Hamptons - 2014 - Issue 13 - Holiday

THE BEST PLACES TO DINE & DRINK FOR THE HOLIDAYS

OUR ULTIMATE WINTER ACTIVITY GUIDE PLUS PETER CALLAHAN LIBBY LANGDON ALEXANDRA LEBENTHAL TAMARA MELLON

DAN ABRAMS

THE NEWS ANCHOR, MEDIA MOGUL, AND — YES! — RESTAURATEUR FINDS SERENITY IN SOUTHAMPTON WITH HIS SON, EVERETT

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ow that the craziness of summer is over, we can enjoy the slow changing of the seasons—the light shifts, summer fades into memories, and we move into the peaceful winter ahead. I love how there is something I look forward to seeing every season, like the lifeguard chair being set up on Long Beach to mark the beginning of summer or the pumpkin stands that remind us that fall is coming. What I look forward to the most at Christmas are our decorated historic windmills. I love how their lights make them dance and announce the arrival of a festive season ahead.

We have 11 windmills in Suffolk County alone, most of which were built in the early 1800s. Our local windmills were built in the smock mill style, named for their resemblance to a baker’s smock. It is so wonderful that most of these treasures have been lovingly restored and are very well maintained.

With a business that has put up countless lights and wreaths, I can really appreciate the time and effort the village puts into adorning these beautiful landmarks. With the Hamptons being largely a summer community, there isn’t the usual amount of lights and decorations that are common in other towns—especially compared to my hometown in Pennsylvania, where people decorate the inside of their kitchen cabinets! It’s so wonderful to see all the trimmings in the villages. Christmas here reminds me that there really is no place like the East End. H

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Holiday 2014 88 The Perfect Holiday Meal

East End toques, including Nick & Toni’s Rachel Cronemeyer, share their favorite dishes for holiday indulging.

6 Front Runner 22 Letter from the Editor-In-Chief 24 Letter from the Publisher 26 …Without Whom This Issue Would Not Have Been Possible 29 Invited 36 The List 38 The To-Do List

People 43 It’s All Adding Up With a new year-round Bridgehampton office and nonfiction book on the horizon, finance expert Alexandra Lebenthal has much to toast in the new year.

46 Au Naturel Dr. Frank Lipman wrote much of his new wellness tome from the Northwest Woods home he shares with his wife, Janice.

Hampton Designer Showhouse decorator Bradley Stephens sees a year-round need for well-styled interior spaces.

50 Circle of Life The Peconic Land Trust pays tribute to the East End’s natural environment with a traditional wreath-making workshop.

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Holiday 2014 Culture 52 Art at Every Step Art connoisseurs can tour East End galleries and meet local talent during November’s annual Artwalk Hamptons.

54 Prestige Portfolio Art Basel in Miami Beach attracts both collectors and talents to the massive, multi-day exhibition of modern and contemporary art.

Taste 59 Cozy Compatriot Go for the comforting menu; stay for the congenial atmosphere: the East Hampton Grill has both.

62 Food Fête Interior designer Libby Langdon curates the perfect list of Hamptons restaurants for a glorious, gourmet meal.

64 ’Tis the Season

Treasures 68 She’s Got Legs Tamara Mellon breaks from Jimmy Choo with a sexy, sophisticated collection of her own.

70 Present Day From topiaries and wreaths to candles and ornaments, there are a wealth of options in Marders’ holiday shop to help Hamptonites deck the halls.

72 Perfectly Extravagant Wow the woman or man in your life with these elegantly curated gift selections.

76 His Holiday Scripts Find celebrity dermatologist Dr. Elliot T. Weiss fulfilling everyone’s wish list at local stores ranging from Bond No. 9 to the Wharf Shop.

78 Ice Blue From frost to navy, this cool-weather shade makes luxurious timepieces look cutting-edge.

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Serious news journalist Dan Abrams enjoys a lighter style of living with his son, Everett, in Southampton.

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Nightline coanchor Dan Abrams lives a much more unbuttoned lifestyle in Southampton, “hanging out” with his 2-year-old son, Everett. Here, Ali Wentworth talks with the newsman and legal correspondent about the lighter side of his life.

Hamptons chefs from seven of the area’s finest restaurants share their favorite dishes for a traditional holiday meal.

96 Cool Pursuits While the winter weather may be frightful, the East End offers a wealth of sporting and cultural activities to make the season purely delightful.

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Haute Property 109 The Condo Boom Buyers looking for turnkey properties are buying into Sag Harbor’s new condo developments.

112 All That Glitters Gilded accents from Restoration Hardware and Tom Dixon are a must for the holidays.

114 In Search of Quietude Three local brokers share what attracts year-round buyers to the East End and the Gold Coast.

The Guide 121 Xmas a la Plage Deck the halls with marine-inspired holiday décor from Pottery Barn.

122 The Ideal Setting These East End boutiques have everything you need to give your holiday home an extra helping of shimmer and shine.

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123 Entrees : Vous From warming cocktails to hearty entrees or tantalizing sweets, these Hamptons eateries sate all your seasonal cravings.

124 Holiday Happenings A host of seasonal activities taking place around the Hamptons are sure to get you in the Yuletide spirit.

125 Christmas Cheer Take part in the Gold Coast’s many seasonal festivals, benefits, and other winter gatherings.

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Event planner and Bite by Bite author Peter Callahan shares his favorite holiday treat.

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Celebrating with friend David Lauren at the opening of the Polo Ralph Lauren store in East Hampton.

I am sitting on the beach as I pen this letter, thinking about embarking on the fall and winter

With my cohosts Christie Brinkley and Kelly Rutherford and friend Rosanna Scotto at this summer’s inaugural Children’s Justice Campaign event at the home of philanthropist Joan Hornig.

CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE LEFT: The subject of this

issue’s “Social Studies,” Alexandra Lebenthal, and I at the launch of the Malone Souliers shoe line; with Cathie Black and Lee Brian Schrager at the preview dinner for the Thompson Miami’s restaurant, Seagrape, at the home of Lauran and Charlie Walk; after interviewing Iris Apfel for the Women’s Jewelry Association about her iconic style.

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months, which are entirely more tranquil. However, the upcoming season also brims with glitter: It’s festive, it twinkles, and it gives us an excuse to give wonderful gifts. Think about all of those presents that surround the menorah or are under the tree. You’ll actually be relieved when you finish this issue, because we’ve thought of everything for you. And, on top of it all, we bring you the best of the East End. There is a return to local flavor that I wholeheartedly embrace, a small-town feeling that I love. Visits to my local farmstand and The Milk Pail in Water Mill provide lots of fun moments… picking pumpkins and apples right from the orchards and meandering through the corn maze at Hank’s Pumpkintown, to name but a few. Is there any better time than the holidays? It never loses its luster. All year I look forward to East Hampton Grill’s winter Follow me on Twitter at menu and the dishes seven East End chefs @samanthayanks and on offer for the holiday. hamptons-magazine.com And speaking of delectable dishes, White Street restaurateur Dan Abrams and I sat at his just-opened Lower Manhattan restaurant and caught up on our children—his son, Everett, and my daughter, Sadie—and his upcoming photo shoot for this issue over a divine meal of locally sourced ingredients (some from right here on Long Island).

The real success of most restaurateurs is what Dan embodies. You must be on site to watch those early days, listening to feedback, tasting the dishes, and in Dan’s case, discussing your passion. His deep appreciation for wine and Champagne rank high on the list, and his love of both were crucial in the design of the space, where the wine cellar is located at the front of the restaurant. Between opening White Street, his role as coanchor on Nightline, and being the chief legal affairs anchor for ABC News, Dan is busy, and as he tells Ali Wentworth, he finds nothing more relaxing than retreating to the Hamptons for the holidays with his family.

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Celebrating our beautiful and talented cover star, Petra Nemcova at Southampton, Social Club.

At the Blue Dream Gala honoring Amani Global Works at The Muses in Southampton with Dr. Jacques Sebisaho, Olga Karloutsos-Palladino, and Matt Dillion.

With Priscilla Smith Gremillion, owner of Hermès Americana Manhasset, at this year’s Hampton Classic Horse Show Grand Prix Sunday.

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ABOVE:

Commemorating the end to a wonderful summer with the president and CEO of Douglas Elliman, Dottie Herman, at Dockers Waterside in East Quogue. LEFT: At the Longines Luncheon at the Hampton Classic with Beth Ostrosky Stern; vice president and head of international marketing for Longines, Juan-Carlos Capelli; US brand manager for Longines, Jennifer Judkins; president and CEO of London Jewelers, Mark and Candy Udell; and TV host and news correspondent Jill Rappaport.

if success is demonstrated in the thickness of our book or the satisfaction we get when we see past issues still sitting on the coffee tables of almost every Hamptons home. After 36 seasons, the power of our brand in the community is stronger and more vital than ever.

It’s remarkable that our “Summer of Giving” yielded over $700,000 for many local charities and initiatives in the arts, health, and wellness, and other important local institutions. We were able to raise over $46,000 for the Southampton Hospital Jenny & John Paulson Emergency Department with the Hamptons magazine Artist Surfboard Program, thanks to contributions from artists Michael Dweck, Peter Tunney, Charles Wildbank, Jeff Muhs, Jerome Lucani, Tom Dash, Paton Follow me on Twitter at Miller, and Peter Dayton. @debrahalpert and on Local businesses also benefited this hamptons-magazine.com summer from our focus—be it through our real estate roundtables or our reports on the best places to shop, eat, stay fit, and see cultural programs. After this issue, we take a hiatus for a while, but rest assured we are already gearing up for a phenomenal 2015 season. Look for us online, on social media, and across the country in one of our 11 other Niche Media regional publications, including Gotham and Ocean Drive.

Thanksgiving has long been my favorite holiday. The harvest reminds us of the abundance, fulfillment, and nourishment that come from eating local bounty. We reap the benefits of our farmers’ hard work and from cultivating our own home gardens. It is also the time we gather the people we love and enjoy quality time together, preparing and serving that special Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy all that makes the Hamptons an incredible place to relax and live during the wonderful holiday season. Enjoy quiet moments with friends and family. And remember those less fortunate than you. Give back, pay it forward, be safe, and I’ll see you in town.

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Doug Young is a photo editor and the principal photographer of Hamptons Gardens (Assouline). He is also the photo editor and head photographer for Edible Long Island.

He photographed the “Perfect Holiday Meal” feature on page 88.

How was your experience shooting our chef’s feature? I found it amazing how many talented chefs there are in this area, each one unique in their approach to dining and cuisine on the East End. Did anything memorable happen during the shoot?

I think bringing a whole roasted pig into the middle of Almond a half hour before it opened must have been amusing to watch from the sidelines. What is your favorite restaurant to visit during the holidays?

I love The Living Room during the holidays with its fireplace and cozy Scandinavian décor.

An actress, comedian, and producer, Ali Wentworth has appeared in such films as It’s Complicated and on the TV series Head Case.

She is the author of Ali in Wonderland: And Other Tall Tales. Wentworth interviewed Dan Abrams in this issue on page 84.

What impressed you most about Dan Abrams? He’s just an amazingly accomplished man, and kind, and funny, and so, so handsome. Dammit, he’s perfect!

What are a few of your favorite East End holiday traditions? One of my favorite Hamptons holiday traditions is an annual football game by Georgica Beach with a big group of family and friends, which I always follow with a dinner of my homemade chili.

Other favorites include apple crumble at the Milk Pail, a freezing family beach walk with the dogs, and homemade seashell Christmas tree ornaments.

Any New Year’s resolutions? Trying not to say everything I’m thinking!

Designer, author, and TV personality Libby Langdon is the creative force behind New York City–based design firm Libby Langdon Interior Design. Her designs and decorating tips have been featured in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, and Glamour magazines. A resident of Southampton, Langdon shares her favorite winter restaurants on page 62.

What are some of your holiday must-haves this year? My holiday décor changes every year, and this year I’m going to mix metals—silver and brass. I also like to keep the fridge stocked with Champagne and some great cheese in case guests drop by. Can you name a few of the hostess gifts you have your eye on? WilliamsSonoma’s Winter Forest dish soap, hand soap, and lotion are my favorite hostess gifts to give. What are some of your Hamptons holiday traditions? As an interior designer, I accumulate so many sets of blueprints from clients’ homes, so I like to clear out my office and use the old blueprints as wrapping paper!

It’s fun and a great, stylish reuse of my design tools.

Peter Callahan is the author of the international best seller Bite by Bite, a frequent food contributor on The Today Show, and a contributing editor at Martha Stewart Weddings. In this issue, he writes about his childhood holidays in Wainscott in “The End” (page 126).

Why do you love catering events in the Hamptons? I am always excited to do events in the Hamptons for its abundance of local items.

Whether it’s the day’s fresh-picked heirloom tomatoes, striped bass from Montauk, or local strawberries for a strawberry rhubarb pie, it’s such a snap to put together a dinner. What is your favorite holiday meal to cook? My favorite holiday meal to cook is for New Year’s Eve, and the secret to its success is to splurge on truffles. What can we expect from you in the next few months? I hope to come back inspired by Asia, as I’m speaking at a design symposium in Seoul, Korea, in November.

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Nigel Parry began his photography career in London before moving to New York City in 1994.

Since then, he has been commissioned by the most distinguished publications, entertainment, and music companies worldwide. He also received the honor of being the first portrait photographer invited to exhibit at the Cannes Film Festival. He shot this issue’s cover star, Dan Abrams (page 84).

What impressed you the most about Dan Abrams?

I was impressed by the fact that he seemed waterand windproof! Despite the appalling weather on shoot day, Dan was patient, gracious, and goodhumored. Can you describe your vision for the shoot? Given the location—windswept beaches, and wintery weather —my aim was to show a warm holiday bond between father and son.

What are a few of your favorite spots on the East End? Montauk, Napeague Meadow Road, and Navy Beach, where I love to watch the sun go down.

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OUR FAVORITE PRESTIGIOUS EVENTS AND SMARTEST PARTIES

Petra Nemcova stunned in red at Hamptons Fall Fashion cover party.

Toasting the Season

EVEN AS THE EAST END’S SOCIAL EVENTS WOUND DOWN, ITS BRIGHTEST STARS AND PHILANTHROPISTS HEATED THINGS UP AT PARTIES AND BENEFITS ACROSS TOWN. BY ERIN RILEY

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oming off a remarkable summer filled with important causes and star-studded galas, East Enders showed no signs of stopping with a bevy of events celebrating artistic and philanthropic achievements. Hamptons magazine celebrated its Fall Fashion cover star Petra Nemcova with a fashionable fête; joined Kelly Rutherford , Patrice Lenowitz , Christie Brinkley, and Lauren London for Children’s Justice Campaign’s inaugural benefit; and hosted a stunning luncheon during Classic Grand Prix Sunday with décor by Ralph Lauren.

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Robin Butler, Tom Butler, Parker Santalucia, and Jason Butler

Ian Duke

Susan Breitenbach

Alex Cohen, Lillian Small, and Frederico Azevedo

Petra Nemcova Cover Party

Petra Nemcova and Lilly Hartley

Scott Lipps and Erin Cullison

Friends and fans of Hamptons gathered at Southampton Social Club to celebrate Fall Fashion cover star Petra Nemcova, who donned a stunning embroidered red dress for the fashionable occasion. A stylish crowd that included Lilly Hartley, Alex Cohen, Lillian Small, and Dr. Kenneth Mark enjoyed cocktails by Grey Goose Le Melon cocktails and a gourmet spread by Southampton Social Club while perusing Nemcova’s home décor line, Be The Light New York, which was on display throughout the event.

Fred Lipsky, Ali Sirota, and Dr. Kenneth Mark

Mashonda and Kasseem Tifrere

Christie Brinkley

George and Joan Hornig

Patrice Lenowitz and Kelly Rutherford

Jean Shafiroff

Megan Louden and Rob Schmitt

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The Children’s Justice Campaign hosted its first benefit at the home of Joan and George Hornig in Water Mill. Hosts Kelly Rutherford, Patrice Lenowitz, Christie Brinkley, and Lauren London joined Hamptons magazine to welcome over 100 guests to learn more about Rutherford’s organization while nibbling on hors d’oeuvres and custom CJC cupcakes and enjoying a show from Henry Hall, son of actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus.

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Susan Lucci

Jennifer Judkins, Juan Carlos Capelli, Candy Udell, and Beth Ostrosky Stern at Longines’ London Jewlers event

Katie Couric and John Molner

James Lipton and Christopher Robbins at the Hermes Luncheon

The Hampton Classic Horse Show Judith and Rudy Giuliani Jennifer Lopez

Brigitte Ferrada, David Powers, and Rebecca Hollander at the Hermès Luncheon

The 39th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show returned to Snake Hollow Road in Bridgehampton and included a packed roster of high-profile events. Priscilla Smith Gremillion, owner of Hermès Americana Manhasset, hosted a reception at her store in the Hampton Classic Horse Show’s Boutique Garden. Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres by Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs and shopped for beautiful Hermès equestrian apparel, saddles, and accessories. The following day, Longines and London Jewelers hosted a luncheon in its chalet, which honored animal advocate Jill Rappaport during the event.

Fredrik Eklund

Scott, Sienna, and Randi Udell Alper Dennis Suskind at the Hermès Luncheon PHoTograPHy by LiSa Tamburini, Lenny STuCker, ViCTor Cangro, Jennifer THomaS, rob riCH

Victoria, Sabrina, Natasha, Richard, and Alexandra Fertig

Jasper Quintana and Georgina Bloomberg

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Seasoned equestrians competed in the Classic Grand Prix Sunday.

Neal and Debby Sroka

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Bob Chaloner, Steve Bernstein, and Oscar Mendes Jr.

Marianne and Mark Epley

Hampton Classic Grand Prix Sunday

The perfectly fitting crisp Ralph Lauren table decor and Lilee Fell flowers at the Hamptons magazine table.

