Kim Story, left, Julie McMahon and manager Patty Sales at the Indian Wells Tavern in Amagansett.
The transformation, or resurrection, that created the Indian Wells Tavern on Main Street in Amagansett is so complete it can be almost disorienting. First time passersby must do double takes when they realize the soft wood façade fronts the same spot where the white brick of Estia and McKendry’s Pub formerly framed well-fed diners and a few unsteady tipplers for years.
Other than the split entryway and the two steps leading up to it, there is nary a hint of the original bar and coffee shop that occupied the space for most of the last few decades.
The fractured tiles, dusty corners and stale smoke have been scrubbed from sight, if not from memory, and replaced with a spanking new look, a fresh vibe, and a rejuvenated scene. In the two months... more
Other than the split entryway and the two steps leading up to it, there is nary a hint of the original bar and coffee shop that occupied the space for most of the last few decades.
The fractured tiles, dusty corners and stale smoke have been scrubbed from sight, if not from memory, and replaced with a spanking new look, a fresh vibe, and a rejuvenated scene. In the two months... more
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