Week of July 4th in Hamptons. First-timer, bday dinner...
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Week of July 4th in Hamptons. First-timer, bday dinner...
Renting a home near SagHarbour and wanting to celebrate 2 birthdays! One Friday evening (24year old son is coming in from Manhattan on LIRR after 8) and mine on Sunday lunch somewhere. Ideas? Want nice, not formal or too fancy, but not dives....GOOD FOOD...seafood a plus! A view is a plus! Memorable is also a plus! Ideas?
Also things to do. Not too interested in wineries, want to explore Montauk, minor shopping, greatfood, like LUNCH which I hear has great lobster rolls. Bike rental? Boat ride? Historical sites...maybe check out Shelter Island. Interested in Gold Coast but can ureally see much? Beach walking, and any other things that are must do's in the Hamptons.
Many thx!
Also things to do. Not too interested in wineries, want to explore Montauk, minor shopping, greatfood, like LUNCH which I hear has great lobster rolls. Bike rental? Boat ride? Historical sites...maybe check out Shelter Island. Interested in Gold Coast but can ureally see much? Beach walking, and any other things that are must do's in the Hamptons.
Many thx!
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I am on the North Fork so cannot help with restaurants in Sag or near there. But I can tell you that you need to book those places asap in order to get a table at a decent time.
Sunset Beach on Shelter Island was good for me a few years ago. On the beach, great view. Prices typical for the area:
http://www.sunsetbeachli.com/pdfs/all-menues
Sunset Beach on Shelter Island was good for me a few years ago. On the beach, great view. Prices typical for the area:
http://www.sunsetbeachli.com/pdfs/all-menues
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If you do take the ferry across to Shelter Island, Vine Street Cafe is very nice. Sunset Beach is fun too with great views, especially good for a younger crowd. Also, the Pridwin Hotel will be starting their Wednesday night BBQs the week that you're there, so you could always check that out. You can also rent kayaks on Shelter Island and take a tour with the Shelter Island Kayak Tours (http://www.kayaksi.com/rentals.html).
If you're driving out to Montauk, definitely stop at Lobster Roll, known by the sign "Lunch".
It's worth taking the time to explore the art galleries and antique stores that line Main Street in Sag Harbor. The American Hotel serves a nice lunch.
Enjoy!
If you're driving out to Montauk, definitely stop at Lobster Roll, known by the sign "Lunch".
It's worth taking the time to explore the art galleries and antique stores that line Main Street in Sag Harbor. The American Hotel serves a nice lunch.
Enjoy!
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Excellent tips! thanks!
AJP, just checked Long House, sounds like a great close by option. Any other gardens you particularly enjoy? Had thought of Old Westbury Gardens on the way back to the airport (North shore). thanks
NF, Love these ideas. Yes, LUNCH is on my list. and the shelter island options sound great. love these historic hotels, have the bbq penciled in. thanks. love the idea of the kayak tour. many thanks.
eks, checking out this menu. wish i were there now!! thank you!
AJP, just checked Long House, sounds like a great close by option. Any other gardens you particularly enjoy? Had thought of Old Westbury Gardens on the way back to the airport (North shore). thanks
NF, Love these ideas. Yes, LUNCH is on my list. and the shelter island options sound great. love these historic hotels, have the bbq penciled in. thanks. love the idea of the kayak tour. many thanks.
eks, checking out this menu. wish i were there now!! thank you!
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A visit to OWG on your way to the airport would be impractical and, frankly, not nearly as interesting as the Longhouse Reserve. Same for Planting Fields and Clark Botanical. The three Nassau County gardens are more for seeing plants and trees than anything else. Good for a pleasant walk.
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OK, AJ, got Longhouse on my list. So there really is nothing to see in this fabled Gold Coast area? We have a late flight out of JFK, and since it is not likely we would be that way (staying East Hampton), I had thought that could be something to do that last day. Any other ideas?
I realize that area isn't a straight shot to JFK, and really have no idea how dense this area is...thanks
I realize that area isn't a straight shot to JFK, and really have no idea how dense this area is...thanks
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There is Sagamore Hill, newly restored, home of Teddy Roosevelt. Depending on what is showing when you are travelling, the Nassau County Art Museum sometimes has an interesting collection on display.
My worry would be a traffic jam on the way to JFK causing a missed flight as a consequence of finding "one more thing" to see, especially if you have to turn in a rental car.
My worry would be a traffic jam on the way to JFK causing a missed flight as a consequence of finding "one more thing" to see, especially if you have to turn in a rental car.
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Or, just stop at Briermere Farm on the North edge of the western end of the North Fork to grab a great pie to take home. Their excess are frozen, sell at half price, and travel well.
Or hit the Riverhead outlet center and get half price chocolates at Lindt. Or eat a great thin crust wood fired pizza at Grana in Jamesport.
(Never ask a foodie for ideas on things to do.)
Or hit the Riverhead outlet center and get half price chocolates at Lindt. Or eat a great thin crust wood fired pizza at Grana in Jamesport.
(Never ask a foodie for ideas on things to do.)
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GRANA inJamesport is a favorite. I believe they are still closed Tuesdays. Their wood-cooked breads are worth bringing home. they are large loaves and they had them only after 5pm last year..I've not been yet this season. Also good for steaks and Italian dishes.
LUNCH is really overpriced, rushed service, nothing great except the view if you've had lobby rolls before.
LUNCH is really overpriced, rushed service, nothing great except the view if you've had lobby rolls before.
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B, thank you for your kind words. love an upbeat personality like yours!
thanks the rest of you, will make a note of Grana. And Ina, I have a call into you too!!
AJ, noted!! you are the second person to mention Briermere Farm!! thanks.
thanks the rest of you, will make a note of Grana. And Ina, I have a call into you too!!
AJ, noted!! you are the second person to mention Briermere Farm!! thanks.
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Those bakeries are on the North Fork - she'll never get to them. The OP is staying on the South Fork.
An interesting spot to visit is the cemetery in the Springs, East Hampton. Jackson Pollock and others are buried there.
For all beaches in the area, you'll need a permit. Ask your landlord if one is available to you. My favorite is at the end of Lily Pond La., E. Hampton, but the Main Beach is OK, too.
Have fun.
An interesting spot to visit is the cemetery in the Springs, East Hampton. Jackson Pollock and others are buried there.
For all beaches in the area, you'll need a permit. Ask your landlord if one is available to you. My favorite is at the end of Lily Pond La., E. Hampton, but the Main Beach is OK, too.
Have fun.