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Eat, Pray, Love Handles — Restaurant Week Is Back!

Long Island Restaurant Week: The Hamptons Edition — From Westhampton to Montauk

It’s that magical time again — Long Island Restaurant Week is here.

That means three-course prix-fixe menus, delicious fall flavors, and an excuse to ditch your kitchen and make a dinner reservation stat.

While the Island is packed with great spots, we’re focusing on what really matters: the Hamptons lineup — Westhampton to Montauk. Here’s your insider’s guide to where to eat, what to order, and how to look like you planned this weeks in advance.

Ivy on Main – Westhampton Beach

Modern coastal elegance with a side of Main Street people-watching. Ivy is offering a Restaurant Week prix-fixe menu, featuring seasonal seafood and locally sourced fall favorites.

Chatter Tip: Weeknight reservations are easier to snag — and quieter if you prefer conversation over chaos.

Here is the link for details: https://ivywesthamptonbeach.com/

Bridgehampton Inn Restaurant – Bridgehampton

Interior of the Bridgehampton Inn Restaurant
Bridgehampton Inn Restaurant — cozy, candlelit, and very “Nancy Meyers kitchen”.

Elegant and cozy, the Bridgehampton Inn is that sweet spot between “country-chic” and “fine dining.” Think seasonal ingredients, artfully plated, and a candlelit setting straight out of a Nancy Meyers film.

Chatter Tip: This is your go-to for a low-key QUIET dinner — It’s THE place if you actually want to dine and have a conversation. They also feature some amazing.drink specials… try something new! Here are the details for Restaurant week!

Elaia Estiatorio – Bridgehampton

Greek-inspired, fresh, and light — Elaia brings the Aegean to Bridgehampton with local fish, olive oil-forward dishes, and perfectly crisp wine pairings.

Chatter Tip: This is the place to take your friends who “just got back from Mykonos” and won’t stop talking about it. A fun and upbeat dining experience where you don’t have to wait till midnight to eat. Here is the Restaurant Week menu.

Nick & Toni’s – East Hampton

Exterior of Nick & Toni’s in East Hampton at night
Nick & Toni’s — the Hamptons classic that still nails it.

The Hamptons legend. It’s been the spot for decades — and still nails it with wood-fired everything, elegant simplicity, and that see-and-be-seen glow.

Chatter Tip: Weeknight dinner at the bar is the move. You’ll catch locals, low drama, and maybe a celeb quietly enjoying their branzino. But please don’t ask me for an autograph! Here is the Restaurant week menu.

Fresno – East Hampton

Outdoor patio at Fresno restaurant in East Hampton
Fresno — tucked away, relaxed, and seriously good.

Tucked just off the village, Fresno delivers modern American comfort with style — great wines, creative plating, and an intimate, under-the-radar setting.

Chatter Tip: The patio (even in fall) is pure magic. Bring a sweater, and you’re golden. Here is the website for Fresno.

The Palm – East Hampton

The Palm East Hampton dining room in autumn
The Palm in East Hampton — old-school glamour with serious surf-and-turf.

Old-school glamour meets surf-and-turf indulgence. The Palm is offering a hearty Restaurant Week prix-fixe — and yes, steak lovers, this one’s for you.

Chatter Tip: Pair your meal with a martini and pretend you’re sealing a deal. Bonus points if you actually are. Here is the link to The Palm’s Spring Restaurant week. Sorry can’t find one for the fall.

LDV at The Maidstone – East Hampton

Dining room at LDV at The Maidstone in East Hampton
LDV at The Maidstone — Italian-leaning, chic, and very East Hampton.

Italian-leaning, chic, and wrapped in East Hampton charm. The LDV team brings downtown Manhattan polish to a country-house setting — with seasonal pastas and cocktails worth the trip alone.

Chatter Tip: Ideal for a long, stylish dinner — or to pretend you’re in an old Ralph Lauren ad. Here is the link to the Restaurant Week Menu.

