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Calissa in Water Mill hosts Mykonos Nights every Friday — a mix of live music, dinner, and dancing from 7:30 p.m. “until late.” Courtesy photo
Marco Barrilla, artist John Melillo and Sheila Barrilla at a benefit for Citizens for Humanity, earlier this month in Southampton Village.
Duryea’s — the East End dining institution with beloved waterfront outposts in Montauk and Orient Point — will take over the Beach Club at the St. Regis Kanai Resort in Riviera Maya for a second season this fall. Miguel Juarez photo
Westhampton Beach is getting ready to send off the season in style. On Saturday, August 30, Salt and Loft hosts its Seventh Annual End of Summer Party at 145 Main Street. The night kicks off at 9 p.m. and runs until 1 a.m., with DJ Wok spinning a live set to keep the dance floor moving.
Guests can expect a lively mix of food, drinks, and plenty of late-summer energy as the beach town caps off August with one last celebration. The evening is presented by Barry Bernstein and the team at Salt and Loft, who invite the community to join in. For more details, visit saltandloft.com or reach out to the venue directly at saltandloft@gmail.com or 212-980-1212.
Jobs Lane in Southampton turned into a hub of food, art, and community spirit on August 13, when chef Marco Barrila of Insatiable Eats teamed up with Platinum Capital Advisors for a benefit supporting Citizens 4 Humanity. The local nonprofit, founded by Barrila and his wife, Sheila, is working to establish a cooking school and hospitality academy in Umbria, Italy, offering American students the chance to study abroad through food and culture.
More than 250 people gathered for the free community event, which doubled as the launch of Platinum Capital Advisors’ new mortgage brokerage office. The firm partnered with local real estate attorneys to transform 47 Jobs Lane into a lively pop-up venue. Inside and out, the evening felt like a village block party with a global twist.
Guests sampled Barrila’s Pastaria favorites alongside specialties from Insatiable Eats and the Shinnecock Lobster Factory, paired with pours from Wölffer Estate Vineyard. Live music from Ludmilla and Libations kept the mood bright, while volunteers and vendors created an atmosphere of generosity. Those who donated toward the cause were gifted Italian juice pressers — a small taste of the program’s mission to share Italian culinary traditions with young learners.
The art world also had its moment: An exhibition featuring works by Peter Max, Andy Warhol, Picasso, and more opened during the celebration. The collection remains on view through September at the Kaplan, DiTrapani, Faria & Manin law offices on Jobs Lane, with proceeds benefiting Citizens 4 Humanity.
For those who couldn’t attend, donations can still be made online to help support the creation of the Umbria school and open new doors for students.
Barefoot luxury has found its winter home again. From November 17, 2025, through April 19, 2026, Duryea’s — the East End dining institution with beloved waterfront outposts in Montauk and Orient Point — will take over the Beach Club at the St. Regis Kanai Resort in Riviera Maya for a second season.
The pop-up transforms the resort’s beachfront into a Mediterranean-inspired escape, with teak furnishings, natural wood accents, and a palette that mirrors the turquoise waters just steps away. The menu brings Duryea’s classics south of the border, including the famed Lobster Cobb Salad, shareable Mediterranean spreads, and wood-grilled asado platters meant for lingering seaside meals.
Set within the exclusive Kanai enclave, the St. Regis stretches along two miles of protected coast and mangroves, with architecture that nods to Mayan cosmology and the Pleiades star cluster. Against this backdrop, Duryea’s invites guests to settle in with chilled rosé, mezze, and a view that makes winter feel like summer.
With its mix of design, cuisine, and coastal ease, Duryea’s Beach Club promises another season of sun, salt, and seaside indulgence in Mexico’s Caribbean.
The Hampton Maid in Hampton Bays is rolling out two seasonal promotions perfect for a fall escape. The family-owned hotel and restaurant, open since 1959, is offering a BOGO special from October 13 through December 11: Book one night at the regular rate and get the second night for half off, Sunday through Thursday, with a two-night minimum.
For food lovers, the Stay & Dine Package runs October 14 through December 13, Tuesday through Saturday. Guests receive 20 percent off their room rate plus a $200 dining credit for $150 (gratuity not included). Additional nights may be added at 20 percent off.
