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make it better. As a longtime magazine editor and journalist, I realized my role: to be a catalyst for positive thoughts and actions. Thwarting bad habits in favor of healthy ones is the hardest thing to do, but through repetition and education, I found solutions to problems, not just in nutrition but in mindfulness, in physical movement, and in the home environment. I wanted to share my findings and instill this same positivity and hope in the readers of Purist. The psychologist Timothy Leary once wrote, “Surfers are the ‘throw-aheads’ of mankind…the futurists and they are leading the way to where man ultimately wants to be. The act of the ride is the epitome of ‘be here now,’ and the tube ride is the most acute form of that. Which is: Your future is right ahead of you, the past is exploding behind you, your wake is disappearing, your footprints are washed from the sand. It’s a nonproductive, nondepletive act that is done purely for the value of the dance itself. And that is the destiny of man.”
I grew up in New York City and Southampton and learned to swim in the ocean. I am drawn to the sea, and even took up surfing to stay connected in a deeper, more meaningful way. The mere act of surfing clears my mind as I focus on the task before me, which has enabled my mind to open up to greater possibilities. After all, we are made of water, which literally supercharges the brain by sending electrical signals that cause a heart to beat and a brain to think. The exhilarating pop-up moment after watching, over your shoulder, the wave you’ve paddled into reminds me that, as in life, sometimes you have to look back in order to better prepare for what’s in front of you. I started thinking about my wellness brand, Purist, when I was sitting on my surfboard in Costa Rica, feeling total happiness in that moment, and wondering how I could take that feeling beyond the board and share it with others. Besides bringing my children surfing with me, I was thinking about their future as a whole and how I can do my part to
This text first appeared in Gina Bradley’s Paddle Diva (Post Hill Press).
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FEATURES 158 THE GOOD LIFE Actress Sarah Jessica Parker on Divorce’s third season, her profound love of books and admiration for her husband. 164 BEHIND THE PRIVETS Take a dive into the splendor of historic Hamptons homes with Alec Baldwin and David Netto, who add insight to photographer Stan Rumbough and writer Richard Barons’ new coffee table book. 168 CULTURAL LEADERS OF THE EAST END In the next segment of our summer series, we celebrate three creative powerhouses: Tracy Mitchell, executive director of Bay Street Theater; Robert Wilson, founder of The Watermill Center; and Gram Slaton, executive director of Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center. 172 LIGHTNESS OF BEING
Earth tones, linen and lace by the sea
ON THE COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Trunk Archive STYLING: Tracy Taylor Dress by Victoria Beckham, us.victoriabeckham.com. Necklace by Monica Vinader, monicavinader.com.
178 THE POWER OF A STORYTELLER
Talking with Meg Wolitzer, the best-selling author of The Wife. Plus, an essay from the archives that’s as relevant today as when she wrote it.
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84 THE CHAMP Equinox unveils its first hotel in Manhattan— and it’s a winner.
36 THE ANTIDOTE Forward-thinking beverage companies are ditching plastic for recycled aluminum vessels
86 EAT, PLAY, SLEEP Recharge at some of the best accommodations out East.
38 SUMMER READING BookHampton suggests wellness-friendly tomes.
90 IN THE FLOW Architect James Merrell decodes the DNA of houses with inspired design.
40 SPINNING TO WIN Kids step into the DJ booth with Blocks, Trucks + Art.
92 PURE PICKS Time-honored treasures from interior designer Alexa Hampton
HEALTH
94 PURE PROPERTY Real estate news in the Hamptons
48 ASK THE DR. Why quitting sugar is the sweetest choice
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52 YOUNG MEN, PUT YOUR GENES ON ICE Freezing sperm could be the better, safer route. 54
MASTER CLASS Wellness tips from health guru Dr. Oz Garcia
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Michelle Pfeiffer created a line of nontoxic fragrances, Henry Rose.
62 BE YOUR OWN BEST DOCTOR How to keep your health in check
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58 BEE VENOM THERAPY Stingers with a secret sauce for helping Lyme disease tk
64 PET-PERFECT CBD Fur-friendly tinctures
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76 TIMELESS TOUCH Martha Stewart gets décor pointers and a book preview from interior designer Stephen Sills.
60 A PLACE TO HEAL NYC’s new healthy living mecca, The Well
68 BEACH DANDY The oceanfront Bowtie house was
80 PEARL OF A PROPERTY A peaceful retreat in the Springs for fishing 26
100 NATURAL SKIN PROTECTION Behind the mask of chemical sunscreens 102 EVOLUTION OF SCENT Botanical-filled fragrances sans toxins 104 THE HEALTHY WAY TO HAIR EXTENSIONS How to maximize, optimize and protect those gorgeous locks ktk t kt 106 EDITOR’S PICKS Cristina Cuomo’s current favorites, from beauty to fitness
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42 GOOD SAVE South Fork Peak Savers dims electric use out East.
Bulk up your plant-based meals with produce from the local farms.
146 DINER 2.0 In with the new comfort food and cozy-chic design at Silver Lining Diner 148 TREASURES OF THE SEA Shuko Beach, the ultimate sushi pop-up in East Hampton 150 PLANT-BASED, IN EVERY WAY Michael Derrig of Landscape Details goes vegan.
WEEKEND 110 PURE PICKS Wardrobe obsessions and accessories from jewelry designer Monica Vinader; the founders of AYR womenswear; and Olivela’s chief merchant, Kristen Sosa. 116 STYLE THAT MAKES SENSE Minimalist elegance crafted by The Eight Senses
SANCTUARY 120 THE NATURAL Francisco Costa presents Costa Brazil clean beauty. 122 SUMMER SIPS The Surf Lodge’s head bartender shakes up fresh cocktails. 126 BOHO MANIFESTO Julia Chaplin’s hilarious guided
tour of the festival circuit 130 PURE PICKS Influencer Katie Sands shares summer items.
FOOD IS MEDICINE 134 VEG OUT! Fill your plate with more plants. 138 EAT SMART How to navigate the autoimmune protocol diet 140 IN GOOD TASTE East Hampton welcomes Carissa’s the Bakery. 142 MAKE MINE A TEQUILA For a smooth, low-calorie sip, try Tequila Casa Dragones 144 COMING UP ROSIE’S Frank Trentacoste’s farm makes the Amagansett dining scene. 28
154 FOOD BLOGGING Mocktail inspirations
PLAY 186 COACHES Zeel meets high demand with its on-call massage delivery. 188 THE TAO OF TENNIS Zen on the court 190 BUILDING A BETTER SUMMER BODY Stacey Griffith of SoulCycle delivers guidelines. 192 BY AIR AND BY SEA Ditch driving out to the beach and book a luxury ride. 194 AT A GLANCE July cultural and wellness happenings in the Hamptons 196 PURE LOVE Robert Reeves met his match on the Jitney. 200 NUMEROLOGY Actor Brad Pitt, by the numbers
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152 IS YOUR WINE FULL OF TOXINS? Dry Farm Wines pours out much-needed answers.
THE STORIES BEHIND THE MOVIES WE LOVE
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AUSTIN POWERS IN GOLDMEMBER – 2002, JUSTICE LEAGUE – 2017, BEETLEJUICE – 1988, BEVERLY HILLS COP II – 1987, NATIONAL LAMPOON’S ANIMAL HOUSE – 1978, ROCK Y – 1976, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S – 1961, ALFRED HITCHCOCK – 1966
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Ben Margherita Mikio Sakai Seton Rossini Tarin Keith, Aubrèe Mercure Melanie Acevedo, Will Adler Camilla Akrans, Frederic Auerbach Bruno Barbazan, David Bellemere Justin Bettman, Christopher Clarke Gregg Delman, Mikey DeTemple Paul Domzal, Dane Dupuis, Eric Striffler Marili Forestieri, Victor Hugo Morgan Maassen, Mary Ellen Matthews Peter McBride, Robert Millman Miller Mobley, Ryan Moore, Sioux Nesi Patrick O’Keefe, Jonathan Selkowitz Lonny Spence, Simon Upton
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WHERE DO YOU FIND PEACE OF MIND? Water, water, water (surfing, boating, swimming) cools my fire.
HOW DO YOU COMBAT WRITER’S BLOCK? Writer’s block isn’t the problem. Writing is the problem. Don’t consider yourself blocked. Consider yourself cured.
WHAT’S YOUR PERFECT SUMMER DAY? A morning surf session followed by breakfast with my daughter and hanging out on the beach with friends.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE ELEMENTS OF A LANDSCAPE DESIGN? I love creating allées. I’m very inspired by geometry and balance.
WHAT’S ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE THINGS TO DO THIS TIME OF YEAR? I’m continuously fussing with my farm and planting trees.
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who wrote “Young Men, Put Your Genes on Ice”
who penned “Pure Love”
who shared an excerpt from The Boho Manifesto
who tells about his journey to a plant-based diet
who interviewed interior designer Stephen Sills
Lea Lis, MD, is the “Shameless Psychiatrist,” who has a book and blog on parenting and sexuality with the same name. She is an assistant clinical professor at NYU, and treats children and adults in the Hamptons with a holistic approach to mental health.
With varying degrees of success, Robert Reeves has written novels, screenplays, short fiction, essays, and literary criticism. He is the founding publisher of The Southampton Review, a literary journal, and he is honored to lead the Stony Brook Southampton graduate programs in creative writing and film.
Julia Chaplin is a New York–based journalist, author, designer and consultant. She is a frequent contributor to The New York Times, Travel & Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Elle, and W. She has written and produced three books: Gypset Style, Gypset Travel, and Gypset Living, and just came out with her latest, The Boho Manifesto.
Michael Derrig is a registered landscape architect with over 25 years experience. He founded Landscape Details in 2000, and has built a reputation for an elegant aesthetic that is evident behind the hedges of some of the finest estates in the Hamptons. Derrig has been a member of the American Society of Landscape Architects for 28 years and lives with his family in the village of East Hampton.
Founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Emmy award-winning television show host, entrepreneur and best-selling author, Martha Stewart began with a catering business in the ’70s. Her empire continued to grow into the eponymous brand it is today, which includes several books, a blog, a line of products, Martha Stewart Living magazine, and more.
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RECYCLED ALUMINUM TO THE RESCUE?
To combat the scourge of plastic bottles, beverage companies get creative with packaging. The war on plastic is real. We started with plastic bags, stocking the trunks of our cars with reusable grocery totes instead. We then moved to plastic straws, ditching them for paper, stainless steel or bamboo, or sipping straight from the cup. Today, the sights of environmental activists—along with anyone invested in the fate of the Earth—are set firmly on the next frontier of planetary protection: the eradication of single-use plastic water bottles. Statistically, the situation is staggering. There are 50 billion plastic water bottles produced in the United States each year. Approximately 76 percent of those bottles end up in landfills or the ocean. Though our reliance on plastic water bottles is relatively new—they’ve been around for only about 30 years—their presence in our lives has resulted in a serious mess, one that’s not going anywhere anytime soon. It takes 700 years for one plastic water bottle to decompose. Buoyed by numbers that we can no longer hide from, a handful of innovative companies are packaging water in aluminum cans and bottles. Aluminum is the most recycled material—75 percent of all the aluminum ever produced is still in use— and it loses no volume in the recycling process. PathWater starts them young, offering students in more than 50 U.S. school districts in 14 states the opportunity to purchase their reusable aluminum bottles and refill them at purified water stations (see ya, rusty water fountains!). “The average consumer refills our bottle eight to 10 times,” says partner Cedric Bonaroch, who calls his product “a flask that comes with water” and proudly boasts that one PathWater bottle replaces 156 plastic bottles a year. From their Chicago headquarters, Open Water distributes aluminum cans of sparkling and still water to restaurants committed to eliminating plastic water
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bottles, including Sweetgreen, Cava and Zoës Kitchen. “Bottled water isn’t going away anytime soon,” says Nicole Doucet, co-founder and CEO of Open Water. “We came up with the same product but figured out how to reduce the impact of the packaging.” For Ever & Ever, a new water company born from All Market, Inc. (parent company of coconut water giant Vita Coco), aluminum-packaged water makes for an ideal collaboration with Lonely Whale, the nonprofit behind the campaign to ditch plastic straws. Finally, NYC-based Lavit is capitalizing on aluminum’s sustainability through a different vehicle, the “EcoCap.” The aluminum capsules contain drink blends for beverages that come to life when popped into Lavit’s proprietary machine. There they are mixed with purified still or sparkling water to create drinks from iced coffee and green tea to tonics designed to increase energy or focus. The caps are completely recyclable and are poised to be a revelation for the office kitchen—Lavit machines can be found in companies across the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico—and perhaps one day, the home kitchen. “It’s our goal for single-use plastics to be treated like second-hand smoke is treated in our culture,” says Steve McKnight, co-founder of the company. “We’re starting with the office, as a tremendous amount of beverages are consumed in the U.S. workplace, and it’s usually the first frontier of habit-forming changes.” Each of these companies is committed to packaging water in aluminum that is BPA-free, but not all are created equal. As you weigh the pros and cons of plastic alternatives, be sure to do your own research. “It’s easy to market things in a way that seems more green, but it’s important to dig a bit deeper to see what you’re really buying,” warns Doucet.
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SUMMER READING BookHampton curated a wellness-related list for the library at 40 East End Avenue in Manhattan, in hopes of getting people off their phones and letting their imaginations run wild. Here, BookHampton’s Carolyn Brody shares her thoughts behind each of these mind-expanding, soul-nourishing titles.
GMorning, GNight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You Lin-Manuel Miranda’s playful words offer encouragement at the beginning and end of each day. The Bucket List: Places to Find Peace & Quiet Victoria Ward shares relaxing and inspiring places around the world for those seeking mindfulness, serenity and a sense of peace.
describes the interplay of animals and plants in a natural world of beauty, complexity and surprise. The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations A rich, three-part gathering of Toni Morrison’s speechs and essays on society, culture and art, all important components of wellness.
The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life David Brooks’ self-help guide is meant to inspire us to lead more meaningful lives, embracing purpose, things that are worth wanting, interdependence and deep commitment.
A Walking Life: Reclaiming Our Health and Our Freedom One Step at a Time Antonia Malchik explores why walking is essential to our physical health and creativity, to mental well-being throughout our lives, and to our understanding of our place in the world.
The Secret Wisdom of Nature Peter Wohlleben, the author of The Hidden Life of Trees,
Paddle Diva: Ten Guiding Principles to Finding Balance on the Water and in Life
According to author and local resident Gina Bradley, paddle divas live life to the fullest, move with the water, and come from a place of abundance, laughing out loud and empowerment.
cities, but water shapes our landscapes. This book from the editors at Phaidon is a fascinating collection of projects combining the “golden troika” of water, landscape and architecture.
The Botanical Bible From Sonya Patel Ellis, this book is a comprehensive, informative and gorgeously illustrated guide to botanicals for beauty, health and overall well-being.
The Architecture of Trees A visual meditation: drawings of trees, with and without foliage, and details of leaves and flowers by two Italian architects, Cesare Leonardi and Franca Stagi, with a vision for the role that trees and green space play in urban planning.
Living Floral: Entertaining and Decorating With Flowers Margot Shaw presents portraits of interior designers, event planners and garden experts who share their joy of flowers in various settings. Living on Water: Contemporary Houses Framed by Water Roads and streets define 38
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Jeff Mayer, center, with wife Angela De Vincenzo, at left, teaches kids the art of DJing. Son Luca shows off his moves on the skate ramp.
