Cédric and Ochi Vongerichten, the couple behind popular New York City French-Indonesian restaurants Wayan and Ma•dé, will have another summer residency on the East End for the third year running, this year at EHP Resort & Marina in Springs. Wayan & Ma•dé will replace Sunset Harbor as the resort’s second waterfront dining option.
Starting Memorial Day Weekend, Chef Cheo Avila is taking over the food and beverage program at The Shoals in Southold. Maizeat is a brand-new Latin-Asian fusion concept created exclusively for The Shoals Dockside food truck.
Arthur & Sons in Bridgehampton will reopen for its second season in the Hamptons. Owner Joe Isidori, the three-time Food Network Burger Bash Champion, will bring his award-winning burgers to Arthur & Sons in the Hamptons this summer with Artie’s in the Hamptons, a spin-off of their bar and lounge, Artie’s Backroom.
Live the French joie de vivre at Bagatelle in Montauk, opening at Gosman’s this summer.
LA fashion brand Libertine, founded by Johnson Hartig, will present a Sag Harbor pop up from June 23 to June 29 at The Barn at Sage and Madison in Sag Harbor Village. Open from 10 AM to 5 PM.
El Verano in Southampton, the upscale Mexican restaurant owned by Chef Julian Medina, presents El Verano Taco Lot. Opening Memorial Day weekend, it is a casual, outdoor Mexico City-style taqueria next door to El Verano. El Farm Market will also open Memorial Day weekend next to El Verano. It will offer farm-fresh prepared foods.
Following its popular SoHo debut in fall 2024, this June, Majestas and Altamarea Group bring Crazy Pizza to East Hampton, located at 47 Montauk Highway. Guests can expect hand-tossed, super-thin crust pizzas accompanied by Italian classics using high-quality, fresh ingredients imported from Italy.
Toni DeMauro and Michael Catalano, the duo behind some of the Hamptons’ most exciting retail and experiential projects, are opening The HUB in Bridgehampton, which stands for Health, Unity, and Beauty. The vibrant mixed-use event space, luxury retail, and experience “hub” will host over 40+ elevated brands and curated activations throughout the season. The HUB will also bring Isaac Boots back to the Hamptons for his first residency since 2021.
Veteran chef and restaurateur Douglas Gulija will open FÊNIKS in Southampton Village. After 28 years operating the acclaimed Plaza Café, Gulija has partnered with cousin Skip Norsic to embark on a new chapter of his culinary novel. The two-story atrium space will offer three distinct dining experiences: an exclusive Chef’s Counter, an à la carte menu, and a lounge with artisanal craft cocktails and playful small plates for sharing and snacking.
Local waterman Paul Brooke has launched Montauk Wild Oyster Co., which features oyster shucking experiences with pairings and retail and delivery services in the Hamptons. During a Montauk Wild Oyster shucking experience, guests discover the world of Montauk oysters with Brooke.
Andrew and Sarah Wetenhall of The Colony in Palm Beach will open The Hedges Inn in East Hampton. The Hedges East Hampton will offer a selection of amenities and partnerships from The Colony and bespoke programming unique to East Hampton. Culinary offerings from Swifty’s will include daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, partnering with local farmers and purveyors.
The Clam Bar at Napeague is celebrating 44 years of business. New this season is the “Shuck Truck,” a retro ’66 Citroen H Van refurbished as the Clam Bar’s catering truck and available for events.
Uno Mas has unveiled a new name, Crispy Taco Co., ushering in a fresh chapter for the beloved tacos and tequila spot. The rebrand pays tribute to the star of the menu — the craveable crispy taco. It includes the Southampton and Westhampton Beach locations and the launch of a new Montauk location opening June 19 at the Breakers MTK.
Swedish candy company BonBon will open at 9 Washington Street in the village of Sag Harbor. Founded in 2017 by three Swedish friends, Selim Adira, Robert Persson, and Leonard Schaltz, BonBon offers authentic Swedish candies and delicacies.
