hampton for Summer 2023, https://www.hamptons.com/dining/restaurant-news/3005457/Wayan-Mad-Returns-to-East-Hampton-for-Summer-2023
[2] Eater New York, Swifty's from Palm Beach Opens in the Hamptons, https://ny.eater.com/2023/5/16/23687591/swiftys-hamptons-east-hampton-opening
[3] The Daily Meal, Swifty's Brings Palm Beach Style to the Hamptons, https://www.thedailymeal.com/eating/swiftys-brings-palm-beach-style-hamptons
[4] Eater New York, Drugstore Pop-Up Opens in the Hamptons, https://ny.eater.com/2023/6/29/23766595/drugstore-hamptons-pop-up-opening
[5] Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina, Ocean Club, https://www.montaukyachtclub.com/ocean-club
[6] Hamptons.com, Swede-ly Delicious: BonBon Opens in Sag Harbor, https://www.hamptons.com/dining/restaurant-news/3004595/Swede-ly-Delicious-BonBon-Opens-in-Sag-Harbor
[7] Hamptons.com, Donahue's Steak House Opens in Westhampton Beach, https://www.hamptons.com/dining/restaurant-news/3005085/Donahues-Steak-House-Opens-in-Westhampton-Beach
[8] Hamptons.com, Seasalt at Sole East Offers Mediterranean Fare in Montauk, https://www.hamptons.com/dining/restaurant-news/3004680/Seasalt-at-Sole-East-Offers-Mediterranean-Fare-in-Montauk
[9] Hamptons.com, Nikki's Not Dog Stand Opens in Sag Harbor, https://www.hamptons.com/dining/restaurant-news/3005281/Nikkis-Not-Dog-Stand-Opens-in-Sag-Harbor
[10] Hamptons.com, Rubirosa Opens in East Hampton, https://www.hamptons.com/dining/restaurant-news/3005138/Rubirosa-Opens-in-East-Hampton
[11] Hamptons.com, Mary Lou's Opens in Montauk, https://www.hamptons.com/dining/restaurant-news/3005320/Mary-Lous-Opens-in-Montauk
[12] Hamptons.com, Crispy Taco Co. Opens in Montauk, https://www.hamptons.com/dining/restaurant-news/3005432/Crispy-Taco-Co-Opens-in-Montauk
[13] Hamptons.com, The Sagaponack Hotel Opens in Sagaponack, https://www.hamptons.com/dining/restaurant-news/3005472/The-Sagaponack-Hotel-Opens-in-Sagaponack
[14] Hamptons.com, LT Burger Reopens in Sag Harbor, https://www.hamptons.com/dining/restaurant-news/3005487/LT-Burger-Reopens-in-Sag-Harbor
- The Hamptons, with its picturesque beaches and high-end lifestyle, is now a gastronomic destination, hosting an array of new dining options this summer.
- Swifty's, previously from Palm Beach, has made its Hamptons debut at The Hedges Inn in East Hampton, promising a chic and sophisticated dining experience.
- Another arrival is the summer-long pop-up by celebrity chef Jeremy Fall, Drugstore, which adds a trendy, high-profile flavor to the Hamptons dining scene.
- Besides newcomers, returning restaurants like Wayan & Ma•dé in East Hampton are also making a comeback this summer, delighting food enthusiasts.
- In Montauk, the Montauk Yacht Club's Ocean Club offers a delightful selection of lobster rolls, burgers, and steak sandwiches, along with complimentary tiramisu by the pool during the July 4th holiday.
- This summer, Red Horse Market has debuted a new location in Southampton, offering a gourmet grocery experience, with celebrity shoppers like Alec Baldwin and Martha Stewart.