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A club DJ turned the turntable into a learning experience for kids. BY MICHELE SHAPIRO • PHOTOGRAPHY BY MIKEY DETEMPLE Mayer considers music education critical for developing coordination and a sense of self. “There’s nothing more fun than learning how to play on some old Technic 1200 turntables. It’s how the art of DJing began,” he says. Just as putting needle to vinyl brings summer campers back to the basics, so do the other offerings at Blocks, Trucks + Art, which include block building, bike riding, and skateboarding. (The renovated big rig also has a mini skateboard ramp.) During the summer months, classes are offered both in the truck and outside of it. This year, there are two new BMX tracks that Mayer uses for BMX Boot Camp for boys aged 10-16 on Saturday mornings, and one for girls 4-16 on Sundays. To enforce safety, they have three instructors for every 10 kids. “We’re not trying to send kids to the X Games,” Mayer says. “We teach the basics of safe riding and have fun.” blockstrucksandart.com
If you’ve dined at Tutto Il Giorno on a Saturday night since last August, you may have found yourself swaying in your seat. That urge to move is courtesy of Jeff Mayer, whose “Living Room Sessions” (which move to Thursdays this month) create a soulful vibe that introduce pasta-twirling weekenders and locals alike to deep house music. “Since moving to Sag Harbor last year, I noticed there’s a void out here in the type of music I spin, so I think people are loving the energy,” says Mayer. But this isn’t just the story of a successful spinner. Since 2015, Mayer, 49, has run an educational program called Blocks, Trucks + Art with his educator wife, Angela De Vincenzo, with their 9-year-old son, Luca, by their sides, out of an 18-wheeler in Bridgehampton. This spring, he renovated the interior of the 48-foot truck, now a fixture on the grounds of the Hayground Camp, to include a DJ booth with a disco ball, laser lights, and a CD and vinyl library. 40
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scheduled an installation. The East End is Marty’s turf. From Mattituck, he says he is constantly busy. He arrived early on a Saturday and installed two new Nest thermostats that look like high-tech eyeballs; they tell me where my heat or air is at. I can access them from anywhere using an app on my iPhone. During critical peak times (usually just four to six days per year), SFPS will adjust my smart thermostats, and I won’t notice a change, except to save on my bills. While SFPS—endorsed by Group for the East End, Concerned Citizens of Montauk, Renewable Energy Long Island, and other environmental groups—has enlisted over 5,000 users, they are now spreading the word to motels, hotels and condos. “In Montauk it’s like hand-to-hand combat,” says Bruce Humenik, executive vice president of Applied Energy Group, an industry consultancy specializing in efficiency and renewable energy solutions, including SFPS. With time left on their six-year contract, he is still giving consumers the choice to deal with the situation without building unsightly towers and substations. “The biggest challenge,” he says, “is getting people to realize we can have a significant impact on the environment using the technology we have today.” southforkpeaksavers.com
It did not take much to get me to sign on to South Fork Peak Savers. Described as a “win-win,” the program satisfies a do-better collective need to conserve energy. But it’s also free, illustrating a greater truth: Sometimes the adage ‘too good to be true’ can be ignored. SFPS began in 2017 as an outgrowth of Governor Cuomo’s statewide initiative called REV (Reforming the Energy Vision) that requires utilities to try to lower energy consumption and protect the environment with renewable resources prior to building more infrastructure. The issue of energy conservation is particularly resonant on the South Fork of Long Island during the height of summertime, as vacationers swell the East End and push resource use to greater heights. South Fork energy use continues to grow at two times the rate of the rest of Long Island, primarily in July and August because of air conditioning use. SFPS took energy-saving concerns directly to consumers, offering incentives (up to $500 in thermostat rebates for homeowners); upgrading free LED lighting to businesses; and replacing pool pumps and thermostats for homeowners. At the tip of Long Island, Montauk—where I live—is especially congested energy-wise; it’s a peninsula, after all. I 42
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Winning the health lottery is as easy as living la vida low-sugar. Here are 8 great reasons to quit the sweet stuff right now. BY DR. FRANK LIPMAN But Doc, I don’t eat a lot of sweets! Au contraire. If you eat processed, prepared or junk food, your meals are likely saturated with sugar—even if the food doesn’t taste particularly sweet. Sugar is often the sneaky little additive that makes low-grade foods ‘taste good’—and drives cravings for more. But here’s the thing. While breaking sugar’s viselike grip can be uncomfortable, the benefits you’ll reap will far exceed the ‘pain’ of a few days of discomfort. In fact, in as little as a week, you’ll likely start feeling the positive effects of living la vida low-sugar. As you phase out sugar, cravings will taper off, eventually reaching the point where you may not care at all if you ever eat a cupcake again. (And if
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Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but sugar is truly rotten. It’s the ultimate carb-bomb. It floods your system with nutrient-free calories. It has all sorts of negative consequences, and it doesn’t even fill you up! All it gives you is that momentary sweet taste and potentially a lifetime of health troubles, like weight gain, high blood sugar, system-wide inflammation, and life-altering diseases in the long term. So how is it that so many of us are, by some estimates, still eating an average of roughly 22 tablespoons of this crap daily? Well, for starters, sugar is highly addictive. In fact, researchers have shown that sugar can activate the same pleasure centers in the brain as tobacco, alcohol and even heroin.
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“When you quit sugar, a universe of health complaints, from routine aches and pains to chronic health ills—that are either caused or exacerbated by sugar-dependence—will recede, if not disappear altogether.” the body’s production of prostaglandins, the hormone-like compounds responsible for menstrual pain.
you do indulge, you’ll probably find it’s way too sweet!) Even better, when you quit sugar, a universe of health complaints, from routine aches and pains, to out-of-sorts feelings, to chronic health ills—that are either caused or exacerbated by sugar-dependence—will also recede, if not disappear altogether. Here’s a preview of what you can look forward to within the first few weeks when you commit to slaying the sugar monster: 1
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Cutting out sugar is for most people the simplest and most efficient way to lose weight and keep it off. When sugar consumption is out of control, you’re on the fast track to both obesity and type 2 diabetes. However, when we start ditching those sweet ‘empty calories’—and it’s shocking how many we consume daily if we’re not paying attention—we get a double return. Not only do we reduce the absolute number of calories we consume, we’re lowering our blood sugar levels. That means the body has to produce less insulin to clear the sugar from the blood. And that means it’s better able to burn those calories for energy instead of storing them as fat. 2
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BETTER, MORE RESTORATIVE SLEEP
Less sugar equals better sleep. Many people don’t realize it, but sugar is actually the enemy of a good night’s snooze. It can have a stimulating effect (this is hardly news to parents), especially when it’s embedded in chocolate (which also contains caffeine). So, those squares of dark chocolate as a bedtime snack? Not a good idea. Even if your nervous system isn’t especially sensitive, your metabolism will work to clear excess sugar throughout the night, sending you frequently to the bathroom to pee, and disrupt your sleep.
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The blood sugar spikes and crashes that come with high dietary-sugar intake not only keeps appetite permanently primed, but all that yo-yoing may also be turning up the volume on your headache and migraine pain. In fact, sugar may be triggering your head pain in the first place, so lay off the sweets for a happier noggin. 4
LESS BRAIN FOG AND COGNITIVE DECLINE
Losing sugar may be your best dietary defense against garden-variety cognitive decline, as well as more severe conditions like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (now being called type 3 diabetes by many). In the short term, a diet with little or no added sugar can enhance clear and quick thinking right now. The brain fog-sugar connection was shown in a recent UCLA study that determined that high sugar consumption negatively impacted learning and memory. One more reason to ditch the donuts before your 9AM meeting, and load up instead on unprocessed foods rich in nutrients and good fats to help keep your brain sharp.
These days, far too many of us resort to the Big Pharma fix, even though something as simple as giving up sugar can help nudge blood pressure into a healthier zone. Losing sugar can also help push cholesterol numbers in a positive direction, and ditto for triglycerides, so why not try giving up sugar before loading up on ’scripts? For some people, ditching sugar can drop triglyceride levels by up to 30 percent, which may be just enough to keep you off the meds—a major benefit, in my opinion! 3
LESS ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
Dropping sugar from your diet can benefit your mood far more than a candy bar, which can actually drag you down. Sure, it’s easy to think of a sugar-packed snack as a harmless, mood-lifting consolation prize for a lousy day, but think again: It has an impact, and it’s not good. According to a recent study, men with a sweet tooth were 23 percent more likely to develop an emotional disorder, and high sugar consumers of both sexes ran a higher risk of recurrent episodes of depression.
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Had it with recurring urinary tract infections? Cutting sugar helps. Excess sugar feeds the UTI-causing bacteria, which promotes bacterial overgrowth and UTIs. So, when you cut sugar out of your diet, you’ll starve the bad bugs, making it a lot tougher for them to cause you trouble. drfranklipman.com
LESS MENSTRUAL CRAMPING
A sugar-loaded diet equals more inflammation throughout the body, and that’s bad news, particularly if you’re a woman who suffers from painful menstrual cramps. When you clean up your diet and ditch sweets, you significantly tame 50
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YOUNG MEN, PUT YOUR GENES ON ICE
to a female with health issues if your egg was fertilized with older sperm. It seems that in our culture women often take the blame for infertility and it is the women who are storing their eggs. This comes at great expense, time and pain, as anyone who has done it can tell you. Unfreezing eggs is a high-stakes game; not all of them will be usable, and often they’re more difficult for sperm to penetrate. Note to women who’ve stored their eggs and are ready to unfreeze a batch to be fertilized: why waste it on the geriatric sperm? It would be better to use the 25-year-old sperm, which is flash-frozen and stored. This has the fresh, youthful genes that we want to pass on to our children, not the senior sperm which is pushing 50 and about to qualify for the AARP discount. Men, it’s so much easier to extract, freeze and store your semen than it is for women to do the same with their eggs. It’s easy to access sperm; all it takes is a few private moments and an X-rated magazine. Or you could elicit the help of your partner (even more fun). I have seen home kits (Dadikit. com) where you can do it at home and send it in for $99 (plus $99 per year for storage). It seems like a small price to pay for the preservation of your best genetic self. So men, there are no excuses! If you think your career is more important than starting a family in your 30s, or you need to play the field to find the partner of your dreams, or your desire to travel outweighs your paternal instincts, then put your sperm on ice. Your future babies will thank you. Dr. Lea Lis, MD, is a child and adolescent psychiatrist, and an assistant clinical professor at NYU School of Medicine. The Shameless Psychiatrist @shamelesspsychiatrist
There has been an upswing in the number of women freezing their eggs to have an “insurance policy” on their fertility. These frozen eggs allow women to ease into their 40s with less of a fear of the genetic D-day that will occur when their eggs age. With all these eggs now in the freezer, my thoughts turn to the men. Most people don’t realize that men’s sperm will age as well. Since 1980, the US has seen a 40 percent increase in 35- to 49-year-old men fathering children and a 20 percent decline in men under 30 fathering children. Older women are usually fertilizing their eggs with sperm from older men, unless they’ve got a penchant for boy toys. Scientists state that children born to older fathers have a greater risk of developing certain disorders, including intellectual disabilities, autism and schizophrenia. Many of the mutations carried in the eggs (such as Down syndrome and other replicated chromosomal syndromes) are not compatible with life and will lead to a miscarriage; the flawed genetics will not be passed down to a baby. However, the mutations in men’s sperm linked to smaller defects are compatible with life, so women carry the babies to term, only to find out years later that the sperm—the old dude sperm—is just not what it used to be. Older male sperm cannot swim as fast as they used to, often have two tails, or run in circles, which I remember from attending the male infertility clinic at NYU. These wayward sperm are not as viable as they were when they were younger. This is true for men in general—they cannot run, lift, bike etc. as fast as at age 25, and their sperm is no different. Interestingly enough, advanced paternal age is associated with a higher birth rate of females (more X sperm than Y). So you have a higher chance of giving birth 52
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MASTER CLASS
Healthy living guru and One Ocean Beauty development whiz Dr. Oz Garcia offers Purist founder Cristina Cuomo his personal take on both classic and cutting-edge wellness trends.
CRISTINA CUOMO: I’ve been such a fan for so long. We were just talking about your oldest client, Anne Cox Chambers, whose granddaughter is a friend of mine. Anne is 99 years old. She’s still doing yoga, and still as healthy as a horse. You’ve said we have to stay young on the interior to fix and maintain the exterior. We’re all looking for ways to stay young, right? How do you find those? DR. OZ GARCIA: There are many paths to taking care of ourselves. When it comes specifically to our appearance we are extremely vain. I think that would be true across the animal kingdom—human beings display themselves in really quite remarkable ways. You’ve seen an evolution going on in terms of how people put their diets together, how they eat to look better and feel better, and it’s evolved now to a point where the vocabulary is changing. It used to be all natural—you were moved to vegetarianism, to being vegan, the vocabulary went that way. And now you have this term, which is biohacking. In large measure, it means being your own doctor.
CC: How can nutrition help skin health? OG: In New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Miami...we’ve got populations of people who, unfortunately, are exposed to horrific dietary practices. It’s called the typical Western diet, defined by a huge volume of sugar consumption, saturated fats, and foods that are highly processed. If you’re eating animal food, it is somewhat toxic; you’re consuming what the animal consumed, and that be-
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CC: Why are you an advocate of biohacking? OG: Being a citizen doctor means that you’re responsible for your own well-being, your own education. It is about taking an essential place in educating yourself about how to be the best you. Getting really well educated is the premise of One Ocean Beauty. Besides the fact that they produce really quite special products, they want the consumer educated on how they source the material.
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you lower your chances of dying from any cause by about 40 percent. Many of us love walking the city. That makes a huge difference. I got into yoga a couple years ago. Get knowledgeable about how your food works.
comes you. There’s a very interesting documentary called King Corn. It’s funny as hell. These two college kids had their DNA tested, and found that segments of their DNA were corn DNA. Corn is the largest crop sold in America. Genetically modified corn has already entered the human genome, just to give you an idea.
CC: So sleep, fitness, good nutrition—those are the basic tenets of wellness. Anything else? OG: Meditation. I love the new Sam Harris app, Waking Up. And the Muse device will teach you how to become a meditator fast.
CC: There’s a lot of talk about collagen. As we age we lose the collagen in our skin. What are the benefits of collagen, and what is the most effective way to receive it? OG: You may remember or not, your mom or your grandma would eat Knox gelatin, you can get that. It was meant to actually strengthen your nails, your hair, your skin. That’s actually collagen, but nonorganic. Not the type of collagen you would want to eat today. On Amazon, you can get different kinds of collagen powders by number. Collagen No. 2 is rendered from organic chicken bones. It makes you build beautiful collagen fibers, in terms of your skin.
CC: What do you do for personal wellness? OG: A lot. There are people who come up all the time who I fall in love with, who have unique styles of taking care of themselves. I think Wim Hof is amazing. He’s called the Iceman; he’s the guy who ran the Arctic in shorts. So you can do ice-cold baths like Wim Hof; you can do cryotherapy, which gets you slimmer, works on the quality of the skin, does remarkable things for your brain. So that’s a biohack. Go to a sauna, do cryotherapy.
“IF YOU WALK ONE HOUR A WEEK, YOU LOWER YOUR CHANCES OF DYING FROM ANY CAUSE BY ABOUT �� PERCENT.”
CC: How do supplements help skin care? OG: There’s no substitute for eating well and actually understanding how food works. This is chemistry: There’s lycopene in tomatoes, in broccoli, cauliflower and broccoli. How it is that these foods get into your body and interact with you will determine your energy, your level of intelligence, your digestive system, your immune response, the speed at which you’re aging, how you deal with stress, and so on. Nutrients actually introduce critical supplements, whether it’s a vitamin, a mineral, an essential fatty acid, a peptide, or collagen, like One Ocean Beauty.
CC: What do you think of intermittent fasting? Is it another craze? OG: I’ve been doing it for 40 years. I don’t think it’s a craze. What I do, schedule allowing, is try to skip meals, dinners. If I can’t do that, I just won’t eat lunch. I’ll go from a very early smoothie, maybe 5:306:00 in the morning, till 7 at night. During the day I’ll have water. I’ll do that twice a week. Many people think that supplements are going to put a strain on your body. You can use them through intermittent fasting and get full benefits.
CC: I’m interested in female supplements. What do you recommend for easing into that perimenopause phase? OG: Black cohosh is terrific. It’s a plant that reduces a lot of the potential symptomatology that you get as estrogen levels drop. It’s got nutrients that actually doesn’t let you get fevers and feel very uncomfortable. I’d start with that.
CC: What are so-called dirty ingredients? OG: The news just this week told us that by 2025 we’re going to lose about a million species on the planet. You know, we deal with a highly toxic environment every day. These things are used in cosmetics to make them last longer on the shelf, or appear a certain way; many people are very sensitive to the fragrances, and so on. One Ocean Beauty made it part of their manifesto to avoid that.
CC: What’s so special about One Ocean Beauty supplements? Why are they so good for us? OG: The collagen product they have is good for you because one, it’s collagen. It’s a really good supplement in terms of the quality of skin and hair [it gives you]. There are others, not in the line, that I would recommend: high-quality fish oil is remarkable for hormones, skin and hair. Gamma linolenic acid from vegetable oil is also remarkable for hormones. Hemp oil and flaxseed oil are terrific, too.
CC: One Ocean Beauty is offering a solution, but how do you avoid all chemicals in other products? OG: As simple as it is, you really do have to read labels. CC: What are your recommendations for clean living? OG: I think it’s a lifestyle issue, how you go about being yourself. Start with cleaning up your sleep. Start with your workouts. We now know that if you walk one hour a week, 56
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BEE VENOM THERAPY
because unaddressed factors like high-mold environments, autoimmune diseases, dietary triggers, high stress, and alcohol consumption (among other things) can make this treatment extremely risky, potentially unleashing anaphylactic shock-like reactions. Yet the bees delivered the remedy that began to finally turn her sickness around (not least because it was one she could actually afford). After one month, she knew it was helping; after six months, she’d regained significant normal function—and because the therapy is safe to use consistently, over time the hidden infections began to get peeled away, allowing her body to return to health. Key to her success was that this potent “people’s medicine” empowered her to discover critical issues that had been overlooked, such as undiagnosed celiac disease. Geahan was excited to “walk away from chronic illness” when she recovered and has been blissfully enjoying life with her new husband. Yet the bees had other ideas: The buzz spread and others asked for help. Geahan created The Heal Hive, a “one-stop shop” of chronic illness coaching that guides sufferers who’ve been accurately diagnosed with Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses or Lyme-triggered Epstein-Barr virus toward recovery using the same multidimensional approach she followed. Stringent about screening potential clients to ensure doctors haven’t missed other conditions like autoimmune issues, Geahan—who works in-person in Sonoma, LA, and New York, as well as remotely—helps clients to integrate empathetic medical supervision with high-level lab testing, dietary protocols, and, when they’re ready, a carefully dosed protocol of BVT. “If you’re chronically ill, something is going on that’s very complex, and you need a team of people who have your best interest at heart,” she says. With her hive of vetted care, this fiercely devoted Lyme warrior and BVT educator pollinates the most important healing agent of all—hope. thehealhive.com.
