Hamptons

Held on the second Friday in June, the fete drew such an impressive crowd of Hamptons fixtures, friends, and supporters, that I deemed the party the unofficial kickoff to the Hamptons summer social season or, for those who cannot bear to utter the word "Hamptons," substitute "out East" if you think that makes it sound less commercial.

Melissa Berkelhammer: Old Friends, New Traditions Melissa Berkelhammer 2011

Held on the second Friday in June, the fete drew such an impressive crowd of Hamptons fixtures, friends, and supporters, that I deemed the party the unofficial kickoff to the Hamptons summer social season or, for those who cannot bear to utter the word "Hamptons," substitute "out East" if you think that makes it sound less commercial.

Melissa Berkelhammer: Old Friends, New Traditions Melissa Berkelhammer 2011

But the South Fork, also known as the Hamptons, is actually even cooler, with a growing season that is typically ten or so days shorter.

LENNDEVOURS: 2007

But the South Fork, also known as the Hamptons, is actually even cooler, with a growing season that is typically ten or so days shorter.

WTN: Channing Daughters Winery 2004 L'Enfant Sauvage Chardonnay (The Hamptons) 2007

The third quarter is typically a slow time of year in Hamptons real estate.

Hamptons Go South Shelly Banjo 2010

Another popular way to stay in the Hamptons is in what is called a "share house".

Mara Gibbs: Everybody Eats Where? Everybody Sleeps Where? In the Hamptons Part 1 Mara Gibbs 2010

Either way, it knows The Hamptons is the place to be in the summer.

Mike Gellman: Mystery Meat Mike Gellman 2010

Either way, it knows The Hamptons is the place to be in the summer.

Mike Gellman: Mystery Meat Mike Gellman 2010

But not everything in the Hamptons is defined this way.

From the Vine 2005

But not everything in the Hamptons is defined this way.

Over the Barrel 2005