Chatter’s Final Thoughts

  • Book now. These spots fill up faster than Montauk parking on a July weekend.
  • Prix-Fixe Price: Most are offering three courses for around $46 — a steal by Hamptons standards.
  • Dress Code: Smart casual = your friend. Think “I just came from an art opening” not “I just came from spin.
  • Tag & brag: Post your favorites and tag #HamptonsChatter so we can drool appropriately.

Bon appétit, East Enders. Now go forth and prix-fixe like a pro.

Picking the Right Real Estate Agent

In the age of endless listings, AI-written descriptions, and agents who juggle more properties than they could possibly remember, picking the right real estate agent can feel like finding a needle in a haystack — or in Hamptons terms, a parking space on Main Street in August.

But here’s the truth: the agent you choose can make or break your experience — not just the sale price, but how smooth, transparent, and stress-free the process feels.

So what should you look for in a real estate agent?

1. Someone Who Treats Real Estate as a Concierge Service

Buying or selling a home isn’t a drive-thru transaction. You deserve an agent who’s hands-on — someone who personally returns calls, handles details directly, and understands that no two clients or properties are the same.
That’s the approach I take. I don’t hand clients off or hide behind assistants. I answer my own phone because real estate is personal.

2. Proven Experience and Credibility

Credentials and results matter. Real estate is full of noise “I’M #1″— so it helps to look for verifiable recognition and performance, not just social media polish.
Being RealTrends Verified is one way sales results are independently confirmed, not just claimed. It’s one way to ensure clients know they’re working with a proven professional, not just someone with a big Instagram following.

3. Deep Community Roots and Reputation

In a close-knit place like the Hamptons, reputation and relationships open doors long before listings hit the MLS.
I’ve always thought is important to build strong connections through community involvement — something i know i strive to accomplish. Not to brag but… ha…. I was recognized when I was named to the 2025 Dan’s Papers Power List for local outreach. Those ties matter because they often lead to opportunities and insights before they go public.

4. Connections Within the Brokerage World

A good agent doesn’t work in isolation. Collaboration is key.
That’s why I’m part of a networking group of 50 top agents from across the major Hamptons brokerages. We meet monthly to share market intelligence and quietly preview listings. For sellers, that means more exposure; for buyers, it means access.

5. Quality Over Quantity

Some agents measure success by how many listings they collect. I measure it by how well I serve each client.
I focus on a select number of properties at a time — because marketing, negotiating, and managing a sale the right way requires time and attention.

The Bottom Line

The right real estate agent doesn’t just unlock doors — they create opportunity, protect your interests, and ensure you feel informed and supported every step of the way.

Whether you’re buying your first Hamptons home or selling your forever one, look for an agent who listens, communicates, and treats your goals like their own.

221 Redwood Rd., Sag Harbor NY currently listed for $3,165,000. https://www.elliman.com/listing/221-redwood-rd-sag-harbor-ny-11963/12357188

From Tarts to Triage: A Swiss Bakery and ER Are the New Power Duo You Didn’t Know You Kneaded!

A long-awaited remedy has arrived in East Hampton—and no, it’s not a prix fixe at Nick & Toni’s. The new Stony Brook East Hampton Emergency Department on Pantigo Place is a sleek, 22,000-square-foot sanctuary where cutting-edge medicine meets Hamptons polish. When I first entered the facility, I was greeted by the enticing clear and sterile smell that just had me craving a refreshing IV. Picture sunlit halls, rooftop solar panels, and the kind of swift, attentive care in sleek and stylish scrubs that would make Naomi Campbell jealous. Gone are the days of ambulance rides through Route 27 gridlock—first responders can now deliver patients to top-tier treatment in record time. One EMT called it “unbelievable”—the kind of praise usually reserved for the filet mignon at The Palm.

Open 24/7, the facility offers a resuscitation room, cardiac monitors in every suite, and a full menu of diagnostic delights: MRI, CT, ultrasound, and X-ray. Backed by $42 million in funding and a 99-year lease, it’s emergency care with ambiance. You may not want to end up here—but if you do, you’ll feel like a VIP.

