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  Southampton Inn As autumn paints the Hamptons in golden hues, the season is best experienced through F.A.L.L. — Film, Art, Leaves, and Living. This year, the Southampton Inn stands at the heart of the East End’s fall story, offering cozy accommodations, cultural connections, and culinary highlights at its signature Claude’s Restaurant. Film The 33rd Annual Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) from October 3rd-13th  transforms the East End into a cinematic stage, drawing filmmakers, celebrities, and cinephiles. Premieres, panel discussions, and intimate screenings underscore why the Hamptons has become one of the most prestigious fall film destinations in the U.S. next door to the Southampton Inn is the Southampton Playhouse which is one of the official venues. Art The Hamptons’ artistic spirit thrives in fall, from galleries in Southampton to the Parrish Art Museum. This season, the Liliane Questel Recital Series shines with Pianofest artists Robert Carlson and Mateus...

  Southampton Inn The Southampton Inn will welcome star of “The View,” comedian, and playwright Joy Behar along with Emmy-award winning producer, comedian, and writer Angela LaGreca with musical director Lenny Babbish and actor/writer Randy Hemming as they host a special salon for creators.  Lenny Babbish and Randy Hemming will also join on Saturday, May 17th at 5:00pm for an evening showcasing local talent to entertainment industry icons as they display works in progress, music, and stories. Surprise guests are also anticipated to join along for a night of fun and artistic mischief.  Tickets to attend the artist’s salon are $20 at the door with offerings from a cash bar. Salon guests who stay for dinner can enjoy a prix-fixe option from Claude’s Restaurant for only $38. The popular eatery has a newly established food and beverage team who has launched a delicious all-American menu this summer.  The Southampton Inn is considered one of the top properties of the east ...

  Southampton Inn The Southampton Inn, an elegant 90-room boutique hotel nestled in the heart of historic Southampton Village, invites guests to experience the serene beauty of the Hamptons during the winter months. With its unpretentious charm and proximity to local attractions, the Inn offers a perfect getaway for those seeking relaxation and cultural enrichment. Some of the winter highlights at the Inn include: Claude’s Restaurant: Start the new year with a delightful brunch at Claude’s Restaurant. Known for its breakfast classics, Claude’s provides a relaxed and delicious dining experience to start your day. On-Site Amenities: Guests can relax in front of the fireplace in the library and enjoy the landscaped lawns. The Inn also offers a tennis and pickleball court, complimentary Wi-Fi, and is pet-friendly, ensuring a comfortable stay for all visitors. Flexible Event Spaces: With over 7,000 square feet of versatile indoor meeting space and beautifully landscaped grounds, the Sou...

  Southampton Inn Embrace the magic of the holidays this year with the jolly hospitality found at the Southampton Inn. Your perfect home away from home is set for splendid celebrations of the imminent arrival of 2025. The Hampton’s premier hotel now has availability during the time-honored holiday season.  Cherish the season with a special gift exclusively at Southampton Inn. Buy one room, get a connecting room half-off through December 29th. It is a popular option for those looking to visit the village of Southampton and the surrounding region especially when traveling as a family or wanting to bring your four-legged family members.  With the property being in proximity from the Long Island Railroad and Hampton Jitney stops as well as just a few hours of drive time from Manhattan, there are simply many ways to arrive at this winter wonderland out east in an obliging style.  Charismatic accommodations await you and include 90 guest rooms, each with a slightly differe...

  Southampton Deputy Mayor Len Zinnanti With Southampton Mayor Bill Manger, Wendy Pearson And Dede Gotthelf The Southampton Inn hosted local business and community leaders for the first get-together of the Fall for a lively discussion as to how best to boost the year-round economy to help local businesses, nonprofits and cultural institutions.  Bill Manger, Mayor of Southampton Village, joined community leaders including Kristen Reynolds, Discover Long Island, Wendy Pearson, Stony Brook University, Ian Duke, Southampton Social Club, Julie Ratner, Ellen Hermanson Foundation, Stephanie Bitis, Dan’s Papers, Donna Rubin, Andrea Wuitschik, and Virna Demera among others.  Representative for the Southampton Inn said, “The Village of Southampton has so much to offer year-round. Our villages are vibrant with cultural events and it’s the perfect time to enjoy our beautiful outdoors with hiking and beach walks. There are great room rates, restaurant deals, and retail sales. Plus we ...

