LIFESTYLE

Born Again Gurney’s

By Lauren Aitken
December 10, 2015

Two years ago a new owner bought Gurney’s Inn from the Monte family, which had owned the sprawling oceanfront resort since 1956. A trip there was always like visiting an old and beloved aunt. It was familiar and comfortable, but down at the heel. Alright, it was downright tacky.

Palm Springs Rediscovered

By HRES Staff
December 10, 2015

Everything old becomes new again, and so it is with Palm Springs, California. The one-time “Pompeii of the California desert,” as the New York Times called it, has been rediscovered by warm weather seekers as far east as Montauk...

Tis the Season for Winter Menus

By Heather Bryce
December 10, 2015

Farm-to-fork means more than just sourcing local food, it also signifies a seasonal approach to dining. Here are three local restaurants celebrating the bounty of winter.

Serving Thanks in Style

By Kelli Delaney
November 12, 2015

Your Thanksgiving table top decor is just as important as the meal you serve. Hamptons hostess Kelli Delaney shares design accents which can make your holiday meal equally memorable.

Artists to Watch

By HRES Staff
November 12, 2015

Perhaps no other artists capture the spirit of the East End’s farms, forests, ponds, bays, salt marsh estuaries, beaches and dunes as well as its plein air painters who set up their easels in their “outdoor studios” in the midst and mists of our storied landscapes. Working on site allows them to capture the authentic light and subtle colors, which they must execute quickly.

Soul-Warming Winter Cocktails

By HRES Staff
November 12, 2015

What would winter be without a crackling fire and festive libations to toast our innards? When winter doldrums prevail, get thee to one of these welcoming boites with their convivial bar scenes, superb food and festive cocktails.

Unique Treasures

By Ruth Thomas
November 12, 2015

Holiday shopping in the Hamptons can be a unique and rewarding experience. Treasures abound in the many local shops and stores throughout the chic towns of the Hamptons, featuring stylish clothing, fine jewelry, children’s toys, fancy pet apparel, and so much more. Shop local and discover the many fine gifts the Hamptons has to offer during the holidays.

Hamptons Designer Destinations

By Kelli Delaney
October 19, 2015

Ready to spend the weekend in style? Check into one of these haute Hamptons hotels for a weekend of luxury and inspirational interior design.

2015 Film Festival A Huge Success

By Ruth Thomas
October 19, 2015

The 23rd Annual Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF), took place over Columbus Day Weekend, October 8-12, 2015, celebrating Independent Filmmakers in the genres of long, short, fiction, and documentary films. Approximately 25,000 visitors attended the Film Festival featuring over 130 films with over 20 events in 14 venues across the East End.

Montauk Surf Museum

By Ruth Thomas
September 22, 2015

On a warm summer night, August 27, 2015, The Oceans Institute of the Montauk Lighthouse Museum, aka the Montauk Surf Museum celebrated its grand opening, set against a brilliant sky. Situated between the Montauk Point Lighthouse and the WWII Fire Control Tower, the Montauk Surf Museum is located in the original Fog Signal House constructed in 1896.