The Hampton Maid has long been known for its serene grounds, resort-style rooms, and chef-driven restaurant. Reservations and details are at hamptonmaid.com.
R.AIRE in Hampton Bays will host a special wine dinner on Tuesday, September 16, at 6:30 p.m., featuring pairings from Spain’s historic Pradorey estate in Ribera del Duero. Chef Alex Bujoreanu will prepare a five-course tasting menu with dishes such as mahi mahi crudo, wagyu beef carpaccio, confit duck canelones, and lamb shank, each paired with Pradorey selections. Owner Fernando Rodríguez de Rivera Cremades will be on hand to share stories and insights about the wines.
The dinner is $150 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations can be made at hamptonmaid.com/raire.
FreshDirect on Main, FreshDirect’s first-ever retail shop in Southampton, will host a one-day pop-up with Queens-based favorite Utopia Bagels on Thursday, August 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. The menu will feature classics like plain and everything bagels with cream cheese, as well as the “Worth It Bagel” topped with Nova lox, cream cheese, tomato, red onion, and capers. A one-time special collaboration item, The Fresh Catch, will also be available, made with FreshDirect’s signature lobster salad and other farm-fresh ingredients from the store.
This marks Utopia’s first and only Hamptons pop-up. FreshDirect on Main, which opened in May, will remain open through December with more collaborations planned.
Claudio’s in Greenport is celebrating the end of summer with a couple of timely promotions. On Tumbleweed Tuesday, diners can enjoy $1 wings all day (minimum order of six) while taking in the restaurant’s iconic harbor views.
Through September 7, Claudio’s is also serving up U.S. Open-themed cocktails and showing the matches on its big screen. Specials include the Honey Deuce ($18), made with vodka, lemonade, Chambord, and honeydew melon balls, and the Lemon Drop Shot ($10), with vodka, lemon juice, and a touch of sugar.
Calissa in Water Mill (1020 Montauk Highway) is keeping the summer vibe going with Mykonos Nights every Friday — a mix of live music, dinner, and dancing from 7:30 p.m. “until late.” The weekly series features high-energy sets from Chase Creighton, Adam Lipson, JSTEF, and JIMY, making Fridays at Calissa one of the Hamptons’ hottest tickets.
The party continues into Labor Day Weekend: Hugo in the Lounge on Thursday, August 28; Chase Creighton on the Terrace and Adam Lipson in the Lounge on Friday, August 29; JSTEF and JIMY on Saturday, August 30; and Hugo back in the Lounge to close the weekend on Sunday, August 31.
For bottle service and reservations, email concierge@calissahamptons.com.
Guild Hall in East Hampton continues its 15th annual “Stirring the Pot” series, a lively program of conversations on food, wine, and the restaurant world hosted by New York Times food writer Florence Fabricant. Attendees are invited at 10 a.m. for a continental breakfast courtesy of Citarella, followed by the talks at 11 a.m.
Sunday, August 31: Former New York Times restaurant critic Pete Wells shares insights from his 12 years covering the city’s dining scene, offering sharp analysis and personal perspective on all kinds of restaurants and cuisines.
Sunday, September 7: Chef and restaurateur Andrew Carmellini — known for his acclaimed New York restaurants and rustic Italian-American cooking — sits down with Fabricant for the season’s closing conversation.
Tickets are available online at guildhall.org.
Kick off Labor Day weekend with a culinary spectacle as Sushi by Boū presents its exclusive tuna carving on Saturday, August 30, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Sydney’s “Taylor” Made Cuisine in Westhampton Beach (32 Mill Road). Guests can watch chefs expertly break down a 200-pound bluefin tuna on the lawn, then enjoy ultra-fresh bites paired with premium sake in an open-house format.
Tickets are $145 per person and include the live carving, tasting of tuna bites, and access to the sake, wine, and beer bar. Limited spots are available at SimpleTix.
Following a successful summer season, Sushi by Boū will remain open Thursdays through Sundays into the fall from 5 to 11 p.m. The brand’s signature omakase experience features a 12-course, edomae-style menu served at an intimate sushi counter, offering a luxurious, high-energy culinary journey for eight guests per seating.
For reservations, visit opentable.com.
Staff Writer on Aug 28, 2025