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Hamptons Insider's Guide

By Food & Wine
Updated June 23, 2016
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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1 of 23 Breakfast Spots: Estia's Little Kitchen, Sag Harbor
2 of 23 Grindstone Coffee and Donuts, Sag Harbor
3 of 23 Joni's Kitchen, Montauk
4 of 23 Market Sagg Main, Sagaponack
5 of 23 Markets and Farm Stands: Cavaniola's Gourmet, Sag Harbor
6 of 23 Balsam Farm Stand, Amagansett
7 of 23 North Sea Farms, Southampton
8 of 23 Seafood Shacks: Clam Bar, Amagansett
9 of 23 The Lobster Roll, Amagansett
10 of 23 Drinks: The American Hotel, Sag Harbor
11 of 23 Wölffer Kitchen, Sag Harbor
12 of 23 Dinner by the Sea: Navy Beach, Montauk
13 of 23 Scarpetta Beach, Montauk
14 of 23 Sunset Beach, Shelter Island
15 of 23 Classics: Nick & Toni's, East Hampton
16 of 23 The 1770 House, East Hampton
17 of 23 Meeting House, Amagansett
18 of 23 Harbor Hall, Shelter Island
19 of 23 Tutto il Giorno, Southampton
20 of 23 Hotels: The Chequit, Shelter Island
21 of 23 c/o The Maidstone, East Hampton
22 of 23 Ruschmeyer's, Montauk
23 of 23 Topping Rose House, Bridgehampton

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