Brooke Geahan walked through fire to find her calling as an advocate for those lost in the devastating storms of chronic illness. When the longtime New Yorker became deeply ill with Lyme disease, she was a “prisoner” of the illness, which—coupled with multiple chemical sensitivity and mast cell disorder—triggered her body to fall into serious distress at all kinds of everyday environmental assaults, including naturally occurring mold in forests, chemical air fresheners in a taxi cab, mildew at a friend’s home or a few sips of histamine-high wine. It was, she says, “a living hell.” Her savior? The humble honeybee. Geahan, who was tested physically, emotionally and financially by years of intense, invasive and expensive treatments and supplements, discovered apitherapy—the practice of using honeybee products medicinally. Most specifically, she was taught a protocol called bee venom therapy (BVT), in which honeybees at the end of their life cycle are applied to the skin almost like living acupuncture needles—ones that release a small dose of venom with a profusion of extraordinary peptides and enzymes into the body. Geahan explains that these components, including the peptide melittin, have a unique (and laboratory-verified) capacity to disarm Lyme’s Borrelia bacteria that’s actively circulating in the bloodstream. If there is no active form of Lyme present, years-dormant forms (found in the bones, lymph nodes, spinal column and brain) can be coaxed out of hiding by these peptides and made active again. Some people also use the peptides to combat Lyme co-factors like the Epstein-Barr virus, and the rogue mast cells that the immune system overproduces in “80 percent of those I’ve met with chronic tick-borne illnesses,” Geahan says. Stinging oneself intentionally with bees may sound extreme. Geahan is quick to acknowledge it’s not an easy path, requiring long-term commitment, proper supervision under a medical doctor and significant safety protocols, 58
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A PLACE TO HEAL
The Well, a full-service integrative wellness center— the first of its kind—opens in Manhattan. BY JULIA SZABO
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enlightened entrepreneurs: Rebecca Parekh (CEO), a certified yoga instructor who formerly worked for Deutsche Bank and Deepak Chopra; Sarrah Hallock (COO), a certified health coach and a veteran of brand marketing; and hospitality industry pro Kane Sarhan (CCO). They teamed up to create “a beautiful experience, where taking care of ourselves feels like a luxurious indulgence,” says Parekh.“But we’re
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healing power of self-care since her diagnosis with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis; frustrated by doctors pushing prescription meds, she experienced firsthand the benefits of complementary medicine, and is pleased with how her team of coaches optimizes The Well experience: “Often, people get frustrated and overwhelmed; they don’t know where to begin a wellness journey—then they go to Google and get conflicting advice,” says the former marketing exec. “Our coaches help take the confusion, noise and clutter out of it.” The Well’s practitioners are a dedicated brain trust with a rare collaborative spirit: the chief medical officer, head of Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda director hold regular meetings “to collaborate and brainstorm on the best approaches to gut health, stress management, sleep protocol, and overall immunity,” Parekh adds. “They can then offer truly customized plans for our members. We refer to this as our secret sauce: This integration makes The Well special, because it doesn’t exist anywhere else.” Memberships from $375/month; 2 E. 15th St. New York City; the-well.com
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We anticipate a spa stay with delight, while we dread a visit to the doctor. What if one destination combined the offerings of a luxury resort with medical insight from a team of top-notch physicians? A one-stop health haven, serene as a yoga studio and sophisticated as a highly ranked hospital— that would help any medicine go down. Opening this month in Manhattan’s Flatiron: The Well, a membership-based wellness club designed for time-pressed urban professionals. Embracing healing wisdom from both the Western and Eastern medical arts, The Well offers access to MDs (including Purist contributor Dr. Frank Lipman, The Well’s chief medical officer), plus practitioners trained in acupuncture, Chinese herbs, physical therapy and Ayurveda. Members enjoy unlimited yoga and meditation classes in a 18,0000-square-foot space beautified by Miami’s Rose Ink Workshop, the design team responsible for the renovation of the Riviera Resort in Palm Springs, California. The club is equipped with a full-service spa, private training gym, steam room, sauna, relaxation lounge, library, juice/coffee bar, and a “veggie-forward” restaurant—THE WELL Kitchen & Table—open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (the eatery is a project of Café Clover’s Jeff Kadish, David Rabin and Kyle Hotchkiss Carone). For added convenience, there’s even an on-site apothecary. The Well’s co-founders are a trio of
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H E A LT H Taking time for yourself helps to fuels good health.
BE YOUR OWN DOCTOR This easy-to-follow prescription for optimal health starts with three simple directives. Begin today. BY TAPP FRANCKE
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PRACTICE SELF-CARE
The airplane homily—“put your oxygen mask on first”—is 100 percent correct. We need to attend to our own needs before we attend to the needs of others and not feel guilty about it. Priori-
tize self-care. Self-care is a deliberate action with the purpose of taking care of our mental, emotional and physical states. Psychologist Agnes Wainman explains it as “something that refuels us, rather than takes from us.” This might be different for different people. Some people find their fuel with adventure; some find it with the company of friends, and others find it with solitude. Pay respect to your needs. 2
EAT REAL FOOD
This is a big one. Nothing can either promote or derail our health more than the food we eat. Ann Wigmore says, “The food you eat can either be the safest and most powerful form of medicine, or the slowest form of poison,” while Mark Hyman, MD, of the UltraWellness Center in Massachusetts, says “I believe the most important and most powerful tool you have to change your health and your world is at the end of your fork.” The food we eat can create inflammation—or it can put out the fire. Feeding our bodies properly means a whole-food, nutrient-rich diet devoid of processed foods and added sugar. Vegetables and low-sugar fruits should always comprise at least 60 62
percent of every meal. Well-sourced proteins, whole grains, nuts, seeds and quality fats should make up the remaining 40 percent. 3
EXERCISE
Is sitting is the new smoking? Spending extended periods of time without moving has been linked to many chronic conditions, including obesity, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, cardiovascular disease and even cancer. Our current sedentary, screenbased culture tends to limit physical activity. Get up and move! According to the Mayo Clinic, 60 minutes of moderate exercise daily can counteract the effects of too much sitting. The clinic advises people to take a break from sitting every 30 minutes. Get up and walk around. Walk to work, take the stairs—you don’t need a gym to keep your body in motion. The impact of those simple changes can have a profound effect on your health, most specifically as we get older. Being your own doctor is simple. Take care of your mental, emotional health, reduce stress, eat real food, and get moving physically. Your body will thank you. STANDwellness.com
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The house is set within a landscape of wind-stunted pines, dune grass and bayberry, lying east of Amagansett, toward Napeague and Hither Hills, in a sandy, low-lying area that used to be called Beach Hampton. Originally laid out in the 1930s, building lots here are relatively modest, but it’s oceanfront property, so every inch is golden. Compared to some of the older bungalows in this beach-
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Nature pours in from every angle, through the expansive terraces and decks. More than 30 percent of the house’s energy needs are provided by solar panels on the roof and nine geothermal wells drilled 300 feet below ground. Chris Coy, principal of Barnes Coy Architects. “The clients lead stressful city lives. They wanted a low-maintenance house made from natural materials.” Coy calls it the “Bowtie House” because the floor plan is pinched in the middle and flares out at either end—west to east—but to be precise, it’s actually two bowties stacked asymmetrically on top of one another, one bowtie being black, the other a pale wood color. The lighter of the two volumes is made from naturally treated cedar. The darker volume is vertically clad in cedar, charred using the traditional Japaneses method called shou sugi ban, which seals wood to prevent weathering. (The siding comes with a 30-year guarantee.) The blackened walls create a sense of depth and contrast, acting as a shadow-like background to offset the lighter walls. The inwardly angled “bowtie” facades echo the natural contours of the site while maintaining privacy, channeling views away from neighboring houses and out toward the water. The two salt-and-pepper volumes overlap in places and intersect in a vertical relationship, a challenge well met by Consiglio Builders: The black volume rises up at the western end of the house, while the pale-wood section dips to emphasize the street-side entry. A terrace wraps around the
front community, it’s a relatively large house, but miniscule alongside the recent crop of Hamptons’ trophy houses. For Barnes Coy Architects, the challenge was making a 5,280-square-foot house with 6 bedrooms, a family room, gym, cabana, and office, feel like an 8,500-square-foot house. The half-acre lot didn’t allow for anything larger. There was a pre-existing structure on the property—a small, undistinguished house from the 1970s—that sat atop the dune. Local zoning laws forbade expansion of the footprint, so the old house was demolished, while the new house had to be set back 65 feet from the dune, 22 feet from the road, and 20 feet from the east and west boundaries, as required by the regulations. This made for a tightly prescribed building envelope, but it also gave the architects a logical starting point. As with much of this firm’s work, the final plan was largely generated by zoning restrictions as well as other conditions of the site, such as a curving bend in the road on the inland side, and the height of the dune. This compelled the architects to work within a more environmentally sustainable program, returning to the low-impact beach houses of the post-war era, but combined with all the high-tech comforts of the 21st century. “We tried to create a low-key, beachy environment,” said 70
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The steel-framed structure is securely anchored to the hurricane-prone site, and rests on a 12-inch-thick bed of concrete (190 tons of steel were used in its construction). Nature pours in from every angle, through the expansive terraces and decks, and the 6-foot-wide panels of hurricane- and impact-tested and certified glass (rated for 150mph winds) that wrap around the house. More than 30 percent of the house’s energy needs are provided by solar panels on the roof and nine geothermal wells drilled 300
entire southern, ocean side of the house. A central chimney mass rises up through the narrow midsection of the house, helping to anchor the colliding bowtie geometries. It makes for a twisting, sculpted interlacing of forms, at once compressing or releasing tension and making the house feel somewhat larger and more complex than it actually is. Even the windows are used as discreetly positioned facets: recessed, tilted or projecting outward. The process of cutting and carving creates a sense of lateral movement, as if one part of the house were sliding through the other. A low, cubic mass of blackened cedar, a vestigial tail, contains the living/media room, as well as a guest room and pool cabana.
A 38-foot-wide trapezoidal balcony projects from the upper level to the south, and is supported by two slender columns. Safety railings are made from sheer panels of laminated glass.
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MS: And you do not have a partner now, in work or in life. SS: No. They’re not worth it. MS: I think what attracts me to you is that I don’t have a partner in life or business either. I’m just a loner really. SS: We’re a team. MS: Yeah, we are. We’re a good team. But looking through Stephen Sills: Decoration, with a foreword by Karl Lagerfeld, you realize that there’s a masterfulness going on in every single one of your photographs. I know a lot of decorators, a lot of interior designers, a lot of landscape designers, and I admire many of them. Something about your work really intrigues me. What’s the most beautiful room you have ever seen or been in? SS: There are so many. When I lived in Paris—this was the
MARTHA STEWART: We both live in Bedford Township. You’re in a beautiful, antique home that you continuously fuss with. You doubled the size of that house recently. I live on a farm that I’m continuously fussing with and planting trees. We’re both avid gardeners, and we’ve gotten to know each other quite well. What you’ve created, not only in your own home and garden, but in your client’s homes, is so extraordinary that I think, “Gosh, I’m in the presence of a master.” I bought your most recent book, called Stephen Sills: Decoration. Another one is on its way. Right? STEPHEN SILLS: Right. MS: Your first book, Dwellings, was with your first partner, your only partner. SS: Yes. 76
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painter. I painted all my life. I loved it. I still do. My dad said, You’ve got to get a good education and a real profession. I loved interior design. After high school, I left Oklahoma. I spent a year at SMU in Dallas then I went off to North Texas University, which had a fantastic design program. My dad told me if I would graduate with a degree, they would send me to Europe, because that’s what I wanted to do. I went to Europe, lived there for three years, and then he made me come back and get a real job in Dallas. I had a design shop there. I lasted 10 years in Dallas, then I came to New York. MS: And started your own business? SS: I was still in Oklahoma before I moved to New York, and the clients of my dear friends from Texas came up. I did their houses, got a lot of press early on and was off. MS: Now you’ve been spending time going down to South America. What are you finding there? SS: I’ve been looking for Brazilian furniture at shops in São Paulo. It’s expensive, because it’s fashionable now. MS: What would you say completes a room when you’ve finally finished decorating? SS: People or beautiful flowers or a Sills is currently plant—something growing and living. working on his next interior design book. MS: What’s the biggest mistake people make when decorating a home? SS: There are so many. I think one of the corniest mistakes is decorating from a rug. That is the worst. MS: What’s your favorite color? SS: White, beige. MS: You’re known for that subtle backdrop in a lot of your rooms. SS: Yes. I love it because it’s a great canvas for objects and furniture. MS: And what would your favorite fabric be? SS: Simple cotton. MS: What style of furniture is your favorite? SS: The most refined furniture and the greatest line is late 18th-century French. It’s all made up of mahogany, with no embellishments or bronze. MS: You and I could talk forever about all these subjects. This interview took place at the 2019 American Federation of Arts Spring Luncheon on June 4. amfedarts.org; stephensills.com
late ’70s—I met a great Texas friend of mine, and I remember him taking me to the Hôtel de Vendôme in Paris, where he was working with many decorators, and it was something that opened up my eyes—18th-century French architecture. MS: When do you think your next book will be ready? SS: About a year from now, in the spring. I’m using a lot of old pictures of things in the new work that haven’t been published or referenced yet. The next book is going to be a totally different—very friendly, not this chic, hard-core thing I just did. MS: You really do mix styles and periods in all your rooms. In the rooms you’ve designed, do you take a personal ownership of them, or do you work closely with your clients? SS: I think the most important thing to me in this profession, is you have to understand your client. And it’s fun for me to get to know my clients and interview them and talk to them, and see who they are and what their vibe is and how they want to live and interpret it for them, and that’s why all my projects look so different. MS: That’s also so fun—from mid-century modern to late 18th century. And even before that, antiquities also interest you. SS: I love antiquities. I love stone. MS: In terms of the art collectors that you work with, and you’ve worked with some amazing art collectors, do you start with the art in a room? SS: First I understand the environment that people want to create, how they want to live with these paintings. I have a photographic mind, and I know every picture they have; I know the colors, I even know the composition, but I don’t decorate from the paintings and the art. It’s all about creating a kind of puzzle in my head. MS: When did you decide that you could actually take a person’s home and alter it in such a way that would make an amazing environment? SS: I was lucky enough to be brought up in a very small town in Durant, Oklahoma. I had great parents, very intelligent, who pushed me. They knew they were dealing with some kind of nut job here, but they were compassionate. My mother was driving me back and forth to art classes when I was 14 years old in Dallas, and I wanted to be a 78
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“The whole house is glass on the outside, so no matter where you are, the outside becomes the inside too,” says Ragovin.
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Three years ago, Jeff Ragovin and Kurt Giehl had a crazy idea: Why not live full-time in the Hamptons? The couple, who met on Fire Island 15 years ago and married in 2012, had a penthouse in Harlem with a spacious, tree-filled rooftop garden. Both felt at a turning point in their lives: Giehl had worked at J.P. Morgan for 25 years and wanted to devote more time to his art; Ragovin sold his company, Buddy Media, in 2012, and dreamed of living near the water so he could boat and fish. “So we sold the place in Harlem, and turned the Hamptons into everything we wanted,” says Ragovin. “When we think of the Hamptons, we think about gardening, the ocean, the oysters, and being good to the Earth.” Being at their place in the histor-
ic Springs art district full-time meant transforming the space for the life they wanted to live. Both Ragovin and Giehl love to cook and entertain (in summer, their signature dish is a catch-of-the-day puttanesca with tons of dill, capers, tomatoes and herbs), so the kitchen and dining areas needed major revamps. Plus, they wanted the interiors to feel airy and open, erasing the boundaries between outside and inside, to feel in touch with the gorgeous nature surrounding the property. “The house was single-story—very modern and zen-like,” says Giehl. “It felt too linear.” The idea was to retain the basic architecture of the house but add a second story and a state-of-the-art kitchen. They turned to their good friend and architect Reid Balthaser of RTB Design 80
Open door policy: Ragovin (left) and Giehl love to cook and entertain, so their renovation followed suit, with expanded kitchen and dining areas.
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Walls of clear cedar appear throughout the house, a design element architect Reid Balthaser used for continuity. Giehl’s paintings— like “Blue Winter” (oil on canvas, 48 x 48 inches)— are hung throughout the home. His work is also on view at Lululemon in East Hampton through July.
