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23 18 DINING & COCKTAILS Let's Have S'more Where to Get Roasted 18 Open for Al Fresco Some of the Hottest Tables in the Hamptons 24 Booze with All-American Views Sip Back and Relax Sunsets and Sundowners 26

On the Cover 16 Natalie Lim Suarez, @natalieoffduty IN THIS ISSUE 46 While the Fourth of July is a celebration of our nation, let's set Independence Day aside any differences we may feel Agenda 16-17 about the country at the moment and have some good old fashioned 42 American fun. Wear your most on- STYLE theme threads, crack open an iced cold one, and belt out your favorite hits from Springsteen's Born to Land of the Free, Home of Run and air guitar on Hendrix's the Graphic Tee Celebrate version of the National Anthem. And believe that there's still good All Aspects of America 36 here and commit yourself to being a part of only making it better. Screen-Printed Patriotism Tops that Celebrate our Love of America 46 17

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uring the first half of this year there stayed with me for all of these years and is Dhave been many missed milestones and maybe more relevant now than any other celebratory occasions. And while it’s brought time in my life. a lot of disappointment, it has also given us Throughout the one-act “play” the story was the opportunity to reflect on traditions and woven together through classic American allowed us to maybe even start new ones. songs like “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and Yet, with all that’s been missed, our “This Land Is Your Land,” but it always country’s recognition and celebration of July ended with Michael Jackson’s “Heal the Fourth is unwavering. My own tradition World.” So, that’s how I want to end this for many, many years was to celebrate at letter, with the lyrics that bring me back to sleepaway camp with a full day dedicated all those Fourth of July celebrations of my to Red, White, & Blue. It began with the past in the hope that these words are our morning bugle being replaced by a medley of future. Springsteen and Beach Boys tunes, followed by an all-camp Apache relay (the teams Heal the world obviously divided into the three colors of the Make it a better place nation’s flag) in the afternoon, a BBQ dinner For you and for me outside, and then before the fireworks the And the entire human race oldest campers put on a skit. It was always There are people dying a parody that poked fun at the owners, If you care enough for the living head counselor, and staff, but the cast also included a collection of patriotic figures: Make it a better place Uncle Sam, Betsy Ross, George Washington, For you and for me and others. Why at 30 years old am I sharing Cheers! this now? Well, it’s because the conclusion of this annual show is something that has

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Independence Day Agenda Raise a Glass to the RED, WHITE & BLUE Stars & Stripes Spirit Be it a pitcher of homemade lemonade, a glass Coke bottle, cold cans of American lager, or a festive cocktail paying homage to our country’s flag, drink up! Let’s make Photo by Shannon Truax a toast: here’s to where we come from, Chef: Lon Parisi understanding where we are now, and committing ourselves to making every day better. May our children know our history and know better what not to repeat.

Take in the Photo by R.C. Atlee Watch a FESTIVE FLICK STAR-SPANGLED SCENERY Our country’s history and culture has been committed to film in a wide range of pictures from classic coming- The Hamptons is home to a lot of of-age tales, to political dramas and war stories, to feel- American history. For one, Sag Harbor good sports sagas and biopics of some of the nation’s gained early notoriety as a major port most imposing and influential figures. Our picks for for the whaling industry and became a post-fireworks movie under the stars: Hamilton the first Port of Entry in the state (streaming on Disney+ July 3), Forrest Gump, Malcolm of New York, as signed by President X, The Sandlot, and Miracle. Washington himself! Lining the hamlets Shannon Truax / Chef: Lon Parisi and villages of the East End are pristine Pro Tip: For a decadent movie-watching treat homes with manicured lawns and many that could only be born in America, see Hampton Indulge in of them don the American flag. Go on a Popcorn Company’s s’mores popcorn on page 24 self-guided tour and tag us in your pics AMERICAN EATS (@hamptonsmonthly)!

