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GOOD TASTE
BY NORAH LAWLOR
WEST HAMPTON
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FAUNA
Rooted Hospitality, which owns Rumba and Cowfish in Hampton Bays, took over Chef Starr Boggs’ former high-end restaurant in Westhampton after he passed. Now known as Fauna, the restaurant’s new American menu includes appetizers such as roasted red pepper gnudi and entrees like basil- seared halibut with bacon lardons and steaks that can be shared.
EAST QUOGUE
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DOCKERS
Widely considered one of the premier spots on the East End, this marina- based restaurant has an eclectic mix
of fresh seafood, steaks, and lobster. Dockers has a vacation feel with its casual, relaxing, and friendly environ- ment where you can enjoy cool breezes and fresh air. There are three water- side bars and two lounges, so even if you just stop in for a quick drink, it’s worth it.
HAMPTON BAYS
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RESTAURANT AT CANOE PLACE Ülfet Ralph, a Relais & Châteaux chef who previously ran the kitchen at Magee Homestead in Wyoming, will bring a Mediterranean menu to Canoe Place’s unnamed restaurant, which
is set to open in August. At this new waterfront resort there will be pastas, pizzas, and local seafood, some of which will be prepared using live-fire cooking methods.
CRASH CANTINA
Crash Cantina, another new Hampton Bays restaurant, will feature an open- air Latin American dining room with splendid cuisine. Diners can enjoy water views while eating Montauk fluke ceviche, duck confit sopes, and apple-cider-smoked chicken with mole verde—as well as margaritas flavored with tamarind, pineapple, or hibiscus.
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THE INN SPOT
Located minutes from Ponquogue Beach, it features nine bungalows with
BLU MAR
Zach Erdem’s second restaurant in the village features Mediterranean seafood from the Atlantic, Pacific, and Medi- terranean waters coupled with season- al local ingredients harvested at their peak. Open for dinner and weekend brunch, this locale highlights a menu of sharable mezzes, crudos, and house- made pastas.
SANT AMBROEUS
This elegant European-style café has a beautiful ambiance both inside and outside. The interior dining room
is furnished with ivory leather ban- quettes and the restaurant’s iconic black-and-white-striped chairs. The outdoor space offers a vine-covered patio where guests can choose from
an array of authentic specialties such as the signature vitello tonnato, carpaccio di manzo, and branzino alla griglia.
THE GOLDEN PEAR
Founded by restaura- teur Keith E. Davis, the Golden Pear has been a Southampton staple on Main Street for decades. Aside from morning people watching, it offers exceptional breakfasts, lunches, and cater-
ing. Customers love the homemade products from the bakery and the fresh-roasted coffee.
TUTTO IL GIORNO
A cuisine hot spot with a well-known local reputation, Tutto il Giorno hosts alfresco dining in their beautiful gar- den patio in Southampton. Open for lunch and dinner, they serve contem- porary Italian dishes from Naples and also offer decadent craft cocktails.
ENCHANTÉ
This new restaurant has taken over the space of the former Red Bar, which has a large outdoor patio. Heath Freeman, the owner of the popular East Hamp- ton restaurant Sí Sí, has transformed it into this summer’s new French cuisine destination. The menu includes onion soup, escargots, dry-aged duck, and lobster frites, a beach-worthy variation on a classic.
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SOUTHAMPTON INN
The Southampton Inn is the quintes- sential place to stay in the Hamptons. Access to Cooper’s Beach is provided by a complimentary shuttle for guests. Plenty of outdoor space amidst the grounds will bring you joy during your vacation this summer. Rooms are beautifully decorated with individual touches. Guests can explore museums, galleries, and many unique shops that are all located within walking distance of the inn.
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Cantina, the
inn’s new Latin-inspired restaurant, serves dishes like fluke ceviche verde, local oysters, and Yucatán ribs, as well as an array of margaritas.
SOUTHAMPTON
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75 MAIN
This Southampton staple is known
for having summer season entrees
that are equally as enthralling as its people watching. Owner Zach Erdem rejuvenated this eatery by combining the classic style of the Hamptons with the enticing elements of New York City nightlife. 75 Main’s menu is expertly crafted by award-winning Executive Chef Mark Militello.
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The cuisine highlights include a wide range of dishes such as crispy sushi, Black Angus porterhouse steak, and crusted tuna. The addition of an outdoor terrace and garden make this quintessential location the place to be on a warm summer night.
MANNA AT LOBSTER INN
The iconic red barn that was previous- ly the landmark Lobster Grill Inn has transformed into Manna Restaurant. Featuring the freshest local seafood and sustainably farmed fish, the restaurant boasts selections that are truly farm-to-plate. The menu includes signature dishes like eggplant timbale, grilled octopus with chimichurri, lob- ster risotto, and truffled veal chops.
CLAUDE’S
Located at the Southampton Inn,
the restaurant is the embodiment of everything that is charming about the Hamptons. You’ll find wonderful menu selections, especially a fantastic break- fast. Chef Giancarlo joins Claude’s as he introduces new lunch and dinner items to complement the restaurant’s already delectable menu.
SOUTHAMPTON SOCIAL CLUB
This popular hot spot sets the stan- dard and energy for a season of dining,
75 Main Restaurant
Dockers Restaurant
drinks, and dancing. For over a decade, it has drawn the hottest crowds in Hamptons nightlife; it is frequented by many celebrities who call the East End their home. Enjoy an alfresco menu under the stars with kitchen delights from Executive Chef Scott Kampf. Ca- banas in the backyard will have service highlighting a cocktail program with tasty new concoctions.
UNION SUSHI & STEAK
The sushi selections are delectable, and their sublime USDA prime steaks and cuts are renowned in the region. Mouthwatering bliss awakens your taste buds with the dry-aged bone-in rib eye and Australian grass-fed lamb chops.
UNION BURGER BAR
This restaurant offers an assortment of specialty gourmet burgers, fresh hand-cut fries, maniacal milkshakes and desserts, and an elaborate craft beer and small-batch bourbon selec- tion. Also, the incredible demand for the Hamptons’ most popular ghost kitchen pop-up, the Coop, has gained the foodie favorite a permanent home here.
DOPO ARGENTO
The restaurant serves modern Medi- terranean cuisine with strong Italian accents, including traditional dishes like branzino and veal Bolognese as well as innovative daily specials creat- ed by Chef Fabio Gutierrez.