Rubirosa is expanding beyond its iconic Mulberry Street home with Camp Rubirosa — a seasonal pop-up running Memorial Day through mid-September that brings the rustic warmth of the Italian countryside to the laid-back charm of the East End. Set at 31 Race Lane in East Hampton, guests can expect Rubirosa’s signature thin-crust tie-dye pizza, house-made pastas, and locally sourced seafood in a nostalgic, summer camp-inspired setting — complete with an outdoor piazza and vintage accents throughout.
This season, a new kind of sushi spot is making waves in the Hamptons. Namiro in Southampton Village aims to offer a welcoming destination for high-quality sushi, inspired Asian cuisine, and vibrant cocktails — all served in a beautifully designed space that’s as perfect for a family dinner as it is for a night out.
OFFSHORE Montauk, a 43-key oceanfront hotel, will open this summer. Blending contemporary sophistication with the raw beauty of the Atlantic, OFFSHORE aims to provide an effortless coastal lifestyle that blends relaxation, wellness, and vibrant social energy.
Caché Life has announced a summer residency that will kick off Memorial Day weekend at Sí Sí in Springs, overlooking Three Mile Harbor at EHP Resort & Marina, beginning Sunday, May 25, from 1 to 6 PM. Guests can expect entertainment curated by Caché Life founder and producer Eric Essebag. These events will continue on a monthly basis through Labor Day Weekend.
Claude’s Restaurant at the Southampton Inn is launching the season with a new food and beverage team and a new all-American menu. The restaurant is open daily from 7 AM to 9 PM, serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Naturopathica Spas will bring its signature botanical treatments to Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton. The brand opened its original Spa and Healing Arts Center in East Hampton in 1995, and this opening is part of its 30th Anniversary celebrations this season.
Solé East Resort in Montauk is unveiling a fresh chapter in its culinary journey with the launch of Sea Salt, a completely reimagined on-site restaurant replacing The Backyard Restaurant, spearheaded by chef Melissa O’Donnell.
Palm Beach’s Mary Lou’s heads to the East End with Mary Lou’s Montauk opening on West Lake Drive, and aims to be a summer sanctuary, where dining, drinking, and dancing converge.
Southold Social introduces The Privé, a chic outdoor lounge. Enjoy live jazz on Fridays and toast to glamour on Socialite Saturdays.
gigi’s montauk will open at Gurney’s. The resort’s new flagship restaurant will offer fresh Mediterranean coastal cuisine inspired by local ingredients.
Charlie Boy Restaurant will open at Claudio’s Greenport, offering an all-day Italian spot where “simplicity meets bold flavors,” with casual daytime dining and lively evenings.
Coyuchi, a pioneer of elevated organic home textiles, has launched a limited-time pop up at il Buco Vita in Amagansett, running from May 21 to June 22.
WAVE Wellness has opened its second location, WAVE Social Wellness, a 4,000-square-foot member-based facility in the heart of Southampton Village. The space is dedicated to innovative self-care and social-driven wellness experiences.
Blue&Cream is opening its newest store in Sag Harbor this Memorial Day weekend. The store will feature a dedicated space for quiet luxury brand Grey/Ven.
Nordic Strong, the Copenhagen-born fitness concept that offers functional training through a Nordic lens, is making its U.S. debut with an exclusive summer pop-up in Sag Harbor, followed by the opening of a permanent flagship studio in New York City’s Flatiron District this fall.
Salon 21 will have an exclusive collaboration with LDV Hospitality at The Maidstone in East Hampton. Beginning Memorial Day Weekend, Salon 21 will take over the entire ground floor of the hotel, transforming the space into a living gallery with “La Dolce Vita” — a curated exhibition celebrating the beauty of relaxed European living.
CardVault by Tom Brady, a premier sports card, trading card, and memorabilia retailer, is bringing its curated collection of collectibles to the Hamptons with a new store in East Hampton, opening Memorial Day Weekend.
OMAYO Studios is an all-in-one lounge opening in Montauk, offering regular fitness, wellness, and beauty programming. Artist and traveler Molly Eldred and events expert Amanda Usher launch the space.
Sorrel Sky Gallery will open a new location in East Hampton, featuring the work of photographer David Yarrow.
Hamptons Bridal is open in Southampton Village, a new destination for modern bridal style in the heart of the Hamptons.