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to be enjoyed from a spot on the porch, where you can check out which celebrities are arriving for lunch between every sip and morsel. Representing a no less impressive gastronomic choice is Duryea’s, which has long been on the must-see list of everyone visiting Montauk thanks to its fantastic views. Yes, insiders will tell you how this place has been “compromised”, but nothing quite beats the serenity of sitting beside the ocean here. And we’ve saved the sweetest for last: if you're one of those who likes to take photos of your cake before you devour it, we’re sure that you'll be satisfied with what you encoun- ter at Carissa's Bakery. Their decorative cake toppings are already legendary among influencers. For the drive home (to New York), grab an assortment of petite Italian cakes from Sant Ambroeus – as your sugar levels are guar- anteed to drop as you navigate the congested highway. Where to shop and what to buy The current absolute shopping attraction is Matri- ark – a concept store that’s situated at the heart of Sag Harbor, stocked with the best designs of fashion brands and run (as the name suggests) by women. For the lei- surely look required to stroll to and from the beach, you simply must pay a visit to Tombolo: a brand that’s long been adored by stars of street-style and surfers alike, and which has now opened its Montauk branch and brought its recognisable sets of terry cloth outfits sporting the 1970's resort style aesthetic. In the case that your style identity is more Euro-chic than surfer cool, you’ll appre- ciate the news that Italian fashion house Marni recent- ly opened its own outlet here, where you can find limit- ed-edition designer items like vases and baskets, displayed alongside necklaces, hats and their famous handbags. Must-visit locations Admirers of minimalist art and pleasant colours will be thrilled by their visit to the Dan Flavin Art In- stitute in Bridgehampton, which is actually housed in a charming house with a shingle roof located right next to the highway. Alongside its permanent display of Fla- vin’s magnificent neons (which the artist installed per- sonally), the ground floor area is reserved for guest ex- hibitions. Admission is also free! If you’re in a similar artsy mood, let the road guide you to the Pollock-Kras- ner House. You won’t regret having “wasted” a day in- doors. Another of the legendary locations in Montauk is The Ranch, which once belonged to Andy Warhol. One section of this iconic estate is now owned by Max Lak- in, who has opened part of it up to the public as a mod- ern art gallery. Appointments have to be made for vis- its, so we recommend that you book your visit on time. Of course, paying a visit to The Parrish Art Museum is the perfect way to pay tribute to the rich social tradition of the Hamptons that’s been immortalised through the works of artists. The more than 3,000 works exhibited there serve to recount the incredible story of the artists who lived and created in this area, such as Jackson Pol- lock, Lee Krasner, William de Kooning et al.
NEW YORK ON THE BEACH What holds the charm of the Hamptons? Why have members of the elite flocked there for decades? We attempted to discover the reason by visiting the most popular addresses of its worldly resorts WHEN IT COMES TO AMERICA’S EAST COAST, ACCOMPLISHED local hedonists have long since left Miami to the tourists. If you belong to the Big Apple’s desirable social circles, it’s a given that you will spend the summer months cooling and pampering yourself exclu- sively along the stretch from Southampton to Montauk. Confirming these coordinates as a secret map of hol- idaying in great style is Instagram: there are plenty of ways to while away sweltering days and accordingly in- form your many followers via this vainest of all social networks. And yet, the Hamptons represent much more than a parade of narcissists – somewhere between the idyllic greenery and white picket fences glisten a selec- tion of art galleries, restaurants offering experimental gastronomy and shopping venues where you can refine your look with the last word in finesse. And who could possibly know more about this than the editorial team of the American fashion bible that is Vogue, which traditionally updates its (un)official guide to the Hamptons each year – because, just like in New York itself, sensations rarely endure for longer than a single summer? So, let’s check out what fascinated them this time around... Food and drink The epithet of the most sought-after reservation this year goes to a table at Moby's, a restaurant offering cuisine that evokes the atmosphere of the Italian town of Amalfi in a restored house dating back to 1880. Its shrimp po- modoro, the house spritz, comes highly recommended,
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