He needed the perfect gift – it would be their first Valentine’s Day together. Nervous and jittery do not begin to tell the whole story. She was shopping relentlessly – wandering from store to store, seeking what seemed to be invisible . . .
... Continue ReadingMy Favorite Winter Walks, Part Four: Springs
Many East Hampton Visitors have never heard of the Springs, an area north of East Hampton Village where many of the ’locals’ live and real estate prices actually dropped below $500,000 after the ‘economic downturn’ of 2008! Let me take you with me and and my camera on a winter exploration of Springs!
... Continue ReadingShopping the Hamptons, Part Five
Design is all about balance. The quality of well-chosen raw materials must be complemented by consistent excellence in work performed. A well-polished elegance must be apparent in every facet of the final design. Clean, clear lines; vivid colors; inviting textures; the artist’s vision must instill curiosity and delight . . .
... Continue ReadingMy Favorite Winter Walks, Part Three: Northwest Harbor
Sometimes it takes a short drive to take a long walk. One winter day I drove up through the Northwest Woods to Northwest Harbor to take pictures in the snow . . .
... Continue ReadingShopping the Hamptons, Part Four
Gary continues his exploration of the shopping experience in East Hampton Village. Who knew there were so many great shops within walking distance of the Mill House Inn?
... Continue ReadingMy Favorite Winter Walks, Part Two: East Hampton Village, Through the Lanes to Egypt Beach
Last week I walked with you through the Village of East Hampton to Main Beach. This week we are going to cross Main Street and walk down through the Lanes south of the highway, past the Maidstone Club and Hook Pond, to Egypt Beach on the Atlantic Ocean.
... Continue ReadingShopping The Hamptons, Part Three “You’re always window shopping, but never stopping to buy.”
‘Retail Therapy’ may well be worth a million dollars, but in certain locations just to walk down the avenue is the value of a lifetime. Bordered by sleek sandy beaches, preserved green land, and Shingle Style mansions, the shopping streets of East Hampton Village might be called the ‘Out East’ version of Madison and Fifth Avenues in NYC.
... Continue ReadingMy Favorite Winter Walks, Part One: East Hampton Village, The Mill House Inn to Main Beach
Two of my favorite things in life are taking walks and taking photographs. Fortunately, living in East Hampton gives me endless opportunities to do both!
... Continue Reading24 Rules for Living from Anthony Bourdain
It has been months since we all said goodbye to Anthony Bourdain. I have been reading most everything I can find about the man, I have been amazed and learned so much. With respect I say: “Thank You Chef and Godspeed.”
... Continue ReadingAnthony Bourdain “The Last One in the World”
At this time of the year we often find ourselves saying farewell to the icons who have left us in the past year. Living in Jersey City NJ and Tribeca NYC I often found myself in close proximity to a fellow Chef who left us this year . . .
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