Hamptons Insider's Guide

Writer Laura Begley Bloom, who lives part-time in the Hamptons town of Amagansett, shares her essential addresses. The list covers everything from her favorite clam and lobster shacks to the reservations-only places where one might spot Jerry Seinfeld having dinner.

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Breakfast Spots: Estia's Little Kitchen, Sag Harbor

It's worth the wait at this roadside cabin for Latin-inspired egg dishes. 1615 Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Tpke.; estias.com.

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Grindstone Coffee and Donuts, Sag Harbor

Kyle Shanahan, stepson of The Chew chef Michael Symon, bakes brioche-style doughnuts. 7A Main St.; grindstonecoffeeanddonuts.com.

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Joni's Kitchen, Montauk

Where surfers and celebrities—like Gwyneth Paltrow—go for organic breakfast wraps. 28 S. Etna Ave. #9; jonismontauk.com.

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Market Sagg Main, Sagaponack

A dashing Frenchman is transforming an old general store into a terrific place to get café au lait and croissants. 542 Sagg Main St.; pierresbridgehampton.com.

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Markets and Farm Stands: Cavaniola's Gourmet, Sag Harbor

Michael Cavaniola left the architecture business to build this impressive house of cheese—plus, delicious prepared foods next door. 89 Division St.; cavaniolas.com.

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Balsam Farm Stand, Amagansett

A charming stand that sells produce grown right out back and other provisions. 284 Town Ln.; balsamfarms.com.

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North Sea Farms, Southampton

Hidden away between Sag Harbor and Southampton, this family-owned spot is worth the detour for farm-fresh eggs and just-cut flowers. 1060 Noyac Rd.; 631-283-0735.

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Seafood Shacks: Clam Bar, Amagansett

This open-air shack by the side of the highway specializes in just-harvested clams and simple seafood dishes. 2025 Montauk Hwy.; clambarhamptons.com.

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The Lobster Roll, Amagansett

Clam Bar's competition across the road is the place for (you guessed it) lobster rolls, hot or cold. 1980 Montauk Hwy.; lobsterroll.com.

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Drinks: The American Hotel, Sag Harbor

A drink here is a must—the bar feels like it's been transported from another era, full of eccentric Hamptons characters. 49 Main St.; theamericanhotel.com.

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Wölffer Kitchen, Sag Harbor

This new restaurant from Wölffer Estate Vineyard focuses on wine-friendly food pairings. 29 Main St.; wolfferkitchen.com.

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Dinner by the Sea: Navy Beach, Montauk

A former saloon turned nautical-chic restaurant opens onto a pebbly crescent beach. 16 Navy Rd.; navybeach.com.

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Scarpetta Beach, Montauk

This outpost of the Manhattan spot, located in Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa, specializes in Italian dishes like fluke crudo. 290 Old Montauk Hwy.; scarpettarestaurants.com.

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Sunset Beach, Shelter Island

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Hotelier André Balazs's sceney St. Tropez–style restaurant. 35 Shore Rd.; sunsetbeachli.com.

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Classics: Nick & Toni's, East Hampton

The most exclusive and elusive reservation in the Hamptons, with a Northern Italian meets Mediterranean menu. 136 N. Main St.; nickandtonis.com.

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The 1770 House, East Hampton

The tavern at this historic inn serves great meatloaf; the dining room upstairs is for more ambitious New American cooking. 143 Main St.; 1770house.com.

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Meeting House, Amagansett

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Reinvented country classics in a friendly neighborhood setting.4 Amagansett Sq.; meetinghouseamagansett.com.

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Harbor Hall, Shelter Island

The new lounge and bar at the Ram's Head Inn has a fantastic raw bar and locally sourced menu. 108 Ram Island Dr.; theramsheadinn.com.

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Tutto il Giorno, Southampton

Designer Donna Karan's daughter Gabby runs the rustic Italian, celebrity-filled spot (there's also a location in Sag Harbor). 56 Nugent St.; tuttoilgiorno.com.

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Hotels: The Chequit, Shelter Island

The recently renovated Victorian has been converted into a stylish hideaway for those in the know. 23 Grand Ave.; thechequit.com.

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c/o The Maidstone, East Hampton

This grande dame was given a Scandinavian-chic overhaul a few years back. The restaurant specializes in Swedish-modern cooking; the small bar serves great cocktails. 207 Main St.; themaidstone.com.

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Ruschmeyer's, Montauk

At this summer-camp-style hotel by the sea, most of the rooms have an individual grill out front, and nights end with s'mores around a fire pit. 161 2nd House Rd.; chelseahotels.com/us/montauk/ruschmeyer-s.

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Topping Rose House, Bridgehampton

Big news: Star chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has replaced Tom Colicchio in the kitchen at this luxurious Greek Revival inn.1 Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Tpke.; toppingrosehouse.com.

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Hamptons Insider's Guide

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Breakfast Spots: Estia's Little Kitchen, Sag Harbor

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Grindstone Coffee and Donuts, Sag Harbor

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Joni's Kitchen, Montauk

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Market Sagg Main, Sagaponack

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Markets and Farm Stands: Cavaniola's Gourmet, Sag Harbor

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Balsam Farm Stand, Amagansett

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North Sea Farms, Southampton

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Seafood Shacks: Clam Bar, Amagansett

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The Lobster Roll, Amagansett

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Drinks: The American Hotel, Sag Harbor

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Wölffer Kitchen, Sag Harbor

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Dinner by the Sea: Navy Beach, Montauk

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Scarpetta Beach, Montauk

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Sunset Beach, Shelter Island

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Classics: Nick & Toni's, East Hampton

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The 1770 House, East Hampton

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Meeting House, Amagansett

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Harbor Hall, Shelter Island

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Tutto il Giorno, Southampton

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Hotels: The Chequit, Shelter Island

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c/o The Maidstone, East Hampton

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Ruschmeyer's, Montauk

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Topping Rose House, Bridgehampton

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