Overheard in the waiting room:
“The service was so fast, I barely had time to finish panicking.”
“They took my vitals and still made me feel like the most important table in the room.”
“Honestly? I’d come back just for the lighting and the cardiac monitoring.”
“It’s like Le Bernardin for medical care—minus the foie gras.”

So many hyped openings out east… so how did I miss this bread-y little secret? Alpina Swiss Bakery in Water Mill has apparently been quietly serving up pretzels, pastries, and proper Alpine carbs for over a year—and I just discovered it like I was Marco Polo stumbling into carbohydrate Shangri-La. Run by Swiss father/son duo Christoph and Robin Mueller (a.k.a. the Edelweiss Mafia), this cozy spot sits next to their Hampton Kitchen Deli and features an open kitchen where you can spy fresh sourdough, croissants and museli being whipped up by a baking dream team. I’ve shamefully been there three times since the discovery. My last indulgence? A turkey and cheese sandwich on a homemade beer pretzel—funky, chewy, a little salty (i think it was the cheese) and weirdly addictive. It’s like Switzerland crash-landed on Montauk Highway, and I’m not mad about it.

Bingo, Babes, and a Whole Lotta Sass — TONIGHT at LTV. Plus, Montauk, Drugs and expensive donuts!

If your idea of a Hamptons night out involves white pants, polite clapping, and someone named Muffy handing out crudités—keep driving. Tonight (yes, TONIGHT, May 16), Wainscott is getting a glitter bomb straight to the face, and we’re here for it.

Our Fabulous Variety Show (OFVS) and LTV Studios are trading in tea lights for twinkle lights with Drag Bingo, hosted by the absolutely divine RaffaShow and Julia Von Cartier. It’s campy, it’s chaotic, and it’s family-friendly—but not in the “we made organic sugar-free cupcakes” kind of way. Think pop-up drag numbers, prizes you actually want, and enough double entendres to make your WASPy dinner date blush.

Tickets start at just $25 and I think include a few bingo cards—because yes, you’ll want to play and win. Got friends? (Lucky you.) Grab a VIP cabaret table for around $200 which seats four, comes with a gift bag stuffed with fabulousness, and gives you twice the bingo cards. Because nothing says power move like extra bingo chances and front-row seats.

The games start at 6:00 p.m. at LTV Studios, 75 Industrial Road, Wainscott. Get tickets by clicking here or call 631.507.4603. Show up. Dress up. Don’t be boring

It’s a common problem here in the Hamptons. You think to yourself, “Self, where can I find someplace to shop that’s absurdly overpriced? No, not there. Or there. I want something different this time.” You are so in luck this summer, as the Sagaponack General Store is re-opening! The store closed in 2020 and has been renovated to look like it did in 1878. (If only the prices were the same…) That includes a chiller that looks like an old-timey icebox. The shop, at 542 Sagg Main Street, will be open 7am – 7pm, seven days a week.


Inside, there’s an old-fashioned penny candy shop, fresh fruit and flowers, an ice-cream station and coffee bar, fresh baked goods, and take-out meals. What we loved about it is they play Skynyrd all the time; who doesn’t like paying $15 for a donut (although its a really good one) while perusing a cleverly curated cafe and beautifully designed space.

Back down on Planet Earth, the hamlet of Montauk is waiting with bated breath for beloved local pharmacist Frank Calvo to open Montauk Chemists. With the closure of White’s, Montauk has been without a pharmacy. He had originally hoped to open earlier, but as he put it, opening a pharmacy is not like opening a T-shirt shop. Literally everything has to be inspected, from the mortar and pestle to the $6,000 scale. There are tiers and tiers of local, state, and federal laws that must be followed. The good news is that the New York State pharma board is supposed to give the shop a final inspection this week, and then Montauk Chemists will be ready to open by this weekend! All of Montauk will rejoice. Congratulations, Frank!