Visit the Hamptons

“My favorite moments of the weekend were the drives. Those who wanted to explore piled into someone’s car and sped through the small neighborhoods of East Hamptons, with the windows down letting the warm breeze whip our hair into tangles. Everything is spread out here, and privacy is of utmost importance. Colonial mansions and modern farmhouses sit on acres, hidden behind immaculate landscaping. The architecture just barely peeks out between the spots of sparse leaves. The true estates [...] were nestled next to the white sandy beaches. These beach houses go for tens of millions of dollars—their floor-to-ceiling windows capturing the picturesque waves crashing into the shores and seagulls soaring into the horizon. My feet sank into the sun-warmed sand as I gaped at the homes and took in the views. The wind was stronger at the shore, and it wasn’t scorching enough for a beach day.”

“Upon arriving in Amagansett Friday afternoon, our first order of business is always a visit to Round Swamp Farm in Montauk. This culinary gem — I refer to it as the Erewhon of the East Coast — offers a delightful selection of baked goods and pre-made food. Personally, I can never resist the delectable chicken dumplings and crispy chicken fingers with honey mustard. With provisions in hand, we eagerly begin our beachside adventures. After checking into our hotel and settling in, we wasted no time heading straight to the beach with a little picnic of the flavors of Round Swamp Farm.”