Whether grilling hot dogs and hamburgers at home, catering in saucy BBQ, or taking a trip into town Listen, Learn, for a cone of classic vanilla (make ours and LEAD two scoops!), food plays a big part in the celebration of our nation. Bathing We’re not here to tell you how suit bodies be damned! to think and feel as we live in a world currently so upheaved in turmoil. However, what we do ask is that you live life with an open mind and heart. We’re not naïve enough to think it’s all as simple as that but, it’s a start.

Photo by Damien Choy Smith Let’s Have S’more Where to get roasted By Julie Jones

he distinctly American graham cracker Tsandwich desert known as s’mores might recall camping trip nights of sugar highs, sticky hands, and the smell of a bonfire coating all worn apparel for days to come. That might be part of their nostalgic appeal, but there are also ways they can be enjoyed in les odorous and messy fashions. Here are ways the beloved creation is getting refashioned without losing any of its gooey glory. Tate's Bake Shop he origin of those prettily packaged bags of stacked cookies labeled T“Tate’s” found in corner stores and gourmet grocers all across New York and beyond is a quaint, teal cottage in Southampton, as the multi- award-winning Tate’s Bake Shop. Unwaveringly committed to quality ingredients, Tate’s is the benchmark of what a classic American bakery should be, with its cookies, brownies, bars, pies and cakes having turned it The Kampfire into a nationwide enterprise that sold for $500 million in 2018. Yet it remains quintessentially homestyle shake goes the at its core, with its small Hamptons store extra mile by covered with cookie jars and cake platters. Here’s a pro tip: consider substituting sticking an their original chocolate chip cookies entire s’more for graham crackers in homemade s’mores, for a meta version of the sandwich on sandwich. Or as the perfect vessel top of the for an ooey gooey s’mores dip. milkshake (43 N. Sea Road, Southampton)

Union Burger Bar n a liquid diet for swimsuit Oseason? Worry not: s’mores can be consumed through a plastic- free straw too. A newer burger joint on the block, Union Burger Bar, opened last year in Southampton and, similar to LT, specializes in the choicest meats and decadent shakes. The Kampfire shake goes the extra mile in this regard by sticking an entire s’more sandwich on top of the milkshake, which is further topped with whipped cream and a cherry, and the glass is rimmed in graham cracker crumbs. It’s a lot to handle, but even still, you might not want to share.

(40 Bowden Square, Southampton) Photos by Hart & Highland Without a doubt, LT Burger the most

ike Union Burger Bar, French celebrity chef delightfully LLaurent Tourondel’s Sag Harbor diner LT messy cake Burger specializes in gourmet burgers with no in town expense (or calorie) spared, and the milkshakes – because what else would you wash the meal down with? – certainly follow suit. The s’mores shake, held by some to be the best of the menu’s plentiful options, including some with alcohol, is made by blending vanilla ice cream with roasted marshmallows, then doused with chocolate syrup, piled with a few inches of fresh whipped cream, decorated with crumbled graham crackers, and topped with yet another roasted marshmallow. Drooling! (62 Main St., Sag Harbor)

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opcorn doesn’t come finer than from the PHampton Popcorn Company, a Westhampton enterprise that now stocks major department stores like Bloomingdales and Macy’s with its preppy Candied Anchor striped tins of sweet, salty, and specialty popcorns. andied Anchor, a beautiful candy shop in the heart of Montauk, There’s every kind of chocolate combination – white takes a celebratory approach to sweets. Shelves are lined with jars and dark chocolate swirl, milk chocolate crunch, C of candies and gummies in all of their bright and wonderful colors, and white chocolate and peanut butter – as well as locally made gourmet goodies like chocolate-covered bing cherries or various flavors of cheese, butter, and plain sea salt. goat-milk caramels intermingle with nostalgic treats: Cadbury cream The humble kernel is even a vehicle for s’mores, by eggs, candy cigarettes, and rock candy. There’s everything here from way of caramel corn being drizzled in dark chocolate expensive chocolate to a gumball machine to glass-bottle Pepsi, including and then dipped in graham cracker crumbs and a range of decadent baked goods sourced from local baker Dawn Rennar. marshmallows. Let this get the creative wheels Among the pies-in-a-jar, fudgy brownies, and rainbow-topped cupcakes, turning – Marzipan popcorn? Apple pie? – and you a mountainous marshmallow extravaganza takes the simple s’more to can reach out to the brand and request a custom new heights with graham cracker crumble and double-chocolate cake flavor. Orders can be made online, though the lovely dripping with marshmallow fluff, roasted marshmallows, and more packaged products can also be found in gourmet food chocolate – without a doubt, the most delightfully messy cake in town. shops throughout the Hamptons. (721 Main St., Montauk) (hamptonpopcorn.com) Green Hill Kitchen and Que

