And yes, it’s basically a high-end stalker’s manual—with lobster salad.
If you’ve ever wondered where to casually bump into Ina Garten, Keith Richards, or a former first daughter while eating a $100 salad, the New York Post has you covered. Their “Ultimate Guide to the Hamptons Power Circuit” is less of a dining guide and more of a playbook for pretending you summer like a celeb—even if your real address is Exit 4 off the Hutch.
Let’s break it down…
Morning Mojo
Carissa’s Bakery is where actual legends like Justin Bieber, Katie Couric, Stanley Tucci, and Ina Garten line up like it’s a bodega. It’s basically church for people who believe in organic gluten. The vibe? Think “wellness influencer meets Nancy Meyers heroine.” Just don’t expect to walk out with change for your $20. Carrissa’s is my go to if you are asked to bring a gluten free dessert. The cakes are gorgeous. Pick up a Pickle Bread it pairs perfectly with Round Swamp’s Chicken Salad.
Power Lunch, But Make It Quietly Fancy
At Estia’s Little Kitchen, the huevos rancheros are humble, but the clientele is not. Drew Barrymore, Mariska Hargitay, and even Justin Timberlake’s lawyer (yes, that specific) have been spotted brunching here. It’s giving “understated wealth”—like driving a Subaru that still smells like cashmere.
The Dinner Scene That Doubles as a Social Study
Tutto il Giorno is where you’ll find Calvin Klein, SJP, Keith Richards, and Caitlyn Jenner debating something over $40 pasta. The Mediterranean patio is less “dinner” and more “Pinterest board come to life.” It’s where people name-drop without blinking—and you will too after one glass of Sancerre.
And for the Grand Finale: The Scene-iest of Scenes
Duryea’s Lobster Deck: $100 Lobster Cobb Salads and views that cost even more. Goldman Sachs honchos, influencers, and anyone with a VIP parking pass go here to see and be seen—and possibly get publicly scolded by David Solomon.
The Surf Lodge: Malia Obama, 50 Cent, Jake Bongiovi, and Millie Bobby Brown have all dropped by for cocktails, proving that post-wedding glow and post-rap-career cool both crave overpriced tequila and live DJs. Sunglasses are mandatory—not for the sun, but for the side-eye.
Whether you’re going for the celebrity sightings or just to pretend you are the moment, this guide makes it easier to dine like the 1%—or at least take notes from their table.
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