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OPEN YEAR-ROUND THE NEW NORMAL �� 6 MONTAUK BIKING �� 25 After a year’s lock-down the East End Enjoy a brisk ride through woods and is back, baby! Find out how the local roads. cultural institution plan to emerge from lockdown. FALL ENTERTAINING �� 26 A new season need a new cookbook! SPRING BOOKS �� 10 This month we look to the Barefoot Here are six great reads for the Contessa to answer the questions season. “what’s great for dinner tonight?”

SPRING TOYS �� 14 RESTAURANT ROUND-UP �� 28 Grab a new bike, boat, board or more Choose from dozens of fine and enjoy the East End. restaurants, casual to sophisticated, Montauk to Southampton. Classic OUTDOOR LIVING �� 16 American to exotic fare there is a Spring has sprung, time to duct off table somewhere waiting just for NOW OPEN the patio and live large. you! SUMMER CAMPS �� 18 HAMPTON REAL ESTATE �� 36 AT THE MILL IN WATER MILL It is sign-up season be sure to lock-up The past 12 months have seen a prime slot for your boy or girl. the biggest increase in real estate activity in anyone’s memory. Find OPEN SEVEN DAYS – YEAR-ROUND SPRING SPORTS �� 22 out how that has affected this core The weather outside is plain delightful industry. Online Shopping with plenty to enjoy. SPRING SHOPPING �� 44 RIDE THE WILD SURF �� 24 From cars to chardonnay East End Surfs up! Grab your board and hit the stores brim with gifts, goodies and Text or Call line-up! essentials for you.

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Montauk Life is published monthly 760 Montauk Highway, Water Mill PUBLISHER ART DIRECTOR EDITOR IN CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER HEAD OF DELIVERY 631-500-9368 Kirby Marcantonio Sara Mannino Ted Strong Kim Miller James Powers Write to us at PO Box 420, East Hampton, New York 11937 www.provisionsnaturalfoods.com/watermill Call us at 631-324-2405 • E-mail us at [email protected] We welcome your comments and submissions of articles and photos.

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mowed, seeded, manicured. New furniture for patios THE NEW NORMAL and grills for outdoor cooking were in high demand. Anything sports related was snapped up. You couldn’t arely have three words meant so much to so find a surfboard, bike, paddle board or boat to save many. Three little words that if they come true your active life. Car sales went through the roof as R can transform this nascent spring into a bounti- second home owners had to have multiple cars on ful season. They are of course tied to three vaccines hand for moms and kids. designed to put the virus in our rear view mirror. As I Times were leaner for anyone doing business in- write they are trickling into the East End. Not a flood side. Restaurants and bars battled the ups and downs yet, but daily vaccinations are on the rise. In time we of restrictions and closure. Thank god for expanded may all feel the needle. As we wait we dream of a bet- outdoor dining and take-out or most would have died ter tomorrow. How exactly is that going to look like a slow death. Gyms, spas and all things health related here on the East End? saw few days open. Museums, theaters and movies basically went virtual or closed. Word is the Regal Cin- THE ROAD TRAVELED emas in East Hampton and Southampton are closed One thing we’ve learned since March 2020. Things for good! There go 99% of my nights out. don’t always turn out the way we expect. Twelve We were basically a glass at least half-full. If we are months ago most of us here assumed we were on the to have a new normal we’ll have to fill the rest to the cusp of falling off a financial cliff that would shatter the brim. I don’t know about you but I’m dying to ditch East End economy. Turned out that was a very selec- the mask. Get in line for a hot ticket. Sit cheek-by-jowl tive reality. Many local businesses managed not just with anyone almost anywhere. To do that we’ll still to survive but thrive under lock-down and restriction! have to abide by wearing masks in crowds and social The key was the wave of displaced New Yorkers distancing when possible. By doing that and increas- features address many of the pleasures to come. As who sought refuge from the disease in these safer ingly becoming vaccinated we will be able to enjoy we move through 2021 like the area itself we’ll add shores. Over 10,000 families arrived from Westhamp- so much more of everything that makes this corner of more to read about what to do and where you can ton to Montauk, a tsunami of need that floated many the world a joy. safely do it. I look forward to filling those pages more a boat. Determined to normalize their stay they de- than I can say. It’s been a tough 12 months but I know manded an immediate flow of services and supplies to GOOD DAYS AHEAD better days are at hand. God knows, we’ve earned make their weekend house a pandemic-proof home. If you turn to the first feature in this month’s issue them! ■ Pool, lawns, gardens had to be opened, planted, you’ll have details on what awaits and when. Other Kirby Marcantonio

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ne year ago we were at the very start of a long road. A trip noir with more twists and Oturns than a Raymond Chandler novel. A full-blown pandemic that touched every corner of the world. The lights went out from coast to coast and no one knew when they would come on again. Here on the East End we were luckier than most. A flood of panicked New Yorkers filled the villages and towns of the East End searching for some measure of safety. Their anxiety became our economy. Shuttered as we were many businesses were able to feed off that energy and survive, even thrive. Even so, some took it square on the chin. CURTAIN UP! Michelle Pfeifer stars in “French Exit." Easily the most affected industry here was the performing arts. Sag Harbor’s Bay Street Theater nese filmmaker Chloe Zhao. Set in an economi- and nascent Sag Harbor Cinema, East Hampton’s cally depressed corner of rural Nevada Frances Guild Hall and Southampton’s Arts Center, Parrish McDormand gives another raw, award winning Art Museum and Community Center all closed performance as a woman looking for a future in their doors. What should have been another glori- a bleak time. They will also screen WOLFWALK- ous season of music, plays, dance, comedy and ERS, Tom Moore’s beautifully hand drawn Acade- exhibitions were shelved. my Award nominated feature about an apprentice Shifted into survival mode they did the best hunter who heads to Ireland to kill the last wild they could to serve their patrons with every digi- wolves there. tal delivery of any content that seemed relevant. Add a set of three Oscar Award nominated Employing every ounce of imaginative program- shorts and you have a kick-off movie lovers of Frances McDormand gives another riveting ming they managed to feed entertainment to an all stripes will find irresistible. But with capacity performance in “Nomadland.” audience that needed every reminder that better capped at only 25% seats will be taken quickly. days were ahead. To grab yours go to www.sagharborcinema.org or Well baby, those days are back! call 631-725-0010. With the reduction of Covid cases and the MOBILE MOVIES resultant easing of State restrictions on indoor OUTDOOR EVENTS ant to keep the whole gang enter- gatherings local arts centers are beginning to East Hampton’s GUILD HALL is also starting tained? Put on an outdoor movie!! plan a return to a more normal season. The first their in-person season with a theatrical series. In Easier done than said the fine folks wave to wash across our shores will be movies. this case they are taking their always popular op- W at the Sag Harbor Cinema have put together a And that kicks off with the long overdue opening era simulcast on the road. Not far, just a mile east service that can transform your backyard into a of the new, SAG HARBOR CINEMA. Lost to fire to the panoramic vistas of Main Beach. On April 3 real drive-in. Give them a holler and before you five years the old single screen art house was pur- they begin with a stellar performance of CARMEN can say “roll ‘em” a van bearing all the equip- chased by a new civic group rebuilt to spectacular followed by an eye-opening MADAM BUTTER- ment you need will come to your home. state-of-the-art multi-screen status and positioned FLY on April 17. If you love the American classics The SAG HARBOR MOVIE VAN comes to be the showcase for all things celluloid. you’ll thrill to the most recent Broadway produc- complete with a large inflatable screen, state- That is perfect timing given the two local movie tion of PORGY AND BESS showed on May 1. All of-the-art sound and projection equipment. complexes look dark for good. As of this writing screenings are at 7:30, tickets are $80 per carload heck a concession stand if you need. Available both the East Hampton and Southampton Regal and can be found on line at www.guildhall.org or for private rentals across the East End give them Cinemas have closed their doors and may be on calling the box office at 631-324-0806. a call at 631-725-0010 and reserve your spot. the block. If that is the case the demand for seats Sag Harbor’s BAY STREET THEATER has its You will also see the Movie Van at selected at the new Cinema is going to be insane! Fortu- own plans to bring live audiences back into the spots this summer for public screenings. Dates nately they have a flexible format that can accom- fold. As we go to press they have presented a plan and permits are still being arranged but the modate a variety of tastes. to use the nearby Steinbeck Park to put up a per- folks plan a series that will include shows in The main theater is basically the same size as manent tent for the summer series. Under it they Montauk, Sag Harbor, Southampton and hope- the original, 237 plus seats perfect for first-release hope to be able to accommodate 200 for their fully East Hampton. Check-in with the Cinema or revival screenings. The second floor hosts a usual schedule of three Main Stage productions. website for details but know there’s a movie smaller but still fully featured 100 seat theater If granted permission it will save their 2021 sea- coming to your hometown sometime soon this while on the third floor a 40 seat setting can be son and pave the way for a hoped new theater summer. So, get ready to pass the popcorn! perfect for private screenings or niche-film show- in 2022 on the site of the current 7/11 complex. ings. Will it work? Can the show go on? Not sure. But That all kicks off April 9th with the first week- theater lovers from Montauk to Manhattan wish end’s showing. Enjoy the first run FRENCH EXIT them well. starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Lucas Hedges A stylish film based on Patrick deWitt’s subversive novel EPILOGUE about a recently widowed Manhattan socialite the A year ago our cultural institutions closed. director Azazel Jackson will join via Zoom on the This spring they will open. How, when, with what 10th for a post screening Q&A. programming is at this point largely up in the That same weekend enjoy the award-win- Hamptons air. We will be watching with baited ning, festival favorite NOMADLAND by Chi- breath. ■