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VIEWSSip Back and Relax with Sunsets and Sundowners here are plenty of times when drinking indoors can, should or must Tbe done. July is not one of them. This is the prime of summer, so leave the barstools for drearier days and head to where the only thing on the horizon is the horizon itself – and drinks, of course. Here are six spots to enjoy your cocktails with the most beautiful ocean views.

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Photo by Jessica Orlowicz MONTAUK BREWING COMPANY n days when you can’t be bothered to go anywhere but the beach, or Oevenings when you want to take to the dunes and find your own best sunset viewing spot, a cooler of cold ones serves as your best bar – and for that, Montauk Brewing Company was made to fill it. The labor of love of a few East End natives who began brewing in a basement years ago, this local enterprise has since upgraded its digs into an iconic old red barn that now serves as home base for a nationwide operation. That means that the freshest cans of their IPAs, summer ales, watermelon sessions, pumpkin brews, pilsners, and even hard seltzers are found here in Montauk, and are best chosen after a few tasting pours of what’s on tap. Grab some packs and head back to the beach, where they’re meant to be cracked open. (62 South Erie Ave., Montauk)

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GURNEY’S STAR ISLAND n its second year open since a whopping $13 Imillion renovation saw a historic yacht club converted into the dazzling resort it is now, Gurney’s Star Island Resort Montauk is not a spot to miss. Come for a weekend cozied up in some of the most luxurious rooms on the East End, for a decadent seafood extravaganza at Showfish restaurant, or for a sunset cocktail Live music and and walk along the 2,000-foot private beach. The chic poolside bar serves smoky mezcal tonics, long lounge chairs spicy watermelon margaritas, tropical rum and to sit back on Campari punches, and frosé, with live music and long lounge chairs to sit back on while taking in while taking in views of the harbor and Montauk Lake, before views of the harbor going out to put your feet in the cool night sand. (32 Star Island Rd., Montauk) and Montauk Lake

*Currently open only to hotel guests* THE LOBSTER ROLL ot trying to see or be seen? Go to the A full bar BARON’S COVE Nultra-retro Lobster Roll, also known as LUNCH for the massive sign that reads menu ripe cerulean pool and flawless up for with elegance and good graces as such, towering over Montauk Highway A green lawn are all that stand in spades. One of its most inviting between Montauk and Amagansett for some between the back porches of Baron’s corners is its lounge, which is open alongside a billowing American flag to Cove resort and Sag Harbor, lest it for guests and non-guests alike to beckon diners inside since 1965. Red daytime should uphold anything less than come and enjoy its outdoor deck, with umbrellas shading some picnic tables, the quintessential Northeastern beer, wine, cocktails and food from flower-filled trellises hanging over others, drinking summer’s dream of a destination. the Tavern served to your rocking baskets of crinkle fries, platters of its Having maintained a flawless chair or Adirondack, while enjoying namesake sandwich, and a full bar menu reputation for some of the most the sunset over the harbor at happy ripe for some daytime drinking – the warm and discreet hospitality in the hour or staring into a firepit’s embers extensive drinks list is clairvoyantly Hampton’s for more than 60 years, late at night. divided by “rum cocktails,” “vodka what Baron’s Cove might lack in of- cocktails,” “tequila cocktails,” and so on (31 W. Water St., Sag Harbor) the-moment trend and glitz, it makes – have made this institution so beloved for so many years. Bring your kids, bring your dogs, and bask in American lobster shack glory at LUNCH. (1980 Montauk Hwy., Amagansett)