Gayle King and B. Smith

Richard and Renee Steinberg

An estimated 15,000 fans filled the grandstands, VIP tents, and luxury chalets at the Classic Grand Prix Sunday, during which Hamptons magazine hosted a luncheon under the Grand Prix tent at The Hampton Classic Horse Show. Ralph Lauren designed the table dĂŠcor, providing a stunning selection of classic equestrian pieces to adorn the table, while Lilee Fell Flowers created exquisite arrangements to complement the table setting.

The Hamptons magazine table ringside.

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Matt Lauer

Terry Thompson, Christine Curiale, Robin Long, Jane Gol, and Ben Gordon

Jonathan and Tim Davis

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Michelle Bergeron and Mark McMaster

Melissa Cohen, Susan de França, and Leslie Wolfson

Tony and Michelle McCool

Ralph Lauren table design

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Joey Wolffer

Guests including Priscilla Smith Gremillion and Whitney Fairchild, Michelle Bergeron and Mark McMaster, and Christine Curiale and Shawn Steinmuller dined on a delectable lunch provided

by Robbins Wolfe Eventeurs. The event-packed day also saw VIP guests like Matt Lauer, Southampton Mayor Mark Epley, and Gayle King under the Grand Prix tent.

Both amateur and professional riders compete in the tournament.

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Priscilla Smith Gremillion

Dr. Stephen Greenberg and Gail Greenberg

White and green blooms from Lilee Fell and Ralph Lauren’s– equestrian inspired table top accented the Hamptons magazine table.

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Karin, Freya, Poppy, and Toby McLennan

Maddie Guthrie, Amanda Aiello, Willis Brown, and Stacey Fierstein

Henry and Lisa Pollock

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INVITED

Vince Kid’s Launch

Jack and Peter Zaitzeff with Annie Dean

Stylish guests gathered at the beautiful private home of Vince President Karin Gregersen McLennan in East Hampton to celebrate the launch of the Kids Collection

by Vince. Hamptonites such as Lisa Pollock, Peter Zaitzeff, and Karin and Toby McLennan chatted while browsing and purchasing looks from the Fall collection and nibbling on passed hors d’oeuvres, while their children enjoyed icicles by People’s Pops, face painting, and getting their pictures taken at a photo booth.

Rose Thorn and Jennifer Karabelas

Freya and Lilly Alexander

Tim Kuruzar, Paul Yau, Melissa Hovley, AJ Nicholas, Nicola Lancer, and Karrie Kuruzar Josh Gettler and Lanny Grossman Jason Littel and Mark Drew

Brittany Millman and Dan Glickberg

Sara Burack and Viet N’Guyen

Bradley Musika, Ian Zimmerman, Zack Dayton, and Matt Johnson

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Claudia Della Mora, Alessandra Franzi Kofler, and Cristina Fersedi

Tequila Avion Mixology

Ira Kaufman

Hamptons magazine hosted a lively yet informative mixology event featuring premier spirits brand Tequila Avion, which saw Critical Mass, a top events hospitality group, create three distinct cocktails for guests to sample. Sienna Restaurant in East Hampton also served a variety of passed hors d’oeuvres.

INVITED

Marc Palladino and George Pantelidis

Marie Samuels, Dr. Jacques Sebisaho, Olga Karloutsos-Palladino, Matt Dillon, and Karen Mehiel

Steve and Michaele Giannoutsos

Rita Cosby, with John and Margo Catsimatidis

Patricia and Steve Salvatore

The Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons honored Amani Global Works at its annual Blue Dream Gala. Held at The Muses in Southampton, the event saw cochairs Olga Karloutsos-Palladino, Angela Giannopoulos, and Karen Mehiel honor the charitable work of founders Dr. Jacques Sebisaho and Mimy Mudekereza.

Over 400 attendees, including special guest Matt Dillon and host Soterios Johnson, joined to support the charity’s mission in providing healthcare in impoverished African nations.

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Blue Dream Gala

Paul McNeil, Santi Karloutsos, and Soterios Johnson

John and Jordyn Mitzman

Denise Mari

Clare and Michael Romano

Grey Goose Happy Hour Nathan Lieberman, Michael Helpern, Anna Kapplan, and Dylan Eckardt

Hotelier Nathan Lieberman joined Hamptons magazine in hosting a stylish Happy Hour to kick off an event-filled weekend. Guests enjoyed Grey Goose Le Melon cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres by Southampton Social Club.

The event’s mixologist crafted custom cocktails using Grey Goose Le Melon vodka.

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Beth Lee Toto-Schlendorf

Marcos Garcia Del Rio

Coppy Holzman

Paul Chapman

Claudia Pilato

Billy Joel

Leigh Lezark

Michael Romano

Ronald Friedman

Mary-Kate Olsen

Sandra Bernhard

Yasemin O’Neil

Lianne Alcon

Hiroshi Sugimoto

Brian Williams

Jay Flagg

Alexandre Daniel

Derek Jeter

Erica Ford

Aspasia Comnas

Simon Rose

Reese Witherspoon

Danielle Snyder

Lucille Khornak

Gary DePersia

Joe Realmuto

Brunello Cucinelli

Isabel Rose

Steven Kamali

Kira Pace Weinstock

Ralph Lauren

Alan Stolz

Christopher Stewart

Andy Cohen

Mollie Ruprecht

Lauren Thayer Weiss

Andrew Lynch

Michelle Smith

Erika Bloom

Alan Rish

Raymond Smith

Reno Christou

Bella Ornaf

Jake Williams

Zachary Vichinsky

Helaine Knapp

Vaughan Cutillo

Natasha Esch

Carol Becker

Dree Hemingway

Kate Scott

Kati Huurtela

Denise Seegal

James McLoughlin

Christopher Greco

Mary Ferrara

Raphael De Niro

Erik Davidowicz

Elettra Wiedemann

Patrick Dawson

Timothy Bishop

John R. Berg

Jenny Ljungberg

Tom Colicchio

Jerry Seinfeld

Gordon Stevenson

Billy Farrell

Shannon Willey

Leighton Meester

Kate Foley

Erika Bearman

Silas Marder

Gwyneth Paltrow

Jonathan Kleiman

Steven Alan

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Why Would You Go Anywhere Else?

Chef Todd English expands his culinary borders across nine diverse food outlets, including the Ocean Grill & Oyster Bar, Pasta Bar, and Sushi Bar. Plus stations for f latbread, cheese & charcuterie, and much more.

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Join Southampton Historical Museum and the Rogers Memorial Library for a night of wine, cheese, and crafting at Rogers Mansion (17 Meeting House Lane) on November 20. southhamptonhistorical museum.org Enjoy the 2014 East Hampton House & Garden Tour (November 29) and kick-off cocktail party to beneft the East Hampton Historical Society. easthamptonhistory.org Experience the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary’s “Wild Long Island: A Live Animal Presentation” at the Mashomack Preserve on November 29. nature.org Savor a pairing menu at the Winemakers Dinner (November 30) at Noah’s in Greenport. chefnoahs.com Take in Daniel Bernard Roumain’s music at Westhampton Performing Arts Center on December 5. whbpac.org

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The holidays in the Hamptons is a time for reflection, relaxation—and, in between, lots of parties with wintertime cheer. Embrace the spirit of the season with luxe, gilded gifts that will impress any host or hostess. AERIN’s 18k gold grid box is reflective of consummate hostess Aerin Lauder’s impeccable taste and will look right at home nestled among Hamptons decor.

Starburst earrings from House of Waris for Forevermark will add a festive nod to any outfit.

And for those willing to splurge on themselves (or their beloveds), a limited-edition sculpture entitled Happy, Happy Bow Baby Gold from artist Stephen Johnson says it all. H

18k gold and berry glazed Gold Grid box, AERIN ($950). 83 Main St., Southampton, 353-3773; aerin.com

Happy, Happy Bow Baby Gold, Stephen Johnson ($5,500). Maison 24, 2424 Main St., Bridgehampton, 537-2488; maison24.com

18k yellow-gold Southern Star earrings, House of Waris for Forevermark (price on request). London Jewelers, 2 Main St., East Hampton, 329-3939; forevermark.com

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Shop The Fair Foods Farmers Market, the East End’s only winter market, located in front of Bay Burger in Sag Harbor. fairfoodsfarmers market.com

Purchase an apple at BNB today and help us keep hunger away!

Help BNB help Long Island’s food pantries. Purchase a green paper apple for $2 in any of our branches from November through January and we’ll match your donaton. Donate $5 and receive a BNB lunch bag while supplies last . . . and the good feeling that comes with knowing that you’ve helped make a diference in the lives of your neighbors.

All BNB branches are also acceptng donatons of nonperishable food items from November through January.

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ecently dubbed the Queen of Wall Street by Fortune magazine, Alexandra Lebenthal’s daily duties include being CEO of Lebenthal Wealth Advisors, an entrepreneur, a CNBC contributor, an author, and a wife and mother. A passionate supporter of women in business, she’s also been named one of New York’s most influential women by Crain’s New York Business and one of the top 50 Women in Wealth Management by Wealth Manager magazine. “I’m a little embarrassed about it,” she says of the accolades.

Last July, she opened a branch of her Lebenthal Wealth Advisors office in Bridgehampton. “We looked at a bunch of different locations and, frankly, Bridgehampton was the one that we liked the most,” she says. “It was a natural progression for our firm.” The new Bridgehampton office serves as a private wealth advisory division that offers clients independent advice from the highest caliber wealth managers in the nation—including those who live on the East End year-round. “It’s definitely a year-round office. This is not a pop-up. There are a lot of people who live out here CoNtiNued oN page 44

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Alexandra Lebenthal, James Connolly, and Astrid Sabellarosa at the Lebenthal Wealth Advisors Bridgehampton office opening benefiting the East End Children’s Museum; Alexandra with her father, James Lebenthal, and grandmother, Sayra Fischer Lebenthal, the cofounder of the original Lebenthal & Co.

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OFF THE CLOCK When she isn’t working in her firm’s new Bridgehampton office, Alexandra Lebenthal can be found enjoying the Hamptons: Out and about: “I do like going to one or two social events a year, like the Rita Hayworth Gala kick-off or the Southampton Hospital Summer Party. I definitely love going to the Bridgehampton SoulCycle for Stacey Griffith’s class, and once a year we drive to Montauk and go to the lighthouse and stop for lunch at the Lobster Roll restaurant.”

Before she was boss: “I had a horrible mother’s helper experience working for 41/2-year-old triplets my summer between senior year and college on Pudding Hill Lane in East Hampton. I lasted a month.”

Hamptons favorites: “I love Pierre’s, Sant Ambroeus in Southampton, the Lobster Roll—I love those fried puffers—and I like the Golden Pear.”

Ultimate East End evening: “I love to cook and have a lot of people over, a lot of wine, a lot of cheese, a lot of food. We have a big open kitchen so people have cocktails in the there while I’m cooking. We grill a lot of steak, a lot of fish; I love to make ceviche.

I’m always experimenting with new recipes.”

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full-time and it certainly helps that there are New York City people out here in the summer who see our brand and are conscious that we’re expanding.”

Lebenthal’s family history on Wall Street goes back to 1925, when her grandmother, Sayra Fisher Lebenthal, cofounded a municipal bond company and worked there until the age of 93. “My grandmother is my inspiration,” says Lebenthal, who became the president and CEO of the company at 31. “I sit at her desk every day. As a little girl, I would go down to the office on a vacation day with my dad. There was my grandmother, sitting at this desk with a view of the Statue of Liberty behind her.”

Her new firm is currently managing $2 billion in assets for an eclectic mix of clients, from designers and celebrities to sports figures, models, and investors. “We do everything for people—we oversee money, we pay bills, we do taxes, and we invest money. We like to say we do anything that has a dollar sign in front of it. We are their personal CFOs.” It was also her family that first introduced a toddler-age Lebenthal to the Hamptons. “My grandparents had a condo at Round Dune, which is on Dune Road in Quogue,” she remembers. “[The buildings were] geared toward older people, because the swimming pool was only open to children from 10 AM to noon and 2 to 4 PM. My sister and I used to wake up, literally, at six in the morning, put our [swimmies] on, and wait for 10 o’clock when we could go to the pool.”

After renting in East Hampton for two years, Lebenthal and her husband, former talk radio host Jay Diamond, decided to buy a house in Bellport, where the family regularly spends Thanksgiving. “We had Cortney and Bob Novogratz decorate the house, so it’s really cool and funky but has this really warm feel to it. Every room has a view of the water,” she says. “We just really like the community here.”

Philanthropy is another passion that Lebenthal learned from her family. “I inherited a great sense of philanthropy from my dad—not just writing a check, but really being passionate, involved,” she says. “The main charity I support on the East End is the Bellport Boys & Girls Club. I hosted the benefit last year and we’re hosting again next summer.” Lebenthal is also on the Business Council of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and has cochaired the Museum of Natural History’s Family Day. She also supports the Rita Hayworth Alzheimer’s Gala. “My mom had Alzheimer’s for 10 years, so this is a really meaningful organization to me,” she says.

Following the success of her novel, The Reccessionistas, Lebenthal is penning a second book, The Women’s Investment Bible, a nonfiction work in which she will address the things women should know about investing —ALEXANDRA LEBENTHAL their money. “It’s a lot harder than fiction, and I obviously want everything to be absolutely correct,” she says. “I’m very conscious that I need to write it in a way that is very understandable, but I’m really excited about it because I don’t think what I’m doing with this book exists [anywhere else].”

Yet even with all her responsibilities—writing, growing her firm, dedicating her energy to the causes about which she’s most passionate, and spending time with her family—Lebenthal says she’s not quite at maximum capacity. “What’s on my mind right now is continuing to grow,” she says. “I started [Lebenthal Wealth Advisors] with the idea of building on my family’s legacy. I’m not yet at the point to say I’ve done all I can do. I’m ready to keep moving on.” 2488 Montauk Hwy., Second floor, Bridgehampton; lebenthal.com H

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dynamIc duo dr. frank lipman and his wife, Janice, use their east hampton home both as a retreat and a place for him to see patients during the summer months.

InsIght Dinner tonight: Mecox bay dairy for raw-milk cheese or grass-fed meat.

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The New healTh Rules Author, Dr. Frank Lipman, And his wife, Janice, seek solAce in their recently Acquired northwest woods retreAt.

Finds from the farm: The lipmans regularly shop at Iacono farm in east hampton, halsey farm & Nursery in Water Mill, and balsam farm Stand in amagansett.

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lthough Dr. Frank Lipman is the go-to wellness doctor for such highprofile Hamptonites as Donna Karan and Gwyneth Paltrow, the East End was, until recently, never a draw for him and his wife, Janice. “We always had it in our heads that the Hamptons was this busy, crazy, social place,” he admits. That misconception changed last fall, when the couple bought a secluded Northwest Woods home, halfway between East Hampton and Sag Harbor. The house, surrounded by trees but near the beach, reminded them of summer properties they’d rented in Cape Cod. They quickly became Hamptons converts and have spent most weekends here ever since. “I love it here,” Frank says. “We’re away from everything. To me, it’s a retreat.”

Janice often paints or creates ceramics in her home studio, a perk of having bought the house from a sculptor. And her husband has been able to focus on writing his new book, The New Health Rules, which comes out in January. Frank also sees a limited number of patients in a specially renovated treatment room that accommodates his unique mix of Western and Eastern medicine.

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The Lipmans, both South African, feel their comfort level with the Hamptons is rooted, at least in part, by their shared upbringing thousands of miles away.

“It feels very familiar to us to be outdoors and in nature, surrounded by the forest and 10 minutes from the beach,” says Janice, who says the couple regularly walks on Indian Wells, Egypt Beach, or Two Mile Hollow Beach. “It’s just a way of life that feels really good and is anchored in our history.”

Throughout the Lipmans’ property’s grounds, there are distinctive flourishes that feel almost like the country version of the doctor’s calm-inducing Flatiron office—like a koi fishpond with a waterfall, watched over by a Buddha sculpture from Bali—that the couple uses as a meditation spot. The focal point of the home is a large, open-plan living room, dining room, and kitchen; the décor throughout, overseen by Janice, is relaxed and unfussy. “I wanted something that was not precious,” says Janice. “I didn’t want to worry about ‘don’t touch this’ or ‘don’t put this on there.’ I wanted easy living.” 32 W. 22nd St., Fifth fl., NYC, 212-255-1800; drfranklipman.com H

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LANDFALL | WILMINGTON, NC | $5,500,000 5 Bedrooms, 6 Baths, 2 Half Baths • This West Indies infused masterpiece is located on a high bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Over 7400 sq. ft. of living space, with every detail designed by renowned archtitect Charles Deitsche. Spectacular finishes throughout include coffered walls and ceilings, 5 fireplaces, wine cellar, a gentleman’s parlor with wetbar and billiard room, and theater. This home is the setting of Madeleine Stowe’s “Grayson Manor” in the television show ‘Revenge’. Located in Landfall, coastal North Carolina’s most exclusive private country club community, and only minutes from Wrightsville Beach, and historic downtown Wilmington.

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beach patrol bradley Stephens’s first design project in the Hamptons was this home in bridge­ hampton, which he says is “a modern take on classic Hamptons style.”

These days, Stephens gets to play and work on the East End, having become one of the community’s go-to interior designers following his participation in the Hampton Designer Showhouse in 2010.

His design firm, Stephens Design Group, just completed work on a family compound in Bridgehampton and is currently One-stop shop: “MOnC XIII in Sag working on a “traditional, beach-inspired Harbor is curated Hamptons home” in Bridgehampton as with a flawless well as a more “modernist, gallerylike” collection of space in Amagansett. There’s no doubt antique to this ability to move seamlessly between midcentury pieces.” two vastly different aesthetics has become Stephens’s calling card, and ultimately, Dinner out: “After a long day his recipe for success. on a job site, “I start with a detailed study of my cliAlmond is my ent’s lifestyle and aspirations and spend favorite cozy spot hours talking through every detail of how to warm up and each part of the home needs to function in get some amazing comfort food.” order to fit [with that] lifestyle,” Stephens says. “I basically write a novel about my client’s aspirations and focus on carefully translating and refining their own personal sense of style.”

