We asked The Culinistas co-founders Tiana Tenet and Jill Donenfeld to describe their perfect “Girls Day” in the Hamptons. The Culinistas is a home-chef and boutique catering service available in the Hamptons, New York City, Washington D.C., Aspen, Los Angeles, and Connecticut. Here’s what they shared.
From Tiana Tenet
The perfect girls day for me is filled with family, fitness, and food.
My mornings always start with my baby boy, and despite this being a “girls day,” I wouldn’t want it any other way. I’d start my day with a morning stroll to Amber Waves Farm. First, a visit to the hens. Then, we would shop for breakfast – homemade mozzarella (still warm from Villa Italian’s early morning delivery), a dozen fresh farm eggs, and a loaf of Night Owl sourdough.
From there, I would head over to Sportime for a rally with Hana, the ultimate lady pro, or Cardio Tennis for a fun sweat sesh with the girls. I’m not good, but I’m totally in the zone playing tennis, and I love that feeling.
After the sweat, I’d be ready to refuel. I would call a few friends and ask them to join me for a day on the water. We could meet at Gardiner’s Marina, jump on a boat and head to Orient Point. Duryea’s Lobster Cobb Salad and crispy french fries will make any girl’s dreams come true. We’d eat, laugh, sing and drink a little too much rosé.
When I arrived home, my son and husband would be waking from their late afternoon naps – the perfect time to head over to the East Hampton Duck Pond. We’d cut up whatever remaining pieces are left from the sourdough bread and head out to feed the ducks. We’d lose track of time on the way because the path is filled with so much wildlife and activity.
In the evening, my husband would make an outdoor fire and grill some pizza using the mozzarella that we picked up from Amber Waves that morning. Likely followed by some gelato from Carissa’s… The perfect day.
From Jill Donenfeld
A girls day to me is a day filled with adventure. Because I am an adventurous girl.
I would start with a treasure hunt at LVIS, the Ladies Village Improvement Society, an organization that keeps the Hamptons incredibly beautiful, mostly through donations. Why treasure hunt there? Because they run a robust resale operation of household items, and as the creative lead for The Culinistas, I am always on the lookout for unique glassware and table top items to showcase our library of dishes.
Then I’d head over to the Farmer’s Market outside of Ashawagh Hall (so, this Girl’s Day is happening on a Saturday!) to support a local girlfriend who sells tortillas. Check out @house.masa on Instagram.
Next stop would be the library in Amagansett, the best library in the Hamptons. Not only do the librarians really know their stuff but also, they have been giving away free seeds for one’s garden since the onset of spring. The seeds are in a card catalog cabinet at the entrance. I’d pick up more cosmo seeds because my mother loves them, and they strike me as feminine since they are aesthetically delicate but are hearty enough that they will grow easily without much babysitting.
I’d stop at il Buco Vita to pick up a loaf of buckwheat bread and maybe treat myself to a glass olive oil funnel – go check it out. It’s a sexy object to have around. Girl’s day requisite: hold something smooth in your hand.
I’d head home to Lazy Point and have a few girls over for apero hour: wine from my friends who run Nat Out East, cheese from Mecox Dairy, the buckwheat bread from Il Buco, and oysters and clams from the harbor in my front yard. There is nothing more girly than oysters and clams.