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This month, as we tip our hats to America, we want to focus our attention on grooming solu- SKIN CARE tions that originate in the US of AFRO In the grand scheme of things, A. Exotic and imported products When you opt for an afro, it’s moisturizing is one the best habits are definitely chic, but there is important to keep the tangles you form for your skin. Award- away. Leave-in conditioner is something truly incredible (not a great way to do that, and winning groomers Jack Black have every angle covered, but we to mention patriotic) about the luxe hair care brand Prose has something just for that. especially love their Dry Erase bevy of brilliant wares we have Spritz this hydrating mist into Ultra-Calming Face Cream, which not only smooths and softens right here in the States. your locks, and those tangles your skin, but also soothes away and flyaways will be smoothly redness and wards away dryness. polished and touchably soft.

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As far as haircare goes, American Crew has become the gold standard for the man who takes grooming seriously. Their fiber line is arguably their most popular and they’ve recently rolled out an upgraded version in the form of a styling cream. Give your mane a medium hold, allowing for some ORAL CARE movement and a natural shine. Founded by Tom and Kate Chappell SHAVE CARE after they relocated to Maine from There are a number of razors on the market Philadelphia in 1968, of Tom’s and it can seem like if you’ve used one, Maine has become a kind of beloved you’ve used them all. Harry’s Shave Club darling of American dental care. has elevated shaving to a glamorous strato- Their Peppermint, Fluoride-Free sphere. They’re affordably sent directly to Antiplaque & Whitening Toothpaste your home with the promise of a close shave whitens your teeth and obliterates stains, by way of a bendable head equipped with all with fluoride-free natural ingredients. multiple blades.

Writen by Michael Raver Land of the Free, home of the Graphic Tee Celebrate All Aspects of America rill up some hot dogs and hamburgers while you lounge in Gthe back yard or at a swanky poolside soiree: it’s time to ring in America’s birthday! This isn’t a holiday that typically calls for suit-and-tie gatherings though, so we’re aiming at a more laid-back look for the moment. What could be more casual than a well-chosen t-shirt? The graphic tee is a staple of Americana fashion, perfect for The Fourth and beyond. Here are our top picks grouped in some of our country’s favorite categories.

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central component of the AAmerican way is our capacity to look to established role models and characters upon which we can draw major inspiration. These extraordinary figures, be they real or fictional, inspire us to dream big or maybe just make us smile. Of course, we wear reminders of them to ignite our passion and sense of fun. Dominating basketball courts everywhere during his NBA tenure in the NBA, Shaquille O’Neal rose to that rare stature that superseded professional sports. His reach extended into the worlds of film and music, as well as a myriad of ad campaigns. Mitchell & Ness have commemorated his massive impact with their Slam Cover Orlando Magic Shaquille O’Neal tee., a simple white piece that spotlights O’Neal with a mid-dunk silkscreen rendition of the superstar doing what he’s done best.

Mr. Throwback’s got both the world of children’s literature and classic television down with their Curious George Gripless tee. Featuring Seinfeld’s George Costanza dressed as American Eats The Man in the Yellow Hat from Curious George, along with the main monkey aturally, one of the central components their Waffle House Men's Short Sleeve himself, this is a cheerful celebration Nfor a truly festive Independence tee, which warmly displays the titular logo of two of our country’s most beloved Day is the food. Showcase your love of in a red and white pattern. While waffles characters. our heartland’s culinary mainstays with may be traced all the way back to ancient Zara’s also following that trend your ensemble choices. Tee Luv’s Icee Greece and have gained a big part of their with their Buzz Lightyear tee. With Chillaxin’ Faded Logo tee is a great fame from Belgium, there is something a slightly oversized, relaxed fit, the example of American brand celebration, one intrinsically American about this roadside image of Pixar’s space adventurer works that is ideal for the dog days of summer. chain and its menu. beautifully for Independence Day, most Featuring the slushy beverage’s iconic polar H&M’s Coca-Cola tee is a crisper and notably because of his heroic salute. bear mascot, this distressed navy cotton more direct graphic top with red lettering on tee would pair well with worn-in jeans and white soft cotton jersey, as well as a narrow, sneakers. ribbed crew neck. Pair this with some blue The Original Retro Brand is serving shorts or denim pants and you’ll be decked up some good, old fashioned Americana with out completely in America’s colors. Red, White & Brews