Stephens sites architects Deborah Berke and Caroline Wharton as well as designer Bruce Beirman as several of his greatest influences. “All three helped shape my design sensibility from the start of my career,” he says, adding that he also seeks inspiration from places, particularly historical cities. “I’m particularly drawn to Paris and London—I find the effortless mash-up of history and modernity in these ancient, vital cities completely intoxicating.”

The heavy hiTTers Call on rising sTar inTerior When he’s not knee-deep in one of his ongoing Designer Bradley StephenS for a Dose of glamour Hamptons projects, Stephens spends his free time taking advantage of the lack of crowds and the tranin Their easT enD aboDes. by bryn kenny quility that settles over the East End during the off season. “I’m always ready to jump into my favorite things about fall in the Hamptons—snuggling by the outdoor fireplace radley Stephens may have grown up in Texas and settled in with a glass of wine, beach walks, cooking up family-style dinners with Manhattan, but the Hamptons has always felt like his home away friends—it’s incredible because you feel like you’re in on a big secret,” from home. “I first visited the Hamptons a dozen years ago, soon he says.

“The contrast [between New York and the Hamptons] is an after moving to New York, and I was instantly smitten,” he says. “Coming amplified version of my Texas childhood, and I thrive on both [ways of over the dunes and seeing the Atlantic Ocean stretched out before me took life].” stephensdesigngroup.com my breath away, and I’ve never gotten over it.”

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Spirit of GeneroSity

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Participants turn out beautiful, fragrant wreaths like this one at Peconic land Trust’s annual holiday benefit; Peconic land Trust outreach Manager Kathy Kennedy at the Wreath-Making Workshop, to be held this year on december 7 at bridge Gardens.

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ome people will argue that it is better to give than receive. But perhaps best of all is to give and to receive at the same time, which is exactly what participants of Diana Conklin’s wreath-making class experience, to the benefit of the Peconic Land Trust. Held once a year at Bridge Gardens—this year’s class will be on Sunday, December 7—the two-hour workshop has attracted its share of devoted followers who enjoy working with natural elements, creating a lovely holiday memento, and at the same time, knowing that the cost of the class will help maintain the stunning East End landscape.

“All of the programming that we do is designed to bring people together to think of conservation and the natural world in a way that resonates with them,” explains Kathy Kennedy, the Peconic Land Trust’s outreach manager. “I had always admired Diana’s work, which I knew through her booths at local fairs, and I had taken her classes. She really inspires you to make beautiful things. I thought it would be great to bring the natural world to the Land Trust, so she started with a hydrangea wreath program six years ago, and people loved it. It has now evolved into an annual tradition that is very popular.”

Indeed, there is nothing more festive or apt to rouse you into the holiday spirit than listening to Christmas music, snacking on refreshments, and fashioning something gorgeous out of nature’s bounty. And Conklin’s

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enthusiasm for her work and craft can certainly chase away your inner Ebenezer Scrooge. A Bridgehampton native, whose family dates back several generations and whose father was a potato farmer, Conklin has been working with dried florals and naturals for 35 years, and her Water Millbased business, Everlastings by Diana (everlastings.net), showcases her large and small dried floral designs, all inspired by the world around her.

“I’m always looking to see how I can use nature in my art,” shares Conklin. “Whenever I do road trips or travel, I always bring an extra suitcase and my clippers so I can gather on my way. I bring in an abundance of things that I gather and dry to the wreath-making class. The greatest part is that everybody in the class gets access to a gorgeous

“All of the progrAmming thAt we do is designed to bring people together to think of conservAtion.”

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photography by visionfinephoto.com (fight for charity)

The wreaTh, wiTh neiTher a beginning nor end, is The perfecT symbol for the Peconic Land trust’s annual holiday benefiT. by carrie doyle

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East End arts the East End arts holiday gift Boutique offers handmade ornaments, unique jewelry, and delightful ceramics crafted by local artists. Founded in 1972, the riverhead-based East End arts aims to unite the community through arts education, support, advocacy, and inspiration.

When: november 15 through december 23 Where: East End arts gallery, 133 E. Main st., riverhead Contact: eastendarts.org

strEngth For LIFE

Participants use natural elements collected by Diana Conklin to enhance their holiday wreaths.

Join the fifth annual Evelyn Knapp’s 5K “run to remember” and 3K Wellness Walk to honor those who have passed away while helping patients who are still battling cancer. Funds raised will benefit strength for Life, a charity that offers free exercise classes and retreats to cancer patients and survivors.

When: november 23

assortment of greens and floral elements as well as all of my gatherings of wild elements,” she says.

“Everyone works off a pre-made evergreen base donated by Lynch’s Garden Center in Southampton and fluffs it up with all of the things I bring to make it bigger,” Conklin says. “I encourage people to make wreaths [in every color], not just in the color of the season. The class is not only about sharing my passion, but also about opening their eyes to seeing nature differently with all these components. Quite a few walk away with a different view of what they might see at the beach or in the field. There is a lot of inspiration besides this beautiful wreath.”

That is precisely the goal of the Peconic Land Trust. Founded in 1983 as a nonprofit by John Halsey and a small group of friends, its mission was to ensure the protection of Long Island’s working farms and heritage. It is sustained by donations, and to date it has protected nearly 11,000 acres of land. One of its greatest efforts is to motivate people to value our amazing agricultural and maritime heritage and appreciate our roles as stewards of the land on behalf of our communities. And in the spirit of holiday giving and receiving, it can help to remember the quotation from the Native American proverb: “Treat the earth well: It was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children.” H

InsIght What: The Peconic Land Trust’s Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop When and where: December 7 from 2 to 4 pm at Bridge Gardens, 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton Contact: peconiclandtrust.org

Where: sunken Meadow state Park, rte. 25a and sunken Meadow Pkwy., Kings Park Contact: strengthforlifeny.org

Long IsLand FIght For CharIty Businesses across Long Island will put on their boxing gloves for a good cause at the 11th annual Long Island Fight for Charity. this year’s event features more than 10 matches with the goal of raising funds for the Long Island Community Chest, the national Foundation for human Potential, and the genesis school.

When: november 24 Where: hilton Long Island/huntington, 598 Broad hollow road, Melville Contact: lifightforcharity.org

dEEPWELLs FarM hIstorICaL soCIEty shop their holiday Boutique for exquisite handmade gifts such as stained glass, jewelry, and Christmas ornaments from 30 artisans with boutiques set up in a beautifully decorated 1845 greek revival-style mansion. the $5 admission, which benefits deepwells Farm historical society, gets you hot cocoa and cookies. don’t forget to bring your camera for pictures with santa.

When: december 6 and 7; december 13 and 14 Where: deepwells Farm, 497 route 25a, st. James Contact: 563-8551

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by Daniel Pollera, 2014. below: Float for Les Collettes by Christian Haub, 2014.

“The gallery walk gives people a chance To see arT inspired by The hampTons. we wanT everybody To open Their eyes To arT.” —andrea bejsovec

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Art at Every Step The easT end’s annual ArtWAlk HAmptons inTroduces connoisseurs and collecTors To local TalenTs and galleries Through personal Tours. by natalie rinn

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t’s no secret that the Hamptons has long attracted painters, photographers, and sculptors who come to create their art among the East End’s light-drenched landscapes and stretches of unblemished beachfront. And increasingly, institutions like Parrish Art Museum and The Dan Flavin Institute; art fairs like Art Market Hamptons and ArtHamptons; and a growing catalogue of galleries celebrate a deep wealth of works that the local geography has inspired. Yet despite this activity, the local communities too often remain at arm’s length.

This year, the third annual Artwalk Hamptons, held over Thanksgiving weekend, invites residents, families, and art lovers of every ilk to connect directly with a rich body of work that is often made in their proverbial backyard, yet hides just out of view. With self-led and galleristguided tours of more than two dozen galleries between Southampton and Montauk, the art walk provides a relaxed environment for the

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community to form a personal relationship with the art that thrives in its presence.

Kathy Zeiger, founder of Artwalk Hamptons, worked previously for the New York City-based arts nonprofit No Longer Empty. Its mission is to expose the community to more art through curated exhibitions in unconventional, public spaces. Zeiger began her work with NLE in 2009, but her connection to the Hamptons stretches to 1997, when she started spending summers here. Newly attuned to the art scene through her work with NLE, Zeiger realized that the area’s extensive art presence was, for many people, strangely under wraps. “After I had a few NLE exhibitions under my belt, I started noticing the art galleries in East Hampton,” says Zeiger—whereas, before, “they were hiding in plain sight.”

Zeiger reached out to local galleries in the fall of 2010, inviting them to share their art and artbased conversation with the community. By

2012, Artwalk Hamptons included each of the Hamptons’ five town centers.

“Kathy Zeiger knows everybody in the world, and she’s trying to make a community, which is a really terrific thing,” said Kathryn Markel, gallerist at Kathryn Markel Fine Arts in Bridgehampton (2418 Montauk Hwy., 613-6386; markelfinearts.com). “Last year I had a number of people come through and this year I hope to have more.” Markel, who also has a gallery in Chelsea, adds variety to the Hamptons’ gallery roster with 15 artists, most from outside the community. For the art walk this year, Markel will show many of them, including a plexi construction from Christian Haub, a canvas painting by Deborah Zlotsky, and work from Don Martiny.

photography by gary MaMay (seeing red); Courtesy of Ille gallery (faye); ChryslIs gallery (Johnston). opposIte page, Courtesy of ChryslIs gallery (pollera); Kathryn MarKel fIne arts (haub)

But if hyperlocal is what you’re looking for, head to Southampton, where nearly all of Andrea Bejsovec’s artists at Chrysalis Gallery (2 Main St., Southampton, 287-1883; chrysalisgallery.com) are from Long Island. Twenty years ago, Larry Johnston was the gallery’s first artist and a graduate of Southampton High. His detailed, open-air renderings depict the Atlantic Ocean, the sound, and surrounding farmland. “The gallery walk gives people a chance to see art inspired by the Hamptons. We want everybody to open their eyes to art,” said Bejsovec, whose space, she says, is known as “the people’s gallery.”

“We’re down to earth. People come in and have a cup of tea or coffee. The important thing is that the art stays alive, and that people know the artists and the story behind it.”

For Sara De Luca at Ille Arts in Amagansett (216a Main St., 905-9894; illearts.com), the tour caters to a community that increasingly spends the entire year, rather than a hot month or two, in the Hamptons. “It’s a great idea for the off season and rekindles an interest in art for a thriving year-round community,” said De Luca, who opened her gallery three years ago

right: Seeing Red

by Eva Faye, 2014. below: Boat in a Bay

by Laurence Johnston, 2012.

with a mix of local and international artists in a variety of mediums. “My intention was to bring a downtown flair to Amagansett, and I think I’m succeeding.”

This year, De Luca plans a large group show— including local artists Don Christensen, Jack Ceglic, Eva Faye, and Denise Gale—and will provide biscotti from Hamptons-based artist and baker Christa Maiwald (De Luca is from Italy and gives Maiwald’s sweets soaring approval).

“The art walk definitely increases foot traffic, and I try to keep the prices down so people can do some of their holiday shopping. The more exposure, the better for the artists.”

Zeiger says the entire “walk” takes a good hour and a half (and, because it’s the Hamptons, technically involves driving), but it comes at just the right time. “It makes a whole lot of sense—families are together, second-home owners come out for Thanksgiving, and it just seems natural with more galleries staying open at least through December. It’s a free, art-loving activity for a community that is so strong.” Artwalk Hamptons takes place November 29; visit artwalkhamptons.com for maps and gallery information. H

take a pause the Southampton Cultural Center’s rendition of Joe landry’s celebrated radio play it’s a Wonderful Life is a step back in time. by Erin riLEy

southampton Cultural Center’s performance of the family-friendly 1940s radio play it’s a Wonderful Life will not only bring audiences back to the classic holiday flm, but will also add an authentic layer of nostalgia to the time-honored favorite. a cast of actors, dressed in period garb and supported by special sound-effects handled from a faithful prop table, will recite the lines of Joe landry’s highly acclaimed adaptation as if in the same era. In the play, the actors start out reciting their lines from scripts in front of microphones, but soon enough, they break out and start acting in animated, true-to-form ways. “the one-two punch of gentler times was what appealed to me most,” explains director Michael Disher, who attributes this added nostalgia to the combination of traditional storytelling with revisiting memories of the 1946 flm. “the basis of the story—that every life is worth living—resonates with how I’ve approached directing Joe’s heartwarming adaptation,” says Disher, who hopes that “for an hour, just an hour, audience members can disconnect, revisit a time free from modern technology and enjoy the shared experience of listening and imagining.” Performances of it’s a Wonderful Life will run from november 21 to 23 at southampton Cultural Center, 25 Pond Lane, southampton, 287-4377; scc-arts.org

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Since 2002 Art Basel in Miami Beach has grown and expanded at a dizzying rate as artists, gallerists and collectors converge on Miami each December, making Art Basel in Miami Beach the epicenter event for trending art in the Western Hemisphere. Last year the four-day show broke purchase and attendance records with an estimated $3 billion of paintings, photographs, and sculptures in sales to a crowd of 75,000 art connoisseurs. Art Basel’s director, Marc Spiegler, shares insights about what visitors will see at this year’s ABMB (December 4–7) and how Art Basel in Miami Beach is taking the art world by storm across the globe.

Yokos by Jack Early, 2012; ABMB Director Marc Spiegler; Artificial Rock A-63

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What are some of the exciting aspects of this year’s show?

Marc Spiegler: With 100 percent of exhibitors in the Galleries sector—which is the main sector of the fair—reapplying, this year’s list is the strongest yet. We are delighted that a number of American galleries will be joining the show for the first time including Honor Fraser, Freedman Fitzpatrick, [and New York’s] Michael Jon, Clifton Benevento, Simone Subal Gallery, Garth Greenan Gallery and Menconi + Schoelkopf. Following the great success of Public last year, I am excited to see this year’s edition, which is again curated by Nicholas Baume of the Public Art Fund in New York. And David Gryn of Artprojx returns with a selection of more than 70 film and video works that not only will be screened in SoundScape Park on the 7,000-square-foot projection wall of the Frank Gehry-designed New World Center, but also inside the Miami Beach Convention Center in a newly designed video viewing room.

Survey is the newest sector being unveiled this year. How was it conceived and what will be featured there?

Survey is dedicated to precise art-historical projects. We decided to introduce the sector because we wanted to create a platform that brings more art-historical positions to the show. With all the museum groups and connoisseur collectors attending, we feel there is a real audience at our Miami Beach show for these remarkable works.

How is Art Basel’s expansion into Asia with Art Basel in Hong Kong inf luencing this year’s ABMB?

photography courtesy of art basel (spiegler); courtesy of fergus Mccaffrey (early); long March space (Wang). opposite page: courtesy of art basel (KuKje gallery); courtesy of the artist and garth greenan gallery, neW yorK (feely); sara gernsbacher, courtesy of Michael jon gallery (jpW3); the artist and broadWay 1602, neW yorK (de barros)

Hamptons art entHusiasts are casting tHeir eyes soutHward as miami prepares to Host tHe best of modern and contemporary art at next montH’s Art BAsel in miami beacH.

“Only galleries with strong programming and a great roster of artists make it into the show.”

—marc speigler

clockwise from top left: Visitors to the Kukje Gallery exhibit at ABMB 2013; 2C by JPW3, 2014; Untitled (November) by Paul Feeley, 1965; Untitled (from the series Ping-Poem to Boris) by Lenora De Barros, 2014.

We certainly see an increase in Asian collectors attending the show in Miami Beach since announcing going to Hong Kong, for example, as well as new galleries such as Beijing Commune from China and from Japan, Take Ninagawa and Y++ Wada Fine Arts.

Last year’s ABMB broke both purchase and attendance records. What is Art Basel doing to keep that amazing momentum going in 2014?

2013 was a hugely successful edition—that’s why all the galleries want to come back. We do not take this success for granted, but work very hard to keep the quality at our shows

high. Immediately after each show we look at what we can do to make the show even better, and improve the experience of our guests and exhibitors. What’s great about Miami Beach as an event is that there is always a lot of cultural energy, so we can collaborate with great partners from across the Americas and the rest of the world.

With the exponential growth of ABMB what measures have you taken to vet the galleries that participate to maintain your high standards?

Across all our shows, we apply a rigorous selection process that ensures that only

galleries with strong programming and a great roster of artists make it into the show.

ABMB actually has not become bigger over the years, but the competition has certainly become harder.

What would you consider to be the fastest growing segment of the art market today?

What we have noticed over the past editions of our shows in Basel, Miami Beach and Hong Kong is that there are very interesting impulses coming from the “digital native generation of artists.” Collectors and curators are highly interested in the work shaped by new media, new ways of dealing with aesthetics and audiences.

Art Basel in Miami Beach takes place December 4 though 7; visit artbasel.com for details. H

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this issue: all the trimmings

Cozy Compatriot East Hampton Grill has become a neighborhood favorite by mastering the mainstays and offering an ambience more burnished than beachy. by gary walther photography by eriC striffler

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n only four years, the East Hampton Grill has evolved a distinctive niche for itself in the town’s restaurant ecosystem. It certainly gets its share of celebrities—Jack Nicholson, Howard Stern, Taylor Swift, and Steven Spielberg, among others—but it’s not known as a celebrity Fort Knox like Nick & Toni’s, just down the street. It’s in the Hamptons, but the interior doesn’t play that up, with a cool beach-shack look. (In fact, East Hampton Grill’s heavy wooden chairs are the sort that go with a vintage roll-top desk.)

And while the food is good—the grilled artichokes and the prime rib are often the subject of online fits of ecstasy—the menu consists more of welldone standards than attempts at gourmet standouts, which is intentional.

