Let’s face it… we live in a one horse town out here! One horse in the sense that it’s a one industry town. An industry where you keep your friends close and your enemies closer! Well the publisher at Hamptons Cottage and Garden made a lot of friends last week and even more enemies. The reason, a full issue that consisted almost entirely of Corcoran ads. I’ve spoken with a couple brokers from all the companies and they’ve pretty much said the same thing, “who would advertise in HC&G now?!” Now if you look at the last issue and compare it to Jason Binn’s Hamptons Magazine, the Corcoran stunt in my assesment was a last ditch effort at life support. Fourth of July through the end of the summer, most magazines are ripe with ads and articles perfect for your coffee table. If you take a look at the current issue which was post “C” issue, it was more of a leaflet than a magazine. HC&G used to be a great magazine and still is in some respects. I’m just wondering how they can stick around? By the way, I keep seeing new magazines tossed everywhere. ENOUGH! Between Dan’s, Hamptons, HC&G and the papers, how much can you read on one weekend?! But of course you’ll always have time for my blog! Hello? HellOOOOO!? Does anyone read this anyway???!
Im in the process of doing a great blog….
I’m writing about:
How a polo practice field is irritating residents of one east hampton community.
How are the summer mags measuring up?
The must do list for this season.
and some more updates of what to do this weekend including…
ART HAMPTONS and the EMPIRE STATE PRIDE AGENDA DANCE.
LOOK FOR IT SOON… IF NOT TONIGHT!
Who said the crowds are mellow and fun loving during the summer???!
Yep this is a real video featuring my cousin in law Jordan Goldman. Who thought a silly little toy could provoke such hostility!? Hey, I guess everyone has their own issues!!!
Meanwhile, I was busy busy busy! But saw some great stuff at the East Hampton Fine Arts Festival. If you have some time, It’s at the American Legion of East Hampton on Montauk Highway in Amagansett from 10a to 6p. I know it’s not everyones cup of tea but if you can go with an open mind, it’s a nice hour of activity.
Finally, I’ve never seen Blondie live but I heard they’re awesome. Anyway, I just got front row seats for their performance at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. They still have more tickets available at http://whbpac.org , the performance is Sunday September 5Th. If you think that Blondie doesn’t have it anymore take a look at this video from their album about 3 years ago.
Change, Change, Change…. or maybe not and your friend who got a $40,000 oceanfront rental is lying!
I keep hearing everyone talk about how “The Hamptons have changed so much over the past few years.” Well, I beg to differ. I’ve compiled a list of things that are still the same out east. And remember as Carly Simon sang, “these are the good old days.”
The best steak place in town is still The Palm.
Sushi is still free Thursday nights at Bamboo.
The bagels at Hampton Bagels on North Main are still the best.
The staff at Bagel Buoy in Sag Harbor is still nasty.
The American Hotel still has a great Saturday night bar crowd.
The lines at Walbaums in East Hampton are still way too long.
Friday night at Almond is still a bad place for DWF’s to meet SWM’s but hey, it’s still fun!
Howie at Paradise is still the best bar tender.
Driving out on Friday night to the Hamptons can still take almost as much time as flying from NY to LA. Thank god we know Howie!
I’ll still have to wait in line to get into Georgica.
There are still no $40,000 oceanfront summer rentals in Bridgehampton despite what your friend’s friend is saying.
The East Hampton police still hit the beach at 9:01a on weekends to ticket dog owners.
You still need a mortgage to get a lunch at the Golden Pear.
And finally… the donuts at Scoop Du Jour are still just as good as when they were Dresen’s.
So stop your belly aching folks and just enjoy the summer!!!
Finally… If you read this blog than you know about Russell my new terrorist… I mean dog. Anyway, he’s here thanks to the folks at Last Chance Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons. Russell is also a big martini drinker so it only makes sense that he and I attend the first annual “Martini’s for Mutts” to benefit the Last Chance Animal Rescue Fund, on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 5 p.m to 8 p.m. Yeah, I’m giving you plenty of advance notice.
Enjoy an evening of poolside cocktails to benefit this most worthy cause at the home of Edward Montak and Michelle Neufeld, at 214 Toppings Path in Sagaponack.
Last Chance Animal Rescue Fund is a charitable, not-for-profit organization, created to save the lives of animals. The organization states “We rescue animals that are located in “KILL” facilities and underwrite the costs of relocating them to “NO KILL” facilities in hopes of finding them a forever family. The minimum donation is $30. RSVP at neufeld.michelle@gmail.com.
http://www.lcarf.org/about.php
Also, look for last years weekly afternoon tea dance to be relocated to Bamboo in East Hampton. Details to come…