9 new things to do in the Hamptons this summer

Summer is here and that means it’s Hamptons season! Hordes of New York City’s weary residents flock to the South Fork of Long Island’s gorgeous beach community of incredibly manicured hamlets and villages on the East End.

And while much remains the same Out East, a new season means new openings and exciting changes to anticipate. Here are all the new places to eat and drink you won’t want to miss come Memorial Day.

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What's new in the Hamptons this summer

Kizzy T’s

New at 47 Montauk Highway (the former home of O by Kissaki), this spacious royal blue restaurant brings the fun with plenty of colorful artwork, games, events, and of course, playful cuisine. Dig into shareable dishes from the pan-Asian fusion menu including wings with cheese and curry, miso mac and cheese, poutine with crispy fried chicken and more. Open until 11pm on weeknights and midnight on weekends, this is one of few late night spots in East Hampton. 

Little Charli

The Bleecker Street restaurant is expanding Out East! The Roman-style pizzeria will offer its classic pies, plus pizza-making classes with Pizzaiolo Salvatore Olivella. Bring the drama to the beach with The Godfather, a luxurious, meter-long pie topped with prosciutto, burrata, arugula, shallots, and fresh truffle shavings. A rare treat for the area, Little Charli will stay open until 4am on Friday and Saturday nights. 

Arthur & Sons

New Yorkers may be familiar with the very social media friendly red sauce joint housed in the West Village. Now, they’re expanding to a standalone restaurant in Bridgehampton, where the restaurant’s modernized takes on Italian American fare (spicy rigatoni alla vodka is a go-to) can be enjoyed alongside beer, wine and cocktails. 

N’AMO Seafood & Raw Bar

Open in the former home of La Fin in Montauk, this gorgeous waterside restaurant embraces coastal Italian cuisine with a raw bar, whole fish entrees, and plenty of handmade seafood pastas, like dungeness crab ravioli. Boaters can take advantage of a dock and dine option, and those who want to befriend boat owners can also enjoy the patio.  

Placēbō

Following last summer’s short-lived (but very scene-y) Talya, Ruschmeyer’s newest food and bev concept is Placebo, a Puerto Rican-New American fusion restaurant, and its corresponding bar, Don Jaguar. Menu highlights include wagyu risotto paella with wild mushroom and jalapeño, scallop pot pie with Long Island sweet corn served inside the scallop shell and more. 

Montauk Beach House

Montauk is getting a taste of Mykonos, thanks to the hotel’s newest restaurant, which will complement its summertime roster of pool-side DJs, lively pool parties, rotating art program and laid back, luxe vibe. This summer’s food and bev program is all about Greek food, with salads, kebabs, seafood, a lamb burger and more fuel for partying.

Il Pellicano at Bijoux

There’s no clubstaurant like a Hamptons clubstraunt. And Mahattanites who flock to Il Pellicano to see celebs on the dancefloor will understand why the venue taking over Blu Mar/Nello’s space in Southampton is such a big deal. The front of the space will feature Il Pellicano, an Italian restaurant with a seafood-focused menu by Chef Rocco DiSpirito. The back, called Bijoux, offers a luxe bar and lounge serving craft cocktails and bottle service. Outside, daybeds and cabanas will be open all day and night, plus lawn games, if you can stand up after however many Long Island iced teas. 

Farm and Forage

There’s no such thing as too many specialty markets out here, and this lovely new space in Southampton is a great addition. Featuring organic vegetables from local farms, local seafood, North Fork sustainable meats, and foraged foods from The East End, this gourmet shop is a food lover’s dream. Chef Anna Lembo also offers prepared dishes, like organic chicken fingers, kale Caesar salad, sandwiches, pastas and more. 

Windmill Lane Bakery

A new plant-based concept, one of few out east, is opening in Southampton. The Bakery at 17 Windmill Lane will offer a rotating menu of picnic-ready items, prepared foods and treats.