ho doesn’t love chic, but without the overt Wcracking open a cold need to brandish the red, beer while watching the white and blue. Simplicity fireworks?Junk Food’s is often the way that these Birthplace Of Unisex Bud Eagle tee kinds of tees get their honors the longtime message across. American longtime Rock ‘N Roll It’s all about expression. tradition of kicking it with This is certainly the case a brewsky on our country’s e would be mighty foolish not to with the PBR Doodle Tee special day. Depicting an tip our hat to the music that has from Urban Outfitters. W eagle alongside the logo of shaped America. Any good barbecue or The soft cotton tee that the most American beer party would not be complete without depicts the PBR logo on there is, it comes in a some solid tunes and there’s nothing both the chest and back. vintage, distressed wash. quite like Rock ’n Roll to set that kind The relaxed fit encourages of tone. Madeworn’s Jimi Hendrix Lucky Brand’s Coors an untucked, comfortable “Just Ask The Axis” tee depicts Legend tee is a bit more look so you can focus on a bold red and black portrait of the subtle, the yellow backdrop hanging with your friends legendry singer/songwriter, as well as still evoking thrift store and family. handwritten lyrics to his psychedelic and passionate anthem, “Bold As Love.” As America is the true birthplace of Rock n' Roll, we want to acknowledge the extraordinary contributions made by none other than Bruce Springsteen. So too does Little High, Little Low, with their vintage-styled '80 Bruce Springsteen Concert Tee, which touts the power and ferocity of The Boss and The E Street Band.

Liquid Blue acknowledges the Grateful Dead with their very festive Fourth of July shirt, which features not only the band’s iconic bear and skull imagery, but also has them dressed as continental soldiers, complete with drums, flutes and all! WOMEN Fourth Fashion Hand-Chosen By Rue La La's Fashion Editors

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This month is typically bursting with cookouts in the backyard and cocktails by the pool. FRENCH Taking our cue from America’s birthday, we’ve compiled some American-made products that will show the world the firework you have inside as we all celebrate the founding of our LIP CARE magnificent country. NAIL COLOR

Lips are often the finishing touch to Essie declaring themselves “America’s any look. So often there are unwanted Nail Expert” is no joke. Taking their CLASSIC chemicals laced into makeup, and that’s large array of colors and finishes into not at all what we want for you. We account, Essie has been providing can’t say enough about the nourishing celebs, nail salons, and beauty and natural ingredients that Axiology professionals with top-notch wares since Lipstick utilizes to adorn your back in the 80’s when American founder, smackers. Elements like organic coconut Essie Weingarten, sought “to help oil, candelilla wax, and avocado butter women feel special and to give them the are but the tip of the iceberg of this perfect manicure.” US-based beauty brand. They don’t call themselves “Evil-Free” for nothing! Angeleno

