Montauk is about to get a new kind of summer energy. This Memorial Day Weekend, LDV Hospitality will debut Barlume Beach, a hotel and beach club set along Montauk Harbor that channels the spirit of the Mediterranean with a distinctly East End edge. Located at 435 East Lake Drive, Barlume Beach introduces a full lifestyle … Continue Reading

Sag Harbor is getting a new all-day destination this spring. Babe’s Diner, “A Finer Diner,” opens mid-May at 51 Division Street, led by husband-and-wife team Julian Cavin and Martine Langatta in partnership with Jonny Shipes and Arielle Justine. The concept blends classic diner staples with a local, ingredient-driven approach. The menu spans breakfast through dinner, … Continue Reading

Italian café culture has always been about more than coffee. It is about routine, atmosphere, and taking a moment to slow down. La Tazza D’Oro, founded in Prato in 1984, has opened its first United States location in Union Square, introducing New York to a Tuscan institution shaped by decades of craftsmanship. From the moment … Continue Reading

If you’re visiting New York City this holiday season, there’s one afternoon tea worth building your plans around. The Lily of the Valley Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Lowell Hotel, in collaboration with Maison Dior, blends culinary precision, fashion history, and quiet luxury inside the intimate dining room of The Lowell Hotel. At the helm … Continue Reading

On a recent trip to the French Riviera, we visited the Hôtel de Paris Saint-Tropez’s rooftop lounge bar Les Toits. This bar and restaurant is so special because it is Saint-Tropez’s only rooftop restaurant with and  it panoramic views of the Mediterranean. We were lucky enough to be travelling there on a Thursday evening when … Continue Reading

Maximilian Riedel, the 11th-generation CEO of Riedel, continues his family’s legacy of innovation in glassware, shaping the way wine is experienced around the world. For generations, RIEDEL has set the standard for fine glassware, proving that the right glass can transform the wine-drinking experience. In this exclusive interview with Hamptons Social, Riedel shares his expert … Continue Reading