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othing like the imagination and craft of a well-written tale to take you away from the sometimes chaotic life these past N months have brought so many of us. For that I’ve asked the resident experts at the best local bookstore to pick out a few compelling volumes. It looks like they’ve hit the literary jackpot with a mix of riveting reads. To find them and all books great and small drop by SAG HARBOR BOOKS 631-725-8425 and SOUTHAMPTON BOOKS 631- 283-0270. I do hope you enjoy. THE BOOK OF EELS PATRICK SVENSSON – They have confounded and mesmerized thinkers from Aristotle to Freud and Rachel Carson. A common animal found in most watery parts of the world but precious little is actually known about these slippery, slithering, denizens of the deep. Where do they spawn, how to they mate? The more Svensson examines them the more he begins to ask fundamental questions of live and death that apply as much to us as any eel. MY YEAR ABROAD CHANG-RAE LEE – The noted NY Times writer gives us a novel we’ll talk about for years to come. This tale of a naïve American stu- dent’s transcendent trip across Asia with a charismatic Asian-American businessman is an eye-opening exploration of the influences the two cultures have on both, there and here. Along the way revise your views of capitalism, globalism, mental health, parenthood, mentorship as these rich characters grow, page by page. LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND RUMAAN ALAM – The opening of this twisty turning tale is blissful. A wealthy couple rewards hard work with a week’s stay at a beautiful home in the Hamptons. But before the first cocktail is sipped the lights go out, the internet goes down, cell service evaporates. Then, a knock on the door, the owners of the house have arrived desperate to stay. Seems chaos has enveloped the city, maybe the world. Cut off from news these two couples, black and white, young and old, not two peas in any pod have to navigate an intricate dance fueled by suspicion, danger, and panic. READY PLAYER TWO ERNEST CLINE – Come back to the world of Oasis with Wade Watt as he tackles an even bigger challenge than his first contest. This time designer James Halliday has augmented his world with an infinitely more intoxicating and addictive reality. Waiting there is something new and even more dangerous. A villain who is willing to kill millions to get what he wants. This time the fate of both the simulated and real world hang is in the balance. Only one person stands between humanity and oblivion. Game on. THE SPLENDID AND THE VILE ERIK LARSON – The best-selling author of “Dead Wake” and “The Devil in the White City” has an uncanny ability to meld historic tales with intimate details to make a well-known story come to panoramic life. We all know England suffered terribly under the Nazi bombing during the Battle of Britain. We all know Winston Churchill rallied his citizens. Here we learn the most intimate details of how that really hap- pened. The result is a razor-taught tale of courage in the face of seem- ingly overwhelming odds by a people and their undefeatable leader. PIRANESI SUSANNA CLARKE – Anyone who appreciates classic mythology will revel in this new work. This is a hypnotic tale of a house as large as a world with secrets as old as the universe and an owner who seems to have a lifetime to explore its many mysteries. With the help of The Other, an oracle with knowledge needed to navigate the house, Pira- nesi explores worlds beautiful and haunting. Until one day he turns a corner and finds something unexpected. Someone else. And a terrible truth begins to emerge that turns this journey upside down. ■

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BASEBALL CAMP sessions they not only learn how to pose they What could be more All-American than teach- do it from the deck of a stand-up paddle board! ing your son or daughter the fundamentals of this Fun? A ton!! Whether they have ever been on SURF CAMP country’s greatest sport! And no one better to do a SUP or not they’ll learn how to merge these othing more fun than learning to that than the folks at East Hampton’s BULLDOG two activities into a seamless, wholesome whole. surf! And with so many local camps BASEBALL CAMP 631-267-7957. From shag- Do it in girl only sessions or co-ed the time Nto choose from, two words of advice. ging flies to stealing home they can show them spent on placid local waters balancing energy and First, every camper learns the basics of get- how the game is meant to be played. Perfect or exercise is a one-of-a-kind experience they will ting into the water, judging a wave, catching kids 6-12 weekly sessions begin in June. love. it and standing up. You need at least three days to do all that so be sure to sign-up for YOGA CAMP THE BOTTOM LINE a week’s instruction. Second, make sure your For six years families that wanted their sons or Know that whichever camp you choose your camp is fully certified, licensed and insured. daughters to learn the mystic ways of this life- children will have a great time in one of the coun- Here are two of the best in both phases. Celebrating its 20th season Montauk’s long pursuit have sent them to JP YOGA 917- try’s best summer vacation areas. Kind of makes AIR AND SPEED SURF CAMP 631-668- 301-6919. At their East Hampton or Sag Harbor you wish you were 10 all over again, doesn’t it? ■ 0356 was the first camp on the East End to teach little grommets the basics of catching a wave. Held weekly at Ditch Plains boys and girls eight and up learn proper respect for 6 YEARS RUNNING, the ocean, basic surfing skills and water safe- BEST CAMP EVER ty. Weekly sessions run July through August. “ ” Small classes ensure a meaningful experi- SAY OUR CAMPERS ence but also limit membership so call today to reserve your slot. FLYING POINT SURF SCHOOL 516-885- 6607 offers weekly sessions from mid-June through the end of August. This year they’ve STAND UP PADDLEBOARD·YOGA·EMPOWERMENT CAMPS organized their sessions into 6 camper pods for maximum attention, maximum safety and maximum surfing fun! With a cadre of the most experienced instructions in the area and a choice of the best breaks your boy or girl will come away from their week on the beach with an understanding of this life-long love.