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Skincare is not only an essential competent of everyone’s beauty regimen, it’s also part of the foundation of your overall health. Your skin is the The Lillet Spritz largest organ you’ve got and Bliss has everything you need to stay cleansed, toned, and moisturized with spa-quality products. Founded in 1996 in New York, they have since gone on to become skincare royalty. 1. 3 Parts Lillet Blanc or Lillet Rosé BATH & BODY 2. Top with 3 Parts Tonic or Soda HAIR CARE CARE To tame your tresses, we turn to Rare 3. Add Strawberry, Mint & Cucumber El’ements, a Beverly Hills-based Picture it: a clawfoot bathtub in a rustic haircare empire devoted to everything ranch house. From a ranch in McKinney, eco-chic. With a goal to bridge the gap Texas, Farm House Fresh has passion between high-end salon and natural hair for naturally sourced bath and body care, they exude California luxury at its products. This extends to their onsite very finest. Extraordinary shampoos, spa, where their aestheticians tend to conditioners, and styling products are their clients using mother nature’s very sourced from naturally derived healing best ingredients. Every lotion, oil and elements to protect your locks. mask is made, packaged and shipped LILLET.COM right here in the US. PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY. LILLET® FRENCH APÉRITIF WINE. 17% ALC./VOL. Writen by Michael Raver ©2020 IMPORTED BY PERNOD RICARD USA, NEW YORK, NY Screen-Printed PATRIOTISM Tops That Celebrate Our Love of America

By Michael Raver

he Fourth of July is more than just celebrating the Tbirth of America. It has become an opportunity for us to band together and share in those time-honored traditions that have become so inextricably linked to the DNA of American culture. Barbecues, trips to the beach, dips in the pool, and tossing around a frisbee, not to mention parades and fireworks displays are all chances for us to connect with our loved ones. An important part of that tradition is donning some super-cool patriotic duds to salute the US of A. While we think spangled shorts and striped pants can be fun ways to step out, let’s zero in on this year’s best tops and tees to suit you up for The Fourth and any day you want to celebrate our country’s culture. STARS, STRIPES & BITES ot dogs, burgers, watermelon, Hand lemonade are all central components to ringing in America’s big day, as are some homegrown products that beautifully align with our nation’s ethos. There is something purely American about Coke, isn’t there? Lucky Brand’s Coca Cola tee features a bold red backdrop and a classic depiction of the company’s glass bottle from 1915. (Fun fact: did you know that bottled coke actually dates back to the 1800’s?) For a sexier look, slip into Junk Food’s LADY LIBERTY “Property of Budweiser” Cropped Tee, his year’s election is perhaps the most available at Urban Outfitters. This loose Tcharged of our lifetime and will impact us white crop top, festooned with wavy red as a nation for decades to come. The right to letters, shows off a touch of midriff and vote and the importance of going to vote are pairs wonderfully with both jeans or a at the heart of the American spirit and we’ve cute skirt. found some essential tees that symbolize the Dating back to right after WWII, essence of who we are as a country. Madwell’s Bazooka Bubblegum is a true icon “Vote” Tomboy Tee is a comfy, oversized cream- of American history. Sporty clothier colored top that features the shirt’s titular word Homage has debuted a cheery royal blue supported by four elongated figures. The brand tee featuring Bazooka’s original logo, is also proudly donating a percentage of the which is a joyful tog for grilling up some purchase of this piece to The American Civil burgers or kicking it poolside. Liberties Union, whose mission is to safeguard the fundamental right to vote that we have come to love and adore.

Ban.do’s “Going Places” Tee is like something straight out of a John Hughes movie, which is at the root of 1980’s American nostalgia. A bright red jersey-knit, emblazoned with white lettering, it’s sublime, particularly when tucked into a pair of jeans or a flowy skirt.

Let your spirit rise up with The Bee & The Fox’s “Free As a Bird” Tee. A simple black and white affair with angular lettering, this is a shirt all about the message serving as a design in and of itself. FEMME FATALES he United States has always been a Tmelting pot for some badass ladies. With the outside reflecting the inside, that ideology that women are strong, smart, and powerful has permeated into the core of the cartoons and comics we love so much.

