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THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO SUMMER IN THE HAMPTONS By Norah Bradford
SOUTHAMPTON The first of the South Fork Hamptons, it’s the closest geographically from New York on the I-495 or Long Island Rail Road. Settlers from Massachusetts arrived to establish the Town of Southampton in 1640 after the purchase of the land from Shinnecock Indians. Did you know that Southampton is also the birthplace of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis?
Union Cantina
STAY at the idyllic Southampton Inn set amongst acres of manicured lawns and gardens in the heart of the Village of Southampton. The Inn provides a year-round escape for visitors from all over the world. The winner of numerous awards, including “Best Breakfast,” “Best Hotel,” and “Best Wedding Location”. This summer, experience the all-new restaurant Claude’s 18. Info: southamptoninn.com. DINE at Union Cantina, owned by Southampton Social Club’s Ian Duke and David Hilty, who have teamed up with awardwinning Executive Chef Scott Kampf to create this innovative modern Mexican eatery. Chef Kampf, who has been featured on the legendary TV show Iron Chefs of America, brings his dedication to the classic farm-to-table cooking style for delicious new menu. Info: unioncantina.net. SHOP at the Christopher Fischer Cashmere boutique for something to keep the chill at bay on cool days by the beach or the breezy Hamptons evenings. Info: chrisopherfischer.com.
WHAT TO READ Once New York Lifestyles Magazine has been exhausted on your trip to the Hamptons, there are a number of seasonal publications providing news, information, and even more tips. Here, two interesting additions to your summer reading;
SEE the US Open golf tournament to be held at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club from June 11th – 17th. The US Open is one of the four “majors”— the globally recognized championships every golfer strives to play in and to try and win. Why not sharpen your own chances of participating with a membership at nearby Hampton Hills Golf & Country Club? Info: usopen.com; hamptonhills.com.
• The Independent newspaper is being relaunched by Ron Perelman to provide weekly updates on the summer season. • Dan’s Papers remains one of the stalwart suppliers of commentary and humor to keep smiles wide during the season.
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DO indulge in philanthropy and give to the Wildlife Rescue Center of the Hamptons which takes care of injured animals and attend their annual Get Wild! Event on June 23rd. Info: wildliferescuecenter.org. MAY 2018 | NEW YORK LIFESTYLES MAGAZINE | 15