  Southampton Inn Claude's Restaurant While widely known for its location and hospitality, the Southampton Inn has a unique dining experience which to those who know it, value its atmosphere, charm and under the radar cuisine.  Claude’s Restaurant is an award-winning restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner during the summer season and underwent renovations this spring to revision the space and make it one of the essential dining destinations of a visit to the Hamptons.  Breakfast is served daily from 7:00 am to 11:00 am, and weekend brunch is served from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. The restaurant also serves dinner, Thursday through Monday between 4:00pm and 9:00pm.  Start your morning in the Hamptons with dishes such as Smoked Salmon Scramble, Brioche French Toast, Eggs Benedict, and Avocado Toast. Brunch highlights include Lobster Rolls, Crispy Fried Calamari, Pesto & Garlic Chicken Panini, and a Caesar Salad.   You can dine in Claude's cafe, outside in th...

  Jean Shafiroff Aisha Christian The Southampton African American Museum (SAAM) held its summer founder’s circle fundraiser which this year honored, Brenda Simmons, Founder and Executive Director of SAAM. The Museum’s Benefit was co-chaired by Jean Shafiroff, her husband, Martin Shafiroff, along with Aisha Christian and Michael Steifman at the Southampton Inn.  The aim of the benefit was to support the museum’s campaign to support its operations and endowment.   The Southampton African American Museum, a former Black barber shop opened on Juneteenth, 2021, and is the first African American site to be a historically designated landmark in the Village of Southampton, NY and the first Black barbershop to be transformed into a museum in the United States.   Aisha Christian With Jean Shafiroff, Rebecca Seawright & Michael Steifman   Jean Shafiroff With Ese Azenabor & Aisha Christian Among the many notable guests were: Jean Shafiroff, Martin Shafiroff, Ai...

  Ramona Singer With Jill Zarin And Aviva Drescher Leesa Rowland Jean Shafiroff The event produced by Sean Koski and Brian Kelly, celebrity event planners, as well as co-hosts’ featured a particular design by Ticket2Events and was decorated appropriately with Jill Zarin rugs. It included a collection of furniture made by Chita, included Atlas Party Rental and a sneak peek at the new Glass House Boca Raton on the lawn of the Southampton Inn.  All guests were treated to being pampered like a celebrity at Mend Skincare presents Jill Zarin’s Luxury Luncheon and it started with consultations from Jen DiLandro of Dolce Aesthetics. Following their choice pick of hair accessories by Teleties, where guests like Ramona Singer and LeeAnn Locken were seen getting the perfect blow-out using Laifen technology. Teresa Giudice was also spotted receiving an express gel manicure touchup by Freshcoat. Complimentary gifts were up for grabs at the beauty bar that were provided a custom tote bag fr...

  Jean Shafiroff Celebrity Philanthropist Jean Shafiroff was spotted in Southampton rushing off to Jill Zarin’s Luxury Luncheon.  Jean was wearing a flowered Oscar de la Renta dress and a large Louis Vuitton bag .  Her signature Chanel sunglasses were also part of the look. Photo Courtesy Of Elder Ordonez

  Jean Shafiroff And Southampton Village Mayor William Manger Jr. Eddie Moan With Alice Thomson, Dede Gotthelf, Shane Moan & Terry Moan The award-winning Southampton Inn invited hotel guests, seasonal visitors and residents to a celebration at the most desirable location in the heart of Southampton New York, kicking off the Hamptons summer season at the 2024 Annual Memorial Day Weekend Barbeque.  Guests celebrated the holiday al fresco at the pool patio surrounded by several acres of manicured lawns and private gardens, where they enjoyed a buffet of signature burgers, platters of traditional salads and tasty holiday classics prepared by the team at Claude’s Restaurant.  The pool patio bar kept all the participants hydrated with a wide selection of chilled refreshments to sip under the sun.  Notable attendees included: Shane Moan, Dede Gotthelf, Terry Moan, Jean Shafiroff, Philip Gotthelf, Eddie Moan, Alice Thomson, Southampton Village Mayor William Manger jr., N...

  Southampton Inn Dining @ Claude's   This Mother’s Day, the Southampton Inn is a joyous place for Mothers and families to have a wonderful weekend getaway. Mother’s Day Sunday – Thursday May 16th rates start at $225 per night, plus tax and fees. The outdoor heated pool will be open for guests to experience an early start to the season on May 10th.  The Inn’s award-winning Claude’s Restaurant will be serving its famous “best” brunch from 10:00am to 3:00pm, including a “Momosa” for mom on Sunday May 12th (available to overnight guests as well as the community and day visitors). Outside dining is available weather permitting.  As always, village shops are delightful, art galleries are enticing, and strolling through historic streets or along ocean beaches is rejuvenating.  About the Southampton Inn: The Southampton Inn has 90 thoughtfully appointed, charming rooms laid out in a Tudor style village design set in acres of manicured lawns in the heart of the village ...

