Pack your weekender, put on your sunhat, board the Jitney and prepare to sit in hours of traffic on I-495: Memorial Day is here, which means it’s once again time to trek out to the Hamptons. And while much of what to do and where to go in the perennial hotspot stays the same each summer—see you at Topping Rose and Crow’s Nest, everyone!—this year, there are a number of new hotels, restaurants, stores, and programming to anticipate.
Below, a thorough guide to all the Hamptons openings for summer 2022. We’ll be updating this list throughout the warm-weather months, so be sure to check back regularly.
Hotels
The Pridwin Hotel on Shelter Island, which will reopen this year after an extensive renovation.Courtesy of The Pridwin
The grand dame of Shelter Island finally reopens this summer after an extensive two-year renovation. While its signature white clapboard exterior is the same, inside is a completely restored lobby adorned with chandeliers salvaged from the Pridwin’s dining room in 1927, vintage ship models, original wainscoting, and hardwood floors. “We want our guests to feel that they are entering a timeless seaside resort. With the distinctly beautiful landscape of Shelter Island, our aesthetic for The Pridwin builds upon the hotel’s image of classic Adirondack summer camps and Cottages,” says Colleen Bashaw, Vice President of Design for Cape Resorts. The newly named Crescent Bar features teal banquettes with hand-painted checkerboard floors, and will offer the Pridwin classic: freshly baked donuts.
A Montauk motor lodge fewer than 100 feet from the ocean has been completely transformed by Brooklyn-based Home Studios. Inspired by the Shadmoor cliffs, interiors are adorned with beachy tones of brown, cream, and ocean blues. Vintage furniture was sourced from local thrift shops. “Going back to the late ’70s when my grandfather purchased it, our goal with the Albatross has been to spread the beauty of Montauk and welcome everyone—from newcomers to those who have been coming with their families for decades,” says third-generation owner Leo Daunt. “In this new chapter, we’re excited to build on this legacy and continue to make guests feel a part of the family.”
Restaurants
A branzino entrée from Sant Ambroeus, one of the summery dishes that will be served at their new East Hampton location.Courtesy of Sant Ambroeus
The perennially buzzy Sant Ambroeus is putting up their pink awnings on East Hampton Main Street this summer. With sidewalk seating, as well as service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, expect a spot that’s perfect for people watching all throughout the day.
Popular Australian café Ruby’s is popping up at Ruschmeyer’s in Montauk. Although café may be a bit of a misnomer here: in addition to serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, come 10:30 the kitchen will close and they’ll switch over to table and bottle service. (Order the avocado toast for breakfast, shrimp avocado salad for lunch, clam pizza for dinner, and a bottle of Patron come late night.)
Perched upon Three Mile Harbor is Sunset Harbor, a new eatery with decor inspired by Morocco and Greece at EHP Resort. The seafood-heavy menu includes shrimp scampi topped with fresh crab and lemon butter, seafood Fra Diavolo with squid ink rigatoni and Calabrian chili, and sushi made with Montauk tuna.
Enchanté
Opening in Southampton this summer is Enchanté, a new French bistro that aims to fuse the ambience of Parisian bistros with the beach club restaurants of Saint Tropez and Pampelonne. Expect a cuisine to match, including escargot, nicoise salads, and lobster.
The beloved Bushwick pizza joint is opening a location in Montauk, just in time for Memorial Day. Expect oysters, natural wines, and of course, plenty of pies—and start planning your post-Surf Lodge pilgrimage now.
With its red-white-and-blue neon sign that’s beckoned diners on the Montauk Highway since 1965, Lobster Roll can likely claim the title of most iconic restaurant in the Hamptons. But while a trip there once required driving nearly to Montauk, now there’s a second location right near the beginning of Highway 27 in Southampton. Where you go—and whether you opt for a Maine or Connecticut-style lobster roll—is up to you.
Shops
Marni Marine at Sunset Beach.Courtesy of Marni
Marni Marine
After a wildly successful takeover at Sunset Beach last July, Marni sets up shop at their Shelter Island hotspot again with Marni Market, which will sell limited edition design objects like baskets and vases as well as necklaces, hats, and bags.
Altuzarra recently opened their second brick and mortar shop on East Hampton’s Main Street. It’s a perfect, luxe location for the brand that recently designed effortless summer pieces like midi-length linen dresses and straw totes (we’re predicting there won’t be a Watermill Tote in stock come July). Also carried? Altuzarra Home and their espadrille collection with Castañer.
It feels odd to say Alimentari Flâneur is a “cool” grocer—but, well, that’s exactly what they are: founded by fourth-generation Balducci Daniel Soares, Alimentari Flâneur has attracted a fashionable set of shoppers due to their gourmet produce (think Mediterranean figs and fresh barhi dates on the vine) and an Italian village farmer’s market aesthetic. This July, they open a pop-up at Amagansett’s Suzie Kondi, where they will sell elevated pantry staples as well as a wide assortment of handwoven baskets. (One, Soares tells Vogue, is inspired by Monica Bellucci.)
On Shelter Island comes a new home shop from Alfredo Paredes, the former creative director of Ralph Lauren. House in Ram Design Home, it will feature his new summery furniture line and vintage objects curated by Ram Design’s Cristina Peffer.
Sag Harbor has always held a special place in LoveShackFancy’s heart: it is, after all, where the dreamy brand opened their first ever brick-and-mortar shop in 2018. This May, they opened a new two-story flagship on Madison Street that is adorned in pastel pink blooms, from its exteriors to its ceilings.
Art & Culture
Courtesy of Onna House
“I wanted to help women who are lesser seen and need visibility,” fashion designer Lisa Perry told Vogue of Onna House, a new, by-appointment-only gallery housed in a historic mid-century modern home. Onna—named after the word for woman in Japanese—will hold a permanent collection as well as rotating exhibits three times a year.
The Surf Lodge is perhaps best known for their sunset concerts, but they’ve always been an art hub of the East End: this year, their “Summer of Love” series will highlight three female artists throughout June, July, and August: Heart Evangelista, Tarsila Schubert, and Danielle Orchard. Over Labor Day, Brooke Wise will additionally curate a sure-to-be-buzzy show. (And as for the concerts? Expect headliners like Bob Moses, Macy Gray, and Suki Waterhouse.)
Wellness
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Gurney’s in Montauk recently opening a sprawling 30,000 square foot spa complete with an ocean-fed saltwater pool, caldarium, thermal baths, sauna and steam, a salt room, and indoor-outdoor treatment suites overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The interior of the spa, by Ignacio Alonso of Alonso Designs, was inspired by their calming oceanfront surroundings.
Shou Sugi Ban House has teamed up with top dermatologist Dr. Ellen Marmur to bring her cult favorite LED skincare device, MMsphere, and customized facials, to the Hamptons. It will be on the spa menu in July and August.
Tracy Anderson will open a 2,000 square foot studio with on Bay Street in Sag Harbor. In addition to the exercise facility and full retail shop, there will also be an outdoor patio overlooking the marina—meaning that, unlike with most exercise classes, you may want to hang out for awhile.
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