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any an off-season I’ve moaned to anyone who wanted to hear that “they just don’t make win- Mter like they used to around here!” Yea, I bored the tears out of youngsters with tales of skating on Town Pond till dark and wading through mounds of snow to get home. Well, 2020/21 showed us all there’s still plenty of lousy weather on the East End between fall and spring. This winter we did have our fair share of snow, ice, cold and like all of you I say “good riddance!” Spring has sprung, buds and birds and bees galore from Montauk to the Moriches all scream one thing. It is time to get outdoors and have fun, fun, fun in the pre-summer sun!! Whether you like to bike, hike, surf or fish thing there is plenty to do in the great East End. For those who need to know where to go, here are a few well proven ways. for a private ride for up to six of your best buds be sure BOWLING BEACHES to hire a blue-water charter boat at SAM’S STAR ISLAND What’s a town without a bowling alley? Well, Montauk Put your pedal to the metal, grind that old Jeep into YC 631-668-5052. With a dozen of the best blue-water for one. And Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, Water Mill, first and take a sandy drive along the surf line! Great boats in the area you can book half day or full day trips Southampton and Hampton Bays, too! Ah, but not East idea, but before you go be sure to have the right equip- plus all the equipment and bait you‘ll need to fill your Hampton! You will find the newest bowling complex on ment and documentation. First, know that the beach is cooler. All you have to do is bring the coffee and meals. the East End just across the street from the EH Airport. no place for anything that isn’t four-wheel drive capable. On the party boat scene a ticket for a prime rail spot THE CLUBHOUSE 631-537-BOWL offers 10 traditional Common sense, huh? Well, you’d be surprised how many on board the VIKING FLEET 631-668-5700 brings you lanes, along with a full-sized electronic game room fea- hub-cap deep in the sand Tesla’s are pulled off the beach the best chance to grab a cooler’s full of fish. Weather turing 40 of your favorite games, a three lane in-door every year. If you’re ever stuck call MARSHALL’S AUTO permitting they’re sailing weekends for local tile fish and Bocci court and 200 seat sports bar and restaurant serv- 631-668-4617. And don’t complain about the steep hake with extended overnight trips for George’s Bank ing breakfast, lunch and dinner. This is the ultimate family price. It is not like I didn’t warn you. cod and pollack. To find out all the details and book the fun experience, the only one of its kind from Montauk to You also need the right permits to drive the public fishing trip of your life go to www.vikingfleet.com. Riverhead. ■ beach. A check in the local TOWN CLERK OFFICE 631- 324-4143 will answer your questions and sell you the TRAILS/BIKING needed permits. In Montauk you will find the Clerk’s office One way to get the most out of a spring day is tour- in the lobby of the Montauk Playhouse, next to the Fire ing any of the State, County or Town owned parks. From SEAL WALKS Department on Edgemere Road north of the village green. 3,000 acres at Montauk’s Hither Woods to the interlaced In East Hampton proper it is a part of the Town offices on trails of East Hampton’s Grace Estate there are spots per- hat’s cute, cuddly and lying in herds Pantigo Road (Rt. 27) just two miles east of the village. fect for novices and experts alike. If you know how to go, on the winter beach? If you said seals, great. If not and need some help head directly to the Wby gosh you’re on the money, hon- BOAT RENTALS MONTAUK CYCLE COMPANY 631-668-8975. Located ey!! Every offseason Montauk’s ocean and bay We all know local waters are still frigid but if the old in the heart of the harbor they have racks of premium beaches see hordes of the doe-eyed mammals encamp here. Adorable as they may seem seals Captain in you just has to stretch your sea legs we are rental bikes for road or trail. Need help in the Hamptons? are wild animals that should be approached here to help. Drop down to the harbor where local ex- You will find AMAGANSETT BEACH AND BIKE 631- with caution. perts UIHLEIN’S 631-668-3799 will rent you anything 267-6325 a mile west of that village on the main drag Best way to do that is with a trained guide from a simple skiff to an off-shore cruiser. Don’t know ready, willing and more than able to put you in a great who knows where to finds them and how to starboard from port? Not to fret. They also have certified saddle. Bent your bike? No problem, both can fix every best observe them. Best way to do that is by call staff that can run your boat, too. make and model on-site. the MONTAUK LIGHTHOUSE 631-668-5000 for a spot in their Sunday seal walks. Held now SURFING TENNIS through April these 1-3 hour walks are extreme- In case you didn’t know, Montauk is quite the surfing Too cold to hit the courts? Nah, you just have to ly popular so advance reservations are a must. Mecca. In fact we are ground zero for practically the en- move your game indoors. Specifically to EAST HAMP- tire East Coast. So even though local waters are still soul- TON INDOOR TENNIS 631-537-8012. Located across chilling you’ll find a steady trickle of spring surfers from the street from the EH Airport they offer a dozen warm- near and far waxing their boards at Ditch Plains. weather courts, professional clinics and instruction, a cozy When you feel the urge to go remember to respect club house and pro shop. In season choose from 2 dozen your elders, try not to run anyone over and in general all-weather outdoor courts, too. With daily, monthly and keep that chill karma coming. And before you hit the seasonal memberships available they’re here when you suds be sure to stop by our resident board experts at need them. AIR AND SPEED 631-668-0356. You’ll find them at Surf Central on Main Street, where they carry the brands you GOLF need, the accessories you crave and most importantly, One of the best public courses in NYS is the 6500 yard the knowledge to tame the wild, wet yonder that makes Robert Trent Jones designed MONTAUK DOWNS 631- up the local scene. Left your gear at home? No problem, 668-5000. Complete with pro shop, putting green, driving they’ve got rental boards and wet suits to get you into range, locker rooms and snack bar a round of golf is a rea- the wild surf. sonable $43 weekdays, $48 Saturday and Sunday for NYS residents, double that for non-residents. 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WARMING UP TO SPRING ing that is proper sizing and fit. It should be snug around the neck, wrists and ankles to keep water t’s spring time on the East End and for anyone out but not so tight you feel constricted. Can’t surf with a thought of getting out on the water that very well if you can’t move! We put 25 years of hard- Imeans one thing. Time to check your wetsuit and earned experience to good use making sure suit and make sure it’s ready for one more year in the line-up. rider fits like hand in glove. What’s the point of pad- Without question the key to enjoying spring surfing dling out on a big swell day in April only to have is staying warm. And those few millimeters of foam to come in after 20 minutes because your suit can’t and rubber are all that stand between you and the keep you warm? chill. Take it from me, nothing runs you out of the line-up faster than a poorly functioning suit. ONE MORE YEAR’S USE If you want to wring one more season from an STAY WARM, STAY DRY old suit start with a thorough inspection. Hopefully If you already own a good suit you’re comfort- you rinsed it off, got the sand out of every seam and able using, great. Finding a new suit to replace it this washed it before you put it back in your locker last spring is not going to be easy. One of the effects of year. If you didn’t you may have a dried out pile of the pandemic has been to severely shrink the supply useless rubber on your hands. But if you stored prop- of anything made overseas. And most wetsuits are erly you could be good to go. made or assembled outside the USA. So like all surf Start by giving it a good wash. Ordinary shampoo shops across the country my racks are much thinner will do the trick, nothing special needed. After it is than usual. good and clean let it dry on a wetsuit hanger. Much I do have many of the same great manufacturers stronger than an ordinary clothes hanger it will sup- I always carry. Folks like O’Neill, Patagonia, Ripcurl, port the suit properly, helping it hold its shape as Quiksilver and Exel but I don’t have all sizes in all it dries. Once dry give it a good inspection for any day in the water a welcome relief from the stress and thicknesses. Most of my stock is 3’2” good for water tears, cracks or leaks. If your karma is strong you may strain of the everyday world. Drop by the store, say temps 50’ and up but not great in these still winter get another season out of it. Need new gloves or hello, and we’ll welcome a new season together. conditions. That may change but for now I can only booties? We’ve got a great supply of those on hand. When not suiting up you’ll find Stu Foley behind sell what I have. That said if you need a new one we’ll But whether it’s a new board, wetsuit or just a bar the counter of Montauk’s favorite surf shop, AIR make sure it’s right for you. of wax we’ve got you covered. After a year’s pan- AND SPEED 631-668-0356 on the very eastern end No matter what brand you choose the key to do- demic distress I’m glad we’re still here to make your of Main Street. ■ PECONIC LAND TRUST surf The Peconic Land Trust has worked montauk with our communities to conserve Long Island’s Air & Speed Surf Shop working farms, natural lands and heritage since 1983. Quality Surf Equipment Preserved land can provide a healthy respite during these challenging times.

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ey folk are you ready for a great spring? It has repair, maintain and rebuild bikes of almost any vin- been a solid year of not knowing when the tage, make and model. Say you have an old Sch- H light at the end of the Covid tunnel was going winn sitting in the basement. If the bones are still to show. It has worn down a lot of people I know and sound we can bring that baby back to life for another cost too many friends, family, businesses, savings and season’s cruising. More than likely you have a more peace of mind. I hope that is all solidly behind us now recent model that just needs a thorough going-over. and we can worry more about how to simply find joy My team will fine-tune that iron steed and send you in the littlest of things. For me that centers on run- out into the Montauk sun confident of rolling up or ning my now three year-old bike shop and helping down any lane across any hill. That stars at $40 for you have the biking experience of your life! a good evaluation and minor work and $90 for a spring tune-up. STEP INTO SPRING I have three ways to get your season rolling. First, THE ROAD AHEAD if you need a new bike I do have some on hand. That One thing I have learned over this past year. A is a big improvement over six months ago when my few hours sent in the great outdoors is a great tonic racks were pretty much bare. I’m still dependent on for the anxiety the virus has spread throughout the an overstretched supply line but if you want a qual- culture. And what better way to clear your head than ity road, mountain, breach cruiser, hybrid or electric from the seat of a bike! Blue sky above, wind on your bike I’ve got a selection from Fuji, SE, Tuesday and face, ocean to the south, bay to the north, woods my new, top-of-the-line Trek. Bear in mind I only in between you are rolling in a Kodak moment to have so many so if you want one, run, do not walk treasure. down to the store. Well, you can also call, text or If you need a hand getting into that spirit we are email me, Those work, too. here t help. Open most days always available by ap- OK, let’s say you don’t want to own just take a pointment my crack staff of polished gearheads and quick spin around town. Many of those same quality I are at your service more than able to make your bikes are in my 2021 rental fleet. Pick one up for a Montauk biking dream come true! few hours, a whole day or week and you will be rid- You’ll find Chris Briand down at the harbor at ing inn style without any of the hassles of ownership. his MONTAUK CYCLE COMPANY 631-668-8975 The fun starts at only $11 an hour or $40 a day! assembling, selling, repairing and renting fine Chris Briand at Montauk Cycle Company. Last and for the past 12 months far from lest we bikes. ■