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Services, who made the transformation seamless. “You can’t even tell where the construction starts and finishes,” says Ragovin. That’s due in part to a belief the architect has, says Giehl. “Reid feels there should never be a cameo appearance of any design element in a home; it needs to be integrated throughout.” As a nod to the exterior, which is clear cedar (one with no knots in the wood), Balthaser suggested a clear-cedar wall in the living room, the kitchen and on the back wall of the staircase. Two areas—a “yoga breezeway” and a dining room—are screened so those inside have the full benefit of the sights and sounds of nature, like the way the bamboo reeds in the garden have a lovely wind-chime effect when knocking together. The couple share a commitment to giving back. Ragovin launched South Fork Sea Farmers, a nonprofit group that increases public awareness about the benefits of oysters, clams and bay scallops in the ecosystem (“One oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day,” he says). They help organize the annual benefit, called “Shell It Out,” slated for Sunday, September 1 this year. The duo even likes to tend the oyster gardens at the nearby hatchery. “We were there for about two hours today, cleaning the cages, and getting all the shale off the oysters,” says Giehl. “It’s so easy to grow them!” Easy, also, to enjoy the good-for-nature bounty with a spritz of lemon or mignonette.
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Rooms have been designed to promote restful sleep.
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forward to experiencing that.” Beds have connecting chaise chairs so that guests can read, then roll into sleep mode without ever placing a foot on the floor, and mattresses made of all-natural fibers—including horsehair, charcoal, tree sap, seaweed and coconut—are constructed for optimal comfort and breathability. “The materials throughout are luxurious and natural,” says Rockwell, “but it’s a kind of minimal version of luxury that is much more how people actually live their lives.” A yoga mat is provided in each room for stretching, while silent air conditioning, black-out blinds, extra acoustic insulation and LED-free electronics contribute to tranquility. There are even in-room dining options, like a melatonin-rich bowl of cherries, selected for their ability to promote sleep. More extensive culinary opportunities are available outside the rooms. A branch of Broken Coconut is opening on the pool floor, complete with signature yogurt, grain bowls, poke bowls, toasts, and—for the first time at an Equinox club—alcohol, including raspberry lemonade with citrus vodka, and watermelon martinis. Stephen Starr, known for such restaurants as Morimoto, Upland, Le Coucou and most recently his partnership with Keith McNally in Pastis, will operate Electric Lemon, a mid-Atlantic restaurant helmed by former Gramercy Tavern sous chef Kyle Knall, with a nod to conscious eating. The Hudson Yards property may be a first hotel for Equinox, but it certainly won’t be the last: Ground is already broken on a hotel in Los Angeles, with others to follow in Santa Clara, California; Chicago; Seattle; and Houston. Rooms from $700/night. 35 Hudson Yards, New York, NY; equinox-hotels.com
When a wellness-driven company behind one of the bestknown global fitness brands opens its first hotel, you can expect a guiding philosophy to carry over. Equinox, which has 100 clubs around the world, unveils its first luxury hotel at Hudson Yards this month, and it goes beyond the normal nods to comfort and hospitality. “Our members have been, and always will be, at the core of what we do, and Equinox Hotels is the most meaningful expansion of our brand portfolio in our history,” says Harvey Spevak, executive chairman, managing partner, Equinox. “We believe traveling should be a seamless extension of a high-performance lifestyle, which is why our guests can expect the hotel to power a life well-lived.” A 60,000-square-foot on-property fitness club by Hong Kong-based interior designer Joyce Wang will have a Pilates studio, a 25-yard indoor saltwater pool bordered by hot and cold plunge pools, as well as an expansive outdoor terrace with its own pool and resort-worthy lounge chairs. The hotel and spa are supported by a health advisory board, so—no surprise—there are therapeutic components such as IV drips, infrared saunas and cryotherapy rooms, and a wave bed that uses immersive sound and harmonic resonance therapy, making 30 minutes on the contraption equivalent to three hours of sleep. Healthful sleep itself is a main focus of the hotel; 212 rooms by David Rockwell, with water and city views, are designed to maximize cool, uninterrupted rest. “The rooms are designed around getting a great night’s sleep,” says Rockwell. “We’ve included a range of features designed to reduce noise and eliminate harsh light. As a lifelong New Yorker used to traffic noise and neon signs, I’m looking 84
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A lovingly restored 1842 Greek Revival, named for its original owner, Judge Abraham Topping Rose, the luxury Bridgehampton hotel features a spa, pool, 15 cottage rooms and a 19th-century barn, as well as its own 1-acre farm and orchard. EAT Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House keeps us coming back for more. It’s chic and casual; the farm-totable cuisine is made with ingredients grown on the farm. PLAY The Topping Rose House staff is ready to curate any activity, from a tour of local vineyards to a round or two of golf. The village of Bridgehampton is outside your door; beaches are a short bike ride away. SLEEP Sink into the sumptuous beds in rooms with pool or orchard views, or splurge on the luxurious Cottage suites, with rooftop private balconies; some have private dining rooms or second baths. 1 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton, 631.537.0870; toppingrosehouse.com
A Room at the Beach offering crisp Frette sheets
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Once owned by Alexis Stewart (Martha planted the stunning redwoods), who then sold to Gabby and Donna Karan, the property has undergone a complete and startling renovation: New owners Charles Lemonides and 86
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designer Lucy Swift Weber have created a boutique hotel. EAT It’s walking distance from Main Street in Bridgehampton, so hotel guests can brunch at Pierre’s, sip and sup at Almond and enjoy homemade ice cream at the old-fashioned Candy Kitchen. PLAY Beach cruisers are complimentary. Essential oil classes and yoga are held on the premises; hang out by the pool and relax in the cedar sauna. Explore the gorgeous communal grounds, or find solitude on your own garden terrace.
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direction of Chef Jay Lippin. Look for a sunset soiree seafood theme with live entertainment on Mondays. PLAY Baron’s Cove offers daily yoga on the lawn, tennis clinics, kayak tours and paddleboarding—or just relax in their new poolside sun tents. SLEEP Slumber in Belgian cotton sheets in spacious rooms or suites (some of which are dog friendly!), or splash out on the Baron’s Suite, with a double-height living room, loft and private deck. The casual, classic American-style rooms are inviting and warm, like Sag Harbor itself. 31 W. Water St., Sag Harbor, 844.227.6672; caperesorts.com/barons-cove
The serene and green garden space at The Baker House 1650
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SLEEP Frette sheets adorn big, comfy beds in 10 uniquely decorated rooms, all with bluestone-slab rainfall showers and heated floors opening to the rear courtyard; two suites have spa tubs. Weber’s light touch in the rooms, whimsical and beachy, incorporates personal flourishes like a watercolor of coastal Ireland painted by her grandmother. Even check-in is chic: Reception features the prop desk from Roger Sterling’s office in the show Mad Men. 2668 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 631.899.4006; iwantaroomatthebeach.com
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What could be better than stepping back in time to a 17th-century Cotswold-inspired English manor meticulously updated to give guests every modern amenity? EAT Fresh, delicious breakfasts are served in the garden or enjoy a continental breakfast in your room, delivered with a morning paper. For dinner, stroll to East Hampton, where you’ll find plenty of options, from local favorite Sam’s for Italian to steaks at The Palm. PLAY The Baker Spa is the place to unwind, with its sizable swimming pool and full-on spa (try the Luzern skin treatment and the vitamin C facials). Yoga classes are held on Saturdays in the garden. Friendly staff will sort out any activity you wish, from horseback riding to tennis. SLEEP Each room is unique and beautifully decorated. Or try the private Carriage House, with its own pool and patio, surrounded by lush landscaping. 181 Main St., East Hampton, 631.324.4081; bakerhouse1650.com
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The jewel of Sag Harbor, with 67 village and garden rooms, is situated on the waterfront, a short walk to the charming harbor town. EAT The restaurant at Baron’s Cove serves All-American fare made with fresh and local ingredients under the
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At this Montauk hot spot, it’s all about eat, play, surf! Oversize, colorful artwork (mostly by surfers or surf lovers) complement whitewashed walls and sun-bleached wooden floors to create a relaxed beach vibe, where the emphasis is on hanging with friends, listening to great music and having fun. EAT Dine alfresco on continental classics and sustainable local fare—fresh off the fishing boats of Montauk Harbor— at the restaurant (helmed this season by Michelin-starred chef Shaun Hergatt), or indulge in cocktails and canapes from the Surf Lodge Deck. PLAY The Surf Lodge is famous for its live music concerts on the deck, so don’t be surprised if you run into Lykke Li in the hallways. Owner Jayma Cardoso recently opened The Sanctuary in the village, offering wellness programs and top-tier fitness classes led by local favorites Melissa Wood, Y7 Yoga’s Sarah Levy, The Ness and Torch’d’s Issac Boots, among others. SLEEP Casper mattresses promise delicious dreams; most rooms look out to the water. Playful touches include hanging wicker swings and shady hammocks on private terraces overlooking Montauk Pond. 183 Edgemere St., Montauk, 631.483.5037; thesurflodge.com
August celebrates the 14th anniversary for Brownings Fitness, a private training studio catering to the elite clientele of Manhattan’s Upper East Side and Southampton. Founder and CEO Mary Ann Browning has spent the last fourteen years (and many before) sculpting her clients into peak physical condition. Browning’s success with her clients stems from her unique Browning METHOD, a combination of weight training, cardio, and nutrition. She specializes in this with clients like Stacey Mindich (Dear Evans Hansen producer) Dan Niedich, Jordon Wolfson, John Demsey, Rick Cotton, and Rosana Scotto to name a few, who have all lost over 20 pounds with her and kept it off.
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Timeless, unselfconcious homes, such as James Merrell’s 1106 Mecox project, have flow.
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With houses, we are already practiced—we have each lived in many, and visited hundreds. And because we view them as creative works, we expect artistry, and look for signs of architectural brilliance. And when we find flow, the theory suggests, it is not the house itself we are sensing, but the moments of its conception, the state of mind of its architect. Now consider that people who experience flow regularly report two sensations while at peak performance. The first sensation is a loss of self, and the second is a loss of time. And don’t we describe the best designs as “timeless” and “unselfconscious”? Where timeless houses are concerned, few are more iconic than Palladio’s Villa Rotonda, in Vicenza, Italy. Completed in 1592, this villa still stands today and is occupied by its owners. While many attribute Palladio’s success to the rules of his classical style, I now imagine that he was “in the zone” as well. For a century now, the Hamptons has been a laboratory for architectural innovation. A few of my favorite examples are Charles Gwathmey’s rationalist vision for his parents in Amagansett, Norman Jaffe’s shingled sculpture for the Perlbinders in Sagaponack, and the playfully ornate Victorian Hannibal French House in Sag Harbor. As I visit new houses in the Hamptons today, I look for the qualities of timelessness and unselfconsciousness as the hallmarks of flow and great design experience.
One word that has recently popped up in architectural conversations with a new usage is: flow. People I know will visit a house and declare that it “has great flow,” or “has a flow problem.” But when I ask what they mean they only say, “You know…flow!” Flow sounds self-explanatory, but the word has no discernable roots in architectural thinking. It is not, as you might expect, a synonym for circulation—the way we move around and through buildings. It goes deeper. Instead, the word comes from psychology, and specifically from the work of noted psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, whose 1990 book, Flow, was a best-seller. Csikszentmihalyi describes flow as that state of enjoyment we experience when unselfconsciously immersed in an activity we have mastered; what athletes call “being in the zone.” Flow can be achieved in any activity. My novelist wife, for example, experiences it when lost in her writing. And I experience it regularly in two activities: while racing my Sunfish on Sunday mornings, and while designing houses. Flow is not merely a subjective experience, either—we can sense it in others. And this is especially true when we have tried their activity. Tennis players will know exactly when Serena Williams is on her game, and when she’s not. Painters can intuit in a painting the flow of its artist, even if he or she lived 400 years ago. Which gets us closer to what people really mean by flow in houses. 90
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Serenity now! Buyers seeking peace out East have enviable options this season.
You know it is high season in The Hamptons when home hunters look for opportunities to scoop up the best on the market. Whether it’s tranquil backwoods or village fanfare you seek, there’s something for everyone—just in time for the parade. Sometimes a contentious breakup—in this case, between NYC developer Harry Macklowe and his wife, Linda—results in good fortune for someone else. The ex-power couple has put their 9,000-square-foot waterfront home on the market, asking $21 million, listed with Tim Davis of Corcoran. Set in the coveted Georgica section of East Hampton, the open, airy home resembles a lightbox and features a show-stopping double staircase as well as pool and pool house, fourcar garage and sublime waterfront views. Serenity seekers need look no further than this enchanting and stately waterfront home in East Hampton’s North Woods. Listed at $9,995,000 with Christopher Stewart of Douglas Elliman, the Three Mile Harbor light-filled property features water views, a pool and a tennis court. Surrounded by nature, the home has an easy, open flow, and two
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2 1. Estate by the Sea | Southampton Village $8,495,000 | 1.9± Acres | 4,000± sf | 5 BR | 5.5 BA Sunroom with Walls of Glass | Oversized Gunite Pool Har-Tru Tennis Court | 64DuckPondLa.com
2. The Wave | Flying Point | Southampton Village $4,150,000 | 1.3± Acres | 4,000± sf | 5 BR | 4 BA 64’ Heated Gunite Pool | 2-Story Pool House | 2-Car Garage | 271FlyingPointRd.com
3. Meadowlark House | New in Sag Harbor Village $5,350,000 | Extraordinary Architectural Design | 0.41± Acre | 4,700± sf | Sliding Glass Walls | 5 BR | 5 Full, 2 Half BA | 3rd Floor Bonus Space | 6MeadowlarkLa.com
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$5,299,000 | 0.92± Acre | 5,000± sf | Main House Attached Cottage | 5 BR | 5 BA | 16HighlandTerrace.com
5. Southampton Village | Lake Views $4,285,000 | Renovated Classic | 0.42± Acre | 6 BR 4.5 BA | 3,500± sf | Poolhouse | 37PondLane.com
6. Majestic Estate with Tennis | Southampton $3,995,000 | Gated 2.11± Acres | Bordering Reserve 8,000± sf | 7 BR | 6.5 BA | Tennis | WestHillsCt.com
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Halstead broker Ari Harkov runs on a plant-based diet. A little over seven years ago, Halstead broker Ari Harkov and his wife, Maggie, decided to go vegan. “We were initially inspired by documentaries about veganism from an ethical and animal welfare perspective,” he says. “We then learned more about the health and environmental benefits and it became a no-brainer for us.” Now, with two sons, aged 5½ and 2½, the family maintains a plant-based diet and an “anti-mainstream” lifestyle. Ari Harkov with wife, Maggie, (The Harkovs home-school and their two sons their oldest son, and plan to continue with their youngest, believing that young children are innately curious, self-directed learners.) “It is an antiquated idea that to be a strong man, you have to be a carnivore,” says Harkov, who strives to show the world that health, success in business, ethics and compassion go hand in hand. “Kids don’t have to drink milk from a cow to be healthy,” he says. “Our children don’t miss animal products because they have never known otherwise.” Partaking in a plant-based diet rich in leafy greens, grains, beans, soy and legumes, the family avoids sugar and processed foods. “It’s easier than you think, especially in 2019. Your palate changes fairly quickly such that you don’t crave meat, dairy and eggs,” he says. What began as an ethical choice soon proved to have great health benefits. And this, in part, inspired Harkov to take up running. The Manhattan and Brooklyn broker jogs from his Union Square office through Chinatown and the Lower East Side and over the Brooklyn Bridge to his home in Park Slope. He finished two half-marathons in the past year, and finds running “just the right pace to see the city.” It’s also made the New Jersey native a more informed broker. “You notice things—homes, buildings, commercial storefronts—when you’re running that you just don’t when you’re in a car or on a bicycle,” he says. —NK
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additional lots complete the package, adding up to over 9 acres in a secluded paradise. Just west of Jobs Lane in Southampton, adjacent to the Art Village, sits a charming neighborhood off Hill Street and Captains Neck Lane, where a renovated French country home, set on an acre, awaits the right homeowner. A double-height living room with a vaulted ceiling makes the most of the light, while the 40-foot, heated gunite pool offers endless opportunities for relaxation. Asking $5,250,000 with Margot Horn at Saunders. Michaela Keszler of Douglas Elliman has a unique listing on Post Lane in Southampton Village, asking $8,950,000. Just a short bike ride to the beach or a quick stroll into town, this modern estate designed by John Vancheri features compelling architectural details and creature comforts like heated flooring. The master bedroom has its own terrace and the open plan living room, dining room and kitchen soars with an 18-foot ceiling. A grand circular staircase connects three floors with 5 bedrooms, making it an ideal home for large families and friends. Outside, gardens and terraces—as well as an outdoor chef’s kitchen and screened-in dining pavilion—overlook a pool and spa, and seems built for dinner under the stars. The climate-controlled wine cellar will ensure great spirits. Also in Southampton Village, over on Ox Pasture Road, Keszler has another property, this one offered at $12,950,000—a stunner with a second-floor balcony that overlooks a gunite pool and expansive lawn all the way down to Heady Creek. This spacious abode is perfect for weekends full of houseguests who will relish the two-story living room, terrace and sunken tennis court. Private and gated with a long driveway, this is a rare opportunity in the estate section of Southampton.