Design giant Marc Jacobs has gotten on the cartoon bandwagon with his line of Peanuts-inspired pieces. The t-shirt with Lucy is a powdery pink background showcasing the cartoon’s most notorious female, complete with her trademark frown. Zara, no stranger to adopting MUSIC OF MISS AMERICA imagery from pop culture, has captured usic has always been part of the Disney’s Tinker Bell in her most Msoul of America, and we’re not defiant, cross-armed pose. These ladies just talking about “The Star-Spangled will have none of your nonsense, thank Banner.” Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, you very much! and Janis Joplin are but the tip of the Finally, we close out with perhaps the iceberg of the rockers who have helped most patriotic character our country has forge the cultural identity of our country. ever produced, DC Comic’s own Wonder Madeworn’s Nothing Like a Dead Woman. H&M’s Tee celebrates splendor is a distressed tribute to one Concert Tee of the Amazon Princess, who is herself of the greatest bands ever, featuring a a champion of the very words printed red, white, and blue motif on a skull-and- beneath her: peace, love, and freedom. shades illustration.

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What do you remember What's your ideal day out about this day? Where did East? you go and what did you do? I normally stay out in Montauk This image was taken on because I love how peaceful a Sunday afternoon on the and secluded it feels. There is drive back to the city from so much natural beauty. My Montauk at the Lobster Roll drive out would begin with a in Amagansett, one of my stop at Topping Rose House favorite places to stop for our for lunch in Bridgehampton, a last meal on the way back to long afternoon bike ride to the my home of Dumbo, Brooklyn. ocean once we checked in at I had just had a perfect, long Montauk, followed by dinner weekend stay at Gurney's at The Crow's Nest. You'll Montauk. Lots of sun, dancing, always find me by the fireplace The deck driving with the top down, and at Gurney's late in the night, here at the a little bit of surfing. The most listening to the sound of the amazing thing about coming ocean before bed. That's my Lobster out East is getting to play absolute favorite. Roll is just with photography. I always have a camera in hand. It's my iconic. absolute favorite place to shoot. How do you plan to spend The deck here at the Lobster July Fourth? Roll is just iconic. My family is visiting from Los Angeles. I always get a car so that we can hit the open road. Describe your Hamptons My family really fell in love "look" in three words. with Montauk and really wants Americana. me to get a place out here. It's such a magical spot. We will Elegant. definitely be taking a drive out Relaxed. East to be by the water.

Instagram: @natalieoffduty Website: www.natalieoffduty.com MUSICIAN SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW On your new song "Mind On Fishin'" you say "you'd rather do the talking with the man upstairs when there's no one else around." Well, there is no one else around, right now TRACE ADKINS at least. How have you been doing with the quarantine? America's Singing Soldier Have you been taking some By Michael Menachem time creating, songwriting, with family, praying, fishing? Capitol Fourth celebrates and has been one of the most its 40th anniversary special successful programs on PBS, A Oh wow, all of the above. I am this summer, airing on PBS known for memorable moments very fortunate; I live an hour and hosted by John Stamos and over the years from Ray Charles, or so south of Nashville and Vanessa Williams. The July 4th Dolly Parton, Aretha Franklin, I live on a farm, and I've got program honors America's 244th John Williams, Stevie Wonder, a lot of acreage and I've been birthday uniting the nation with Carole King, Kristin Chenoweth, catching up on projects I've been stories of heroism, patriotism, Barry Manilow, Reba McEntire, procrastinating on for years. I've and fireworks with a star- Little Richard, Neil Diamond, kind of been joking about it but studded slate of performances The Beach Boys, The Four not really: I need to get back on by John Fogerty, Patti LaBelle, Tops, Gladys Knight, The Blues the road or I'm going to work Andy Grammer, Renée Brothers, Josh Groban, and so myself to death. I haven't done Fleming, The Temptations, many other icons. Hamptons this much manual labor in 30 Chrissy Metz, Kelli O'Hara, Monthly had the privilege of years. I'm clearing land, cutting Trace Adkins, Yolanda Adams, speaking with country music timber, building structures, Brantley Gilbert, Lauren Alaina, great Trace Adkins, who makes building roads, moving rocks, oh Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mandy his second appearance on the you name it. Living here where I Gonzalez, and the National show (this time performing "My live in Tennessee, that's just how Symphony Orchestra. This Country, 'Tis Of Thee"), and who you live. year, as Americans watch the graced the stage for the National fireworks again from their living Memorial Day Concert back The only thing I've really rooms and troops tune in from in May, his fifth time. Adkins missed is getting on the bus and around the world, A Capitol talked about visiting wounded doing shows and being with my Fourth will also pay tribute to soldiers and his support for band and my friends and enjoying those on the front lines in the America, a standout July 4 making music. We're working on fight against COVID-19. memory when he was 14, and a project now that's occupying his upcoming 25th anniversary most of my creative time. Next A Capitol Fourth has grown as a recording artist. year will be my 25th anniversary tremendously over four decades having a record deal. And then all the other back-breaking stuff I'm getting satisfied out here doing. And my kids, they've been around me, so not a whole lot has changed for me other than not getting on the bus. "I'm a patriot Summer Selects at heart, by Trace Adkins and I'm just unapologetically not afraid to show my colors..."