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MODERN COMFORT FOOD By Ina Garten

great cook book is a life’s treasure. Whether it’s “The Joy of Cooking”, any of Julia Child’s masterworks or a fresh look at cuisine from a new name within those pages are recipes that A once tried become old friends. That’s especially true of this month’s selection. The Barefoot Contessa is one of the most recognized and celebrated chef/hosts in America. Here is her adopted hometown of East Hampton, she’s simply Ina. Over her long career she’s elevated elegant cooking to an art form and her cook books are always best-sellers. This year she’s given us something perfect for these times. A simplier, less stressful set of pared down but absolutely delicious recipes for spring. For this recipe we’ve turned to a local fish that’s readily available. Find yours atGOSMAN’S SEA- FOOD MARKET 631-668-5645 or the new PETERSEN’S 631-668-5957 in that historic fishing village. In Amagansett drop by STUART’S SEAFOOD 631-267-6700 for a fresh catch. To find this and many other fine cook books head to the East End’s best book sellers:SAG HAR- BOR BOOKS 631-725-8425 or SOUTHAMPTON BOOKS 631-283-0270.

BAKED COD WITH GARLIC AND HERB RITZ CRUMBS INGREDIENTS: 4 Center Cut, Boneless, Skinless Cod Filets ½ Cup – Ritz Crackers Crumbled 1/3 Cup – Panko (Japanese Bread Flakes) 2 TBSP – Minced Fresh Parsley 2 TSP – Minced Garlic 1 TSP – Grated Lemon Zest 3 TBSP – Unsalted Butter Melted ¼ Cup – Dry White Wine (Pinot Grigio) 2 TBSP – Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Lemon Wedges Good Olive Oil Kosher Salt, Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Preheat the oven to 400.

Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil into a 9X9 ceramic baking dish and tilt the fish to cover the bottom with oil. Place the fish filets in the dish and turn to coat both sides with the oil. Sprinkle the fish with 1 ½ teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper and bake for 10 minutes. Place the crackers in a food processor and process until finely ground. Combine them with the panko, parsley, garlic, lemon zest and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Add the melted butter and stir until evenly moistened. Set aside. Remove the fish from the oven and pour the wine and lemon juice directly on the filets. Pat the crumb mixture evenly onto the filets. Return the pan to the oven for 12 more minutes, until the filets are just cooked through in the center, depending on the thickness of the filets. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot with the pan juices and lemon wedges. WINE PAIRING well curated entrée like the one able deserves an equally well chosen wine. When it comes to finding the right match many turn to Bridgehamp- A ton’s Dave Churchill. For two decades he’s helped customers find the right spirits for any occasions or event. His Main Street store is stocked with choices that stretch round the world with a solution for almost any occasion any budget. In this case he’s stayed close to home by recommending a white from either of the two best local wineries. Both Channing Daughters and Wolffer Estates produce excellent Chardonnays and Pinot Grigios perfect for this feast. Just drop by CHURCHILL WINE AND SPIRITS 631-537-0287.

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t may be a small village but Montauk has more the best of old and new Montauk. restaurants per acre than any other East End spot. 65 Tuthill Road - Montauk - 631-668-2410 IFrom the dock to the village, the Point to the PAIN Stretch you’ll find dozens of places to satisfy your EL TACO OLE’ appetite. Here’s a great selection for your fall con- Love authentic Mexican food? Head to the east- sideration. ern end of Main Street! That colorful sign announces authentic regional Mexican fare served by folks who KILLER 668 GIG SHACK know that cuisine first-hand and are proud to bring One of our most popular sidewalk cafes boasts a it to Montauk. Of course you’ll still have tacos and ne of the most dependably fun spots in casual, hip atmosphere the young, smart set craves. build-you-own burritos and quesadillas but spice it Montauk the MONTAUKET 631-668- The menu features a creative, tropically themed surf up with choice ingredients like guajillo sauce (Chile O 5992 has seen generations of revelers cuisine that’s heavy on fresh local fish and seafood. sauce with grilled pineapple), sweet salsa macha and pass through its wide open doors. Sitting at the The bar offers a slew of custom cocktails, craft beers, lime, exotic spicy green tomatillo sauce and Frizo edge of the bay bluff, sporting the most spectacu- fine wines and barkeeps who know how to keep the mushrooms. Need something healthy? They have a lar sunsets in town its bar is renowned for its cre- crowd happy. Serving lunch Friday, Saturday and full slate of vegan and vegetarian offers, too. Have ative frozen, mixed and stirred concoctions. Here Sunday and dinner daily, brunch on weekends stop yours to stay in their sunny outside patio, upstairs in is one that will take the sting out of a Mets loss or by and see why the crowd who knows, knows to lin- the loft or grab it to go. Have a cold cerveza to wash cure a stubborn hangover. ger here. it down. An affordable lunch or dinner that’s now one INGREDIENTS 782 Main Street - Montauk - 631-668-2727 of the best meals in Montauk. 2 Oz. Coco Lopez 805 Main Street - Montauk - 631-668-8257 2 Oz. Diplomatico Rum ANTHONY’S PANCAKE HOUSE 4 Oz. Orange Juice For 69 glorious years this tried and true spot put GOLDBERG’S 4 Oz. Pineapple Juice more eggs, pancakes, waffles, bagels w/lox, old Anyone who knows East End comfort food knows Ice fashioned French toast and freshly brewed coffee in Goldberg’s. With locations in East Hampton, South- Nutmeg front of more people than any other spot in town. ampton, Bridgehampton and Westhampton Beach Last year its original owner Tony sold and a new team they’ve spread the gospel of great comfort food Mix the juices and rum in a tall shaker and mix took the helm. You’ll find the décor completely up- from one end of the Hampton’s to the other. In Mon- well. Pour over cracked ice in a tall glass and gar- graded, stylish, modern. The staff is quick to please, tauk they even offer three convenient locations, one nish with a dash of nutmeg. fast to learn. What hasn’t changed is the emphasis in the village just south of Main Street, another be- on a great breakfast or lunch. From eggs to crepes, tween the village and Amagansett and just opened waffles to pancakes, omelets to hot cereal start your their new outpost at the head of the harbor. Enjoy day on the right foot. When it comes to lunch there’s the same fresh made bagels, home-made soups and handmade burgers, gyros, salads and hearty, deli- full deli here, too! Open from 6AM till 3PM daily cious sandwiches and salads. Need a healthy meal? come by for breakfast or lunch and see why the lines Try a delicious honey bowl filled with healthy gra- start to form as soon as the sun comes up! nola, Greek yogurt and fruit and the always hip Acai 28 S. Etna Street - Montauk - 631-238-5976 Bowl with locally available fruit, berries, and assorted toppings. GOSMAN’S DOCK Main Street - Montauk - 631-668-9705 More than a restaurant a landmark that literally put Montauk on the gastronomic map! Set beside the CONTINENTAL MARKET harbor inlet, the passing boats your personal mari- For almost 20 years this has been Montauk’s home time parade choose from the casual outdoor clam for authentically prepared Dominican, Jamaican and bar or formal restaurant. The first is a sunny stop for El Salvadorian food. One taste of their home-made a basket of fried local seafood, freshly made lobster chicken, beef or cheese empanada or Arepa con roll or hot dog and a cup of premium ice cream. The Carne Asada and you know, these folks are the real second is a full-service restaurant where an innova- deal. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner to take- tive menu of local seafood, fish and lobster rivals any out or enjoy at one of their sidewalk tables you also room in town. Like sushi? There is simply no better quickly realize something special about their food. place to have a custom roll or a full platter of your Whether it’s a healthy salad, oversized Boars Head choice. Combining panoramic views with superb or authentic Cuban sandwich, hot entrée from their food and professional service today’s Gosman’s dozen or more daily selections, the servings are large more than earns its place amongst the very best res- and the prices small. Open daily at 6AM start your taurants in the East End. Opening April for lunch and day with an egg sandwich on freshly baked bread, dinner daily. end it with a delicious plate of seasonal fruit. West Lake Drive - Montauk - 631-668-5330 34 S. Etna Avenue - Montauk - 631-668-6060 HOOKED DURYEA’S DOCK If you love the food at the Napeague Clam Bar in Located on the beautiful shores of Ft. Pond Bay Amagansett you’ll love this cozy spot. Located just this is one of the most popular, waterfront restaurants block from the beach in the center of Montauk this on the East End. Offering a charming, rustic, nautical spot is owned and operated by the same master chef feel and a large waterfront deck people flock here to who ran the Clam Bar. Here he brings a decade’s plus drink in magnificent sunsets and beautiful scenery. experience creating great seafood centered meals Add a broad menu that includes fresh fish and sea- that appeal to every taste and price point. Of course, food in imaginative recipes to go with always perfect they is lobsters in rolls, entrees and to-go options. lobster served in a variety of ways. Open late April Add a black board full of seasonal plates, familiar for lunch, dinner and take-out a happy marriage of specials and imaginative dishes and you’ll see why