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New studies show chemicals in sunscreens can seep into the bloodstream. Here’s how to keep yourself covered this season. BY DR. PAUL JARROD FRANK AND CHRISTINA DEMARTINO, PA cause premature aging. Mineral sunscreens have shown no evidence of hormone disruption, and penetrate the skin minimally. Many skin-care companies are replacing chemical ingredients with natural alternatives, making it easier to recommend cosmetically elegant, mineral sunscreens. Studies to date have been inconclusive regarding the long-term risks of chemical sunscreens. We do know that these chemicals are being absorbed into our bloodstreams, and are often present at high levels due to increased daily sunscreen use. Why not choose a mineral alternative that has no evidence of harmful side effects? In addition to applying a mineral sunscreen and reapplying every two hours, you can bolster your defense by wearing protective clothing, staying in the shade, and choosing an SPF of 30 or more, which blocks about 97 percent of UVB rays. Make sure your SPF is broad-spectrum, to shield against those deeply penetrating UVA rays that cause skin cancer and advanced aging. Stay safe in the sun this summer. Be conscious of what you are putting on your skin! Paul Jarrod Frank, MD, is the chief medical officer and founder of PFRANKMD & Skin Salons, pfrankmd.com
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Recent media attention and concern about chemical sunscreen has made the public rethink its choices of sunscreen ingredients. We all know it is important to be well-protected from the sun, but we should also be well-informed on the risks and benefits of what we are putting onto our skin. Not all sunscreens are created equal; below are some things to remember when selecting the right sunscreen for you and your family. There are two groups of sunscreens. Chemical sunscreens, while effective against sunburns, contain synthetic actives (oxybenzone, octinoxate, homosalate, octisalate, octocrylene, etc.). They work by absorbing UV rays and converting them into heat. Studies have linked chemical sunscreens to low testosterone, altered sperm function, shorter pregnancies, disrupted birth weights, hormone disruption in men and women, traces of sunscreens in breast milk, and high rates of allergic skin rashes. Physical or mineral sunscreens contain zinc oxide and/ or titanium dioxide and are the only sunscreens that the FDA regards as generally safe and effective for daily use. They absorb UVB rays, and mostly reflect UVA rays, which
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A new crop of toxin-free fragrance lines keep olfactory senses delighted—without any dangerous, hidden chemicals. BY AMELY GREEVEN using organic sugarcane alcohols to arrive at aromatic destinations a million miles away from old-school “all natural” scents. Heretic, as its name suggests, is edgy and sexy; its creator is an alchemist and provocateur who wants to bring forth utterly addicting aspects of his raw materials. “My role is so much more than making someone smell good,” Little says. “I’m doing an artisanal exploration of the function of a scent. How will it change your mood or wake up your sensuality?” Little also works one-on-one with clients to create custom fragrances, a process he describes as “intimate and revelatory.” hereticparfum.com
Perfume is the last frontier of clean beauty. Where safer and less-toxic skin care, sun care, and cosmetics brands abound, fragrance has remained relatively untransformed. Lavishly marketed megabrands and eclectic, niche fragrances alike exist in a wellness netherworld, legally permitted to keep their ingredients unlisted. Which means they manage to keep hidden an uncomfortable truth: The FDA-unregulated ingredients in most fragrance bottles can often include petroleum-derived aroma chemicals known to be endocrine-disruptive and carcinogenic, as well as formaldehyde, parabens and plasticizing phthalates to make them long-lasting. For fragrance lovers, there’s long been a dilemma: Either hope that all your other clean products will counter the effect of your signature fragrance hitting your lymph nodes, or let your coveted collection gather dust. But that’s changing.
HENRY ROSE Michelle Pfeiffer never expected the journey that began with the creation of a completely safe fine fragrance collection would lead to becoming the first fine perfumer to meet the Environmental Working Group’s rigorous safety and transparency standards, and the sky-high sustainability standards of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute. But when the Golden Globe winner discovered how many potential ingredients couldn’t meet EWG’s rigorous health requirements and how brands were free to set their own definitions of “clean,” she went all-in and challenged master perfumers to create five evocative, luxurious fragrances from an independently verified safe-ingredient short list. Arriving on the beauty scene as a mini maison of nuanced and
Top: Michelle Pfeiffer, founder of clean fragrance line Henry Rose; bottom: three Heretic Parfum scents featuring botanical ingredients and cheeky, provocative names.
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Fashion and publishing insiders Eric Korman and his wife, Cynthia, co-founded Phlur, shunting perfume out of “the dark ages” by “completely reinventing how to make, talk about, and sell fragrance.” Visit Phlur’s sleek, fresh website, where images and music help guide you to a resonant scent, while detailed ingredient lists help you understand what’s in it and why. (Phlur values sharing its decision-making process about health and sustainability considerations with customers.) You then “try on” scents at your leisure via inexpensive samples mailed to your home—and receive a credit toward purchasing a product, which arrives in next-level sustainable packaging. (Henry Rose follows a similar protocol). Phlur, set up as a social responsibility-oriented certified B-Corp, is fragrance made by modern-minded people who are tired of perfume ads dripping with what Korman calls “misogynistic undertones, where a perfume is all about how can you be more sexually attractive.” It’s a clean slate on every level. phlur.com
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THE HEALTHY WAY TO HAIR EXTENSIONS A head of full, lustrous hair doesn’t have to mean damage to what’s naturally there. Here’s how to ensure gorgeous locks all year long. BY BETH LANDMAN to put them in the same place, we would be asking for trouble.” Berger says he also only uses surgical tape that can be removed with essential oils, as opposed to the older method of melting keratin to attach the hair. “You don’t have to put in too many; just a few tape-ins can be a game-changer.” He also can add highlights via extensions. “Using color can make hair even more weak, and we can achieve the effect of highlights by filling in pieces without the chemical process.” The Cure Split End Serum by Long Valery Joseph, available at net-a-porter.com, is an essential part of maintaining the extension at home and on the go—the easy application on the tips make sure the split ends are mended, and seal instantly. At Valery Joseph, stylists go beyond just protecting hair; they put clients on a program of supplements including Viviscal and Nutrafol, which strengthen hair from within. “We get hair healthier with biotin and other vitamins, and we also correct breakage by using light extensions to cover the area while it grows back,” explains Berger. Once anchored, extensions can withstand workouts—even swimming. “People beat up their hair with blow dryers and hot tools,” Berger says, “but with extensions, natural hair is protected.” Valery Joseph Salon, 2454 Main St., Bridgehampton; valeryjoseph.com
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Adding hair extensions is one of the most transformative things a woman can do for her appearance, turning fine, short or thin hair into a lush, sexy mane. In one session, she can go from plain to glamorous, and appear more youthful. Problems arise if hair extensions are done without attention to preserving natural hair. Then, they can actually harm the roots. “The goal for so many people is to make hair longer and fuller, and the most immediate way to achieve that esthetically is with extensions,” says hair restoration surgeon Dr. Carlos Wesley, who refers those patients seeking stylistic improvement to the Valery Joseph Salon. “It is important to go to someone who is conscientious; otherwise, if the pieces are heavy and stay on for multiple months, they can stop the production of new hair.” Eyal Berger, the top extension stylist at Valery Joseph, has the procedure down to a science. “We use extensions to solve problems clients have, and we tailor them to the face and type of hair,” he says. “Some people aren’t born with good hair, or they lose it from pregnancy, stress, aging or diet.” In order to avoid damage, Berger frequently switches up the location of extensions. “You have to make sure there is no recurring traction,” he explains. “We never use hair any heavier than a person’s own; if we put in pieces, and three months later we were
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Purist founder Cristina Cuomo shares secrets to looking and feeling her best. “Summertime is about the beauty roller for face and body tightening, lifting and smoothing.” The Beauty Roller, $200, MDNA Skin, mdnaskin.us
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“Colostrum helps protect sensitive skin from the effects of external and internal stress.” Vita-Enriched Colostrum Gel, $68, Environ, available at Knockout Beauty, 2400 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, knockout-beauty. myshopify.com
“This elliptical not only sculpts my body, but is a work of art in my living room. The UNITY system allows you to Skype a trainer and can even simulate an outdoor experience.” Cross Personal, $14,815, Technogym, technogym.com
“Floral patterns are a must-have this summer, and this suit has a great shape.” Rita One Piece, Floral, $195, Ochie Swim, ochieswim.com
“Our Flow Festival in Sag Harbor on July 3 is hosting so many amazing food and wellness brands, but being a clean freak, I am excited to add The Laundress’ nontoxic products to my shopping list.” Whites Detergent, $20.50, The Laundress, thelaundress.com 106
“It really is all about seconds. Chanel’s new watch reminds us to pause and keep track of time— the best defense against it slipping away.” J12 watch, $5,700, chanel.com
“We partnered with my favorite organic oil elixir creator, UMA Oils, to create the most delicious candle made with botanicals from India: the Pure Recovery Wellness Candle.” Available at Purist pop-ups throughout the summer. PURIST x UMA candle, $68, umaoils.com/purist
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“Beautiful modern heirlooms utilizing sustainable materials, KBH Jewels is popping up with us at The Surf Lodge in Montauk on July 1314.” Cloak and Dagger hoop in 14K Rosé Gold, $425, KBH Jewels, kbhjewels.com
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Jewelry designer Monica Vinader presents statement pieces from her latest collection, plus other perfect additions to summer apparel. Monica Vinader and her eclectic, geometric inspiration board
“I’m thrilled to share the launch of the supersize version of our best-selling Alta bracelet, a lightweight statement piece that especially pops against a bare arm.” Alta Large Link bracelet, 18K gold vermeil on sterling silver, $595, Monica Vinader, monicavinader.com
“With notes of jasmine and moss, this is one of the only scents that has true staying power and never gets old.” Another 13, $275 (100ml), Le Labo, lelabofragrances.com
“These climbers are the perfect finishing touch to an outfit and you’ll completely forget you’re wearing anything—ideal for when the temperatures rise.” Nura Teardrop Climber earrings, 18K gold vermeil on sterling silver, $175, Monica Vinader
“This is an iconic Monica Vinader piece that can be worn on a chain or on our Alta bracelet.” Marie pendant, 18K gold vermeil on sterling silver, $195, Monica Vinader
“Since we tend to show more skin in the summer, I was inspired to create pieces that really stood out without adding bulk, and were incredibly versatile in their styling capabilities.”
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“The perfect shoe to add a touch of color to any ensemble—and even better, they’re flats!” Erin suede slingback ballet flat, $595, Jimmy Choo, available at My Theresa, mytheresa.com
“A great dress to wear for summer entertaining.” Kennedy asymmetric ruffled floral-print georgette dress, $890, Preen by Thornton Bregazzi, available at Net-a-Porter, net-a-porter.com
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Visit AYR Beach House in Sag Harbor for comfortable, year-round womenswear. Here, the AYR co-founders showcase pieces from their line and other beloved brands.
“One size fits all in one design that goes with everything, is easy to pack, and doubles as a bodysuit.” —Maggie Winter; classic square neck swimsuit in metallic cocoa, $170, Hunza G, hunzag.com
“For the AYR Beach House, we curated the best of our summer linens, stripes and tees, plus flirty dresses and casual layers to throw on with our classic jean short for summer nights out East, strolling across a summer field, bonfires at the beach or long afternoons with friends by the sea.” –Max Bonbrest
“The perfect summer jean—it looks vintage, but feels a million times more comfortable. I love how it feels on me, and when Jac and Max wear it, I love how it looks on them! The best of both worlds.” —MW; The Shade in Mustang, $245, AYR
“This mini leather bag is the perfect size for carrying essentials, and you can customize the strap depending on what you are wearing. I like to support brands that are U.S. made, and really celebrate U.S. craftsmanship.” —JC; Midi Sac in Sienna w/stripes, $325, Clare V., clarev.com 112
“When I’m not barefoot, I favor an espadrille for day and night. Soludos has a great selection of flats and wedges.” —Max Bonbrest; Palma platform sandal in walnut, $149, Soludos, soludos.com
“I have been loving—and living in—our striped poplin shirts and linen dresses. Our stripes are classic with a little attitude in fit and detailing.” —Jac Cameron; The Striped Easy Shirt, $135, AYR, AYR Beach House, 25 Madison St., Sag Harbor; ayr.com
“Our strappy polka dot dress conjures up French-girl-onvacay perfection.” —MB; The Cherry Flavor, $295, AYR
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The philanthropic luxury retailer Olivela gives 20 percent of its profits to causes that help create a better world. Here, chief merchant Kristen Sosa shares some of her current obsessions from the retailer. Olivela Pop-Up, June 30 through July 2 at Topping Rose House, 1 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton; olivela.com
“Florals look so fresh on a swimsuit—and this chic one-piece doubles as a gorgeous bodysuit that can be paired with denim and heels for après beach.” Zimmermann Allia Wrap one piece swimsuit, $350
“Hands down, my favorite product. I mostly try to go without makeup and this serum helps my skin look bright and clear thanks to its organic ingredients, which include 22 active botanicals.” Vintner’s Daughter, Active Botanical Serum (30ml), $185
“BOYY handbags have such a unique sensibility. I get stopped everywhere I go with my bag.” BOYY Karl 24 gradient top handle bag, $1,025
“I have been in fashion my entire career and there is nothing better than the ability to make a positive impact. The Hamptons has been my favorite place to escape since moving to New York many years ago and I was thrilled to open our first pop-up here.”
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“Sunscreen is a must now that summer is here, but you will never feel like you are wearing it with these drops that blend right in with your moisturizer. I never go a day without it.” Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 (30ml), $145
“The ultimate go-anywhere shoe—perfect for running around the city to meetings or for casual occasions on the weekends.” Dior Dway Mule in embroidered cotton; inquire for all Dior styles at stylist@olivela.com
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“I love a good blazer. I’ll be wearing this one with everything.” Dorothee Schumacher New Denim Light Wash Blazer, $610
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Two polished, minimal looks from a recent The Eight Senses fashion show in New York City.
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There is one major question many women ask when shopping for clothes to really live in: “Does it have pockets?” N Baranes, chief creative officer and brand president of The Eight Senses, knows the power that a ‘yes’ to that query can yield in terms of simple sartorial pleasures, herself included. It is why she has hidden pockets in nearly every piece—even scarves—of her refined, minimalist label. “There is a sense of freedom to walking bag-free,” she says. “Fashion should work for you, not against you.” A polished, utilitarian approach to style is the foundation of The Eight Senses, which delivers unfussy, modest, travel-ready pieces in a neutral color palette. Jackets are reversible from gray to black. Dresses are draped to flatter. There are also four versions of skants, a skirt-pant combination. All, of course, with plenty of pockets. “We aspire to make women’s lives easier,” Baranes says of the comfort-driven line, which ranges from $68 for a stretch tank to $798 for a wool coat. “I did not want to follow trends. I like the sweet spot of simple, yet special.” Practicality is even in the name. Baranes says she uses eight senses to inform her designs: the most widely known (sight, smell, hearing, taste and touch), as well as intuition, common sense and sense of humor. “Fashion can help us in many ways, especially when it’s aligned with our senses,” she says. Indeed, when one slips into something thoughtfully designed, it eases the daily stresses of futzing with clothes, allowing freedom to simply bask in the energy of the present. Baranes launched The Eight Senses with a popup shop in New York City in 2015, five years after graduating from Israel’s Shenkar college of Engineering, Design and Art. After a successful debut, she opened a stand-alone store in August 2017 in the heart of Soho, which draws visitors of all generations from around the world. On any given day, the boutique welcomes women from their 20s to their 80s, from fashion stylists to CEOs, who delight in the innovative designs. The pieces have also been spotted on celebrities such as Emily Blunt, Angela Bassett and Sandra Bullock. Her sights are set on expanding her approach to men’s fashion, but for now, Baranes remains focused on creating sensible styles for women. “I want fashion to play a more meaningful part in people’s lives,” she says, “and to help make outfit decisions easier for elegant women everywhere.” 414 W. Broadway, 646.850.0770, theeightsenses.com
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THE NATURAL
For his next act, Francisco Costa, the former Calvin Klein creative director, applies his unerring eye to the beauty sector, and the result is a clear—and clean—hit. This summer, Costa Brazil can be found in Montauk at The Sanctuary.
“I wanted to do something new and something that mattered,” says Francisco Costa, at home in New York City.