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3. Marry For Money a couple of feelings -- one was helplessness. I 4. Big Time felt absolutely ridiculous just shaking hands, and it made me feel ashamed that I should be there with a hardhat and helping. I thought You've got a timeless, I actually wrote would resonate the way it 5. You're Gonna Miss This it was patriotism but I think it was just plain beautiful hit song called clearly has with fans? old anger. I love a chance to get that feeling "You're Gonna Miss This." a song that gets Yeah, when we do that show when I perform the National Anthem; I -What are you missing played every in concert, usually we will have done a lot of them: NFL, MLB, NHL, most right now? Sunday at Parris recognize some veterans and It's still summer whether we like it or NASCAR. I remember singing the National Well, my mother is 78 Island called it never ceases to amaze, not. What does July 4 and summer in Anthem during a World Series game and the years old and so, you know, but at the same time it America mean to you, and what was a jets went over me, so that was pretty intense trying to keep her as safe as "Semper Fi," really doesn't surprise me, moment in recent memory or far back too. possible. My brother and I the reaction we get from the in the past when you really appreciated The United States is in serious turmoil both have been associating with other people a audience. It's a beautiful thing to witness. your country and felt patriotic? at the moment, but July 4 is one of the little bit. But out of an abundance of caution, People love veterans, and I knew that song Well I'm old enough to remember 1976; I few times during the year that people bless her heart, she's been pretty much would resonate with the vets because they was 14 years old, it was our 200th birthday. come together. They unite, put aside isolated, so that's probably been the hardest all feel that way. I've been to Bethesda and There were stickers and flags, and I differences, and pray for the good thing. Walter Reed and I've visited soldiers who have remember it was just amazing. I remember within all of us. Your music has such fresh wounds and they can't wait to get back You did it three years ago in front of The just the intense patriotism that everyone a comforting quality, between your to their unit. That's at the top of their list, Capitol surrounded by an orchestra, felt when I was in Louisiana back in my storytelling and your vocals. Why did you to get back, and it's just amazing to me. But a choir, and military folks and just hometown. It seems now that it was a time want to take part in A Capitol Fourth everybody else appreciates it too. I've been again at the National Memorial Day of innocence, and I look back on it now with this year even when you are not live and fortunate to record a few of those. I actually Concert: you performed "Still a Soldier" really warm memories and I remember it in person in D.C.? wrote a song that gets played every Sunday on PBS with images of veterans, active- longingly. And then I thought about, well, at Parris Island called "Semper Fi," and they I'm a patriot at heart, and I'm just duty servicemen and -women, people I was one of the first artists anyway who play it at church services every Sunday. I'm unapologetically not afraid to show my colors, embracing. It was extremely powerful went to Ground Zero around 9/11. I just really, really proud of that. and I'll always stand up for the flag and be and moving. Did you ever think this song went there to shake hands, and I remember involved in those kinds of things. 8. American Baby 14. Red White Blue Dave Matthews Band Jean American Dream Kip Moore YOUR JITNEY 9. Cape Town YAA! Koala 15. Miss Americana and the Heartbreak PLAYLIST 10. Cherry Prince Harry Styles Taylor Swift

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