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SERVING TAKEOUT  12  8 PM WEEKDAYS & 12  9 PM WEEKENDS APPETIZERS Baked Clams ...... $10 Steak Tidbits ...... $12 Chicken Tenders ...... $10 Montauk’s traditional overstuff ed Baked Clams Bit sized pieces of marinated steak garnished Breaded chicken breast, extra crispy served Fried Calamari ...... $10 with Blue Cheese coated Field Greens with BBQ sauce or Honey Mustard Browned to perfection & served with dipping sauces Mozzarella Sticks ...... $10 Chicken Quesadilla ...... $12 Classic Shrimp Cocktail ...... $14 Beer battered served with marinara sauce Buff alo Style or Grilled with Jack & Cheddar cheese grilled between two Tortillas with sour cream & salsa Chilled Jumbo Shrimp over shreds of Napa Cabbage Steamed Mussels ...... $14 with Cocktail sauce Your choice of garlic butter & white wine Sliders ...... $12 Blackened Scallops ...... $14 or e Point‘s own zesty marinara Four mini Cheese burgers served with sautéed onions & peppers served with bread and butter chips Fresh, local Scallops rubbed in our unique blend of spices, Blackened Seared Tuna ...... $14 pan seared & served with an original dipping sauce Fresh local tuna rubbed in our own unique blend of Nachos ...... $12 Point Wings ...... $12 spices, and seared (Rare Only) and served over Heaps of crispy Tortillas topped with Cheddar cheese, Traditional Hot Wings or ….. Try our Spicy Jerk Wings Asian dressed greens Jalapenos, Point chili, sour cream & salsa lightly seasoned & tossed in Caribbean Jerk sauce. Both come with Celery and Blue Cheese Buff alo Shrimp ...... $14 Lobster Quesadilla ...... $20 Jumbo Shrimp lightly seasoned & browned then drenched Fresh lobster, jack & cheddar cheese, sour cream, Potato Skins ...... $10 in our Buff alo sauce. Also available in Caribbean Jerk salsa and guacamole Stacked with chopped bacon melted Cheddar Cheese & sour cream Point Crab Cakes ...... $12 Cajun Calamari ...... $12 Point Combo ...... $14 Two Maryland style Crab Cakes served with our original dipping Dusted with Cajun spice with pappers, pico de gallo Five Point wings, two sliders & fries sauce & a spicy ai sauce

FRESH, HOMEMADE SOUPS AND SALADS SERVED DAILY! SANDWICHES & BURGERS All Served With French Fries & Pickle Buff alo Chicken Wrap ...... $15 Turkey Burger ...... $15 Philly Cheese Steak ...... $15 Crispy Chicken strips tossed in our hot sauce Seasoned ground turkey, grilled with lettuce, tomato & onion haved Delmonico steak with sautéed onions, then wrapped in a tortilla with bacon, lettuce, Pepper and Jack Cheese on a so hoagie tomato, onion & Blue Cheese dressing e Point Burger ...... $15 e biggest, the best, served with lettuce, tomato and onion e Steak Sandwich ...... $17 Grilled Chicken BLT Wrap ...... $15 Add crisp bacon or cheese for $1.00 8 oz. NY Strip Steak served on garlic bread inly sliced chicken breast, crisp bacon, lettuce, with fried onions & creamy steak sauce tomato, American Cheese with Chipotle mayo B u ff a l o Burger ...... $16 then wrapped in a tortilla 98% lean bison served with tomato and lettuce and onions. Fish Reuben ...... $15 Crispy local fi sh, topped with cole slaw, melted Swiss Monterey Chicken Sandwich ...... $15 Catch of the Day ...... $15 & lemon tarter sauce on Texas toast Grilled chicken breast topped with bacon, melted Fresh locally caught fi sh served Pan Fried or Blackened with Jack Cheese, lettuce, tomato & 1000 Island Dressing lettuce, tomato, onion & Tarter Sauce ENTREES Half Roasted Chicken ...... $25 Fish Tacos ...... $20 Sesame Seared Tuna Steak...... $25 Plain or BBQ style with creamy mashed potatoes, Two tacos stuff ed with Chipotle & lime marinate, Fresh local Tuna, sesame coated then seared just around local corn on the cob, garlic butter fi sh of the day, shredded Romaine, Pico De Gallo & the edges (Prepared Rare Only) served with a Soy garlic Jack cheese served with black beans & sour cream glaze, seasonal veggies & mashed potatoes Fish & Chips...... $22 Lightly fried fi sh of the day served with crispy 16 OZ. NY Strip Steak ...... $29 Seafood Marinara ...... $26 French Fries & Coleslaw Grilled to your liking then smothered with fried onions Local Mussels, Shrimp & Calamari in our own served with seasonal veggies & mashed potatoes Marinara sauce serve over linguine 20 New Flat Screen TV’s • Montauk’s Home For Before And A er Parties RESTAURANT AND BAR OPEN 7 DAYS ~ 12 NOON TO 4AM ~ SERVING LUNCH DAILY ~ KIDS MENU AVAILABLE MAIN STREET, MONTAUK ~ 6681500 ~ WWW.POINTBARANDGRILL.COM THEPOINTMONTAUK Wi-Fi THEPOINTMAONTAUK www.MontaukLife.com SPRING 2021 | 29 RESTAURANT ROUND UP: MONTAUK

come mid-April this newcomer will welcome back a with a Monster Burger - double the patties and fix- on hand to feed anyone’s Army, Navy or Air Force. loyal following! ings for a man-sized meal! Leaning towards a health- Add fresh fish and seafood, tacos anyway you love 34 S. Etna Avenue - Montauk - 631-668-2111 ier lifestyle, they also have a great Vegan burger them, build your own burgers, a great kids menu and that’s gluten free, too. Like fish? You’ll have it in great more. Open daily for lunch and dinner and weekend INLET SEAFOOD RESTAURANT sandwiches. Add a full bar for all your favorite lo- breakfast this spring they add delivery, too. Located at the head of the harbor on East Lake cal and imported spirits and beers for the adults and 716 Montauk Highway - Montauk - 631-238-5703 Drive overlooking the water this beautiful room has you’re set for lunch and dinner daily. been a popular spot for lunch and dinner since it 99 S. Edgemere Road - Montauk - 631-238-5510 NATURALLY GOOD opened in 2006. Owned and operated by the six Looking for the healthiest meal & market in Mon- commercial fishermen who run the commercial dock MONTAUKET tauk? Just look for the orange awning on Main Street. located here it rightly built a solid following for the Perched high above Gardiner’s Bay is a landmark Newly expanded from their original store a block freshest possible fish and seafood in town. From the almost as well known as the Lighthouse itself. For from the beach this larger version of the two decade familiar bass, fluke and lobster to more exotic tile over 60 years people have flocked here for good old spot is bigger, better and more full service than fish, porgy and John Dory, there’s something for ev- honest local food a lively bar and the most spectac- ever! Serving breakfast and lunch, enjoy your organic eryone who loves fresh local fish. Throw in some of ular sunsets in town. Serving light fare in April and breakfast burrito or granola with fruit, wrap, soup, the best sushi on the East End plus a good selection lunch and dinner daily starting May enjoy signature salad or veggie burger in their hidden garden or take of steaks and meats and you’ve got choice choices fresh fish, hearty burgers and weekly specials on it to the beach. You won’t find a fresher, healthier or galore. Enjoy your meal with one of the best water hand. A perfect home-away-from-home for visitors more delicious meal in Montauk. An invaluable re- views anywhere with floor to ceiling views of the bay, and locals alike be sure to drop by for their trade- source for locals and visitors alike looking to become inlet and harbor. And be sure to linger for a drink in mark Happy Hour 3-5 Monday - Friday with specials more healthy individuals. Open year-round. the bar room with a great view of the Inlet and the all around! 779 Montauk Highway - Montauk - 631-668-9030 passing boats. 88 Firestone Road - Montauk - 631-668-5992 541 East Lake Drive - 631-668-4272 PIZZA VILLAGE MTK LOBSTER HOUSE Since 1957 the neon sign on Main Street has been MONTAUK CIRCLE BURGER Located on Main Street on the second floor of the a beacon for the best pizza and Italian meals to stay As the name states it brings a mean burger to Plaza Sports building you can easily guess the main or go. From plain to Margarita, veggie to loaded town. That begins by using a special blend of meats focus of this cozy eat-in or take-out operation. Most with meats, have your pie your way. Want a side of to create a variety of fresh burgers every day. Choose everyone’s favorite summer vacation meal is their fo- pasta, a tray of manicotti, a calzone or two add to the from a base MCB Burger or go straight to the top cus and they plan to have enough cute crustaceans party? Nothing easier, heck, they’ll even deliver it to