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Never mind the epic journey getting there, which is a story in and of itself—complete with a motorized canoe that lost its propeller hours into the long voyage down the Gregório river in western Brazil. When Francisco Costa, the twotime CFDA award-winning designer who helmed Calvin Klein’s women’s collections from 2003 to 2016, finally arrived at the home base of the indigenous Yaminawá tribe some 12 hours later, the sun was setting over the west coast of the Amazon rainforest in his native Brazil. He was shown to his sleeping arrangements: As a guest of honor, he was offered what he deemed “the fanciest” accommodation, a hut on a raised platform over a flowing stream. Settling in for the night, he was greeted by a cacophony of buzzing insects, incessant raindrops and “millions” of croaking tree frogs underneath. For an understated designer heralded for his impeccable clean lines and elegant restraint, it was a shock to the senses. “It was insane,” Costa, 55, reports with a quiet laugh. “It was torturous, in a sense.” Unable to sleep, he arose at 5AM and went for an exploratory stroll, only to come back to his hammock to find a tribe member zonked out in it. (He simply took refuge in another nearby hammock.) Today, sitting in his tightly edited Park Avenue apartment over herbal tea, a neat line of Christopher Makos portraits of Warhol in drag behind him (his first big purchase after he began to work under Tom Ford at Gucci), it’s not hard to understand his initial reaction to that
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boutiques, such as The Surf Lodge’s new chaos. Yet when he left that first of three Sanctuary in Montauk, Barneys in Manhatexploratory Amazon expositions, a bond tan, and online at Net-A-Porter, the launch with the tribe was forged, and a bounty has received a groundswell of support. of natural resources was found for his new Naomi Watts, who stocks it at her natural clean beauty line, Costa Brazil. beauty emporium ONDA, swooned over After departing Calvin Klein in 2016, a the body oil: “I love using this after the return to his roots in Brazil (a country he shower, as it keeps my skin hydrated all left at age 21, without knowing a word of day. The smell is fantastic.” Joanna Czech, English, to attend FIT in New York) was a facialist to the stars (Kim Kardashian and natural choice on multiple levels. “It was Bella Hadid, among them), raved about a search for purity,” he says, describing the Kaya Anti-Aging face oil’s effectiveness the impetus for the trip. After rounds of in Vogue. research at some of the top labs in the The line is unisex, which was importStates and in France, “looking for that ant to Costa. “It’s not about Barbies, but magical potion, I soon realized that I had about the human being—people ento go to the source—I needed to find what gaging in and feeling good about their was also authentic to me.” rituals, taking their time to engage with “I didn’t know what I was really looking the world.” He can envision a whole Costa for when I went. I just wanted to experiBrazil universe, all made from responsible, ence the wilderness,” he recalls. “But I sustainably sourced materials. The poscame out of there after 10 days with this With ingredients sourced from sibility of brand extensions excites him: “I incredible resin, called breu, from the the Brazilian Amazon, mean, I do love fashion,” Costa says, with almacega tree, which the Indians burn all Kaya Anti-Aging Oil smooths a twinkle in his soulful brown eyes. “Howevday and all night—they use that to actifine lines. er we approach fashion down the line, it vate the sixth chakra.” “And the scent is just magnificent,” he continues, lighting will be about those essential things that we need, done in the most beautiful, desirable way, but with a huge stack of a small piece of the material to demonstrate. Plumes of gray smoke encircle the sitting area, and indeed, the scent responsibility behind it.” The draw toward nature stems from Costa’s upbringing has a calming effect. “Right away, I said oh my God, this is incredible. I want to know about this one. We did trials, and in Guarani, a small town in the southeast of Brazil with a population of just 3,000 when he was growing up, where the signature of Costa Brazil really came out of this ingredihis mother owned a children’s clothing factory and his ent, which I made into an oil.” father ran a ranch. “You’re surrounded by nature, so waterEnlisting Conservation International, which helped falls are very natural to me, going to the countryside is very ensure the harvesting of ingredients is done ethically and natural to me. I love the scent of green; I love the scent of in an environmentally sound way, he also sustainably the Earth. It all relates.” sourced two other ingredients that, a matter of months Today, he cherishes his time spent in the garden on later, would make up the core trifecta of ingredients in weekends in Bellport. “I’m really happy when I’m surroundCosta Brazil, which soft launched in December 2018: Vitaed by flowers and green; I become another person, I min E-packed cacay oil; and kaya oil, an antioxidant-rich decompress.” He and his longtime partner, horse trainer “superfood for the body.” John DeStefano, took a wrong turn on the way home from Costa created the elegant, architectural packaging Fire Island 20 years ago and ended up in Bellport. Instantly while he was still at Calvin Klein, long before he knew what charmed, they made an offer on a house the next week. the custom, square-shaped glass vessels with rubber sole They are now in their third house, contemplating a fourth “shoes” would be containing. Inspired by the works of move. “It’s a community that’s changed our lives. Going to Italian artist Piero Manzoni, a progenitor of Conceptualism Bellport is about being with friends and being at ease. You who recently had a two-floor retrospective at Hauser & can ride a bike into town and get a coffee in your pajaWirth in Chelsea, Costa’s chic but functional vessels are timeless—“this could be from the 1920s or 2019,” he correct- mas. Doors are always open. It’s like my hometown; we’ll walk to the neighbors without an announcement, just to ly points out, picking up a bottle of his Kaya Jungle Firming say hi because they’re friends. I also love to cook. I’ll spend Oil. “I wanted it to be glass. No beauty business is in glass half of the day shopping in order to create that Babette’s now, but I needed it to be glass because of the aspect of Feast dinner—even if it’s just for me or one more person. respecting the Earth.” Nature teaches me what to cook.” livecostabrazil.com Only available at select high-end retailers and beauty 121
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SUMMER SIPS
The Surf Lodge’s head bartender Remi Shobitan concocts vibrant cocktails for every palate.
pressed green juices. PURIST: What do you love about working PURIST: Tell us a little about your backand living in Montauk? ground in the industry. REMI SHOBITAN: Almost everyone is in a RS: I was born and raised in Nigeria. I started vacation state of mind and I feel more conbartending at Amy Sacco’s Lot 61. I have exnected to nature; the five elements are more perience at all levels of service and in every present in Montauk than the city for me. My position, from dishwasher to manager. I’ve home base is Harlem during the off-season. had the luxury to be trained by the world PURIST: What kind of experience do you famous Dale DeGroff and work side by side hope to provide for guests at The Surf with one of the country’s greatest bartendLodge? ers and brand ambassador extraordinaire, RS: I hope to help instigate a wonderful Tim Cooper. and joyful time. We want people to feel very PURIST: In what ways does being a bartendinclusive with The Surf Lodge family. er enliven you? PURIST: What’s your favorite drink to make? RS: Working in the service industry gives me RS: That would be Chai Summer. It’s simple, Remi Shobitan shakes it up. an opportunity to consistently engage with but the chai tea in the cocktail is very suppeople and find new ways of entertaining portive of the digestive system. It can help the guests. It’s truly a wonderful space to be in. improve digestion, alleviate nausea, and help with aches PURIST: What does a night off in Montauk look like for you? and pains and overall cell health. RS: My night out in Montauk is usually very chill after a busy PURIST: What do you drink when off-duty? weekend. I start off with dinner at a very relaxed restaurant, RS: Well, I have been sober for the past five years, so mostly like The Crow’s Nest or Inlet, and maybe end up at a bonjust water and some form of green juice, like The Boomerfire on the beach. ang from Naturally Good in Montauk or Dr Smood’s cold122
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“A riff on the piña colada, without the use of a blender, this is fun and delicious—and the matcha is great for focus. It’ll will give you energy without any jitters.” —Remi
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2 oz. Leblon cachaça .75 oz. lime juice .75 oz. coconut mix (2 parts Coco Lopez coconut cream to 1 part coconut milk) 1.5 oz. matcha powder Glassware: Highball Garnish: Dehydrated pineapple and basil leaf or aloe leaf
1.5 oz. Milagro tequila .75 oz. Chareau aloe liqueur .75 oz. agave nectar or syrup .75 oz. lime juice 1 oz. cucumber juice Method: Shaken with 3 mint sprigs Glassware: Highball Garnish: Cucumber slice
“An easy breezy summer cocktail that cools you down.” —Remi
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1.5 oz. Grey Goose vodka 1 oz. St-Germain liqueur .75 oz. lemon juice .5 oz. blackberry puree Method: Shaken Glassware: Coupe/martini Garnish: Mint sprigs
1.5 oz. Ilegal mezcal 1.5 oz. cumin and red pepper syrup .75 oz. lime juice 3 dashes Scrappy’s Firewater bitters Glassware: Highball Garnish: Dehydrated blood orange wheel
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THE BOHO MANIFESTO
In her latest book, Gypset author Julia Chaplin offers a detailed and humorous compendium of the bohemian way of life in 2019. Here, she breaks down the festival circuit with cheeky insight. What better way to celebrate than at The Surf Lodge— the summer camp for East Coast bohos—who feted Chaplin with a summer soiree under the stars, complete with a vegetarian feast from abcV. OUTFIT: Topless, covered in
body paint INSIDER TIP: Instead of taking
a shower, hit the Splash-aRoo slip ’n’ slide area.
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Travel is part of the boho DNA. There are so many festivals now that it’s possible to exist in an alternate reality, hopping from one to the next. And since you can do your work anywhere and Airbnb your place back in Clinton Hill (Brooklyn) or Capitol Hill (Seattle) while you’re away, why get stuck in some commuter rut when you can go on a voyage that is also one of self-discovery? Although bohos are inspired by the hippie ideals of the 1960s, this time around, traveling is done not with a ratty backpack but with an indigo roll bag, a rose-gold MacBook, and
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LOCATION: Bhanuswari Resort, Ubud, Bali TYPE OF FESTIVAL: Celebrates yoga and “earth-reverent spirituality” STAR ATTRACTION: All types of yoga known to man/ woman, including Kundalini, laughter, Afro Flow BOHO CRED: Marquee EastWest spiritual musicians like Xavier Rudd and Rajasthan Josh OUTFIT: Ripped abs, zero body fat, mandala tattoo on sternum INSIDER TIP: Come hungry
LOCATION: On a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, with a solar-powered sound system TYPE OF FESTIVAL: A “friendlier,” “crunchier” version of Coachella, with big-ticket musical acts STAR ATTRACTION: What Stage (the name of the biggest stage of Bonnaroo) BOHO CRED: Wear a 1980s Grateful Dead T-shirt to show not-new-to-this jamband roots. 126
Sofía Enríquez’s scupture at Coachella 2019
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A raver hangs off a Laura Kimpton art piece at Burning Man.
LOCATION: Black Rock Desert, Nevada TYPE OF FESTIVAL: Not technically a festival, but a community, a temporary city, and an art experience STAR ATTRACTION: The giant man that burns on Saturday night BOHO CRED: Arriving two weeks early to help build the Temple OUTFIT: Daytime: as much exposed flesh as possible; nighttime: white faux-fur coat, metallic jumpsuit, moon boots INSIDER TIP: Bring Xanax, earplugs and condoms to hand out as gifts.
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LOCATION: Empire Polo Club, Indio, California TYPE OF FESTIVAL: Mega music festival on vast polo grounds STAR ATTRACTION: Sahara tent for late-night EDM danceathons BOHO CRED: Pool parties in Palm Springs OUTFIT: Crocheted bikini top loaned by brand in return for an Instagram post, denim microshorts, $800 round John Lennon–style sunglasses INSIDER TIP: Procure, by any means necessary, dozens of VIP passes and wristbands to avoid sunburns and dehydration.
CONDOR EAGLE SACRED MEDICINE FESTIVAL LOCATION: Alto Paraiso,
Brazil TYPE OF FESTIVAL: Monthlong
gathering of renowned shamans from the Amazon and beyond, leading ceremonies and workshops STAR ATTRACTION: Ayahuasca BOHO CRED: Toad venom OUTFIT: Loose-fitting white cotton clothes INSIDER TIP: Hard-core participants only.
ENVISION FESTIVAL LOCATION: Beachfront jungle in Uvita, Costa Rica TYPE OF FESTIVAL: Transformational festival dedicated to “awakening our human potential” STAR ATTRACTION: Luna Stage dance floor BOHO CRED: Covering yourself in “healing mud” by the beach with hundreds of
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others in thong bikinis and loincloths OUTFIT: Heads shaved on the sides and long hair on top, ear piercings, mud between toes INSIDER TIP: Bring sustainable, reef-safe sunblock and Dr. Bronner’s castile soap.
FORM LOCATION: Arcosanti, Arizona, an architectural utopia built in Arizona’s high desert in the 1970s TYPE OF FESTIVAL: A music festival and creative retreat STAR ATTRACTION: Solange, Skrillex, James Blake BOHO CRED: Organized by the band Hundred Waters, the festival is free but by invitation only. If you don’t have an invite, fill out an online-submission form. When there, everyone pitches in to help. OUTFIT: Southwestern ponchos and silver space pants INSIDER TIP: Cozy up to the Arcosanti residents to get invited to their trippy architectural homes. Enjoy desert stargazing from a hot tub.
forest with a cute new friend.
ONDALINDA LOCATION: Careyes, Mexico, a luxe beach resort on the Pacific Coast TYPE OF FESTIVAL: Music and wellness STAR ATTRACTION: Mayan Warrior, Guy Laliberté (Cirque du Soleil founder), and other marquee Burning Man DJs BOHO CRED: Take the suspended footbridge to the meditation island OUTFIT: Bare feet and Hermès sarongs INSIDER TIP: Spend time in the Copa, an enormous spaceship-shaped sculpture that’s perched on a cliff.
GARBICZ LOCATION: At a lake in the
small Polish village of Garbicz TYPE OF FESTIVAL: Eco–music and arts festival with bands and DJs from around the world STAR ATTRACTION: Outdoor night raves playing wellness-tech BOHO CRED: Diving into the lake nude OUTFIT: His: retro-Hawaiian shirt; hers: ’80s neon spandex fanny pack INSIDER TIP: Wander in the
SPIRIT WEAVERS GATHERING LOCATION: Illinois Valley of Southern Oregon TYPE OF FESTIVAL: Women-only gathering for “sharing Earth keeper skills, sacred movement and cer128
emonial magic” STAR ATTRACTION: Hundreds
of workshops ranging from a braiding circle to Ayurvedic breast massage BOHO CRED: Evening crystal-bowl sound-healing OUTFIT: White caftans, chunky turquoise rings, indigo shawls, henna tattoos INSIDER TIP: Refer to everyone as “sister.”
WANDERLUST LOCATION: All around the
world TYPE OF FESTIVAL: Rotating
yoga festival STAR ATTRACTION: Mass classes with hundreds of yogis outdoors BOHO CRED: Join the laughter yoga class OUTFIT: Ass-tight leggings and matching crop top made of latest sustainable tech fabric INSIDER TIP: Don’t eat beans for breakfast. Excerpted from The Boho Manifesto by Julia Chaplin (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2019.
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“This works as a setting mist, but I also carry it with me all day as a hydrating spray when I need a little refresher. It has caffeine, chamomile and coconut extract, which makes it smell incredible and helps reduce redness while calming and hydrating my skin.” Ah-Mazing Setting & Hydrating Mist, $22, Glamsquad, shop. glamsquad.com
“What’s better than a sunscreen that doubles as a mineral makeup powder? It’s the perfect size to throw in every beach bag, and I couldn’t be more obsessed with the powder’s brush applicator.” Instant Mineral SPF 45, $30, Peter Thomas Roth, available at Sephora, sephora.com
“Silver matches with anything, so it’s important that I have a silver staple in my closet for each season. These are super comfortable and can be worn from the beach to a BBQ.” Coco mules in silver, $395, Loeffler Randall, available at Shopbop, shopbop.com
“I can never get enough of my lip products—some would say I am a lip-shield junkie. Not only does this protect my lips from getting burnt, it keeps them hydrated and plump. It’s also one of the few lip balms I have used that doesn’t taste like it has SPF in it.” Lip Shield (pack of three), $15, Supergoop!, available at The Surf Lodge Sanctuary, 716 Montauk Hwy., Suite #3, Montauk 130
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AFTERNOON DELIGHT A vegan avocado smoothie bowl topped with figs
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Do your body, and complexion, good by eating more veggies.
VEG OUT!
The Wellness Foundation makes a strong case for adding more green to your plate. living your longest and best life. Plant foods are packed with phytonutrients—powerful compounds that help to prevent and reverse a wide range of chronic illnesses including cancer, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and autoimmune diseases. They also help to reduce the effects of aging and promote a glowing com-
From professional athletes and celebrities to doctors, more people are moving toward a plant-based style of eating. Why? Mother Nature knows what she’s doing. Research has shown that eating more whole, natural plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds is one of the most critical steps you can take toward 134
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plexion. A plant-based diet offers a wide variety of health benefits, including: Improved energy and mood—goodbye, midday slump. Lower cholesterol. Reduced need for medications—including statins, diuretics and pain medications. Fewer aches and pains—improvements in everything from arthritis and joint pain to acid reflux and migraines. Weight loss—that’s maintainable, without feelings of deprivation.
