The Insiders’ Guide To An Idyllic Hamptons Getaway
The charming towns, villages and beaches that comprise the Hamptons remain treasured destinations for many wishing to escape the city. Here, five stylish tastemakers reveal their insider secrets for the perfect Hamptons. By KATIE BERRINGTON
Athena Calderone, designer and founder of EyeSwoon
My most-loved place
“I would have to say that Amber Waves Farm in Amagansett is my favorite place. [Its] connection to the local farmers has not only inspired my culinary journey, but it has also taught me more about the importance of knowing where my food comes from, eating seasonally and locally, and developing deep relationships within our community. And that is just the farm itself… we haven’t even touched on the market, which I am obsessed with! They have both local provisions and delicious made-to-order and prepared foods. Did I mention it is owned by two amazing female farmers who I get to call friends now, too?”
The best dining destination
“Il Buco al Mare specializes in unbelievably full-flavored fare that is seasonal, sea-inspired and exceptionally prepared. I also love The Crow’s Nest for the vibe, and Duryea’s for the sunsets.”
The serene spot
“To switch off and relax, I go to the local beach in the teeny hamlet of Barnes Landing, where I live, on the cusp on Amagansett and Springs. It is so serene and barely anyone is ever there. I walk daily along the calm shores to collect shells or take my pup for a stroll at sundown. It is a little slice of heaven.”
“To switch off, I go to the local beach in the teeny hamlet of Barnes Landing… I walk daily along the calm shores to collect shells or take my pup for a stroll at sundown. It is a little slice of heaven
”Athena Calderone
Eny Lee Parker, artist
My most-loved place
“Sunset Beach Hotel – it’s a nice escape from Southampton and East Hampton, and the cocktails are great. For creative inspiration, it’s The Watermill Center [a hub for the arts and humanities].”
The best food destination
“Green Thumb Organic Farm – I love going there and getting an assortment of fresh veggies and eggs to make a cute breakfast.”
The insider tip
“Summer in the Hamptons is nice, but the fall is really beautiful and much quieter. The water stays warm until October.”
“The best months to visit are May and June or September and October. The nights are cool, the days are warm, the beaches are empty and the light is spectacular. It is pure magic
”Roxanne Assoulin
Roxanne Assoulin, designer
My most-loved place
“My favorite spot is Indian Wells beach [at sundown]. The sun sets to the right, the moon rises to the left; it’s extraordinary.”
The best dining destination
“Estia’s Little Kitchen or Amber Waves for breakfast; Provisions or Carissa’s Bakery for lunch; Moby’s or Dopo La Spiaggia for dinner.”
The serene spot
“For me, it is in nature… the beach, the dunes, the woods.”
The insider tip
“The best months to visit are May and June or September and October. The nights are cool, the days are warm, the beaches are empty, there is no traffic, and the light is spectacular. It is pure magic.”
Cassi Namoda, artist
My most-loved place
“My favorite place is my painting studio in East Hampton, which is in an area that has a lot of historical ties to the older generation of artists. It feels like such an honor to be there to work.”
The best dining destination
The serene spot
“I have many little secret spots where I swim in the nude while no one is around – it’s such a magical feeling to be all alone with nature. I feel completely calm. But, if I shared them, they wouldn’t be a secret…”
The insider tip
“You can turn right on red!”
“I have many little secret spots where I swim in the nude while no one is around – it’s such a magical feeling to be all alone with nature
”Cassi Namoda
Pamela Tick, entrepreneur and DJ
My most-loved place
“Walking along Dune Beach, with my baby and bulldog.”
The best dining destination
“Rumba in Hampton Bays. It’s an island-inspired restaurant on the water with reggae playing and low-key vibes.”
The creative inspiration
“Embracing the nature of this place with ‘less is more’ – barefoot and sun-kissed – [whether that’s] what I eat, what I wear or what I use. I’m always inspired by the sunrises and sunsets during the summer, and the little farmers’ markets, too – they all have different sparks and treasures.”
The insider tip
“The chicken salad from Round Swamp Farm.”