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you! Open for lunch and dinner daily till late a land- parade on the East End. Drop by nightly for a spec- bases: finger food like wings, potato skins and na- mark almost as well known as the lighthouse itself. tacular dinner. chos; hearty soups, salads, sandwiches and burgers 56 Main Street - 631-668-2232 17 S. Edison Street - Montauk - 631-668-4200 as well as an entrée list that embraces fresh local fish, prime steaks and chicken dishes. Add a river of brew, SAMMY’S STAR ISLAND GRILL a bevy of drink specials, great live entertainment and Now in its ninth season this dockside spot has Like a good view of the water with your meal? No the night is perfect. Open for lunch and dinner daily become a frequent stop for anyone who appreci- better spot than the deck at this world-class marina. inside or on their breezy sidewalk tables. ates well-prepared food in a scenic setting. Serv- Pull up a chair and get ready to enjoy a great, casual Main Street - Montauk - 631-668-1500 ing lunch and dinner to-go in April choose from a breakfast, lunch, dinner or a late-night drink. Featur- wide-ranging menu that emphasis’s local fish and ing fresh local fish and seafood, hearty burgers and WESTLAKE FISH HOUSE seafood, produce and ingredients in recipes that are American fare this open to the public facility has This room features Montauk’s rich tradition of the well thought-out without being pretentious. Add a been a favorite spot for boaters and non, for a de- sea with water view dining that focuses on excellent custom cold drink, a fresh breeze off the water and cade. Hang round for the sunset and watch the boats food using ingredients from the east end’s abundant a great view and you know why this place is habit- come back with the daily catch. Stay a bit longer and farms and vineyards. Opening this April, join them forming. Looking for their signature food truck? You hear captains lie about who caught the big one that dockside for breakfast, lunch and dinner Thursday to will find it at the Gosman’s parking lot starting May day. A slice of the real Montauk that should not be Sunday. Located “on the water” at Westlake Marina 1 serving the best hot dog, burger, fish sandwich or missed. watch as boats and fisherman return from their day’s lobster roll in town with a view of the water. 59 Star Island Road - Montauk - 631-668-5052 journey with their catch. The menu includes Mon- 448 West Lake Drive - Montauk - 631-238-5707 tauk’s freshest fish, sushi and cowboy steaks. Enjoy THE POINT local wines, sake, tequila, and beer outside at our SOUTH EDISON Celebrating its 21st year as Montauk’s favorite popular Dockside Bar or come inside if you want a One of the most critically acclaimed restaurants sports bar The Point is dedicated to the decidedly break from the sun. Families are always welcome at in Montauk turns ten this year. And its present to All-American proposition that you simply can’t get this local hangout. Whether you’re outside at the bar you is via long-time chef and new owner/operator enough pro and college baseball, basketball, hockey enjoying clams, chowder, sushi, and a cocktail or just Frankie Fuschetto. With a fine understanding of his and all things athletic, action. Located in the heart of relaxing after a day of surf and sun, you’ll be greeted customers’ needs he’s spent the off-season refining the village catch all the games on a mind-boggling by their friendly and knowledgeable staff. Montauk the already successful blend of innovative menu, 16 flat screen TV’s wired to every sports network your charm-incredible food! polished service and attractive setting to keep this little heart desires! Looking for great casual food, the 352 Westlake Drive - Montauk now decade old eatery at the top of the gastronomic boys offer a full-fledged menu that covers all the 631-668-FISH (3474) MONTAUKET Since 1943 HOTEL • RESTAURANT • BAR

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ven in the off-season the number and vari- COCHE COMEDOR ety of eateries still open on the East End is Last year the long dormant diner between East E grand. The backbone of most every village’s Hampton and Amagansett sprung back to life! EL JEFE’S OLD economy you do all of us a great favor every time Brought to you by the same folks who run Nick n you visit. Here is a wonderful selection to start your Toni’s, Rowdy Hall and Townline BBQ the culinary spring. pedigree is impeccable the concept captivating. FASHIONED Regional Mexican cuisine powers this radically ow appropriate a classic cocktail comes AMERICAN HOTEL redesigned spot with an emphasis on wood-fired from a classic local resort. For three gen- One of the area’s great restaurants, this is a entrees, exotic spices and locally sourced ingredi- H erations Sag Harbor’s BARON’S COVE must stop on any gourmet’s tour of the East End. ents. Designed to complement the standard taco 631-725-2100 has stood for fine dining and ro- The menu is sublimely sophisticated, the atmo- and burrito offerings of La Fondito, this more so- mantic rendezvous. Set overlooking the cove this sphere posh, the service white gloved and the cli- phisticated, hip eatery should find a warm spot in fully realized resort was completely rebuilt three entele upper crust. Oenophiliacs find the 10,000 the heart of anyone who loves a great meal to go years ago adding a beautiful. Nautically themed bottle wine cellar alone worth the trip. Serving with a great time out. Serving dinner and brunch restaurant that many a local call home in and out lunch, dinner and brunch on weekends, year- Saturday and Sunday. of season. Now that warmer times are at hand round. 74 Montauk Highway - Amagansett warm up to them with this exquisite pour. 49 Main Street - Sag Harbor 631-324-3550 INGREDIENTS 725-3535 1 Oz. Banhez Mezcal COVE HOLLOW TAVERN 1 Oz. Casamigos Reposado BAMBOO Now for its fourth season this is the hugely Teaspoon agave For over a decade one of the most popular successful second in a line of eateries from the 2 dashes angostura bitters restaurants on the East End was just outside East highly regarded folks at the Vine Street Café 1 flamed orange twist Hampton Village. Packed nightly it was not just a in Shelter Island. Here they took over the old great place to grab authentic sushi and Japanese Café Max just outside East Hampton Village and Combine mezcal, tequila, bitters, and agave in a fare it was a social hub that hummed well into the turned into a white washed, dark beamed home large mixing glass filled with ice. Stir well (approx. night. But like so many things commercial one day for food lovers. The menu emphasizes fresh local 10 seconds). Strain and pour into an old fash- the lights went out and only memories remained. fish and seafood with Mediterranean and French ioned/rocks glass filled with one large ice cube. Wish it were back? It is. Newly opened on Job’s touches. With a reputation for fine food and Garnish with a flamed orange twist: use a peeler Lane it may be a different location but the for- gentle hospitalization reservations are highly sug- to make a 3 inch long orange twist. Light a match mat for success remains the same. Authentic gested. and pull the twist through the flame so that the recipes constructed by sushi masters, a warm and 85 Montauk Highway - East Hampton citrus oils fall from the peel and into the drink. Ar- inviting space, busy bar featuring creative cock- 631-527-7131 range playfully over the large rock and serve. tails all presided over by veteran management. In this case none other than the tried and true THE CLUBHOUSE Michael Gluckman. Here he brings veteran chefs Now in its third successful year this is the bowl- from Nobo, Blue Ribbon Sushi, Net and Daniel to ing/bar/restaurant combo that has made living ensure the highest quality fare in the Hamptons. year-round survivable. Many a cold wet night was Open for lunch and dinner daily, primed for year- livened for all by a few rounds of ten-pen followed round success. by a cold drink and a hot meal in the company 76C Job’s Lane - Southampton of friends and neighbors. A sports bar as good as 631-488-4240 any you can catch almost any game on their big screen TV’s while ordering from an all-American BISTRO ETE menu heavy in burgers, ribs, hearty sandwiches, Tucked away in the Water Mill Square this is a daily specials and more. charming retreat that offers food in a very unique 174 Daniels Hole Road - East Hampton way. Zagat recommends it highly as “refined yet 631-537-BOWL unpretentious French seafood cuisine in a cozy, understated space with a small sidewalk patio ED’S LOBSTER BAR strung with fairy lights!” Serving dinner daily with Last year this popular spot introduced a new, an emphasis on the most freshly found, locally chic and lively seafood alternative on the border sourced ingredients each dish is a unique cre- of the Village of Sag Harbor. This New England- ation. inspired and seafood-driven establishment has 760 Montauk Highway - Water Mill been a Soho gem for over 13 years and brought 631-500-9085 fresh bites and good vibes here in the Hamptons. Enjoy your meal under their dreamy, canopied gar- BUDDHA BERRY YOGURT CAFÉ den under the sun or cozy main room. Both offer A roaring success since its first Montauk branch luscious seafood towers, sipping rose and a family- opened in 2013 this larger, year-round location friendly menu. Later this year night owls join us un- has proved even more popular! Serving gourmet der the stars while sipping our custom mason jar yogurt and more in the heart of Sag Harbor vil- cocktails and late night snacks! lage enjoy a mid-boggling 100 toppings, an array 1742 Bridgehampton - Sag Harbor Turnpike of sandwiches, a fresh fruit bar, real Italian coffees, Sag Harbor - 631-725-1131 authentic Belgian waffles more treats. New this fall warm up with a hearty cup of healthy home-made ESPRESSO soup or a custom built crepe. For more than 20 years this was Sag Harbor’s 123 Main Street - Sag Harbor favorite take-out eatery. Serving a year-round elec- 631-808-3888 tion of fresh pizza, oversized sandwiches, enticing