Indeed, one habitué, who has a standing reservation for six on Thursday night and eight on Friday night, describes the menu as “a laundry list of good mains,” but then reveals the basis of her passion: “We love East Hampton Grill because it is consistent.” Another confirmed EHG’er continued on page 60

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taste clockwise from left: East Hampton Grill goes against the beach-y grain with a cozy décor of dark woods and a roaring fireplace; house-smoked salmon with chef’s dressing and toast points; apple-walnut cobbler.

seconds that, but adds a piquant nuance: “It’s nice to just go to a place that has good lighting, good food, good service, good fellow diners, without the pressure of having to make it a special experience.”

In other words, East Hampton Grill has cracked a tough code: how to be a buddy to your guests, or in industry parlance, a destination-neighborhood restaurant.

That begins with the feeling upon entering of being enveloped by a slightly inky dusk, as though a cape had been draped over your shoulders.

Little canopy lights mounted on the bar create pockets of privacy here— you want to wade in—and overhead spots do the same for the tables. There’s a walk-in chateau fireplace (left over from the restaurant’s previous incarnation, Della Femina) just beyond the open kitchen, and in season the flames highlight the herringbone brick within it. The cherrywood paneling, the thickly slatted wooden blinds, the beams—this is a den with a distinct Arts & Crafts feel. Perfect for a holiday winter evening (but I suspect a relief from summer sun, too).

Beyond the lighting, the layout of the dining room promotes a feeling of privacy, even when the place is full, which is apparently much of the time.

(One recurring online complaint is the wait for a table, even with a reservation.) The room is divided into three lanes, separated by built-in, shoulder-high bookshelves, and the tables, two rows to each lane, are generously spaced. The coveted tables are three and four, right in front of the fireplace, and table 10, a more reclusive spot between the bar and the dining room, but still with a good view of the latter.

East Hampton Grill is part of the Hillstone Restaurant Group and some menu items are from the chain’s other restaurants, says general manager Lindsey Derkacht. The Oysters St. Charles, for instance, an item that gets raves online, comes from Houston’s in New Orleans.

Nonetheless, there’s also a commitment to local at East Hampton Grill,

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with seafood—including “today’s very fresh fish”—from Gosman’s and Stuart’s, the go-to sources, and tomatoes from Round Swamp Farm. But East Hampton goes where it has to for what it needs. Those grilled artichokes (steamed first, then put on the grill “so they almost catch fire,” says Derkacht) are from Ocean Mist Farm in Castroville, California. “They have the best texture,” she adds. (I’ll second that.)

EHG tries to go one better on the standards. The crab cakes have hardly any binder and a light crust on top. The menu says “limited availability” because if the kitchen can’t get jumbo lump blue crab, the dish isn’t served that day. The locally sourced salmon appetizer is smoked in-house and comes as a filet with an architectural arrangement of toast points. My companion, an expert on this dish, pronounced it “very good.”

The winter/holiday menu shows off the restaurant’s hi-lo, eclectic MO in miniature. Among a changing selection, there will be real Dover sole, fried chicken done sous-vide, and wild mushroom meat loaf. 99 N. Main St., East Hampton, 329-6666; easthamptongrill.com H

Tipple of The haT “It’s the first drink I ever hated,” says East Hampton Grill manager Lindsey Derkacht of the Manhattan, here called “East of Manhattan.” Derkacht, who created the list, largely a play off of classics, was introduced to Manhattans by her father, who loved them, as she has come to do. “Now I can have it every day.” (I’m not sure I could, as it packs a wallop of Widow Jane rye whiskey, a drink fit for a Cheever short story.) The two other house specials are the Brown Derby, made with Buffalo Trace bourbon from America’s oldest continuously operating distillery, and the Diplomat, concocted from Dolin dry vermouth, Carpano Antica, Luxardo Maraschino liqueur and orange bitters.

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Bay scallops from Topping Rose House. below: The American Hotel’s fireplace brings warmth to the elegant atmosphere. left: Libby Langdon.

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known as the ultimate hostess, southhamptonbased interior designer LIBBy LANgdoN shares her favorite dining rooms for a cozy winter meal.

There’s no better way to end a snowy day than at the 1770 House. There’s a fabulous restaurant upstairs, but we adore the cozy and romantic tavern downstairs. The fireplace makes snuggling a must, and I think the Tavern Burger is one of the best in the Hamptons.

143 Main St., East Hampton, 324-1770; 1770house.com

Te American Hotel My husband, Keith, and I love having dinner in the bar near the fireplace—the crystal, silver, and pristine tablecloths give it an elegant feel, but it also has that relaxed, winter, come-as-youare Hamptons vibe. I always start with a glass of Champagne.

49 Main St., Sag Harbor, 725-3535; theamericanhotel.com

Te Bagel Buoy Market We love having a house full of guests on a winter weekend, and my husband loves to do an early-morning run to get freshly baked bagels,

still warm, then top them with lox and homemade cream cheese. It feels like such a splurge, which is exactly what you should do when spending special time with great friends.

3 Bay St., Sag Harbor, 725-7690; bagelbuoy.com

Estia’s Little Kitchen When the winter arrives and I’m eating all sorts of rich foods, I like to balance out my diet by having “homemade” soup for lunch. Estia’s makes some of my savory favorites, such as tortilla soup, and chef Colin Ambrose always uses the freshest ingredients in whatever extra-special items he puts on the menu.

1615 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Tpk., Sag Harbor, 725-1045; estiaslittlekitchen.com

Fresno If you want someplace fun to go with a group of friends, look no further than Fresno, which has the funkiness of a cool restaurant in Napa. It has a long list of starters that can easily be shared and a range of entrées that will appeal to everyone. Fab food, friends, and wine—what could be better than that?

8 Fresno Pl., East Hampton, 324-8700; fresnorestaurant.com

Te North Fork Table & Inn This is a special spot because the menu is full of all the best items the East End has to offer—the Crescent Farms duck breast with potatoes, duck confit, caramelized endive, and basil-duck jus is a flavor explosion. North Fork offers wonderful cheese and wine pairings, and owner/dessert chef Claudia Fleming’s chocolate caramel tart cannot be missed!

57225 Main Road, Southold, 765-0177; nofoti.com

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you know that you’ll enjoy dinner in a quaint, cozy, wood-filled interior, but I don’t think most people know that Robert’s serves Italian cuisine. The spinach pappardelle with braised beef short rib ragu is comfort food at its best, and there are so many dishes on the menu that are fun to try for a fresh take on the familiar.

755 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 726-7171; robertshamptons.com

Topping Rose House The bar here is wonderful, intimate, and decorated in a rich blue; its vibe just beckons you to come in, sit down, and relax. I love the inventive cocktail menu, and in the winter months, it’s fun to experiment with a drink you might not make for yourself. The Montauk Mule, the Corwith, and the Dominican Sidecar all beg to be tasted. Add a delicious bite from the bar menu, and you have the recipe for a memorable night out.

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Berries dance in a flute in the Cherry Cordial Royal from Fresno.

’tis the season

While the Champagne region of franCe provides some of the season’s best bubbly, so too does the east end.

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othing compares to bringing in the holidays with a glass of something sparkling and festive—except perhaps ending the year on a similar note. Kick off the season of celebrations with an East Hampton original, developed by Fresno co-owner Michael Nolan and the restaurant staff (8 Fresno Pl., East Hampton, 324-8700; fresno restaurant.com). The Cherry Cordial Royal starts with a couple of dark, glistening Morello cherries marinated in a bit of bourbon and continues with a flute of Prosecco, topped with five or six drops of Bittermens Xocolatl Mole bitters, which add just a hint of cinnamon, spice, and chocolate to the drink, then garnish with a slice of orange peel. Fresno has managed to take a classic combination of flavors that precisely enhance one another and fashion them into an entirely new cocktail.

Madeira, the wine used by the nation’s founders to toast the Declaration of Independence, was, because of British trade restrictions, the only wine available to the settlers on Eastern Long Island. In a nod to local history, add sweet Madeira to your after-dinner holiday indulgences. You will have to visit a retailer or restaurant, such as Amagansett Wine & Spirits, that deals in rare wines for an important vintage bottle like D’Oliveiras Boal from 1908 ($699; 203 Main St., Amagansett, 2673939), a luxury that will reward you with an opulent and sublime drinking experience.

The Cabernet Franc grape has found a natural home on Long Island, with its ideal soil and climate, and local winemakers, like their counterparts in the Loire Valley region of France, are producing elegant versions of this delectable wine. With silky, herbal, and leafy qualities Cab Franc is an excellent red wine selection as the temperatures get chilly. A nice treat for guests because the taste is not instantly recognizable, it pairs well with many holiday foods. Our recommendations include the 2012 Reserve from McCall Wines ($38; 22600 Main Road, Cutchogue, 7345764; mccallwines.com) and a 2010 from The Old Field ($35; 59600 Main Road, Southold, 765-0004; theoldfield.com).

Our choice to ring in a joyful New Year is Sparkling Pointe’s 2005 Brut Seduction ($60; 39750 County Road 48, Southold, 765-0200; sparkling pointe.com). This prestige tête de cuvée matches winemaker Gilles Martin’s traditional French experience with his New World innovations. One of the outstanding wines produced on Long Island, its richness, complexity, and tiny bubbles earned it the title Best Sparkling Wine in New York State for 2014. Says Martin, “The wine delivers a full spectrum of wild berries and floral aroma.” Brut Seduction offers a dazzling end to the holiday season and a lovely way to start 2015. H

SPECIAL HAMPTONS REAL ESTATE PROMOTION

BEST SELLERS Tese East End real estate brokers are some of the best in the business.

TIM DAVIS

Te Corcoran Group YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 33 LIVES IN: Southampton NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Tim Davis sold Southampton’s historic Wooldon Manor oceanfront estate, not once, but twice in just six months. Te property which included a main house and four building parcels totaling 14 acres frst sold in one transaction in December of 2013 for $75M. Within six months the property was sold again in several transactions totaling $81.25M.

SUSAN BREITENBACH

HARALD GRANT

Sotheby’s International Realty YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: Over 20 LIVES IN: Southampton NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Te repeated, time-after-time sale of world-class estate and oceanfront properties, that is, the same property changing hands over the course of many years.

GARY DEPERSIA Te Corcoran Group

Te Corcoran Group

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 35 LIVES IN: Water Mill NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Being Ranked by Te Wall Street Journal: #2 Broker Nationwide in 2012 and the ONLY Hampton’s broker #1 in Hamptons for two consecutive years, Corcoran’s #1 Broker 2008 — 2012.

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 19 LIVES IN: Sag Harbor NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Just recently I listed a oceanfront in Sagaponack with an adjoining reserve for nearly $35 million dollars and it went from listing to sold and closed in under 60 days within percentage points of its asking price!

ZACHARY VICHINSKY & CODY VICHINSKY Bespoke Real Estate

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE:

Zachary: 8, Cody: 4

LIVES IN: Zachary: Sagaponack,

Cody: East Hampton

GIOIA DIPAOLO Douglas Elliman

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 18 LIVES IN: Sag Harbor NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

She still loves real estate after all these years!

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Zachary and Cody Vichinsky are the premier brokers at the top of the Hamptons real estate market. Te Vichinsky brothers are responsible for many of the East End’s most notable sales priced at $10m and up. Together, they are dedicated to redefning the experience of purchasing and selling a premier property in the Hamptons.

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TERRY THOMPSON Douglas Elliman

Douglas Elliman

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 10 LIVES IN: Southampton NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Representing Barn and Vine, one of the area’s biggest new construction projects. He had to interview against a lot of top agents, and he got it.

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 5 LIVES IN: Flanders NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

She has built her business to Top Producer status, having started in the low of Hamptons real estate in 2009.

She was also awarded Rookie of the Year in 2010, and then earned #1 in Transactions of all Hamptons in 2013.

RAPHAEL AVIGDOR Douglas Elliman

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 13

MALA SANDER Te Corcoran Group

LIVES IN: Southampton NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Having recently passed the broker’s exam in the State of Florida, Te Raphael Avigdor Team is pleased to announce its expansion to the Florida market.

Raphael has hung his license at the 1111 Lincoln Road ofce of Douglas Elliman Florida.

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 14 LIVES IN: North Haven NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

In the top 2% of Corcoran agents nationwide, Wall Street Journal top 250 agents, Corcoran’s top agent for Sag Harbor and North Haven since 2006.

MICHAEL SCHULTZ Te Corcoran Group

MICHAELA KESZLER Douglas Elliman

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 10 LIVES IN: Southampton Village NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Customers became friends.

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 8 LIVES IN: Wainscott NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Top producing agent since 2007 and ranked as one of Wall Street Journal’s Top Real Estate Professionals in the Country for fve consecutive years from 2009 to 2013.

SPECIAL HAMPTONS REAL ESTATE PROMOTION

BEST SELLERS Tese East End real estate brokers are some of the best in the business.

FREDRIK EKLUND

JOHN GOMES

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 12

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 10

LIVES IN: Manhattan

LIVES IN: Manhattan

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

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Fredrik and John Gomes were named the number 1 team in Douglas Elliman for 2013 and Te Real Deal’s number 1 team for 2014.

Douglas Elliman

John and Fredrik Eklund were named the number 1 team in Douglas Elliman for 2013 and Te Real Deal’s number 1 team for 2014.

PATRICK MCLAUGHLIN Douglas Elliman

RAY SMITH Douglas Elliman

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 14 years, 10

as a manager for Douglas Elliman

LIVES IN: Southampton YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 35 LIVES IN: Southampton NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Over his real estate career, he has been fortunate to represent (listed or sold), 26 Oceanfront properties, probably more than any other real estate agent in the Hamptons.

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Around town I’m known as the “king” of open houses because of my elaborate events and giveaways. My job #1 is to get as many agents familiar with a property as possible since my sales are done between two agents. You have to spend money to make money!

ED HAUGEVIK

Brown Harris Stevens

SHAUNAUGH BYRNE Te Corcoran Group

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: 19 LIVES IN: Southampton NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Consistent top producer regardless of the company.

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE: Over 20 LIVES IN: Sagaponack NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENT:

Ed is a sculptor who exhibited for 20 years at the landmark Elaine Benson Gallery which he also sold for the owners as a real estate agent along with many signifcant residential sales in the Hamptons.

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She’s Got Legs

AT THE HELM OF HER OWN NAMESAKE BRAND, TAMARA MELLON IS SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS WITH HER RUNWAY-TO-RACK BUSINESS MODEL.

BY JILL SIERACKI

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wanted to create things that stay,” says Tamara Mellon, surveying her Fall collection, which includes a cashmere bra and a pair of leather leggings with built-in boots, both so popular with fashionable Hamptonites that they’re regularly sold out. “I became obsessed with making this,” says Mellon of her Sweet Revenge stretch nappa legging boot. “I wanted to put on something that was all in one; something I could throw a sweater over, maybe a T-shirt and a jacket, or I could just put on a sequin top and go out to dinner. It’s the best basic.”

For her Fall line, Mellon found inspiration in Brigitte Bardot and the ’60s. “I have always loved the miniskirts and lower-heeled boots,” she says, “and the leather captain’s cap has a Persian, 1960s feel to me,” says the designer, who also sees the variety of hemlines and heel heights as the biggest trend for the season. “The higher the skirt, the lower the heel; the lower the skirt, the higher the heel,” she advises.

Since breaking away from Jimmy Choo, the luxury accessories line she helped grow from a single London boutique into a swoon-inducing empire, Mellon has braved new ground at the helm of the eponymous brand she launched in 2013. As her own boss, she cultivated a philosophy of “buy now, wear now,” meaning that what you see on the runway or in fashion magazines is available in stores, and, most prominently, on her website, today. She also doesn’t keep to fashion’s

traditional commitment to seasons, instead offering monthly capsule collections. “The calendar has been pushed so far it just doesn’t suit our lifestyle anymore,” says Mellon. “[My collection is] very much what I want to wear today. Jimmy Choo was my baby; it was hugely successful and it will still go on, but I think when a company gets to a certain size, there’s a lot of product that you end up not being so proud of. I would wear everything in my collection.”

Another lesson Mellon learned from her time at Jimmy Choo—comfort is key. “I was tired of being in pain,” laughs Mellon who detailed the experience of building the house in her recent memoir, In My Shoes. “Most shoes are designed by men, but men don’t really know what the shoes feel like to wear. As a woman, I know what it is to be in pain, so I worked really hard with a shoemaker in Italy to come up with something more comfortable.”

From boots to pumps, handbags to ready-to-wear, Mellon’s line already offers women a well-rounded selection of classic and fashion-forward designs. However, she’s not done inventing. “My team here has to hold me back,” she says with a laugh. “I have so many categories in my head already with this brand, from lingerie to sunglasses to home to fragrance. I already have inspiration and things in my office for a makeup line, packaging—but you have to build the core first.” Jimmy’s, 167 Main St., Westhampton Beach, 288-7000; tamaramellon.com H Tamara Mellon’s Drive open shoe booties ($850) and nappa leather Elixir bag with grommets ($795).

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or the past 37 years the Marders have been honing their decorative skills, creating more and more spectacular holiday displays, which have become emblematic of the season for their loyal customers.

The entire shop is transformed into a festive exhibition of sparkling lights, ribbons, ornaments, and bursts of color incorporated with natural elements such as branches, leaves, and pinecones. The large barn is a pageantry of beautiful wreaths, dramatic topiaries, festooned Christmas trees, and elaborate floral arrangements. The décor is downright aweinspiring, to say the least.

To kick it off, the Marders host an Open House on Thanksgiving weekend that takes months of preparation. “Our holiday Open House is a thank you to our customers,” explains co-owner Kathleen Marder, who spends months crisscrossing the country seeking out unique and beautiful merchandise to offer. “The shop is all decorated, we offer hot apple cider and cookies, live music plays in the afternoon, and our friends from the Wildlife Rescue Center bring the Birds of Prey by for families as well. And this season we will also be showing a few holiday themed films. Some of our customers say that coming to the Open House has become a tradition. Families bring their children to pick out the ingredients to decorate their yearly wreath.”