1 Take small bites. Too many changes at once can be overwhelming. You might begin with a plant-based breakfast and lunch. Start with dishes you already like that just happen to be plant-based, and build on those. 2 Give plant foods more real estate. Fill at least half your plate with whole-plant foods. 3 Adapt your favorite foods. Gradually work on swapping animal-based ingredients with plant-based substitutes. Beans, lentils and mushrooms make truly great meat replacements, and there are tons of plant-based alternatives to dairy products. 4 Know where to go when you’re on-thego. Check out our website for plenty of plant-friendly places in the Hamptons. 5 Delete the word “perfect” from your vocabulary. Focus on trying to eat more plant-based foods more of the time, and you’ll be on your way to feeling your best.
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Try these simple, delicious and healthy plant-based breakfast recipes Chia Berry Breakfast Bowl
Serves 2 This chia bowl is one of the Wellness Foundation’s favorite summer breakfasts. It’s cool, refreshing, satisfying and loaded with antioxidants, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. It can be kept for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. INGREDIENTS: ½ cup rolled oats ½ cup chia seeds 2 cups unsweetened plant milk 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 banana 2 cups fresh mixed berries INSTRUCTIONS: In a mason jar, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, plant milk and vanilla. Seal the jar and place in the fridge overnight. In the morning, slice the banana; top the oat mixture with sliced banana and mixed berries. Serve warm or cold on a hot summer day.
Get Glowing Green Smoothie
A perfect way to start your day. This smoothie is hydrating, refreshing and packs a micronutrient punch. You can put it in the freezer, in a sealed container, and then take it to the beach to enjoy after a brisk morning beach walk. Serves 1 or 2 people. INGREDIENTS: 136
2 cups water ½ a frozen banana 1 Tbsp. ground flax seeds or hemp seeds 2 big handfuls of baby spinach or power-greens mix 1 cup frozen strawberries 4 florets frozen broccoli INSTRUCTIONS: Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Miso Tahini Avocado Toast
Our avocado toast is next-level delicious and packed with nutrient-dense goodness. INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp. tahini 1 tsp. miso paste 1 tsp. lemon juice 2 slices sprouted grain bread ½ avocado, mashed Pinch of sea salt Fresh ground pepper Handful of microgreens Fresh tomato, sliced (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: Combine tahini, miso paste and lemon juice in a small bowl. Toast the bread. While toast is still hot, smear with tahini-miso mixture. Top with mashed avocado, salt, pepper and microgreens; add fresh sliced tomato, if desired.
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EAT SMART
Meet AIP, the paleo-plus diet, which gives cells added know-how to heal and strengthen. BY TAPP FRANCKE The concept of food as medicine is not new. Dating back to Hippocrates in 375 BC, we have long known that food can harm, and food can heal. The new kid on the block of healing foods diets is the AIP Diet. AIP, which stands for autoimmune protocol, or paleo autoimmune protocol, focuses on foods that help heal the gut, reduce inflammation and diminish immune stimulators. This type of diet is most impactful on individuals with chronic and autoimmune disease, though adopting it will likely make most people feel better. Autoimmune disease is one in which the body starts attacking itself. Conventional treatment usually centers around reducing circulating immune complexes, which means turning down the dial on the immune system to get it to stop self-destructing. The problem with these types of medication is that they deactivate immune cells causing the damage, as well as healthy immune cells. This leaves the autoimmune patient more vulnerable to infections and other diseases. What if food could do the job of controlling the immune system without decreasing the immune system’s potential? Dr. Terry Wahls, an expert on autoimmunity, author of The Wahls Protocol and an MS patient, claims that her diet saved her life. Confined to a zero-gravity wheelchair due to advanced MS, Wahls changed her eating habits, and her body. After embarking on a nutrient-rich, whole-foods meal plan, she’s now out of her wheelchair and spends her free time cycling and horseback riding. Functional medicine doctor Mark Hyman of the UltraWellness Center in Massachusetts has
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created a diet called the UltraSimple Diet, which he prescribes to his patients with everything from psoriasis to irritable bowel syndrome. Author of The Plant Paradox, cardiologist Dr. Steven Gundry speaks about the trouble with lectins, a plant-based protein found in nightshade vegetables, legumes and some fruit. These carbohydrate-binding proteins are being blamed for digestive distress, chronic fatigue, inflammation and brain fog. The AIP takes all three of the above concepts and blends them into a single powerhouse diet, based on the premise of healing the cells with nutrient-rich foods. The concept is simple: Cut out all processed foods, added sugar, chemicals, additives, MSG, alcohol, trans fats, refined flours and dairy. Exclude nightshade vegetables like tomatoes and potatoes. Avoid legumes and grains. So, what do you eat? Lots of whole foods dominated by vegetables, including sweet potatoes; bone broth; nondairy fermented foods like sauerkraut; coconut milk; non-seed herbs like oregano, basil and mint; wild-caught and grass-fed animal proteins; low-sugar fruits; and healthy fats such as olive oil and avocados. If you think of food as information for your cells, it is easy to understand how these diets work: Data comes in the form of amino acids, minerals, vitamins, essential fatty acids and antioxidants. These nutrients inform your cells how to behave. With the correct nutrients bearing the necessary data, cells will heal and regenerate. To build cells properly, you need the right tools. The AIP diet might just have the perfect tool set. STANDwellness.com
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IN GOOD TASTE
After two monster years in business, Carissa’s the Bakery opens a new 3,500-square-foot location in East Hampton this month. BY NATASHA WOLFF
Carissa’s flourless chocolate cake with meringue and delicate, floral decorations
“We don’t claim to be health food,” says Carissa’s the Bakery owner Carissa Waechter. “We’re just honest about ingredients, methods and procedures.” While it may not be advisable to succumb to the lure of a meringue-topped cake every day, because of the way Carissa’s signature goods—juniper baguettes, sweet potato brioche, pickled rye bread, raspberry-rosewater croissants and polenta cakes—are lovingly made, you know you’re getting whole, organic ingredients with nothing artificial added. Waechter says that nutritionists who usually don’t buy commercially produced breads are fans, and recommend Carissa’s loaves to their clients. With their second shop—this one with a restaurant—opening in East Hampton this month, Carissa’s the Bakery expands its palate-pleasing mission. For the first time, baked goods, along with sandwiches (brioche lobster rolls, grilled cheese with tomato and sage and local wheat focaccia with grilled vegetables), chilled soups, salads, ice cream (flavors include charred sweet corn, buttermilk with juniper, and lemon meringue) and coffee will be available to go, or to be enjoyed in the adjacent café area. The new airy, light-filled space, designed by co-owner/partner Lori Chemla, is housed in a former barn. “The bakery cases are like small jewel boxes, the walls are tinted plaster, and we have an outdoor shaded garden,” says Chemla. Leather banquettes and vintage Danish chairs and furniture from Cordelia Lawton and Patrick Mull bring warmth and comfort to the café. At night, the place morphs into a full-service restaurant concept overseen by Chez Panisse alum chef Molly Levine. They’ll launch with lunch service, and later this summer, dinner offerings will include small plates, grilled flatbreads, whole fish and roast meats. Expect to see local boldfaced names such as Daphne Oz, Candice Bergen and Aerin Lauder, along with chefs Eric Ripert and Daniel Boulud, queueing up soon. “When I was selling my breads at the farmers markets in the Hamptons years ago after working in high-stress pastry chefs positions in New York City, I noticed how healthy everyone looked while shopping, even though they were buying bread, cheese, fruits, meat and wine,” says Waechter. “It really made me believe in ‘everything in moderation,’ especially if you’re eating good quality.” So, back to the breads. What sets Carissa’s delectable offerings apart? The company uses predominantly local ingredients, including their rye and a wheat sourdough first cultured in Amagansett in 1965. (Carissa’s meringues require up to 600 egg whites a day, more organic, cage-free eggs than she can get daily in the Hamptons; some have to be brought in.) The bakery’s focus on seasonal and local whole ingredients sets it apart; they never use chemicals or stabilizers and most of their whole grains (sourced locally from Amber Waves, Quail Hill and Mecox Bay Dairy) are milled in-house. “When I first started, I really loved getting my hands in the dough and I still do,” says Waechter. “It puts me in a meditative space where I can just pause and channel my energy into what I’m doing. It’s so therapeutic for me to focus my energies on the creative elements of the business now.” 221 Pantigo Rd., East Hampton; carissasthebakery.com 140
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MAKE MINE A TEQUILA
Try a citrusy, low-calorie sip that doesn’t smash summer’s clean-living goals. Say salud to the drink of summer, as more and more people are tossing even the skinny margarita for Mexico’s traditional sipping tequila. Tequila Casa Dragones stepped in to teach us how to do it right. Tequila Casa Instead of a narrow Dragones’ refreshglass for extra añeing Spruce and jo sipping, Bertha Tequila Spritz González Nieves, co-founder and CEO of the luxury tequila house, suggests an old-fashioned cocktail glass. She pours her Blanco tequila over a 2-inch ice cube (natural spring water only) and garnishes with a twist of organic grapefruit. It’s wild how the 2-inch cube perfectly chills the tequila and gives it that lingering, summer-porchdrink feel, while the grapefruit brings out the citrusy, herbaceous notes of the highend distilled spirit. “It’s beautiful for summer,” she says. “It’s the perfect serve.” Casa Dragones, which has a special affinity for the Hamptons (its first U.S. retailer was Amagansett Spirits), has made a name for itself in the global luxury spirits market, carrying the category to some unprecedented heights. The small batch tequila house (which makes the Blanco and the higher-end $275 Joven) has worked with chefs in the U.S. and Mexico on five-star food pairings to compete with wines and Champagnes at the highest level. Eric Ripert has paired the Joven with a citrusy fluke sashimi, while Thomas Keller let the tequila carry dessert, pairing it with a delicious pine nut galette. “Some of these top chefs have de-
veloped some truly unexpected tequila pairings,” González Nieves says. “We love showcasing the craftsmanship, which is completely exceptional.” The keto-friendly, naturally gluten-free spirit is definitely having a moment on the wellness-driven food scene this summer. Casa Dragones tequila is flavorful enough to drink with spring water, as suggested—thus no added liquors or fruit juices, thereby cutting down on headache-inducing sugars and unwanted calories. Tequila’s agavins, the natural sugars derived from the blue agave plant from which tequila is made, don’t raise blood sugar, and also act as dietary fibers. It is even said that unlike most alcohol, tequila, which is also low on the glycemic index, is an upper—not a downer. “Tequila is representative of our culture and gastronomy and allows us to compete on a global level with other luxury spirits,” says González Nieves, who helped found the high-end brand in 2009. “At Casa Dragones we have the ‘dinner for 12’ mentality that allows us to make very specific decisions regarding taste, not volume. Extraordinary quality is one of the pillars of the house.” casadragones.com 142
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COMING UP ROSIE’S
At Rosie’s in Amagansett, farmer Frank Trentacoste of Bhumi Farms teams up with chefs Leo Mamaril Jr. and Josh Cohen to put a literal spin on farm to table fare. BY RAY ROGERS
PURIST: Chef Josh hails from The Flower Shop in Manhattan and chef Leo from Blue Hill at Stone Barns. In what ways does working with them enliven your day job as a farmer? FT: Leo and Josh love Bhumi produce, but in different ways. One sees the path that the vegetable has taken to get to the kitchen with reverence, and the other skews more toward what he can see for the vegetables. Together, they tell a story of time: past, present and future. PURIST: How does it feel to see and taste your produce in these dishes they’re creating for Rosie’s? FT: It’s magical. More importantly, it’s not just me. We have front of house and back of house all coming to the farm on off-days to lend a hand.
LM: We wanted the dressing to bring out the natural sweetness of the greens coming from Frank’s lettuces at Bhumi Farms. The pickled garlic scapes provide just the right amount of garlic flavor.
Garlic scapes from Bhumi Farms make a flavorful vinaigrette.
Christina is a pro on the field. Our GM seeded heirloom tomatoes back in March, and soon she will deliver the tomatoes—Abe Lincoln variety—to our chefs with pride. These efforts, by all, will translate to more intimacy with the dishes, and ultimately the dining experience of the customer. PURIST: Leo, your salad recipe calls for pickled scapes. How do people do that at home? LEO MAMARIL JR.: This is a no-fuss vinaigrette, just utilizing garlic scapes that have been pickled with a 6:6:2:1 ratio of rice wine vinegar to water to sugar to salt in the pickling liquid. Pickling them is a great way to preserve this fleeting moment of an abundance of garlic scapes. PURIST: What’s great about the flavor profile? 144
PURIST: What other produce that’s coming out of Bhumi farm this season are you most excited about? LM: Is everything an acceptable answer? Because everything is my final answer. It’s great working with Frank, because he’s always excited about his produce and that just excites me even more as a chef. I’m already excited on a daily basis, so that’s like excite to the third power. He’s literally bringing in lettuce while I’m in the middle of service with like a gazillion things I’m already doing. FT: I’ve been asked this question before, and it’s so difficult to pick a vegetable. The truth is that I’m most excited about the effort that goes into the farm, the decisions we make, to care of the soil and the environment, and the ability to offer all this great produce to the community in raw form from the farm through our CSA and farm wagon, or in meal form to the customers at Rosie’s. rosiesamagansett.com
GARLIC SCAPE VINAIGRETTE ½ cup ½ cup ⅞ cup ⅓ cup 3 cups
pickled garlic scapes honey lemon juice Dijon mustard l emon oil (lemon peels steeped in grapeseed oil overnight)
Blend pickled garlic scapes, honey, lemon juice and Dijon, then stream in the lemon oil (basic emulsion).
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PURIST: Frank, tell us about your concept for starting Rosie’s. In what ways is it a natural extension of what you’re doing at Bhumi Farms? FRANK TRENTACOSTE: Rosie’s was originally intended to be the ice cream shop that my business partner Christina Isaly dreamed about opening every summer—she didn’t have an ice cream and breakfast place to bring her five children. When 195 Main Street became available, the concept grew from there to what you see now: a wonderfully designed neighborhood restaurant highlighting two talented chefs, a great bar, a convenient day menu, and a seasonally forward, innovative dinner menu. The cast of characters, the food and the room all tell a story of nourishing people with what they want, but also leading them down a journey of discovery. I think Bhumi also shares this responsibility, in that it creates a safe environment to nurture and teach.
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The team behind East Hampton’s beloved Bay Kitchen moved shop to Southampton this season to take over the Princess Diner. Here, executive chef Eric Miller of the newly crowned Silver Lining Diner infuses the dishes with abundant local flavor. Montauk Harbor Fluke With Capers, Lemon and Chervil Serves 2 INGREDIENTS: Brine (see recipe, below) 12 oz. fluke fillet, deboned and skin removed 1 cup all-purpose flour (substitute chickpea or rice flour if desired) 1 oz. extra-virgin olive oil 2 oz. sweet (unsalted) butter (4 tbsp.), divided 1 oz. Sicilian capers 1 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 oz. fresh chervil Pinch of Amagansett sea salt
Your team is reinventing the diner space. Can you tell us about how you’ve gone about elevating traditional diner fare? We source seasonal, local products such as ducks from Crescent Farm and New York State chickens. We use dairy, fish and shellfish sourced in New York. We always support the local baymen and foragers whenever we can. And we try and cook with the seasons— that’s the joy of being a chef in an area rich with bounty. July is our biggest corn month. August is all about tomatoes, peas, fava, summer squash and herbs. We had a similar concept at Bay Kitchen. What can Bay Kitchen fans expect from the new incarnation? Our food will be easy to see—it will be fresh, local and just as beautiful as ever before. Fans can expect the Hampton clambake, the fluke, the whole fish on cedar plank, steelhead pink trout from Hudson, New York, steamers, clams and local oysters. What do you love about the flavor profile of this Montauk Harbor fluke dish? The local fluke has a light flaky texture and a
mild oceanic flavor. Fluke dine on small crustaceans and have a rich finish because of that. Due to fluke’s rich flavor, I’d suggest pairing it with something light, like farro warmed and tossed with summer vegetables and herbs. The secret to cooking the perfect fish? Some fishes cook like meat, and others are much more delicate, like fluke. I like to brine the fish in seasoned milk, gently coat with chickpea flour or rice flour, and then brown it lightly in butter and extra-virgin olive oil. From there it cooks slowly, basting with the natural juices and a squeeze of lemon. The secret is to treat the fish with respect for the entire process, like a baby. Can people still order diner classics? We will still be offering comfort food: great sandwiches, salads and blue plate specials. What’s your favorite comfort food? A great grilled cheese made with local goat cheese and seasonal tomatoes, spread across delicious fresh-baked bread, with local-hatched fried eggs up on top. Nothing beats a great grilled cheese sandwich. 146
Brine Mix together: 6 oz. buttermilk ¼ tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. fresh crushed black pepper ¼ tsp. Old Bay seasoning INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Soak fish fillets in brine for 15 minutes, remove and shake off excess. 2. Dredge the fish in flour so that it is lightly covered. 3. In a large sauté pan, heat the olive oil and half of the butter until bubbly and slightly smoking. Gently lay the fish in the pan, away from yourself, top side down, and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes. 4. Remove the fish from the pan and move to a plate. Wipe the pan clean of excess oil. In the same pan, heat remaining butter on medium heat until the solids turn a nutty brown color. Turn the heat to low and add the capers, lemon juice, chervil and sea salt, and swirl together to make the sauce. 5. Spoon the sauce over the plated fish. 6. Serve with rice or grain of your choice.
