It’s (almost) summertime, and the livin’ is (soon to be) easy, but rules don’t fly out the window with your winter layers. Avoid the scarlet letter of Suffolk County (“N” for “novice”) by avoiding these top ten Hamptons mistakes. We know that you know the basic tenets of summer travel: Don’t take the Jitney at five o’clock [...]

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As expected—and feared—yesterday was indeed the final day of business for the Fairway Restaurant at Sagaponack’s Poxabogue Golf Course under the management of Daniel Murray, who’s operated the lunchcounter since 1991. Though offered a lease renewal by the course’s new-ish owners, Murray chaffed at new restrictions on the lease, such as the stipulation that he’d have to [...]

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Recognized Manhattan restaurant group, Serafina Restaurant Group (www.serafinarestaurant.com), is launching in the Hamptons for the 2010 season.  Owners Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato have secured the location formerly known as Matto at 104 North Main Street in East Hampton. Serafina East Hampton is slated to launch mid-May with a family friendly environment featuring Northern Italian cuisine, [...]

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Well, that was quick. Michael Lohan is up and at ‘em after reportedly suffering a heart attack less than two weeks ago — and, surprise, surprise, he’s stirring up some gossip in the Hamptons. We hear Lindsay’s dad, 49, has set up house in Southampton with girlfriend Kate Major (ex-flame to his ex-bud Jon Gosselin) to work on his latest [...]

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Navy Beach (16 Navy Road, Montauk, NY, 11954, www.navybeach.com, 631-668-6868) is the newest incarnation on the Montauk restaurant scene for the 2010 season.  The brainchild of Frank Davis and Franklin Ferguson, Navy Beach will be Montauk’s newest laid-back, family-friendly waterfront restaurant.  Set to open April, Navy Beach promises a memorable dining experience [...]

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*One of the Biggest Off Season Promotions on Long Island’s East End *NEW in 2010: $19.95 AND $24.95 Prix Fixes Offered at Participating Restaurants *Exclusive Deals at Participating Vineyards, Lodging and Spa Entities! The Eighth Annual “Hamptons Restaurant Week” (www.hamptonsrestaurantweek.com) kicks off Sunday, March 21 and lasts through Sunday, March 28. During this eight-day promotion, participating restaurants will [...]

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Gurney’s Inn Resort, Spa & Conference Center Invites You To Come For The 48th Annual Montauk St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Second Largest In New York State! Sunday, March 21st And Stay The Night For $125* *Plus Tax & Service Charge. Sun-Thu Nights. Valid Through April 15, 2010. Subject to Availability. Call 631-668-2345 To Reserve This [...]

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This year’s Hampton Jazz Festival will feature the familiar funk of Maze and Frankie Beverly as well as the righteous R&B of Gladys Knight and amiable honk of smooth jazz man Dave Koz. The lineup, officially announced at noon today, is packed with acts proven to please the festival’s loyal audience. Both Maze and Gladys have performed there many times. [...]

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Deranged Stalker Arrested at Diddy’s Hamptons Home When groupies attack! A deranged Florida woman claiming to be Diddy’s wife was busted for trespassing near his East Hampton home last week after asking locals where she could find the rap mogul’s residence. Cemelia Green, 35, of Jacksonville, was arrested outside of a Bianca Road residence she mistook for Diddy’s [...]

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