With the wide array of gifts available at the store, the garden shop makes it possible to not only purchase all of your holiday decorations but to start and finish all of your Christmas shopping in one visit. Kathleen and her staff meticulously curate all of the unique goods on offer. “This year we’ll have an abundance of ornaments, wreaths, candles, gift items, holiday items, flowering plants, bulbs, and a ton of dried and silk floral arrangements for sale,” says Kathleen. “We have also put more of a focus on kids’ gifts this year. We, of course, will have our custom-created wreaths and arrangements for the holiday season and are beginning to offer more novelty products, such as outrageous one-of-a-kind hats.”

Indeed, the hats are something to be marveled at: Available in a large range of colors and styles, including a variety adorned with a combination of feathers, many with silk flowers, and others with French net-veiling or even a butterfly or bug here and there, the hats can also be customized upon request.

In addition, there is a wide range of products from coffee-table books to soaps, vases, and dining implements. Two of the Marders’ current favorite brands offered at the shop are Le Chameau and Cire Trudon, the world’s oldest candle company specializing in sophisticated scents that were a favorite of Marie Antoinette’s. The candles range in sizes from mini votives to classic candles to much larger pieces, and come in beautiful glass vessels. Le Chameau, also a French company, produces high-quality, sleek, leather-lined rubber boots (currently favored by the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry) that make a perfect gift for the fashionista gardener.

To capture the epitome of holiday cheer, Marders carries Christmas trees as well as an extensive selection of holiday arrangements. In fact, the garden center urges clients to bring their own vases, urns or other containers and to work with one of their designers to create a custom look based on their own preferences. In addition to live blooms, containers can be potted with dried flowers and silk stems.

And there is no rest for the weary. After months of working on the holiday shop, Kathleen still has to reckon with Thanksgiving at home on the eve of the Open House weekend. The Marder family matriarch is one of 11 children, and all of her family, her husband Charlie’s family, as well as their own sons and friends descend upon the Marders’ house for the Thanksgiving feast. Kathleen and her sister do the cooking for 60 people and usher in the holidays. A daunting feat for some, but echoing the same sentiment they feel about their Open House, the more the merrier. 120 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton, 537-3700; marders.com h

“Families bring their children to pick out the ingredients to decorate their yearly wreath.”

—kathleen marder

great gifting Local boutique owners share their predictions for what will be on everyone’s holiday wish lists.

For your true love tomas maier: “This candle collaboration between Tomas Maier and Diptyque Paris ($65) evokes a bluff above the ocean—moist heather dunes and windswept beaches with hints of black pine, salt, and bayberry—perfect for the holidays,” advises Maier, who also suggests giving the special lady in your life the Atomic Lycra bikini ($435). “This gift serves as the perfect mood adjuster when we are dreaming of summer,” while a great gift for the hubby is an embossed-croc wallet ($420) from the new collection. 74 Montauk Hwy., East Hampton, 604-6700; tomasmaier.com tiina the store: Owner Tiina Laakkonen suggests the Arc’teryx Veilance jackets ($600) as the perfect gift for guys. “The Veilance line combines technology used in its weatherproof climbing gear with a more urban design.” For women, Laakkonen recommends “Pippa Small jewelry—I love her pendant necklaces with opals and tanzanite (top right, $3,570).”

216 Main St., Amagansett, 267-6200; tiinathestore.com

For the generous hostess homenature: Owner John Heilmann says his store’s decorative tabletop items, such as Homenature’s new quartz bowls ($145-$1,300) and blue onyx silver trays ($465-$525) will add natural yet luxurious accents to a beachside home. 6 Main St., Southampton, 287-6277; homenature.com monC Xiii: “When gifting during the holiday season, I try to incorporate items that evoke a richer atmosphere than the summer. Most importantly, I really try to give something that I myself would enjoy receiving,” says owner Natasha Esch, who recommends MONC XIII’s incense burner, which also doubles as a votive candleholder, a beautiful footed bowl for winter fruit or flowers, or the Duet tube vase (above right, $825 each). 40 Madison St., Sag Harbor, 808-3333; monc13.com

For the little ones steph’s stuFF: “My most popular item is the Magna-Tiles 3D magnetic building toy,” says owner Stephanie Tekulsky. Also popular is the GoldieBlox, which “is designed to keep girls interested in engineering—there will even be a GoldieBlox float in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!” 62 The Circle, East Hampton, 329-2943; stephs-stuff.net

Besides gift items, Marders’ garden shop also offers an array of greenery for holiday decorating.

stevenson’s toys: Browse the store’s selection of Legos, Ty Beanie Boos, and Madame Alexander dolls along with custom items like Smathers & Branson Hamptons zip code needlepoint key fobs. Co-owner Roy Stevenson suggests battery-operated cars and electric scooters for this holiday’s gift giving. 69 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 283-2111; stevensonstoys.com

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The GenTelman’s slipper

For men, a return to stately dressing is haute in the Hamptons.

Velvet slipper with Maltese cross, Creel Mack ($400).

Concept Southampton, 42A Jobs Lane, Southampton, 204-5966; concept southampton.com. Velvet loafer, Christian Louboutin ($995).

Hirshleifers, Americana Manhasset, 2060 Northern Blvd., 516-6272080; christianlouboutin.com.

Tasseled slipper, Jimmy Choo ($725). Hirshleifers, see above; jimmychoo.com

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The Lavish Lady

Dress the part for East End holiday soirĂŠes with bijouxencrusted accessories. clockwise from top:

Embellished heel, Louis Vuitton ($1,710). Americana Manhasset, 2060 Northern Blvd., 516-365-4766; louisvuitton.com. Clutch, Devi Kroell ($2,480). 23 Main St., East Hampton, 604-5050; devikroell.com.

Necklace, Etro ($924). Americana Manhasset, 2060 Northern Blvd., 516-365-0101; etro.com

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His Holiday Scripts DERMATOLOGIST DR. ELLIOT T. WEISS SHARES HIS SECRET SPOTS FOR SEASONAL SHOPPING NEAR HIS SAGAPONACK HOME.

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s the dermatologist helming the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York, Dr. Elliot T. Weiss specializes in a range of aesthetic, cosmetic, and medical treatments, but is also a familiar face in the shops and restaurants around the towns. Here, he shares some of his favorite East End destinations, such as Ralph Lauren (32 Main St., 907-0960; ralphlauren.com), Scoop (51 Newtown Lane, 329-6800; scoopnyc.com), and John Varvatos (54 Newtown Lane, 3244440; johnvarvatos.com).

“I find Hamptons attire to be casual, yet polished,” he confides. Partial to a “more rugged look,” he can often be found shopping seasonally in the East Hampton Varvatos store, where Peter Ngo, sales manager and personal shopper, “has a great eye for what works and what is new and interesting.” He’s also a big fan of cologne from Bond No. 9 (45 Main St., Sag Harbor, 725-7467; bondno9.com) and the “family and I all go to 27 Hampton Salon (27 Hampton Road, Southampton, 377-3107; 27hamptonsalon. com), where Bianka, Sonia, and Birute take really great care of us.”

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In his spare time, Weiss and his wife both “love to cook, so we enjoy going to Loaves & Fishes Cookshop (2422 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 537-6066; landfcookshop.com) for knives and other gadgets and tools for the kitchen.” The Weisses are also avid gardeners and rely on Marders (120 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton, 537-3700; marders.com) for their supplies and inspiration. Come this holiday season, look for Weiss to be in The Wharf Shop (69A Main St., Sag Harbor, 725-0420;

JOHN VARVATOS’S PETER NGO “HAS A GREAT EYE FOR WHAT WORKS AND WHAT IS NEW AND INTERESTING.”

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wharfshop.com) and Second Star to the Right (2044 Montauk Hwy, Bridgehampton, 537-6111; 2ndstartoys.com), shopping for his children.

When it comes to outfitting his home, he turns to wife Lauren, whose family runs Thayer’s Hardware & Patio (2434 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 537-0077; thayershardware.com).

“Our house is a modern barn with a beach feel,” explains Weiss, “and my wife has a great eye as a buyer for Thayer’s.” Favorite pieces in the house include a photograph of Beach Lane in Wainscott from Ruby Beets (25 Washington St., Sag Harbor, 899-3275; rubybeets.com) by artist Mary Ellen Bartley (maryellenbartley.com). “The photograph captures the natural light of our area by reflecting on a close-up of the sea meeting the sky.”

Weiss is also partial to pieces from Montaukbased artists Jim Goldberg and Annie Sessler of East End Fish Prints (eastendfishprints.com), who practice in the Japanese craft tradition of Gyotaku, a type of nature printing. “They use nontoxic inks on freshly caught fish,” explains Weiss. “After the print is made, the fish is then cooked and eaten by family and friends.” H

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nchanting timepieces in shades of blue reflect the beauty that defines the East End. And when varying degrees of diamonds are added to symbolize the shimmering snow that blankets the Hamptons this time of year, the results are dazzling. These timepieces will be a reminder on the wrist of the sea, sky, and snow all year long. For more watch features and expanded coverage, go to hamptonsmagazine.com/watches. H

this Longines La grande classique de Longines 100 diamonds watch ($6,100) is crafted in steel and bedecked with two rows of diamonds on the case and diamond markers on the dial. the bracelet is stainless steel.

Tourneau, Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Road, Garden City, 516-873-0209; longines.com from Blancpain, this 18k white-gold women’s off-centered hour watch ($33,000) houses a self-winding movement and is embellished with a blue mother-of-pearl dial with diamond snow and a ribbon separating the hour and minutes from the retrograde small seconds hand at 6:00. the bezel, case, and crown are also set with diamonds. London Jewelers, 2 Main St., East Hampton, 329-3939; blancpain.com

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from Dior Timepieces, this elegant automatic dior VIII Montaigne watch ($11,150) is crafted in stainless steel and features a sun-brushed blue dial with an inner ring of diamonds in rose gold. the pyramid-style bracelet is crafted in steel. Americana Manhasset, 2060 Northern Blvd., 516-365-5680; dior.com offering elegant beauty at an affordable price, this Seiko watch ($450) is crafted in steel with diamonds on the case. the dial is blue mother-ofpearl. the watch houses a solar movement, powered by light energy, with a sixmonth power reserve once fully charged.

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A fixture on both morning and nightly news programs on ABC, Dan Abrams enjoys downtime in Southampton with his son, Everett. Here, Ali Wentworth talks both breaking news and the lighter side of life with the journalist and burgeoning restaurateur.

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rom OJ Simpson to Jack Kevorkian, Dan Abrams has covered many of the most captivating trials first as a reporter on the fledgling Court TV and, today, as both coanchor on Nightline and as a legal correspondent on Good Morning America. “While I was in law school, I had a couple of friends who had gone right into TV news, and I was really jealous of what they were doing,” recalls Abrams. “I had been the anchor of the Duke news program, on Cable 13, so when Court TV started in 1991, I took a chance and went there.”

The gamble paid off, and his career trajectory has been on a fast incline. Several years ago, Abrams began visiting Southampton and now he’s a year-round member of the community. That’s when he has time away from the city and his many away-from-the-news-desk interests, including his media empire, which includes popular sites like Mediaite, Styleite, and Gossip Cop. He’s also added restaurateur to his CV, opening his own eatery, White Street in Tribeca, with good friend Dave Zinczenko last fall. “Dave and I were partners in The Lion, and we decided we really wanted to have our own thing,” says Abrams. “Being able to create a restaurant from the ground up was something really fun for both of us.”

Ali WentWorth: last time i saw you, George [Stephanopoulos] and i went to the opening of White Street, where we had the most delicious meal we’ve had in a long time, and George said he had one of the best cocktails he’s ever had. it made a big impression on us.

DAn AbrAmS: That’s great to hear. We got very lucky with the chef we were able to sign, Floyd Cardoz, who was with the Danny Meyer operation for about 16 years. He was thinking of starting his own thing, and we

convinced him to hold off a little bit and join us in this venture. As of late, it’s really taken off. how would you describe the food?

I’d call it classic American fare with really interesting spices. That’s not a very foodie way to describe it, but it’s got all the classics but done with unique spices and broths. it’s not a typical jump for a prestigious man of the law like yourself to open a restaurant. Why are you so interested in that?

Dave and I have been friends for a long time and gone out to dinner a ton, and throughout that period, we would always talk about what we liked, or didn’t like, and what we would do with a restaurant. All those conversations eventually metastasized into a…

Dan, don’t use big words with me.

I was thinking about what word would be appropriate there, and that’s the first thing that came to mind. See that’s how I think, Ali; the problem with me is that the vocabulary just flows… That’s actually not true at all, most of the time when I’m writing, I have to look up synonyms.

So you love food?

I’m a big wine person, and for me, that was a central part of creating this restaurant, to make sure that we had a world-class wine list.

The other day I was shopping online at a wine auction, and now when I buy too much wine that I love, I can sell it to the restaurant. The best is when I get a good deal on some really terrific wine. I’ve never found that the difference between an expensive wine and a really expensive wine is worth it. i researched you like a sorority girl about to go on a date… You grew up in new York City, in a whole family of lawyers. Didn’t you ever for

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a second want to be a model?

Well, my modeling career was incredibly lucrative, but I then had an injury where suddenly I shrunk many, many inches.

That’s funny; my husband had the same injury.

Look, I think that when you see a parent doing something that he or she loves, it inspires you. No matter what that job is: artist, musician, police officer—and my dad’s a lawyer, and loves what he does.

And your sister is a lawyer, too.

My sister is now a federal judge. She and I were both inspired by the fact that my father had great passion for what he did. He tells a story about how when we were kids, he would tell us about his cases to help us go to sleep.

What’s your real relationship with Nancy Grace? If you went to dinner with her, would you guys be throwing celery sticks at each other?

We would be friendly. It ebbs and flows a little bit, in the sense that I think there’s been a couple of times that she’s been legitimately annoyed at me off-camera, but she’s never said that to me. But most of the time, we get along really well.

I have to say how amazing it is that you, as a young lawyer, got to cover the OJ Simpson murder trial. Did you know that OJ Simpson was guilty?

Anyone who watched that trial knew that OJ Simpson was guilty. But more importantly, anyone who watched the civil trial… OJ Simpson had to testify during the civil case, and that’s when his story completely fell apart. There were shoe prints found at the scene—I think it was size 13 Bruno Magli shoes. OJ Simpson had claimed that he would never wear such ugly shoes, and yet as the civil trial was about to start, a newsletter from the Buffalo Bills from eight months before the murder [showed] him wearing those ugly shoes.

Maddie McCann, the little girl who was stolen in Portugal, is one of the stories that hit home to a lot of parents. Has having a baby changed things [for you as a journalist]?

Oh yeah, having a baby makes it so that every time you see something about a kid, you think about it happening to your kid. I know that, with me, when something bad happens to a boy or a boy ends up committing a horrible act, I immediately think about my own child.

I’ve also found that especially in the career that you [and George] have, you live by very bizarre schedules, and suddenly you have children, and you have to do a whole review on your life. Have you found that there have been some adjustments?

Definitely. Every morning after Good Morning America, I now go home to just hang out with Everett. At other times I may have gone to breakfast or hung out at the office, but now—unless there’s some pressing matter—the schedule

is to go home and hang out with Everett for an hour or so.

Let me ask you about all this Internet stuff. As if running a restaurant, or being chief of legal affairs for ABC isn’t enough, you now have like eight websites going?

There are currently five. I had a site called SportsGrid, which was a sports site that I sold about a year and a half ago. And I merged two of my sites, one called Geekosystem, I put under a site called The Mary Sue, which is really one of my most exciting sites, which looks at entertainment through a female prism—there’s coverage of female characters in science fiction, comics, and entertainment.

You could run a network...

Running MSNBC was an interesting experience, but I think it convinced me that what I thought I wanted to do was run a network, but what I really wanted to do was run my own media company. That’s what led me to start all these web properties.

I would say—and tell me if you agree— that you’re a very disciplined man.

I am pretty disciplined, but in a way, it has more to do with necessity, because by nature, I think that I’m actually lazy. I need to force myself into schedules because I need that structure.

Where is your home in the Hamptons?

It’s in Southampton by the bay. The house I’ve rented for 10 years now is from a guy who has become a friend of mine, Josh Sapan, who is also a media guy who runs AMC and Rainbow Media. During the winter, I probably stay out here once every four to six weeks and in the summer, three times a month.

What’s your favorite restaurant here?

Estia’s for brunch. The truth is I don’t eat at restaurants that often. When we’re out here, I end up cooking. I used to go out much more before the baby.

What is Dan Abrams’s favorite cocktail?

The only alcohol I drink is wine.

Favorite book?

I don’t have a favorite book rather than a current book. I’m currently reading Battle Cry of Freedom by James McPherson; it’s about the Civil War. Favorite beach in the Hamptons you take Everett to?

We have the bay beach right outside our house and it’s always empty and beautiful.

What’s it called?

Well it’s on Peconic Bay. Peconic Bay Beach?

Or they call it the Abrams Beach I believe?

I’d like to call it that, although the other local residents rejected that when it was proposed to the town council. H

“EvEry morning, aftEr good morning amErica , i now go homE to just hang out with EvErEtt.”

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Fisherman ribbed cashmere cardigan, Brunello Cucinelli ($2,460). 39 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 324-3400; brunellocucinelli.com. T-shirt, John Varvatos ($228). 54 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 324-4440; johnvarvatos.com. Jeans, DL1961 Premium Denim ($168). Blue 1, 124 Main St., Westhampton, 288-5830; dl1961.com. on everett: Cardigan ($225) and denim pant ($210), Gucci. Americana Manhasset, 2060 Northern Blvd., 516-365-0994; gucci.com. Shirt and shoes, Everett’s own

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THE PERFECT

HOLIDAY MEAL FROM A SALMON TARTARE APPETIZER BY MATHIAS BROGIE TO ERIC MILLER’S ROAST TURKEY ENTRÉE AND LAURENT TOURONDEL’S PUMPKIN-BASED DESSERT, HERE ARE SEVEN SUMPTUOUS HOLIDAY DISHES FROM YOUR FAVORITE LOCAL TOQUES. AS TOLD TO SYLVIE BIGAR PHOTOGRAPHY BY DOUG YOUNG

CHRISTMAS EVE ROAST SUCKLING PIG JASON WEINER AT ALMOND

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Chef Jason Weiner made an Alsatianstyle roast suckling pig a Christmas tradition at Almond in Bridgehampton.