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Italian entrees, home-made soups and healthy sal- array of traditional Italian entrees, wine and beer, cated midway between Montauk and Amagansett ads, every day was like the Fourth of July. Then food to stay or go. Need to cater a holiday party just look for the biggest crowds on the Napeague it was sold. Then it moved. And guess what? It’s or just feed the family? Just call ahead and they’ll Stretch! Once there enjoy a seafood menu briming even better than ever!! Now located at the top of have a mountain of great food ready to go, go, with everything from clams to fresh local fish and Main Street opposite the flag pole they’ve kept all go!! if course their signature lobster rolls and salads. the menu items you loved and added a signature 2950 Montauk Highway - East Hampton Serving lunch and dinner daily. line of authentic Focaccia sandwiches, too! Serv- 631-537-2626 1980 Montauk Highway - Amagansett ing lunch and dinner till late the only real question 631-267-3740 is which of the dozens of delicious offering will you K-PASA take home? Once upon a time there was a super-success- LT BURGER 3 Main Street - Sag Harbor ful Tex/Mex restaurant in Sag Harbor. It lasted a When the name says burger, expect one of two 631-725-5668 wonderful 20 years. Ad when it closed it left a things. A big, juicy, masterpiece of a meal or a huge hole in the hearts of that village’s diners. fast something that’s better forgotten just as FAIRWAY RESTAURANT Well partner, there are second acts in life and quickly. Count on the first here, a burger Mecca For two decades locals and visitors have known this is one. Completely rebuilt and redesigned that’s shown a dozen or more ways to create the where to go for the best breakfast and lunch in as a hipper, more sophisticated eatery the stan- ultimate hand sandwich. Serving lunch and dinner town. Located on the Poxobogue golf course this dard tacos and burritos menu has gone upscale, daily the only thing better than a burger is their little gem turns out the best eggs, pancakes, waf- too. Expect authentic regional Mexican fare selection of down-home, home-made ice cream fles and specials beginning at 6AM daily. Serving with a style and quality the old place would envy. and deserts. breakfast all day and lunch till late afternoon take Add even more tequilas, specialty drinks and a Main Street - Sag Harbor a seat in cozy dining room or a seat overlooking dose of entertainment and you’ll have even more 631-899-4646 the greens. . reasons to brave the traffic and head north to the 3356 Montauk Highway - East Hampton Harbor. LULU’S KITCHEN AND BAR 631-521-7100 1 Main Street - Sag Harbor Since its opening three years ago this so- 631-725-3388 phisticated Sag Harbor eatery has been a wel- LA CAPANNINIA come retreat from average dining. Brought to The best pizza in the area is located on Mon- THE LOBSTER ROLL you by the same folks who have made Montauk’s tauk Highway between East Hampton and Bridge- Better known as “Lunch” this all-time East End Duryea’s such a smash they managed transplant hampton. Open daily from 11AM-11PM with a full favorite returns for its 58th season this May. Lo- much of the restaurant DNA here. Located on

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Main Street this beautifully constructed room is a PIERRE’S SMOKING WOLF warm, cozy, romantic spot to lounge while dining on If you love classic French food you will love When you want the best in authentic, down cuisine inspired and provided by their wood-burn- Pierre’s. From perfect steak frites and choice steaks home BBQ there’s one place to go. Located ing grill. With seats scattered throughout the spa- to intoxicating fresh pastries and sinfully rich des- a mile east of East Hampton Village you can cious main room or sidewalk enjoy one of the most erts they demonstrate you don’t have to visit the smell the baby back ribs a mile away! Serving delicious lunch, dinner daily or weekend brunch. Left Bank for a great European meal. Chosen by lunch and dinner daily with a great take-out Main Street - Sag Harbor the Wine Spectator for outstanding work expect a operation, too, choose from all your favorite 631-725-0900 memorable brunch, lunch or dinner. meals. Succulent pork, choice chicken, hearty 2468 Main Street - Bridgehampton beef and every side dish known to an eating man, MONTAUK LOBSTER HOUSE 631-537-5110 this is ground zero for folks who want to simply The always packed original location sprouted enjoy a great, casual All-American meal with all the wings last summer and landed in its successful SAG TOWN fixings. second spot on Main Street, Sag Harbor. Serv- More than just a great coffee shop, which it 199 Pantigo Road - East Hampton ing the freshest local seafood, fish and of course has been for years, this newly expanded busi- 631-604-6470 biggest local lobsters enjoy your lunch or ness nearly doubled in size two years ago to of- dinner insides or on their open air deck. Watch the fer its adoring legions of caffeinated fans even ZAKURA parade pass by while you have a meal to remem- more reasons to find a parking space in that bus- Boasting a beautiful main room, private ber. tling village. Now you can choose from 4 styles of booths, a floor length sushi bar and separate 29 Main Street - Sag Harbor flat bread personal pizzas, a half dozen gourmet bar this classic Japanese restaurant offers 631-808-3639 sandwiches, an equal amount of healthy, made comfortable seating for 1 to 40. Featuring a on-site salads, and a dozen different ways to pre- full menu of sushi, sashimi, hand rolls and NICK AND TONY’S pare the most popular breakfast or all day treat, traditional entrées choose from the largest The granddaddy of all celebrity restaurants is organic Acai Bowls and smoothies. Of course the selection in the area. That includes a still as popular toaday as the day it opened. A coffee, tea, espresso, latte and cappuccino board collection of some 30 custom designed home away from home for more famous faces than is as full as ever, with my favorite Carmel Marchiato hand rolls. Serving lunch and dinner daily with Page Six can count the food is as exquisite as the on board every day. Open daily from 6am year- take-out. company. Reservations strongly advised. round. 40 Montauk Highway 136 N. Main Street - East Hampton Main Street - Sag Harbor Amagansett 631-324-3550 631-725-TOWN 631-267-7600