Southampton Inn Winter Beauty   The Mayor of Southampton Village, Bill Manger and Deputy Mayor of Southampton Village, Gina Arresta gathered with business and community leaders at the Southampton Inn to discuss how to boost the year-round economy in the village during the winter months.  Hosted by Dede Gotthelf, owner of the Southampton Inn, the assembled group included Christina Strassfield of the Southampton Arts Center, Steve Behar, The Bentley Hotel, Shariee Calderone of the Parrish Art Museum, Dr. Sang Pak, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Kirsten Lonnie of the Southampton Cultural Center, Ian Duke, Southampton Social Club, Elizabeth Millstein, Asprey and Lianna Mizzi, Southampton History Museum.  Gotthelf commented, “It takes a village to encourage more visitors to enjoy the beauty and charm of Southampton during the winter months. We need to work together to drive more visitors to spend, participate and enjoy all the Village has to offer.”  Mayor Manger spoke...

  Southampton Inn The Hamptons is a winter wonderland all of its own with beautifully decorated villages, cozy restaurants and some of the best boutiques anywhere for gift buying.   This winter, treat yourself and your loved ones with a special stay at the Southampton Inn, where you can take advantage of excellent winter rates.  All guests staying between December 22 - 31st, 2023 can enjoy 23% off a connecting room, making it perfect for family stays.  Looking to enjoy the festive spirit, come along to:  The Santa Brunch on Saturday, December 9th, 2023 between 11:00am – 2:00pm. Children of all ages are welcome and Under 12s enjoy a special $12 Kid’s Menu. Photos with Santa Claus will be available.  Reservations required. Christmas Eve Breakfast & Brunch on Sunday, December 24th, 2023 between 7:00am – 2:00pm. Christmas Day Breakfast on Monday, December 25th, 2023 between 8:00am – 11:00am. New Year’s Eve Breakfast & Brunch on Sunday, December 31s...

  Dede Gotthelf And Ian Duke Bridget Fleming With Dede Gotthelf & Cheryl Rozzi Dede Gotthelf, owner of the Southampton Inn, hosted village business and community leaders at the Inn for a Holiday cocktail party to discuss how to attract more people to the village year-round, to create a sustainable winter economy.  Bill Manger, Mayor of the Village of Southampton, Dr. Peter Michalos, Chair of the Hamptons Health Society, Julie Ratner, founder of the Ellen Hermanson Foundation, along with business leaders including John Leonard, Gene Valle, Tom Guldi, Michael Gomberg and Knight Meem attended the event Christiane Arbesu With Julie Ratner & Mirella Cameran-Reilly .  Mirella Cameran-Reilly With Southampton Mayor William Manger & Julie Ratner Gotthelf, who is celebrating her 25th anniversary ownership of the Inn comments, “The single most important thing to maintaining our businesses throughout the so-called ‘off season’ is working together. We will be more successf...

  Southampton Inn The Hampton’s premier hotel accommodations found at the Southampton Inn now have availability during the highly anticipated Hamptons Film Festival weekend (HIFF).  The 31st Annual Hamptons International Film Festival is stirring up a buzz already for the beloved event that started October 5th and run through until Thursday, October 12th. The event will open with the East Coast Premiere of Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin’s “Nyad.” This movie will be the narrative feature directorial debut for the Academy Award-winning filmmaking duo and will star Annette Bening and Jodie Foster as well as Rhys Ifan.  As the Hamptons come alive with the magic of cinema, the Southampton Inn invites festival goers, filmmakers, and cinephiles to make their stay truly exceptional. With charming ambiance, impeccable service, and prime location in the heart of Southampton Village, the Southampton Inn provides the perfect haven for those attending the beloved film festiv...

  Barbara Gooss The award-winning Southampton Inn invited hotel guests, local residents and seasonal visitors to a celebration of culture at the most desirable location in the heart of Southampton New York with the start of the annual Pianofest concert series and the launch of Dawn Watson’s new book, East End Fun & Games. Pianofest is a summer festival that offers concentrated study opportunities to a small group of pianists selected by audition. A weekly concert series highlights the talents of these emerging artists at venues throughout the Hamptons starting in June through August. Pianofest’s director Paul Schenly along with celebrated faculty members Ursula Oppens, Orion Weiss, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet, and Pavel Nersessian are involved in the sessions which conclude August 1st. Engaged with the world of literature, The Southampton Inn hosted a book launch party for the release of East End Fun & Games by Dawn Watson with illustrations by John Dempsey. The event included a s...