Chef Christian Mir was inspired by his upbringing in France when creating his seasonal dishes at Stone Creek Inn.

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PUMPKIN PIE SHAKE LAURENT TOURONDEL AT LT BURGER

LT Burger chef Laurent Tourondel uses flavorful, seasonal pumpkin in a milk shake dessert.

SWEET AND WHITE POTATO GRATIN CHERYL STAIR AT ART OF EATING

Art of Eating’s Cheryl Stair combines sweet and white potatoes in a rich gratin dish.

Glรถgg and salmon tartare are two traditional Swedish holiday items chef Mathias Brogie serves at c/o The Maidstone in East Hampton.

SALMON TARTARE MATHIAS BROGIE AT C/O THE MAIDSTONE

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Bay Kitchen Bar chef Eric Miller uses French techniques to enhance a traditional holiday turkey.

BRAISED TURKEY BALLLOTINE ERIC MILLER AT BAY KITCHEN BAR

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FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE TRIFLE RACHEL CRONEMEYER AT NICK & TONI’S

Pastry chef Rachel Cronemeyer combines the flavors of chocolate, espresso, and dulce de leche for this over-the-top winter dessert at Nick & Toni’s.

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he rhythm of the Hamptons is like the ocean itself: The wave slowly builds through springtime, crests in late July, there’s the crash of Labor Day weekend, and the retreat in the fall. By winter, it is quiet but for, perhaps, a solitary wanderer on a desolate beach. These wanderers, though, have quite consciously chosen to be in the Hamptons during what the rest of the world calls the “off” season. What keeps them fulfilled when the bikinis and umbrellas are packed away is the nature, culture, and wine.

While most are drawn to the East End for its wide expanses of white sandy beaches, winter encourages a retreat into the woods, where ponds dot the landscape. When the thermometer remains below 32 degrees, these ponds go into a deep freeze. Winter wonderlands emerge with ice skaters spinning across the sheer surfaces and icicles hanging like jewels from the bare tree branches. Pick-up hockey games pop up for those in the know, and figure skaters and ice fishermen find their groove.

Members of the Mecox Bay Ice Boat Club (iceboatlongisland.com) enjoy ice boat sailing on Lake Ronkonkoma, the Great South Bay, Mecox Bay, and Hallock’s Bay off of Orient.

Breath of fresh air outdoor winter activities such as skating and fishing abound on the east end.

BuckSkill Winter cluB opens this month (november) and offers skate rentals, public skating, fgure skating programs, junior and adult hockey, and private lessons. 178 Buckskill Road, East Hampton, 324-2243; buckskillwinterclub.com

Hike and cross-country ski the network of trails at Montauk Point State Park 2000 Montauk Hwy., Montauk, 668-3781; nysparks.com

pHotograpHy by daniel gonzalez (mecox ice sailing); long island state parKs (montauK point); brendan mccartHy (topping rose); courtesy of bucKsKill Winter club (bucKsKill ice rinK); Jessie Kellis (soutHampton ice rinK)

SouthaMPton ice rink at southampton golf range offers skate rentals, public skating, league hockey, open hockey, and junior hockey seven days a week, plus night skating under the lights. 668 County Road 39, Southampton, 283-2158; southamptongolfrange.com

Gigi Morris is a writer who moved to the East End back in 1991, when the year-round community was not what it is now. “It was pretty bleak here in the winter,” she says. “I remember one night, I had to get out of the house.... My husband took me to what was then [the discount department store] Caldor, because it was the only thing open. We bumped into two other couples walking up and down the aisles, doing the same thing.”

But Morris played ice hockey in college, so she had a love of winter sports. One year, Buckskill Tennis Club decided to turn a few courts into a skating rink. “It was a huge asset to the community,” she says of that inaugural rink. “It’s fun to get out and be in the sunshine and get exercise and see people.” Now there are three ice skating rinks on the East End: Buckskill, in East Hampton, as well as one in Greenport and one in Southampton. All offer open skating as well as hockey. The ponds, Morris says, only freeze over a few days a year. But when they do, she is ready to hit the ice at Two Holes of Water pond in East Hampton.

the toPPing roSe houSe offers a special fshing package that includes a private fshing excursion and a personalized recipe card featuring your catch of the day created by chef de cuisine Kyle Koenig. 1 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Tpk., Bridgehampton, 537-0870; toppingrosehouse.com

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Cultural relativity the definitive guide to the arts on the east end.

Bay stReet theateR has new programming lined up for the winter season, including to kill a Mockingbird through november 29. the long Wharf, Sag Harbor, 725-9500; baystreet.org

Canio’s Books offers readings, lectures, and workshops through its Cultural Cafe. 290 Main St., Sag Harbor, 725-4926; caniosbooks.com

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or those who crave cultural stimulation, it should come as no surprise that the artistic community is alive and well in the winter. Many of the great artists who gave the Hamptons its cultural legacy were year-rounders, like Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner. They actively sought out the peace and quiet of these months to create. Painter April Gornik has seen her work thrive since she and husband Eric Fischl moved out to North Haven year-round in 2004. “We were renovating our loft in Soho,” she recalls of their unexpected decision to make the move. “We stayed here in the winter, and by February, we were each thinking, I don’t want to go back. We loved it: the quiet, the privacy, the light.”

The two artists go into the city when they need a fix, but they find themselves fulfilled by the cultural and artistic community out here year-round, not to mention the time and space to devote to their own work. “It never feels like there’s a lack of things to do,” says Gornik, who recalls evenings spent at Almond in Bridgehampton, when the restaurant hosts an artist, writer, or performer and serves up delicious food, family-style. “The whole restaurant fills up with interesting people and there’s always a lively discussion.”

PhotograPhy by Jon holderer (Nutcracker) and barbara-Jo howard (HaMlet ); eriC Striffler (almond, Canio’S); Jerry lamoniCa (bay Street theater); hufton + Crow (ParriSh art muSeum)

artists & writers nights are held monthly at almond RestauRant.

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“It never feels lIke there’s a lack of thIngs to do.”

—april gornik

Guild Hall presents a bevy of performances, exhibitions, and workshops throughout the winter, including the Round Table Theatre Company’s presentation of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet through November 23. 158 Main St., East Hampton, 324-0806; guildhall.org

Paige Garrett, Michael Miller, and Ariel Kaplan take the stage in The Nutcracker at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center.

Almond Zigmund, wife of restaurant co-owner and chef Jason Weiner, was hoping that the Artists & Writers Nights would fill a void. As an artist herself, Zigmund spends a lot of time in her solitary studio. “There are storied places in New York and Paris where artists would go and drink after a day in the studio,” says Zigmund, who started the evenings three years ago to satisfy this need of creative people to share and connect. “It’s a way we can support each other throughout the long months, to feel energized and inspired by the things people are doing behind closed doors.”

Other cultural hot spots that serve the year-round community include the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor and the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, whose calendar gets fuller with each passing year.

Gornik, who has a massive landscape painting hanging in the center gallery at the Parrish, mentions PechaKucha Nights as a favorite evening there. PechaKucha, the Japanese word for chitchat, is an opportunity for a variety of creative people to share what they’re doing in short slideshow presentations, giving audience members plenty of fodder for inspired conversations after the show.

The ParrisH art MuseuM offers a full slate of events and workshops throughout the winter, including PechaKucha Night (December 12) as well as Open Studio Workshops and Winter Vacation Workshops for children and families in late February.

279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 283-2118; parrishart.org

WestHaMPton BeacH PerforMinG arts center offers music, theater, and children’s programming year-round, including performances of The Nutcracker December 13-14. 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach, 288-1500; whbpac.org

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“There’s an inner circle—a communiTy inside a communiTy—and iT’s become family.”

—ada rovatti

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nd then, of course, there’s the vineyard. Every sleepy seaside town has its watering holes and purveyors, though most don’t look like gorgeous European châteaus.

Wölffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack keeps its sturdy front door open year-round, and the twinkling lights on the vines beckon people even on the coldest nights.

Twilight Thursdays get absolutely dizzying in July, when parking attendants try desperately to control the masses as they pour in. But in the winter, the music is just as fine, the wine just as lovely, and the crowd many shades more intimate.

Ada Rovatti is a saxophonist who’s played at Wölffer as well as many of the other vineyards on the East End. She and her husband, world-renowned trumpeter Randy Brecker, moved to East Hampton full-time in 2011. “We used to live on 34th and Park, and suddenly we were here in the middle of the woods. It was a shock,” says Rovatti, who initially struggled with finding a sense of community. “Little

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center stage The high-octane music scene hits its peak during the holiday season.

Drummer Claes Brondal hosts an open jam with a very high bar of musicianship at Bay Burger Jam Session Thursdays from 7 to 9 pm.

1742 Sag Harbor Tpk., Sag Harbor, 899-3915; bayburger.com

Sip wine and hear live jazz at pierre’S on Tuesdays and Sundays starting at 6:30 pm. 2468 Main St., Bridgehampton, 537-5110; pierresbridgehampton.com

phoTography By zEv STarr-TamBor (WölFFEr EvEnT); John muSniCki (piErrE’S); phillip lEhanS (Bay BurgEr)

Wölffer Estate VIneyard at dusk is the ideal time and place to watch music performances.

by little, though, people started to recognize me. Little by little, you start to feel like you belong.”

The wineries, and particularly the many musical series in the tasting rooms, were a big part of helping her make a connection. “‘Live on the Vine’ was packed in the winter,” she says of the jazz series at vineyards across the East End in February and March. “People with the same kind of passion for music gather in these situations, and that’s how you build a hang.”

When the masses depart, the Hamptons remains, in all its splendor. But it does take effort to stay connected. You can’t just stumble into the nearest place and expect a lively scene, but once you know what’s happening, you can always find life and inspiration. Whether it’s in the form of a heated hockey game on the ice or a cool jam session at the vineyard depends on your personal raison d’être. “I feel like I’m part of a bigger family,” says Rovatti. “There’s an inner circle—a community inside a community—and it’s become family.” h

Enjoy Friday- and Saturday-night music throughout the winter at the Stephen talkhouSe. 161 Main St., Amagansett, 267-3117; stephentalkhouse.com

a variety of musicians play without a cover charge from 5 to 8 pm at Wölffer eState Vineyard’s Candlelight Fridays. 139 Sagg Road, Sagaponack, 537-5106; wolffer.com

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At Watchcase in sag Harbor, developers salvaged much of the building’s original materials when creating luxury condo units that offer both traditional design elements and modern amenities.

Haute P ope y neWs, stArs, And trends in reAl estAte

photography by tria giovan

the Condo boom

As the finishing touches Are put on two developments in sAg hArbor, hAmptonites wonder if this trend cAn be sustAined. by mike olson

B

y the mid-19th century, the whaling industry in Sag Harbor had begun its inexorable death spiral—and it threatened to bring the entire blue-collar neighborhood down with it. The village’s livelihood was saved in 1881, however, when a watchmaker from New Jersey moved his company to a five-story factory just off Main Street, bringing

with him a new industry that would employ local workers for generations and lead the town to an economic rebirth as a manufacturing center.

Today, that same brick building is at the center of a different resurgence.

After spending nearly three decades as a crumbling eyesore in the center of continued on page 110

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on foot. “You’re within walking distance of 20 restaurants,” adds Green. “This physically doesn’t exist in East Hampton or Southampton or Sagaponack.” Toss in a centralized location that puts residents a 10-minute drive from spots such as Main Beach and Shelter Island, and Sag Harbor is suddenly playing by Manhattan rules: Find a quiet, centralized location that is close to all the culture the area has to offer.

Even in a land of civic uproar and NIMBYism, both Watchcase and Harbor’s Edge have endeared themselves to the village by respecting its history (and, in the latter’s case, by replacing a nightclub). At Watchcase, that meant remaining committed to restoring the dilapidated structure.

A view from a penthouse at Harbor’s Edge.

“They said we were crazy to want to save this old building,” says Craig D. Wood, cofounder and comanaging partner of Cape Advisors. “It’s much more expensive to do that than to build new. But we thought it was important to do a restoration and do it right. It needs to feel like it belongs here.”

That often meant making the costlier decisions, whether it was cleaning and reusing 30,000 of the building’s original bricks, replacing a cornice that disappeared 50 years ago, or opting to place a 130-car garage underground (beneath the development’s shared fitness center, pool, and gardens). “Whether you’re a resident or just walking by on the street, you see these open spaces,” adds Wood.

For the past few years, this view has been part of Debbie Rudoy’s commute. The owner of Life’style boutique on Main Street and a

“When you arrive for your long-deserved Weekend, you have a single responsibility and that is to turn the key.”

—keith green

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photography by eric striffler (harbor’s edge); image by mcauley digital (rendering) opposite page: eric striffler (harbor’s edge); image courtesy of newman architects (rendering)

town, this raw, forgotten factory space with its exposed beams and 999 oversized windows will be transformed into luxury lofts by developers Cape Advisors and Beyer Binder Belle Architects (the firm that renovated Grand Central Terminal), who showed up in Sag Harbor in 2011. Now on the verge of completion, the reinvented Watchcase, Sag Harbor (watchcasefactory.com), is the most buzzed-about development on the East End—and it could forever alter the area’s real estate market.

The Hamptons has always been dominated by single-family homes. The largest estates once required a dedicated staff to maintain the house over the summer and close it for the winter.

Today’s demands (make sure the pool guy shows up, pay the landscaper) may be less grand, but they are very real. It’s why buyers from empty nesters in search of turnkey living to i-bankers who want their weekends to feel like a stay at a five-star resort (complete with fitness studios and spa treatments) have turned an eye—and wallet— to condominium developments.

Four blocks away from Watchcase, on the banks of Sag Harbor Cove, sits Harbor’s Edge (harborsedge.com), 15 brand-new flats, lofts, and bungalows, each facing the water. Keith Green of Halstead Property (2 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 771-5317; halstead.com) is charged with selling these units, and he keeps hearing a familiar refrain. “‘We’re downsizing and it’s just too much for us to keep a big house in the Hamptons,’” Green laughs. “So this is a lifestyle decision.

Condominium living means that when you arrive for your long-deserved weekend, you have a single responsibility and that is to turn the key.”

More so than any other East End locale, that lifestyle lends itself to Sag Harbor, the one Hamptons village that can easily be navigated

A rendering of a penthouse rooftop at Watchcase in Sag Harbor.

A rendering of the John Jermain Memorial Library with its new addition.

member of the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce, she appreciates both developments going the extra mile. Likewise, she sees how they can benefit a village that has remained a bastion for independent stores and restaurants. “To me, the addition of Watchcase and Harbor’s Edge will just bring more like-minded people to the village,” she says. “As long as it has that, I think the business district will thrive.”

The real estate market has thrived as well. At Harbor’s Edge, units start at $2.25 million, with the first penthouse to hit the market asking $5.75 million. At Watchcase, lofts command anywhere from $1.05 million to $3.22 million, with some penthouses topping eight figures. “I’m somewhat surprised that this didn’t occur sooner, simply because there’s always been such an emphasis on service in the Hamptons,” says Jonathan Miller, president and CEO of real estate appraisers Miller Samuel Inc. “I suspect this is the beginning of a trend of luxury pied-àterres, with people going out on the weekend and not having to take care of a house.”

Miller’s most recent numbers from 2014 back that up, with the average second-quarter sales price of Hamptons condominiums up 8.2 percent

“This is The beginning of a Trend of luxury pied-à-Terres.”

—jonathan miller

when compared to Q1 and the total number of sales up a whopping 166 percent. However, there is plenty of volatility in those statistics, as that still represents just 56 total sales—a lack of inventory that puts a ceiling on this trend’s ability to grow.

“I view it as a market niche, not necessarily the next big thing,” adds Miller. “The demand is there, but the supply just can’t be created because of zoning restrictions that favor single families.

The limited availability of sites for this kind of development keeps it in check. But I think that bodes well for these projects because they won’t have a lot of competition.”

Over at Harbor’s Edge, Halstead’s Wood agrees, noting that most villages seem to be putting up barriers specifically to prevent this kind of development. (Even for Watchcase, Wood estimates that the arduous approval process took roughly 65 public meetings.) “We view it as this little jewel, and we think that adds real value,” Green explains. “Any developer who is able to find a piece of land that can be condominium-ized is going to find themselves in a very enviable position. And any buyer is going to feel secure because they know there’s a growing demand for their product.”

No wonder interest in the first four units made available at Harbor’s Edge has been intense and, as of last year, Watchcase had 880 would-be buyers sitting on its waiting list. The condominium market in the Hamptons may be that unicorn of East End real estate—a glaring market inefficiency that no developer, no matter how canny, can exploit. But with buyers lining up to get their piece of this untapped resource, the frenzy feels perfectly at home. H

A kitchen at Harbor’s Edge in Sag Harbor.

What’s Old Is NeW agaIN Two Sag Harbor legends get a much-needed face-lift.

The plans given to the state’s Division of Library Services were simple enough: Add more book stacks to the John Jermain Memorial Library via a glass addition.

The one problem? They were fled in 1919.

Finally, the plan is coming to fruition. “The old building is really the jewel, and the new addition sits behind it like a setting for a diamond ring,” says library director Catherine Creedon. Although the facilities will be nearly doubled in size, the Beaux Arts structure remains at center stage, highlighted by the return of its original brass chandeliers, the removal of a century of ink stains from the tiger oak furniture, and the cleaning of the stained-glass laylight in the Guastavino dome (done piece by piece by a fourth-generation craftswoman). “It’s so exciting,” adds Creedon. “We have a chance to bring a 21st-century library to our community while celebrating a gorgeous building.”