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MIGHTY MONTAUK Whether its priceless plots along the ocean and So, how has this rapid increase in sales played bay, spectacular views of sea and sky from high YOUR YEAR-ROUND RESIDENCE? A RECORD out in a niche market like Montauk? The last above the hills and cliffs or boho bungalows a stop on the local real estate trail Montauk has stone’s throw from a good break Montauk offers SETTING always been an interesting micro-market. Long premium properties that increasingly resonate We Can Help! No Job Too Big Or Small! ago it was more of a mix of retired cops, firemen with discerning, well-heeled buyers. and school teachers buying inexpensive sum- Veteran realtor Joan Hegner of the local Corco- MARKET mer homes interspersed with the occasional high ran agency has seen the ebbs and flows of real roller looking for rustic privacy. Over the last de- estate here over her more than 3 decades in the 2020 was without a doubt one of the most tu- cade Montauk has added a significant layer of business here. But nothing quite prepared her for multuous years for East End real estate in history. It upscale buyers willing to pay a premium for its the land rush of 2020. “Even though our office began on a hopeful note that we were seeing some unique mix of natural beauty and homegrown was closed most of the year I stayed as busy as momentum from a turbid 2019. It quickly morphed charm. ever. As we moved into the spring it became crys- into an all-out panic as Covid closed off the regional 2020 demonstrated that trend with not just tal clear tri-state residents had a pent-up desire economy. That quickly gave way to a tsunami of higher overall sales but a richer mix of much to finally move towards home ownership out here first renters then buyers swamping the area look- more expensive properties. and find their forever retreats. No doubt the pan- ing to escape the lock-down and morbidity of the demic plays a large part. Add historically low rates Big Apple. By the time it was all over we had seen for mortgages and you had the perfect storm for the biggest increase in sales and prices in anyone’s MONTAUK HOME SALES a robust sales season in beautiful, peaceful Mon- memory. 2019 VS 2020 tauk!” As we sail into the start of the 2021 season let’s take a quick look at the roller coaster that was real 2019 2020 THE WAY AHEAD? estate last year. We’ll start with the rolling cascade With robust sales still the norm the balance be- $500 less 3 0 of rising sales and dollar spent as the four 2020 tween buyers and sellers remains firmly headed quarters unfolded. $500 -$1M 29 28 in the latter’s direction. Well-priced homes are snapped up in days not months. Asking prices are $1M - $2M 49 35 often exceeded. Bidding wars on prime proper- HAMPTONS HOME SALES ties are common. Inventory continues to trend 2019 VS 2020 $2M - $3.5M 27 9 down while demand remains strong across the board. TOTAL SALES TOTAL DOLLARS $3.5M - $5M 8 5 2019 VS 2020 2019 VS 2020 That said, aspirationally priced homes can still sit. Poorly staged homes linger. Unprofessional $5M - $10M 4 3 QUARTER 1 402 / 312 $755 / $821M agents can still starve. Astute buyers can find a buy $10M - $20M 1 4 here and there. Baring some unforeseen event the QUARTER 2 561 / 707 $1098 / $1670 forecast for the remainder of 2021 is strong. Of course, just a year ago we leaned a very hard les- QUARTER 3 385 / 564 $635 / $1265 Putting aside the increase of overall homes sold son about unforeseen events. They can rear their from 84 in 2019 to 121 in 2020, a very healthy rise, very ugly head and snap your optimism in half. So QUARTER 4 322 / 867 $686 / $2031 what’s important is the mix of home sold over $2 we push into spring real estate with high hopes TOTAL 1670 / 2450 $3174 / $5787 million. Last year’s total of 21 was pretty represen- mixed with a healthy dose of caution. Check back tative of the usual but last year’s doubling to 40 is a next month and we’ll see how that cocktail has 2019 BEST CONTRACTOR, BEST BUILDER & BEST CONSTRUCTION/REMODELING fish of a different scale. worked out. ■ As you can see the tide literally turned in that second quarter as sales that were lower against A Fine Tradition of 2019 moved higher. 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CAVETT COVE, MONTAUK ne of the reasons Montauk has become can watch ships come and go past an iconic light- as the "Seven Sisters." This 20-acre estate, owned such a popular real estate destination is its house. for some 40 years by legendary talk show host Dick O almost unparalleled amount of open space. Now, let your mind drift and dream of the beauti- Cavett, is home to an historic three-story residence Roughly two-thirds of the entire peninsula running ful pool that lies just out of sight down a winding with a finished lower level that was painstakingly re- east of the Napeague stretch to the Lighthouse is path past flowering gardens under a canopy of built to mirror the original structure but with today's in some kind of protected hands. Whether it is New shady trees. Conjure up an expansive pond, beauti- amenities after a tragic fire destroyed it in the late York State, Suffolk County, Town of East Hampton ful orchards, indigenous wildlife and miles of walk- 1990's. or private hands that bounty of protected forever ing trails to enjoy it all. No, not the promo for some Bordered to the east by nearly 200 acres of ocean dunes, woods, beaches and fields give many prop- exotic vacation destination (or maybe it is). And not side parkland along 2,200 feet of coastline the es- erties here privacy and vistas that simply do not exist the location for the next Pirate movie (but it could tate offers a rare combination of history, natural in the more developed villages and towns of the rest be). Nor is it the secluded haunt of some mysterious beauty, privacy and a remarkable house from which of the East End. mega-mogul (at least not currently). What is it ex- to savor it all. Now it is back on the market after a That’s one reason this beautiful shingled county actly? Simply put, it is the most beautiful and com- brief hiatus at the compelling new price of $27.95 home is so unique. It sits in the midst of 20 pristine pelling oceanfront property now available for sale in million. Although secluded it is just minutes away private oceanfront acres offering both sunrises and the Hamptons today. from restaurants, private airport, marinas, renowned sunsets. Next, imagine a dramatic cliff with a stair- Cavett's Cove is located on the easternmost end golf courses and everything else that makes the very case down to a private shoreline stretching 900 feet of an enclave of seven homes designed by famed eastern tip of Long Island a world-class destination. along one of the most pristine soft, sandy beaches. architects McKim, Mead & White and sited by Fred- Care to tour this spectacular offering at an equally Then, picture a compound anchored by a 7,000 +/- erick Law Olmsted in the early 1880s that became spectacular new price? All you need do is contact square foot Stanford White designed summer cot- part of the Montauk Association. This cluster of the exclusive agent, Gary DePersia of the local tage with classic wrap around porch from where you homes for wealthy New Yorkers later became known Corcoran Real Estate 516-380-0538. n

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he East End is home to so many beautiful personally least favorite, a red-meat allergy. I have species of wild life. Deer, pheasants and tur- it so bad the last time I looked at a hamburger I T keys roam the woods and field. Ospreys and threw-up. owls soar overhead. Rabbits and squirrels scurry If you think you can avoid them, forget it, they’re across back yards. Schools of striped bass and everywhere vaguely green. If you think they’re no bluefish patrol the coast. These and many others problem, brother, you haven’t been bit yet. And are welcome, comforting signs that nature and if you think the best way to deal with them is on man can live side-by-side in equilibrium. your own, sorry, you’re outnumbered and out-ma- Then there are the pests. neuvered at every turn. You need a pro and in this First on the list are the ever-evolving, always neck of the woods there’s only one to call. worrisome assortment of ticks diseases. Decades TWIN FORK PEST CONTROL 631-324- ago the only tick-borne disease we worried about 9020/631-287-9020 and EAST END TICK AND was Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Transmitted MOSQUITO 631-324-9700/631-287-9700 are by the large deer ticks that infested our pets it’s universally acknowledged to be the very best in never been more than an isolated, extremely rare the business. With offices in East Hampton and disease here. Southampton they are ready, willing and able to Then came Lyme’s disease and everything rid you of anything harmful that flies, crawls, slith- changed. One bite from the wrong tick and your ers or just creeps you and your family out! life could be tuned upside down. An initial rash Trained in all methods of eradication they can leads to a fever and for many develops into aching apply a quick fix or design a season-long program joints, headaches, fatigue that can last a week, a to handle your individual case for however long month, a year, even decades if not properly and your season lasts. Fully insured, licensed and certi- properly treated. fied you can trust them to get the job done right Now we have to be on guard against the newly the first time. You owe it to yourself, you owe it to TON HOSPITAL 631-726-TICK is here to help. introduced Lone Star tick and it’s bevy of prob- your family. Throughly trained in diagnosing and treating all lems. A pin-sized predator rarely seen before it tick related diseases they are a welcome resource does its damage the list of problems starts with MEDICAL HELP to help you and your family cope with what can be STARI (Southern tick-associated rash illness) a kind If you develop medical issues of any kind from long term and choric implications of these compli- of Lyme, rickets, the flu-like ehrlichosis and my exposure to ticks STONY BROOK/SOUTHAMP- cated diseases.

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