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  Little Charli Little Charli, the downtown Bleeker Street New York restaurant known for its wood-fired flavors, is starting its second year in East Hampton just in time for the 2025 summer season. Bringing a touch of downtown energy to the East End, Little Charli is one the must-visit destinations for locals, weekenders and visitors alike.  Co-Located with Common Ground East on Three Mile Harbor Road in East Hampton, Little Charli offers a chic yet inviting setting, and delicious pizza from its signature wood-fired oven at center stage. Whether for a relaxed cocktail at sunset or an intimate summer dinner, Little Charli’s setting captures the carefree spirit of a Hamptons summer.  The restaurant’s wood-fired philosophy is at the heart of its East Hampton dinner menu. Summer favorites include the Charli Caesar salad, blistered artisanal pizzas topped with truffles, portobello mushroom, spicy soppressata; and a range of freshly made tasty pasta dishes.  A curated wine...

  Cagri Kanver With Olivier Vidal   This summer 2023, in cooperation with Cagri Kanver the GAD Foundation is presenting the sculptural work of architect and sculptor Gokhan Avcioglu for the first time in New York with the installation of the ARTIMUS sculpture in Easthampton, New York at El Turco Hamptons.   The GAD Foundation brings this important sculptural installation to the contemporary art scene in the Hamptons introducing concepts of advanced computational form making with digital fabrication. ARTIMUS is the ancient Anatolian Luwian goddess of nature originating from the Bronze Age Luwian people, 2500-1200 BC of Western Anatolia in present day Turkey.  Gokhan Avcioglu draws inspiration from nature and the deities from ancient Anatolia to reintroduce a new notion of nature and form through archaic tendencies mixed with advanced forms in this statue ARTIMUS. The ARTIMUS installation is intended to work in the natural setting of sea and forest in the Hamptons to a...

  El Turco The Hamptons are set to get an exquisite culinary experience with the opening of the restaurant El Turco.  Truly divine and fully authentic Turkish inspired food will captivate guests out East this summer with authentic Turkish menu selections served with renowned Turkish hospitality. El Turco East Hampton is the result of a casual meeting between one of El Turco’s founders and Frank Cilione, the longtime operator of the dual restaurant and nightlife venue on Three Mile Harbor Road in East Hampton.  Soon thereafter, Mr. Cilione hired the original El Turco founders Nurdan Gur Yuzbasioglu, Gokhan Yuzbasioglu along with developer and visionary Cagri Kanver to assist in realizing their collective vision.  Located close to the heart of East Hampton at 44 Three Mile Harbor Road, the newest El Turco will come alive in the stunningly well-designed space during the July 4th holiday weekend and officially opening July 8th. El Turco has created a chef’s tasting exper...

  Salvatores Proscuitto Arugula Pizza For the best casual Italian American experience in Hampton Bays locals and summer tourists alike turn to Salvatore’s Restaurant.  Nestled in the heart of the town are menu offerings discovered in a treasure chest full of incredible pastas and appetizers. And the crowning jewel is Salvatore’s iconic pizzas from their wood fire oven.   Tasty and affordable dishes are found in both the comfortable dining room and spacious outdoor terrace. Entree highlights include Mario’s Macaroni with rigatoni, sausage, broccoli, garlic and evoo; Shrimp Pesto with pesto cream sauce, angel hair, sun dried tomatoes, parmigiano and garlic (with options for gluten free or whole wheat pasta); and Chicken Parmigiana served with a choice of pasta or side salad.   The entire menu is an East End indulgence that cannot be passed up. Even scrumptious Cheese Calzones with mozzarella, ricotta, and provolone drive customers wild. And, what is best about Salvator...

Union Burger Bar Union Burger Bar, the hit restaurant by Restaurateur Ian Duke at 40 Bowden Square in Southampton, NY, is celebrating its one-year anniversary. The first year was a smashing success and looks to continue that success this season and the rest of the year. During the winter season Union Burger Bar went through massive renovations and has moved up to the main restaurant and bar, making way for the all new Union Sushi & Steak which is now open as well in Union Burger Bar’s former location. The restaurant continues to offer an assortment of specialty gourmet burgers, fresh hand-cut fries, maniacal milkshakes & desserts and an elaborate craft beer and small batch bourbon selection. Restaurateur and owner Ian Duke with award-winning Executive Chef Scott Kampf are excited to continue bringing these culinary offerings to the year-round dining staple of Southampton, NY. With the reopening of Long Island after the COVID-19 Pandemic, they are encouraging reserv...