Through some sleuthing, Creedon found four of the library’s six missing chandeliers stored safely across the street in the basement of the Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum, a historic structure undergoing its own changes. President Barbara Pintauro-Lobosco turned to crowdfunding platform goodcircle.org to help fund the facility’s three-pronged restoration, highlighted by an already completed paint job and renovation of the grand front porch. Now the race is on to raise funds for more projects, including repairing the back porch and perimeter fencing. To do so, the museum has gotten creative, hosting fundraising art exhibitions in the 1845 Greek Revival home. “People get to see the progress frsthand,” says PintauroLobosco. “And we get to keep the history of whaling and this community going strong.”

John Jermain Memorial Library, 201 Main St., Sag Harbor, 725-0049; johnjermain.org.

Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum, 200 Main St., Sag Harbor, 725-0770; sagharborwhalingmuseum.org

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buy design The birch wreath is available in two diameters, 18 inches ($69) and 24 inches ($79).

distinctly modern the gift to receive is a piece from designer Tom Dixon’s industrial-chic cog collection.

starry wreaths from restoration Hardware are a minimalist take on traditional trimmings. By erin riley

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s part of restoration hardware’s Winter Wonderland Collection, the new birch wreath is a minimalist alternative to the time-honored ornament, yet provides a similarly warm accent to a modern hamptons home. beautifully intertwined wire branches are embedded with warm white lights and wrapped in natural birch bark, mimicking light reflecting off the snow, while an on/off switch and built-in 24-hour timer allows for controlled usage. restoration hardware offers a variety of similarly twinkling items in birch, like its popular holiday trees and hanging snowflakes. 69 Main St., East Hampton, 907-1300; restorationhardware.com

Brass and walnut fireplace set ($2,650).

around the hearth Combining Centuries-old teChniques with bauhaus elements, Carl auböCk’s designs transform everyday objeCts into works of art.

The design house of Carl auböCk has been transforming familiar knickknacks such as paperweights, bookends, and nutcrackers into playful yet functional art objects for five generations. “i worked with my father for over 18 years,” says auböck, who works from a metal workshop in an old townhouse in Vienna. “What i learned from him was precise preparation in executing architectural details. What distinguishes us, apart from our old-world method of craftsmanship, is that we can

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Candleholder from Tom Dixon’s Cog collection ($165).

offer our products in different finishes from matte nickel over dark patina to crisscross-filed surfaces, but for the holidays, our most popular is the glossy polish,” which, when applied to brass, creates a warm texture that is perfect for festive times. The company’s current collection boasts more than 400 objects and since its inception has counted contemporaries like Charles and ray eames, and more recently, diane von furstenberg as collectors. MONC XIII, 40 Madison St., Sag Harbor, 808-3333; monc13.com H

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“Creating a sense of the tooled and the machined, these pieces are formed in brass-plated solid aluminum,” explains designer Tom Dixon, whose Cog collection references industrial machine parts. Dixon’s one-of-a-kind designs form a part of this year’s gift guide from Suite ny, an online boutique of curated designer furniture and home accessories helmed by cofounders Maria Sepulveda and Kris Fuchs, who live in Water Mill. “Holiday décor should always relate to one’s home,” says Fuchs, who is attracted to items that combine a single color with metallic accents and lots of candlelight in order to “exude a casual warmth.” Fuchs’s other favorite festive pieces from Suite ny include candleholders by east Hampton local richard Meier, “if your theme incorporates more silver than gold,” as well as Craig Bassam and Scott Fellow’s CB-12 stacking trays.

Says Fuchs: “The natural walnut and architectural lines would work well year-round in any modern Hamptons home.” suiteny.com

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In Search of Quietude

More than ever, haMptons buyers want privacy, say James saladino and elaine Hammond of douglas elliMan.

by mike olson

new TradiTional wiTh a TwisT sagaponack. Exquisite new custom construction in the heart of Bridgehampton South, close to ocean beaches and village shops and restaurants. This is the kind of home you can easily picture yourself living in. Traditional with a modern touch, gracious but not over-scaled, stylish yet warm.

Double height foyer, coffered ceiling living room, formal dining, and kitchen wing are all suffused with natural light. The gorgeous kitchen, sure to be the hub of the home, has custom cabinetry, grand scaled marble top island, A+ appliances and adjacent den area with fireplace, beamed ceiling and skylights. French doors throughout the main floor open the indoor living spaces out to the private backyard oasis. Upstairs, spacious master with terrace and spa style bath is joined by three additional en suite guest rooms. Finished lower level offers den/office, full bath and two additional rooms, whose uses can be flexible. Outside, heated Gunite pool with stadium steps, plenty of bluestone patio, outdoor shower, garage/pool house, and covered porch with outdoor fireplace. Co-Exclusive. $5.95M

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Licensed Associate RE Broker m: 646.322.7861 ginger.thoerner@corcoran.com

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ome people search for it on the water, while others turn to a golf course or nature preserve. No matter where in the Hamptons people find solitude, today’s East End secondhome buyers—the majority of whom are used to living on top of their neighbors in the city—want to be off on their own. “You’re seeing that more and more,” says James Saladino, a licensed real estate salesperson who partners with his wife, Elaine Hammond, at Douglas Elliman, of his clients’ search for space.

One home the Saladinos just listed represents that mind-set perfectly. Perched at the end of a long, gated driveway, the 3,000-square-foot, $4.95 million contemporary home at 183 Dune Road in Quogue sits on 1.6 acres— surrounded by an unheard of 60 acres of protected preserve. “The beauty is that there’s nobody around you, so it feels like you own all that,” says Saladino. “No one’s going to bother you back there.”

It also doesn’t hurt that this is Quogue’s most prime location, —james saladino steps away from the public Village Beach and private Beach Club and offering stunning views of the ocean, bay, and nearby Shinnecock Yacht Club from the multilevel mahogany deck and every room. “The area has been on fire,” says Saladino of Quogue. “So right now the inventory is dwindling and I’m seeing a lot of buyers.” 104 Main St., Westhampton Beach, 898-2229; elliman.com

“The beauTy is ThaT There’s nobody around you.”

Set to Check In the gold coast offers hamptonites turnkey options, says Debra Quinn Petkanas of daniel gale sotheby’s.

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t was back in 1898 when CŽsar Ritz, the so-called Òking of hoteliers and the hotelier of kings,Ó opened the H™tel Ritz in Paris. Eight years later, he followed it with the Ritz London, redefining the luxury experience for the next century. By 2000, the company made a logical move to the condominium business with its first foray in Washington, DC. Now, it is ready to make a splash with the RitzCarlton Residences, Long Island, North Hills. ÒFrom the moment the valet comes to your car in the porte-cochere, itÕs almost like living in a hotel,Ó says Debra Quinn Petkanas, associate real estate broker at Daniel Gale SothebyÕs. ÒThe service is impeccable. Every whim you have is catered to.Ó Each of the four buildings in this ultraluxury gated community boasts its own staffÑporters, doormen, valet, a conciergeÑ plus a residentsÕ lounge with a fitness center and yoga studio.

Then thereÕs the 25,000-squarefoot communal Clubhouse that features everything from a —debra quinn petkanas movie theater and a golf simulator to indoor and outdoor pools.

Understandably, sales of the 244 unitsÑwhich range in price from $1.25 to $5 millionÑhave been brisk, with some buyers nabbing multiple units to combine them. Petkanas sees the Ritz-Carlton, on Nassau CountyÕs Gold Coast, just 20 minutes from Manhattan, as a complement to East End luxury. ÒItÕs not competitive with us,Ó she explains. ÒSome of our buyers already have houses in Manhattan and the Hamptons. ItÕs an adjunct to their lifestyle.Ó 240 Glen Head Road, Glen Head, 516-674-2000; danielgale.com H

“Some of our buyerS already have houSeS in manhattan and the hamptonS.”

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Pristine PostModern | westhampton beach | $2,650,000 Meticulously maintained Home with open foor plan, spacious living room, gourmet kitchen, offce/den and master on main foor; plus 5 bedrooms, media room leading out to heated pool, tennis court. Web# H43283 gwenn ramage o: 631.898.2228

Prestigious 1 aCre | westhampton beach | $2,499,000 One block to the ocean bridge, this 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home features a saltwater Gunite pool and spacious lawns.

Includes wood vaulted ceilings, crown moldings, arched doorways, a den with a solarium and a 2-car garage.

Web# H27129 Lynn november C: 631.680.4111

beautifuL setting | southampton | $2,499,000 This multi-level property sits on a cul-de-sac featuring 3 living rooms, 2 freplaces, gourmet kitchen. Master bedroom suite with covered balconies plus 3 bedrooms all with en suite baths, dining room. third-foor offce, wine cellar, heated Gunite pool.

Web# H22585 Jon holderer o: 631.898.2206

waterfront in westhaMPton beaCh | $2,495,000 1.4 acres; deep water dock on Aspatuck Creek, specimen trees, gourmet kitchen, balconies, decks and views, en suite masters. Fireplace, loft, wine cellar, heated pool, spa, wet bar, theater. Half mile to WHB Village. Web# H0155391 Lynn november C: 631.680.4111

the baCheLor offiCers Quarters | Quogue | $2,395,000 Unique opportunity to own a year-round home on Dune Road with deeded boardwalk to coveted Quogue beaches. Beautifully maintained Cottage with true master suite, 2 additional bedrooms with full bath. Attached garage. Low Quogue taxes.

Web# H16378 Kent rydberg C: 631.833.5242

stunning Quogue ViLLage | Quogue | $2,250,000 This Contemporary sits on 1+ acres and features 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, including a master suite and balcony. Open foor plan, great for entertaining, freplace, sliding glass doors lead out to heated pool and tennis court and hottub. Web# H10698 Lynn november C: 631.680.4111

bayfront Paradise | westhampton | $999,000 Enjoy bayfront sunset views. Fully equipped 3-bedroom unit all on one level. Includes impressive master suite, all appliances, carport, tennis, pool, club house and boat slip, and right of way to the ocean. Web# H11849 allen Piliero o: 631.898.2204

beautifuL PostModern | westhampton | $850,000 This beautiful 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath Traditional features a pool, tennis, cabana, freplace, garage and plenty of space to entertain. The fnished basement has a pool table, ping pong table and work out area. Web# H27567 allen Piliero o: 631.898.2204

Condo with boat sLiP | westhampton beach | $565,000 Located in prestigious Westhampton Landings, this spacious tri-level Condo offers 2 bedrooms, 3 baths and an updated kitchen open to the living area. Gorgeous pool and gazebo.

A short distance to the village and ocean beaches.

Web# H12114 Peggy darling o: 631.898.2258

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waterfront graCe | Quogue | $5,999,000 This home is the complete package with 5 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 powder rooms, open entertaining spaces, freplace, renovated gourmet kitchen, granite counters, heated Gunite pool, tennis, bulkheaded and landscaped. Web# H15525 Kent rydberg C: 631.833.5242

dune road between the bridges bayfront | westhampton beach | $6,495,000 Masterfully designed Traditional in the most sought-after location. Offers a grand entry foyer, gourmet kitchen, butler’s pantry, formal dining, living area with freplace, gym, home theater, 7 bedrooms, 7.5 baths, pool, spa and boat slip. Web# H33742 steven rosmarin o: 631.898.2222

Quogue south of the highway | Quogue | $4,200,000 This grand Postmodern is nestled on a peaceful street offering 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 2 living rooms, gourmet kitchen, heated pool, detached garage and fantastic grounds. Web# H39159 Peggy darling o: 631.898.2258

energy effiCient new ConstruCtion | westhampton beach | $4,250,000 Heated saltwater Gunite pool, antique barn wood fooring and ceilings, wainscotting and custom cabinetry throughout. 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 6,000 sf, cedar roof, 2-car garage, library and 3 freplaces. Web# H14288 Mariko Pichardo o: 631.898.2209 | Leandro Pichardo o: 631.898.2211

uLtiMate 7-bedrooM traditionaL | Quogue | $2,795,000 7 bedrooms, 5.5 baths including a formal dining room, frst foor master en suite, kitchen with custom cabinetry. Second foor master en suite. 40 ft Gunite pool and tennis on 1.5 acres in Quogue Village.

Web# H47266 Mariko Pichardo o: 631.898.2209 | Leandro Pichardo o: 631.898.2211

oPuLenCe, PriVaCy and beautifuL water Views | westhampton | $2,899,000 This Hamptons experience can be yours, set on 2.4-acre lot. Features 4 bedrooms, including a frst foor master suite, gourmet kitchen, formal dining area and living room and library with custom built-ins, basement, 2-car garage. Web# H25513 steven rosmarin o: 631.898.2222

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east hampton. This 4 bedroom, 2 bath house sits on 1.6 acres on Accabonac Harbor. It has a cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, fireplace, open kitchen, large decks, boat slip, and amazing sunsets. Exclusive. $2.5M WeB# 52594 leah sklar m: 631.255.1299

east hampton. 5 bedrooms, 4 baths. Lower level has a dine-in kitchen, living room, dining room and den. Junior master, 3 additional bedrooms and loft on 2nd level. 1.4 acres with a 20x40 heated pool. Exclusive. $1.795M WeB# 10217 susan kouffman m: 631.838.7181 greg e. schmidt m: 917.848.4918

southampton. Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with finished basement and heated pool on shy acre in Whalebone Landing with tennis and beach. Minutes to Southampton and Sag Harbor Villages. Exclusive. $1. 295M WeB# 35249

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Wainscott. Ideally located 3 miles from Sag Harbor and 3.5 miles from East Hampton Village, this 2,300 SF, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath home with open layout is set on 1.3 private acres with heated pool. Exclusive. $1.249M WeB# 56162 lilly de la Motte m: 917.806.9496

east hampton. 4 bedrooms with a spacious master suite, 3 baths, and pool, surrounded by pine trees and lush landscaping Tons of windows bring the outdoors in, and many extras.

Exclusive. $1.175M WeB# 31412 greg e. schmidt m: 917.848.4918

sagaponack. Recently renovated, turn-key, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Carefree, low maintenance living, security system, irrigation, water filtration. Convenient location.

Exclusive. $949k WeB# 47966 greg e. schmidt m: 917.848.4918

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sag harbor. This totally refinished 3 bedroom, 3 bath home features a heated pool, pool house with loft area upstairs and a detached garage. Beautiful landscaping and nearby water access. Exclusive. $725k WeB# 20564 traci d. Robinson m: 631.525.6319 Regina Muro Madan m: 917.371.8855

east hampton. Pristine 3 bedroom, 2 bath traditional, living room, formal dining, attached garage, full basement ready to finish, elegant and lush property with wonderful new pool. Have it all. Exclusive. $724k WeB# 17143 donald g. gleasner o: 631.899.0231

east hampton. This renovated, charming 100 year old cottage sits on 2 acres. Sunny living room opens to an eat-in kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, central air. Live in it as is, or build your own.

Exclusive. $575k WeB# 41137 leah sklar m: 631.255.1299

Marlene R. o’halloran m: 631.875.0255 greg J. o’halloran m: 631.875.0372

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southampton. This gracious 6300 SF home should be completed soon. 7 bedrooms, 6.5 baths and gourmet kitchen with no detail missed. Heated 18x40 gunite salt-water pool and spa on .50 acre. Co-Exclusive. $4.495M WeB# 50705 Meegan P. darby m: 631.375.1365

Quiogue. Powerful water views, soaring ceilings and sun drenched living about this stylish, six bedroom home. Media room, gourmet eat in kitchen and a deep water dock on Quantuck Bay. Exclusive. $4.75M WeB# 25257 Maria c. cunneen m: 631.445.7890

Wainscott. New construction boasts stellar details in this 7 bedroom, 7.5 bath home minutes from the world’s best beaches and the latest in modern amenities provide a sophisticated yet easy lifestlye. Co-Exclusive. $5.925M WeB# 33129 Jane Babcook m: 631.680.1001

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Westhampton. New oceanfront home, two years young. Four bedrooms, den, living/dining room, upstairs master suite and sitting room. 101’ frontage and roof deck. 3500 SF of fine craftsmanship. Exclusive. $3.599M WeB# 17030 Maria c. cunneen m: 631.445.7890

Montauk. Montauk lakefront at its best. Modernist designed home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. Natural Resource Special Permit in place for a 3,000 SF home and lap pool on the water side. Exclusive. $4.1M WeB# 20215 helen stubbmann o: 631.899.0412

Water Mill. Breathtaking views from almost every room in this resort-like home with 6 bedrooms, 5 full and 2 half baths, saltwater gunite pool and tennis.

Exclusive. $4.399M WeB# 22446 greg e. schmidt m: 917.848.4918

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convenience and coMFoRt southampton village. Pristine and charming on an amazing street. Boasting a jaw dropping custom theater, 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 3,600 SF of open, bright, living space. A must see!

Exclusive. $2.895M WeB# 34007 samuel kelly m: 631.478.2822

noRth haven Point

southampton. Waterfront home on Sebonac Creek.

