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New York Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
The best new and updated Hamptons hotels for 2025
If you've grown bored of the same old, same old Hamptons getaways, get your Ginza flip-flops from The Row ready. A new generation of makeovers is infusing some fresh energy and carefree style into the scene this season. From the total overhaul of Westhampton's divey Seabreeze Motel into the lush Three Ducks Hotel, to the reimagining of the run-down Sands Motel into the wellness-focused Offshore Montauk, these jitney-friendly escapes beckon you to book a room and perfect your 'dark bohemian' deportment just in time for Memorial Day. Floppy hats and flowy coverups required. 5 Seven Beach Lane Courtesy of Liz Clayman / Seven Beach Lane Advertisement Though it technically opened late last summer, Seven Beach Lane debuts its first full season this June — and it was worth the wait. Set just a mile from Rogers Beach and the coastal-cool shops on Main Street, the restored 1885 Victorian houses 16 rooms and suites, a namesake restaurant that emphasizes locally sourced cocktails and cuisine (order the cavatelli with baby artichokes and chanterelles, but don't skimp on the housemade bread) and a full suite of fitness offerings, including a gym, an infrared sauna and a cold plunge. The vibe is decidedly glam, so don't be shy: Dust off those Cartier baubles and make your French bob BIG. You never know who that silver fox sipping a glass of Languedoc rosé at his poolside daybed might be. Rooms from $749; Seven Beach Lane 5 Offshore Montauk has a new wellness-focused, bare-bones aesthetic. Cameron Burton Advertisement In what appears to be a trend, Montauk's old Sands Motel is shaking off its tired image in exchange for a wellness-focused, bare-bones aesthetic. Marley Dominguez, co-owner of upstart Enduring Hospitality, unveils his approach to laid-back luxury at the tip of Long Island this June, hoping to capture some of the boho-chic clientele who in recent years decamped to nearby Shou Sugi Ban House or Gurney's. He's giving them good reason to make haste to this 43-room escape, starting with a resort-like pool and extending to the red-light therapy in the mini-spa and breezy setting right on the Atlantic. Come on a Friday morning before the madding crowds and secure an outdoor space — a private terrace, a lush lounge area — all your own, quiet enough to read an actual book. Rooms from $700; Offshore Montauk 5 The Sagaponack is completely rebranded and redesigned. Courtesy of The Sagaponack The hotel formerly known as the Wainscott Inn is now The Sagaponack, completely rebranded and redesigned for its first full summer of operations. Among the upgrades that $4 million afforded the old bolt-hole: a full renovation of the 30 guest rooms and lobby, all outfitted in nautical-chic blues and whites; family- and pet-friendly premises, including organic treats from the Hamptons Barkery for Fido and baby gear and sitting services for Little Debbie; and resort-style amenities, like beach passes, e-bikes and a stocked pantry for grab-and-go (gratis!) snacks. Privacy-seekers can book one of nine bungalows and withdraw to their discreet personal retreat, emerging only for yoga and meditation classes held near the outdoor heated pool or a game of croquet on the expansive lawn. Rooms from $599; The Sagaponack Advertisement 5 Three Ducks has new owners and a fresh outlook. Three Ducks Westhampton The sleepy suburban village has finally gotten the reboot it deserves, starting with the total overhaul of the downtrodden Seabreeze Motel. With new owners and a fresh outlook, the midcentury hostelry has emerged with wildflower meadows that double as gathering spots, outdoor seating areas for each of the 12 guest rooms and a stripped-down aesthetic that lets the natural beauty of the beach community sparkle. Though it shares a general manager with Bridgehampton's see-and-be-seen Topping Rose House, don't expect such flash here: Breakfast is served in the newly constructed barn and group activities are less Champagne toasts and more bird-watching and flower-arranging classes. Grab a bike and cruise to the dunes for sunset or take a seat by the communal firepit and make lifelong friends. Rooms from $795; Three Ducks Advertisement 5 Montauk Yacht Club underwent a tip-to-toe multimillion-dollar renovation. Courtesy of Courtesy of Montauk Yacht Club The largest marina in the Hamptons reopens for a full season this summer after a tip-to-toe multimillion-dollar renovation that touched everything from the Ocean Club Restaurant, helmed by Executive Chef Jarad McCarroll, to the 16 inviting grassy acres. This summer, when you're not vying for a slot at the padel courts or an invitation onto one of the superyachts strutting their stuff in the 232-slip marina, scurry from one of the 107 guest rooms to the Sisley Paris pop-up spa that takes over the Floating Water Cabana Spa. Along with the brand's cult-favorite facials, you can score your skin's summer essentials on-site — thus eschewing the 30-minute drive to the nearest Bluemercury in East Hampton. The other big news among erstwhile regulars is that Michael Kors has teamed up with the barefoot-chic retreat for a Jet Set Package that includes an off-menu chef's table dinner, a private sunset cruise aboard the hotel's boat, a massage and a signature weekend bag to secret those Aesop toiletries back home. Rooms from $799; Montauk Yacht Club
Vogue
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Bar Bianchi Brings Milan Café Culture to Downtown New York City
It's hard to say whether Bar Bianchi, a new restaurant from Golden Age Hospitality—the same group behind The Nines and Le Dive—is better during the day or the night. In the afternoon, the café-style windows are thrown open as its bistro tables spill out onto the sidewalk, ready to hold gigantic Aperol spritzes in burgundy glasses. But after dark, its red and green neon sign casts a glow onto East Houston Street as negronis fly from its zinc and Formica bar, akin to a scene from Jay McInerney's Bright Lights, Big City. 'Bar Bianchi is inspired by the piazza culture of Italy, and all these cafés and bars where you drink inside or sit outside,' Golden Age Hospitality group founder Jon Neidich tells Vogue. 'The energy between the outside and the inside kind of flows in and out.' Bar Bianchi. Photo: Liz Clayman Photo: Liz Clayman Neidich, along with his creative director Andrea Johansson and longtime collaborator Sam Buffa, was inspired by classic Milanese haunts like Bar Luce (which is owned by Prada), Bar Jamaica, and Bar Basso—'amazing places that only really exist in Europe, where you have this old world place that's stayed relevant,' he says. Indeed, hung on the walls are vintage Italian posters and the floor is composed of alternating rust, black, and white tiles; walls are painted with a faint green Venetian plaster. It feels all very '20s and '30s, until you get to the lights—space-age style scones and a 1960s hanging fixture serve as Italian modernist accents, an homage to Milan's most famous design movement. Much of the menu, overseen by chef Nicole Gajadhar, is focused on the antipasti that are the staple of aperitivo culture: think crisp fried zucchini, burrata with roasted peppers, prosciutto and melon, and fried stuffed olives. But a full dinner awaits if you wish, with dishes like a veal Milanese for two and rigatoni with a pink sauce and rigatoni with sausage, peas, and pink sauce. (Neidich named it 'Rigatoni di Nash,' as it is the favorite pasta of his young son, Nash.)
