NEWS
TABLE FOR TWO
DESIGN
ENCHANTÉ
When the inevitable craving for frites and Sancerre hits this summer, make haste to EHP Hospitality Group’s newest venture, Enchanté, in Southampton village. There, you’ll be transported to an airy yet intimate scene that marries the cozy charm of a Parisian brasserie with the ease of the south of France. Marked in what will surely become their signature orange-accented interior, the restaurant maintains historic elements of the property’s predecessor, Red Bar. After a long-awaited announcement of what would take the beloved eatery’s place, local diners will be comforted to find a new and improved marble-topped bar and the original windowclad dining room, with coveted outdoor space to boot. Hodie L. Clark of HLC Creative Group opted for brass accents (à la midcentury France) along with globe pendant lights and bistro chairs. On the menu, you’ll find the classics, like French onion soup, escargots and salade lyonnaise. The restaurant’s name translates to “enchanted to meet you,” and that is undoubtedly what patrons will be feeling after their first dining experience on Hampton Road. enchantebistro.com
20 QUESTIONS
DAVID NETTO
ALYSSA KAPITO
LAURA SANTOS
Treasured antique heirloom: A Louis XVI leather armchair designer Kevin McNamara bought for my parents’ house in 1973. When buying art, I look for: A feeling that if I don’t jump, I’ll never see this thing again. Antique to invest in for money: Anything by Ettore Sottsass or Robert Venturi. Currently coveting: The chair I let Ashley Hicks buy from under me at auction. Best East End vintage shop: Wyeth. You can go anywhere in the world and not see an environment more inspiring. Favorite vintage piece in your Hamptons home: A tiny watercolor of a shell from specimens painted in 1784 and collected from Captain Cook’s South Sea voyage. Won’t be caught with: A TV over my fireplace. When craving inspiration: The Shagwong in Montauk and the Cross Sound Ferry. I like to keep it real. Go-to drink: Reyka Vodka from Iceland. I treat myself to: A new watch every couple of years—usually Panerai.
Antique to invest in for love: A wonky-looking chair with an unusual form. It makes any room immediately more interesting. Best vintage score: Ceramics by Georges Jouve that I got for a song. They’ve appreciated tremendously. I start the day with: Wordle. Favorite Hamptons vintage shop: Sélavy in Southampton. It’s by the owners of Di Donna Galleries in NYC and their selection is incredible. When I’m home alone: I clean out my kids’ closets or binge a show. Antique that belongs in every East End abode: Something wicker. Vintage wicker gets the best patina. Online resource for antiques: 1stdibs, sourcing through Instagram hashtags, and French eBay for a real steal. Something you’ll never see in my home: Improperly hung curtains. An early vintage purchase: A Tabouret stool by Charlotte Perriand. It was the first collectible item I bought for myself. Can’t wait to watch: The next season of The White Lotus.
Best vintage score: A rare coffee table made with peppercorns by Ado Chale. Designer whose style has influenced me: Charlotte Perriand, Joaquim Tenreiro, George Nakashima, Jacques Grange, Pierre Yovanovitch. First noteworthy vintage purchase: A Nakashima dresser. Morning ritual: Reading my book with a cup of hot water with lemon. Always using: Using, and losing, my reading glasses. Wellness routine: Eating raw aloe vera in the morning. Consuming on Instagram: Longboard surfing videos and design. Eyeing: An easy chair by Jørgen Høj and Poul Kjærholm. Last vintage purchase: Ceramics from a great shop in Mexico City. The one that got away: A Jean Royère lamp which nearly doubled in price soon after. Ideal dinner party guests: Pedro Almodóvar, Héctor Lavoe, Trevor Noah, Obama, Anaïs Nin and my two sisters. I always enjoy: A night out with friends and a good martini.
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table for two photo: courtesy ehp hospitality group. 20 questions: david netto portrait, courtesy david netto; alyssa kapito portrait, courtesy alyssa kapito; laura santos portrait, josefina santos.
HAMPTONS INSIDERS SPILL ON VINTAGE DELIGHTS, SELF-CARE AND SCOPING OUT A SCORE.