Unobstructed views of water and nature reserves and all approvals for a pool. You would never be able to create this home again. Exclusive. $2.65M WeB# 44687 Meegan P. darby m: 631.375.1365

Lic. as Samuel Whelan Kelly

sag harbor. Shingled traditional with 5 en suite bedrooms (including a first floor master), two half baths, a heated gunite pool and a 3-car garage on 1.94 acres. Community tennis and beach. Exclusive. $2.9M WeB# 42874 Marlene R. o’halloran m: 631.875.0255 greg J. o’halloran m: 631.875.0372

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SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT VIEWS | Southampton | $2,495,000 40 ft above a sandy beach on Shinnecock Bay with 180-degree views, this house sits at the end of a quiet lane on a half acre with 100 ft of water frontage. Pool, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Views from the living area, kitchen and the south-facing bedrooms. Web# H53350

EAST HAMPTON SANCTUARY | East Hampton | $1,750,000 This meticulously renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bath Traditional near East Hampton Village has an exquisite pool house, Gunite pool and free-standing garage on a landscaped shy acre. Living room with fireplace, backyard porch, bluestone patio and cabana with bath. Web# H14435

SAG HARBOR VILLAGE - 3 BEDROOMS, POOL, TURN-KEY | Sag Harbor | $1,495,000 Beautifully renovated this charming summer cottage has a living room, open kitchen to second living room with fi replace, a study with French doors, second fl oor master suite, 2 guest bedrooms and 2 additional full baths. Heated Gunite pool. Web# H10592

NORTHWEST GEM WITH POOL | East Hampton | $1,320,000 Nestled in forever-reserved woodland on a quiet cul-de-sac this 3-bedroom, 2-bath is just two miles from the village. Sited on 1.4 very secluded acres, the property features a heated pool and plenty of decking. Web# H35171

RENOVATED GEM IN PRESTIGIOUS OLD ORCHARD | East Hampton | $2,195,000 This renovated gem is surrounded by a reserve of mature Beech forest at the end of a 200 ft driveway in prestigious Old Orchard just minutes from East Hampton Village. Generous decking and heated pool so set back it offers optimal privacy. Web# H23039

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SOUTH OF THE HIGHWAY WITH COMMUNITY DOCK | Water Mill | $4,250,000 Bright, sunny and pristine 6-bedroom, 4-bath home on .40 acres. Features gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, spacious family room. Master bedroom is a full floor with sitting area and expansive master bath. Heated Gunite pool. Web# H17141

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hether your taste runs to the unique or the classic, exuberant or minimalist, the fireplace mantel is traditionally the focal point of any spirited holiday home décor. “Design your mantel top so that it’s welcoming without being overwhelming,” suggests Pottery Barn spokesperson Kendra Stewart, who recommends natural, beachy accents from this season’s Coastal Christmas collection for an inviting Hamptons home.

Decorative, sea-inspired pieces such as the driftwood star ornaments and shell inlaid trees are ideal for a casual seaside home, while the oversize crystal balls add a touch of glamour and complement the white and gold color palette. “The best holiday decorations incorporate a mix of organic elements, candlelight, and hand-hewn materials,” says Stewart, who also suggests combining reflective objects with just the right amount of light to create a festive glow.

And as for how to fill those stockings—this year, Pottery Barn has dramatically expanded its selection of gifts under $50, with options such as candle pots, trays, votive holders, magnifying glasses, and games, along with an in-store stocking stuffer bar for lots of clever ideas for gift-giving.

In true holiday spirit, this season Pottery Barn has partnered with shelters across the country for the Give a Little Hope campaign: “Proceeds raised through our Winter Village collections and our new, exclusive German Glitter Village benefit organizations that provide temporary and long-term housing for youths and families,” explains Stewart. Pottery Barn also continues its partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which treats kids with pediatric cancers; the organization celebrates its 10th anniversary this season. 1 Hampton Road, Southampton, 283-0141; potterybarn.com H

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lexington Creative Director Kristina lindhe suggests linens in deep crimson for the winter season.

the ideal Setting this time of year, transform your home into a wonderland with seasonal décor from the east end’s best purveyors. by erin riley

Known for its high-end landscapes and garden designs year-round, Broadview Gardens adds holiday decorating services to its roster come wintertime. Sign up for seasonal entrance plantings with vibrant poinsettias, Christmas cactus, and roses, as well as fresh, pine-scented wreaths and Christmas trees, which can be cut fresh for the living room or planted in the garden.

651 Sagg Main St., Sagaponack, 537-0051; broadview gardenseh.com

C. Whitmore Gardens An East End go-to come Christmastime, C. Whitmore’s holiday shop offers Fraser and noble firs in a wide range of heights, as well as lush garlands

and wreaths, poinsettias, ornaments, and festive floral arrangements. C. Whitmore’s extensive interior and exterior decorating services for both residences and businesses allow you to leave the decorating to the professionals.

26 Montauk Hwy., Amagansett, 267-3182; cwhitmoregardens.com

Clic General Store Founded by Clic Bookstore & Gallery’s Christiane Celle, this beautifully stocked store focuses on unique and socially conscious items, including holiday-themed accessories from Roost Home Furnishings.

Among this season’s offerings are rustic acorn bowls, nest-like wreaths fashioned from driftwood branches, and adorable mice, pony, and safari animal

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Serena & Lily’s seasonal offerings feature a lovely collection that honors the familiar (but with a touch of the unexpected).

Serena & lily’s winter selections include a variety of great gifts under $50 featuring plated glass ornaments, garlands, a Morovian star pendant, and co-owner Serena dugan’s favorite—colorful pom-poms from peru that she found while traveling. they make beautiful embellishments for stockings. an expanded Kidshop collection of holiday gifts will include early rider bikes and push-alongs, musical instruments, and zoo animal bookends.

332 Montauk Hwy., Wainscott, 537-5544; serenaandlily.com

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60 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 527-7102; clicgeneralstore.com

Hildreth’s Along with its time-honored selection of holiday needlepoint door hangings, quilted tree skirts and stockings, and kitschy ornaments, Hildreth’s has also expanded its gift department, which now offers décor in themes like nautical, silver, woodland, and old world. “I personally pick a theme and go with it,” says marketing director Claudia Kosciusko.

“One year my kids decorated and we made the theme teddy bears. I always look forward to changing it up each season.”

51–55 Main St., Southampton, 283-2300; hildreths.com

Lexington For creative director Kristina Lindhe, the holidays are all about the small touches. “Our inspiration for this holiday season is to help you achieve the most with very little effort,” explains Lindhe, who emphasizes details like “a Christmas tree for the terrace and cozy linens and bedding dressed with printed sateen, red flannel, and crisp, cool poplin stripes.” Another tradition of Lindhe’s is having Christmas dinner outside and “laying a perfect table with warm red table linens and matching it up with lots of cozy wool throws.”

73 Main St., East Hampton, 527-7100; lexingtoncompany.com

Roberta Roller Rabbit Inspired by a fable of a magical rabbit found on a piece of discarded fabric in India, Roberta Freymann’s offshoot brand offers a whimsical selection of holiday ornaments and decorative boxes, all hand-painted with animal or floral prints. Handcrafted in India, ornament and box sets are perfect for holiday gift giving or to hold keepsakes throughout the year. Also peruse a selection of bone-printed picture frames, decorative trays, and votive sets.

53D Jobs Lane, Southampton, 259-2566; robertaroller rabbit.com H Sleigh bell garland (small, $24; large, $38) and plated glass ornaments ($48 for three-piece set) at Serena & lily in Wainscott.

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Having catered events across the East End for more than two decades, Food & Co., helmed by Bay Kitchen Bar’s Eric Miller, features a catering menu perfect for cold-weather celebrations.

Entrées like organic roasted turkey breast and charcoal grilled filet mignon serve approximately 30 people, while seasonal à la carte options like apple, sausage, and pecan stuffing offer guests a highly customizable meal.

Little Red will be bringing back two of its classic bistro dishes in time for the winter season: French onion soup with sourdough croutons and Gruyere cheese; and chicken pot pie with root vegetables, fresh herbs, and a delectable house-made butter crust. Round out your meal with one of the bistro’s most popular desserts— the butterscotch pot de crème.

39 Gann Road, East Hampton, 329-1000; foodandco.com

Te Golden Pear Cafe While this beloved spot offers Thanksgiving and holiday catering menus featuring roasted turkey and all the traditional fixings, its most popular seasonal offering is its gift bags filled with Golden Pear gourmet products like its Beach Blend Coffee, organic granolas, premium Farm Stand Jams, and signature cookbook.

99 Main St., Southampton, 283-8900; goldenpearcafe.com

76-C Jobs Lane, Southampton, 283-3309; littleredsouthampton.com

Te Living Room The Living Room fully embraces its Scandinavian heritage with hearty Swedish classics during the holidays. Thanksgiving will see a four-course meal with entrées like Wallenbergare (ground veal, cream, and eggs coated in breadcrumbs) and Västerbotten cheese quiche. For classic tastes, there is a traditional turkey.

Leading up to Christmas, the restaurant will offer its Swedish Christmas Table menu of authentic holiday classics. red bar’s holiday menu includes roasted leg of lamb in addition to the brasserie’s traditional favorites.

207 Main St., East Hampton, 324-5006; themaidstone.com

Red Bar Tuck into a table by the quaint wraparound windows at this popular American spot. In addition to the usual oeuvre of fried calamari, grilled salmon, filet mignon, and Long Island duck is a new holiday special: roasted leg of lamb with pommes gratin dauphinoise and flageolet vegetable bean ragout. Get your Yorkshire pudding fix on Sundays with a hearty seasonal prime rib.

210 Hampton Road, Southampton, 283-0704; redbarbrasserie.com

Sant Ambroeus Sant Ambroeus is bringing back its popular selection of Italian treats like the two-pound wrapped panettone and famous house-made Christmas log, which comes in dark chocolate and white chocolate peppermint. For those who can’t decide, the holiday gift box includes the patisserie’s most popular products like gianduiotti, homemade marzipan, artisanal jam, and its signature cookie tin.

30 Main St., Southampton, 283-1233; santambroeus.com

Te Seawater Grill This Thanksgiving, The Seawater Grill offers classics with subtle twists like pumpkin ravioli served in a maple cream sauce, topped with candied pecans and fire-roasted apples; grain-fed herb-roasted tom turkey with sweet Italian sausage stuffing; and acorn squash stuffed with a medley of roasted vegetables and baked to perfection, topped with a balsamic glaze.

290 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk, 668-2345; gurneysinn.com H

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Fresno prepares for the holidays with hearty Italian classics.

Fresno is offering new cold-weather dishes to celebrate the holiday season like a bucatini all’amatriciana with veal meatballs and braised pork osso buco with white polenta and Halsey Farm gremolata. For something lighter, opt for the new classic French bistro salad of frissé with bright vinaigrette, lardon, and poached egg. As a predinner aperitif, try the barrel-aged Negroni with grapefruit bitters.

8 Fresno Pl., East Hampton, 324-8700; fresnorestaurant.com

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The annual tree lighting at c/o The Maidstone will take place on December 7.

Holiday Happenings Get merry with events, performances, and workshops across the hamptons. by erin riley

c/o Te Maidstone A more recent East End tradition, the annual tree lighting on December 7, will feature festive songs from a local choir, visits with Santa, cookie decorating, and holiday refreshments. You can also get into the holiday spirit by donating nonperishable items to the East Hampton Food Pantry and toys to Toys for Tots at the festivities.

207 Main St., East Hampton, 324-5006; themaidstone.com

East End Arts Gallery Hundreds of gorgeous handmade holiday ornaments, greeting cards, jewelry, ceramics, and crafts will fill East End Arts’ three galleries at the organization’s annual Holiday Gift Boutique, which kicks off with an opening reception on November 15 and runs through December

23. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for the holidays while supporting the local artists and artisans.

133 E. Main St., Riverhead, 727-0900; eastendarts.org

East Hampton Chamber of Commerce A favorite gathering among locals, the East Hampton Chamber of Commerce’s 24th annual self-guided tour on December 13 celebrates the Hamptons’ unique assortment of inns, bed and breakfasts, and historical sites, including the Pollock Krasner House & Study Center. Hear the stories behind these local landmarks while enjoying refreshments provided at each stop on the tour.

Huntting Inn, 94 Main St., East Hampton, 324-0362; easthamptonchamber.com

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Jazz virtuoso Ray Anderson hosts Tasting Notes at Harmony Vineyards.

Come for the stunning views and stay for the great jazz as Stony Brook’s Harmony Vineyards, Long Island’s first waterfront winery, presents Tasting Notes with internationally renowned trombone virtuoso Ray Anderson. Anderson will lead jazz duos and trios four days a week, with weekends dedicated to promising young talent. “When you hear music performed live you are part of it,” says Anderson. “Your energy inspires the performance, and the musicians are playing for you.”

169 Harbor Road, Head of the Harbor, 291-9900; harmonyvineyards.com

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Guild Hall For more than 25 years, Cherish The Ladies has traveled across the world to spread Celtic cheer and Irish traditions. On November 29, the critically acclaimed group will perform at Guild Hall, singing such classic carols as “O Come All Ye Faithful” and “Silent Night” in arrangements that highlight the group’s unique Celtic instrumentation, beautiful harmonies, and spectacular step dancing.

158 Main St., East Hampton, 324-0806; guildhall.org

Peconic Land Trust Diana Conklin of Everlastings by Diana will again host the annual Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop on December 7. Guests will be provided with premade evergreen wreaths as well as locally grown greens, dried

Trombone virtuoso ray Anderson performing with his band.

flowers, seedpods, and berries, and are encouraged to bring their own additions to create a personalized wreath for a Hamptons home.

Bridge Gardens, 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton, 2833195; peconiclandtrust.org

Southampton Cultural Center Following the tree lighting ceremony on November 29, head over to the Southampton Cultural Center for its annual holiday party, where you can visit with Santa, enjoy light refreshments, and listen to caroling by the Center Stage Singers. Then, on December 6, the Rising Stars Piano Series will host Daria Rabotkina for a magical evening of classics.

25 Pond Lane, Southampton, 287-4377; scc-arts.org

Southampton Historical Museum The museum and Rogers Memorial Library will host a Pinecone Holiday Tree Workshop on November 20, during which guests can learn the tricks of the trade from florist Florence Rewinski while indulging in wine and cheese.

Later, celebrate at the Hearthside Cheer party on December 6; the Greek-Revival mansion will be decorated with garlands and vintage ornaments, and there will be a Christmas carol sing-along.

17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton, 283-2494; southamptonhistorical museum.org H

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Americana Manhasset Hicks Nurseries Enjoy in-store holiday receptions and help raise funds for more than 100 different not-for-profits during Champions for Charity, Americana Manhasset’s annual holiday shopping benefit, December 4–6. Over 70 Americana Manhasset stores as well as select Wheatley Plaza outlets will participate. Register at championsforcharity.org and select to donate 25 percent of your full-price, pre-tax purchases to the charity of your choice.

2060 Northern Blvd., Manhasset, 516-627-2277; americanamanhasset.com

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Bayville Winter Wonderland Come wintertime, Bayville Adventure Park is transformed into the North Pole with a bevy of holiday-themed activities and events, like the Pirate’s First Christmas Light Show, Santa’s magical 3D workshop Fun House, ice skating, and marshmallow roasting. Santa will be available every day through January 1.

8 Bayville Ave., Bayville, 516-628-8697; bayville winterwonderland.com

Meet Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph at Hicks Nurseries, when Santa’s reindeer pay their annual visit every Saturday from November 29 to December 21. Kids can pet real-life reindeer and then enjoy an animated Christmas story and cookies.

100 Jericho Tpk., Westbury, 516-334-0066; hicksnurseries.com

Islip Art Museum Curated by Jay Schuck, the Islip Art Museum’s gift shop will feature a series of egg tempera paintings by Chaltin Pagan that focus on the emerging artist’s views of the female body and the uncanny. Highlighting the distinguished tradition of icon paintings, “Exploring the Feminine in Egg Tempera: Works

by Chatlin Pagan” will be on display through December 28.

50 Irish Lane, East Islip, 224-5402; islipartmuseum.org

John W. Engeman Teater Watch a classic Christmas movie come to life on stage at this theater’s annual holiday musical. Based on Seiskaya ballet’s “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” is just one element of the company’s performance of The Nutcracker.

the writings of radio humorist Jean Shepherd, A Christmas Story, The Musical is the perfect festive event for the whole family and will be an experience that kids will remember for years to come.

250 Main St., Northport, 261-2900; engemantheater.com

Seiskaya Ballet Participate in a time-honored holiday event with Seiskaya Ballet’s annual Nutcracker production, which has run for nearly 30 years and is Long Island’s top ballet production. From December 19 to 22 at the Staller Center for the Arts, the ballet will host six performances, which will feature world-class dancers and stunning props created by Long Island sculptor Matt Targon.

Stony Brook University, 100 Nicholls Road, Stony Brook, 632-2787; nutcrackerballet.com

Nassau County Museum of Art Now through January 9, Nassau County Museum of Art is showcasing the multimedia work of German-born Friedrich Kunath. Having had many solo and group exhibitions across the world, Kunath’s exhibit at the museum showcases his most acclaimed pieces.

1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor, 516-484-9337; nassaumuseum.org

Vanderbilt Museum A highly anticipated annual tradition, the Vanderbilt Museum’s holiday dinner is the ultimate soirée to help kick off the Christmas festivities. On December 6, enjoy drinks, dinner, and dessert in the historic mansion, which always gets exquisitely adorned for the season.

180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, 854-5579; vanderbiltmuseum.org H

Shari’s Place stocks seasonal ready-towear and outerwear.

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Shari’s Place is the ultimate destination for fashionable holiday presents.

With her love for gifting during the holidays, owner shari Kaynes stocks her boutique with a range of on-trend and seasonal items from a variety of luxury labels, including Nicholas Kirkwood, stella Mccartney, and roland Mouret. this year, Kaynes’ favorite gift suggestions include sheath dresses, luxury cashmeres, and featherweight down jackets.

44 Glen Cove Road, Greenvale, 516-484-7400; sharisplace.com

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Mulled apple cider and caramel apples (PICTURED HERE) always bring me back to my earliest memories. We used to love climbing the apple trees as kids and smelling the aroma of mulled apple cider on the stove fill the kitchen. Nowadays, a caramel apple with a small cheesecloth pouch of mulling spices and a cider recipe makes a great hostess gift. I like to take the core out of the apple from the bottom and fill it with chocolate ganache for a sweet surprise. Another nice touch—find a stick in the backyard and whittle it to a point for the caramel apple handle. We all live busy lives, so things need to be efficient, yet special. When it comes to entertaining, the best design is always the simplest. H

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All of us kids would jockey to see who would get to sleep on the screened-in sleeping porch and who would get to ride on the back of my grandfather’s bike down to the post office at the end of the lane. We would pick cucumbers or potatoes in the fields that surrounded the house as far as the eye could see. On Monday nights the whole town would congregate on the beach around bonfires, cooking dinner.

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