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The Silver Lining Diner’s chic and cheerful interior
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TREASURES OF THE SEA Chefs Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau bring their Shuko Beach pop-up to Highway Restaurant & Bar for another summer, celebrating the bounty of the ocean. Here, chef Kim shares with Purist the secret of his sublime fish salad.
PURIST: What do you like to pair this with? NK: It goes great with anything, but pairs nicely with Champagne, rosé, chablis, riesling, or even a cold beer. PURIST: Ginger is a staple in Japanese cuisine that packs a powerful punch in terms of both flavor and health benefits, such as its anti-inflammatory properties. Why is it a great complement to a salad like this? NK: Ginger brings about a refreshingly lively taste and aroma when added to food (and even tea!).
PURIST: For many people in the States, Japanese food is something they only eat in restaurants. Any thoughts on how home cooks can easily incorporate elements of Japanese cuisine into their repertoire? NK: Japanese home cooking can be actually be pretty easy! Simple blanched vegetables with very light seasoning is usually a gateway to Japanese home cooking. PURIST: What items on the menu are a must for people to try when they come to Highway for Shuko Beach? NK: The toro from Spain! We will also be offering an a la carte menu of hand rolls and our famous milk bread dish. This is a signature at Shuko in NYC; in the Hamptons, we will be serving it with uni and caviar. PURIST: What kind of dining experience are you hoping to offer people? NK: At Shuko Beach, we try to create a 148
more beachy vibe; our menu focuses on lightness and freshness. It excites us to see how our guests really create that “cool, chill Hamptons” vibe night to night. shukonyc.com/shuko-beach Cucumber Salad With Dungeness Crab and Ginger Serves 2-4
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3 cups Dungeness crab meat, cooked and cleaned 2 cups cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into thin slices 1 tbsp. ginger, grated FOR THE DRESSING
½ cup ponzu ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup sake ASSEMBLY
Mix crab meat with cucumber and ginger. Mix dressing ingredients. Place crab mixture in bowl and spoon ponzu dressing evenly over the salad.
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PURIST: What do you love about the flavor profile of this cucumber salad with Dungeness crab? NICK KIM: Dungeness crab is one of my favorite things to eat. In the summer, having the crab mixed with cold cucumber and a citrus sauce like ponzu is nearly the perfect bite—so light and refreshing!
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Vegan Monkey. Now, instead of an egg sandwich, a typical breakfast is green juice with celery and ginger, or coconut yogurt and granola with berries on top, plus unsweetened, organic coffee with oat milk from Jack’s in Amagansett. “I have many small meals during the day. My favorite is avocado toast made with degraded gluten bread from Night Owl in Montauk. I add mushrooms to just about everything. Portabella burgers are killer! When I feel the urge to snack, I’ll have a bowl of fruit, or celery and carrots, and I hydrate with coconut water.” He’s looking forward to harvesting zucchini, beets and radishes from the kitchen garden he recently planted—his first. “I’ve designed and maintained literally dozens of vegetable gardens for other people, but never thought to have one of my own. Now here I am starting one, and loving it!” Anything sustainable requires balance, Derrig says, whether it’s a diet or a landscape: “You need the right amount of greens, grains and protein. You have to know what time of year the squash, beets and rhubarb are in season—just like you do with the flowers and shrubs. There’s definitely a correlation between creative design and creative, plant-based food. What I do in my business— creating custom designs for clients—I now do in my diet. Knowing all the plants, what grows where and when, and what looks good and feels good to a certain area: That’s what makes a successful project.” And, as Derrig discovered, a vibrant life in full bloom. landscapedetails.com
Michael Derrig’s company, Landscape Details, is a plant powerhouse responsible for designing some of the most breathtaking scenery on the East End. His clients naturally appreciate the attention to detail that makes properties blossom like verdant temples. But Derrig’s own temple— his body—was languishing due to poor nutrition and unhealthy eating habits. “I used to start the morning with coffee and an egg sandwich on a bagel, usually eaten on the run, in my truck,” recalls Derrig, 54. “I did that for 17 years.” Despite diligent workouts with a trainer, “I was 5-foot-8 and well over 220 pounds,” Derrig admits. “I tried so many different diets—Weight Watchers, Nutragenix, Herbalife—always to find that I would go back to my same weight. I felt sluggish. Then my cholesterol started to climb, and so did my blood pressure.” Determined to break an unhealthy cycle, Derrig immediately adopted a plant-based diet in March of last year. “Overnight, I went vegan, organic, and non-GMO,” Derrig says. He also, definitively, cut out sugar. The payoff was substantial. “Within three months, I lost 38 pounds; my blood pressure and cholesterol returned to normal; and my energy increased.” But eating kale and other raw greens took some getting used to: “They can taste like the bottom of a lawn mower,” Derrig allows, “but if they’re prepared well, they taste great.” To ensure that plants always satisfy his palate, Derrig has meals delivered by Sue Larsen’s East End catering service, 150
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Hamptons landscaping guru Michael Derrig, founder of Landscape Details, is renowned throughout the East End for making plants thrive. Now that he’s gone vegan, the plants are returning the favor. BY JULIA SZABO
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you drink is better for your health, more sustainable for the environment, and more nourishing for your soul: Join the Natural Wine Movement by demanding natural wine, made with no chemical or technological intervention. The word is spreading, and this movement is growing. From an elegant French ploussard, to a bolder South African syrah, to a tall, slender bottle of an Austrian grüner veltliner, the Natural Wine Movement is really a journey to rediscovering wine. Real wine. Natural wine isn’t easy to find. To enjoy wine that agrees with my ketogenic lifestyle, I started Dry Farm Wines, a wine club that globally sources only from dry-farmed vineyards that use no irrigation. Following strict health and taste criteria, we perform independent lab tests on every wine for purity and alcohol content. Keto- and paleo-friendly, Dry Farm Wines are low alcohol, low sulfite and sugar-free. The more alcohol there is in a wine, the bolder and richer it will be. When you eat clean on a regular basis, you start to crave wines that are also cleaner, fresher and lighter. The standard American diet deadens the palate— but consistently eating clean repairs the palate, so natural wines end up tasting better, and we feel better after drinking them. If you’re passionate about healthier living, higher taste, supporting sustainable farmers, and tapping into the deep connection that wine represents, join the Natural Wine Movement. Each time you raise your glass, you’ll feel confident when making the toast: To your health! dryfarmwines.com
Most wines today are highly processed, just like most foods—filled with toxic trace chemicals that can carry serious health risks. Almost all modern vineyards spray with chemicals, such as the weed-killer Roundup, whose active ingredient, glyphosate, has shown strong associations with a range of diseases, including cancer and Parkinson’s. As a result of successful lobbying efforts from the wine industry, wine is the only major food product with no ingredients label. Wines may contain dozens of toxic additives, and you wouldn’t know. U.S. wine producers can legally, and without disclosure, use 76 different FDA-approved additives without disclosing any of them on the bottle—substances like mega purple coloring dye, fish bladders, sulfur dioxide, and dimethyl dicarbonate, which is so toxic that it must be applied by specialists in hazmat suits. The process of creating these new wines also impacts the environment. More than 95 percent of U.S. vineyards are now irrigated—and irrigation leads to diluted fruit and weaker plants. Fifteen years ago, the average alcohol level in wine was 12.5 percent; today, the average is more than 14 percent. With this higher alcohol content, it’s harder to enjoy wine without a host of negative consequences: hangovers, headaches, stomach issues, brain fog and poor sleep. The Real Food Movement has us celebrating grass-fed meats, wild-caught fish, organically grown vegetables… and then we pair these wholesome foods with chemical-laced alcoholic concoctions that are high in two substances proven to have an adverse impact on health: sugar and alcohol. There is a way to ensure that the wine 152
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SARAH Sarah Jessica Parker is always my favorite celebrity to interview—and I have had the pleasure of interviewing her for a half-dozen cover stories—because she speaks truth to power. The disciplined actress, who began a long acting career debuting on Broadway at age 11, stars in and produces HBO’s comedic drama Divorce (the third season is out this month), holding court alongside Thomas Haden Church and Molly Shannon. Beyond the set, the Amagansett girl has always been curious about the world and giving back to it. She shares her booksmart findings through an imprint with Crown Publishing Group, SJP for Hogarth; and a partnership with American Library Association: Book Club Central, an online platform that provides reading resources, recommendations, expert-curated book lists and other content for book clubs and readers. She also lends her name and support to countless causes in NYC, where she also owns a home, like her initiative to raise money
for Opening Act free theatre programs for high-need New York City public school kids (omaze.com/sjp). Then there are her businesses reflecting her long-standing fashion icon status—an SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker shoe collection with stores in NYC and others opening nationwide, and a new ready-to-wear line, SJP Collection, starting with a “little black dress”—that have had a butterfly effect of success. Parker also recently ventured into a partnership with New Zealand-based Invivo wines to blend and create an eponymous wine collection, starting with a sauvignon blanc this summer. But her favorite work is that as mother of three—twin 10-year-old girls and a 16-year-old son—whom she shares with husband, actor Matthew Broderick. On the day her online SJP Collection went live, we chatted about the growing empire, family included, of SJP, Inc.
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probably have red. I prefer white, typically, but you know, if someone offered me a nice glass of red wine, I’m not gonna turn it down. CC: You told me once, one of your favorite things to do on the weekend when you’re out in Amagansett is to have your whole family over. SJP: Yeah, we cook a lot. While we cook during the school year, in the summer it’s so much easier for us to have dinner together, and we have so many friends that live around and near us and sometimes with us, so we cook three meals a day out here. I don’t know why it feels easier out East, but it’s more about salad and vegetables and fresh fish. All of our friends are really good cooks, and everyone always pitches in. We trade homes so the burden is not always on us, but we definitely like to host. CC: You come from a big family. You have your own three kids now. What’s the most challenging part of being a working mom? SJP: There are a lot of challenges, but I always like to preface any conversations about the challenges I experience as a working mother by saying that it’s no great wonder that I manage to do all the things I want to do outside the home, because I have all the support I need. I work really hard, and it doesn’t always fit my family schedule; I have missed a concert this year that I was devastated to miss. But those challenges that I face are much more about the choices that I’m making. More often than not, I’m able to say, “I have a parent-teacher conference” or “My daughter has her play that day,” and I can usually work around that. So my challenges really feel rather inconsequential when compared to the challenges of most working parents in this country. CC: You just launched your online store. Congratulations. SJP: Thank you, we were so excited. We were flying all weekend. Our plane was delayed when we were leaving Minneapolis, so we got to watch the actual website as customers were just logging on, and the map, and where people were from, it was fun and really exciting. We’ve been waiting a long time, and have been very thoughtful about when we could do this, when we could afford to do this, and the investment it’s demanded. So it’s been a great couple days. CC: You went from shoes to womens wear. SJP: A little. We just have one little dress. CC: And everyone’s going to have to own that one dress, and then you’re going to have to make another dress. SJP: Well, maybe one day. It’s a lot, and we want to make our clothes in America, and as you know, it’s hard to do here if you’re a small business. We have a really exciting collaboration which I can’t talk about yet. So we’re looking forward to that next thing. But for now we just have that little dress. CC: And your online store features a book section. Tell me
CRISTINA CUOMO: First of all, I love your show, it’s hilarious. And that’s such a difficult topic to find comedy in. But somehow you all manage to do that. So right off the bat, what do you think are some of the most important points made in Divorce? SARAH JESSICA PARKER: I guess one of the points we were curious about exploring is how so many of us are illequipped to kind of walk through the process of divorce. Most of us don’t do it a lot. It’s spoken of so much, people are casual about it, but the exercise is painful and so even people who are smart and organized and well-meaning can discover they’re really bad at divorce. That’s what we wanted to explore the first season, and then how you adjust to it. CC: And season 3 feels like a new era for all the characters. What can we expect or look forward to from your character, Frances? SJP: This is a season where she thinks she’s much closer to what she hoped for, and despite it not being perfect or ideal or even pretty, she’s enjoying it; she’s less troubled by what isn’t working and less exacting about results. Her relationship with her children is much better. Her kids aren’t nearly as grumpy constantly—they’re willing to show affection for her and not hold her as responsible as they had been for the dissolution of the marriage. Everybody seems to be at a more joyful point in their lives. CC: You have personally succeeded in maintaining a long, healthy marriage. What is that one piece of advice you’d pass along to someone newly married? SJP: For me, the answer is keeping our marriage ours and not being super public about it, so that it feels not at all like a product, but it’s our own organism that is still somehow private in a way. It also helps that I’m really just fond of him; I’m always proud of the kind of work that he chooses to do and the challenges he keeps freakin’ putting himself through. And he’s such a diligent, professional person, so I’m also admiring of him, and I think that’s really nice to feel 27 years in. CC: So you’re quite an entrepreneur, creating all of these dynamic brands, like your shoe collection. Now you’re launching into wine, with a collaboration with Invivo Wines. What made you want to do that? SJP: It wasn’t something that I’d imagined I’d ever get to do, but some folks reached out to me and there were lots of phone conversations and sort of a courtship, and I met with them. We are wine drinkers, but I never imagined I’d be in the business of it. I didn’t realize that we had been buying their wine in Ireland for a while now. So it was kind of fortuitous and I love the process. We just finished the blending in May. CC: Do you prefer red, white or rosé? SJP: I tend to drink a lot more white. Except not in the winter—when we’re cooking lamb stew and stuff like that, we’ll 161
of on the surface somewhere. Sometimes it’s deeply meaningful and stunning how appropriate it is. And sometimes it’s just something interesting to think about for a moment. CC: Do you have a favorite one? SJP: I don’t, but the other thing is, I try to read on the subway, and I can’t always say that I do it at a certain time but I always find a time to read. CC: How do you take the subway without people haranguing you? SJP: People always say hello and want to chat. I did discover, I was late to this, that headphones do a lot of the work, because people just assume you’re listening to something. CC: You can’t wear earbuds, you have to wear big headphones. SJP: Yeah, I wear Beats over the ears. I love them, and I really do wear them all the time, I usually listen to a lot of podcasts. But I’m happy to say hello to people. I’m not great at selfies, so I try to dissuade that from happening. But I will do one if you’re willing to give me money for the American Library Association—I try to send them money every month. I will do a selfie if you give me cash. And people do it. CC: They send it themselves? SJP: No, they give me money. They give me cash. I only accept cash. CC: That’s hilarious, I love that. Good for you. SJP: Yeah, so sometimes people will approach me on the street and say “I have my money ready right now” because they know. And they’ll give me two quarters, they’ll give me 20 bucks. A man at a restaurant recently handed me a $100 donation for the American Library Association. So I will do it for that reason. CC: That’s great. What is something that you have to eat or drink every day? SJP: We have a babysitter who’s been with us since the twins were infants. She’s created this amazing juice that we call “Rain Juice” because her name is Rain. She makes it with pineapple and crazy amounts of fresh ginger. My daughter and I drink it every day. CC: Fashion must-haves this summer. SJP: I don’t know what anyone else must have, but I’ve had the same must-have bathing suit for I don’t know how many years, the Malia Mills bathing suit called The Beach Party. It’s very simple. It looks like a leotard from 1970. It’s the most perfect bathing suit maybe ever. CC: If you could change something about America, what would it be? SJP: I really wish the Equal Rights Amendment had passed. And I say that as a woman, but also as someone who thinks that it speaks more now to a larger population—not just women but a lot of voices that need advocacy, and could use representation equality in the workplace. I would like to see that be spoken of again. It’s time.
about SJP for Hogarth. SJP: Hogarth is an imprint inside Crown-Penguin Random House. A few years ago I met the then-publisher of Crown, Molly Stern, who was also publisher for Hogarth. And after a series of conversations, they came to me and asked if I wanted to have an imprint. I chose to do it inside of Hogarth, because I love the history of that imprint. It was started by Virginia Woolf and her husband. They literally published by hand all the books in Richmond, right outside of London. A U.K. company had recently resurrected it. and then Crown partnered with them in the U.S., and they were just publishing books that I loved. So I started an imprint with Hogarth, and we’ve published three books. It’s been an extraordinary experience. The first manuscript that I acquired was a book called A Place for Us by a young woman named Fatima Farheen Mirza. It’s an incredible, sweeping story of a Muslim-American family, but really about an American family and all its plurality. It was a great success, and debuted on the New York Times best-seller list; it’s in its eighth or ninth printing now. And then we published Golden Child by Claire Adam. a story about a family in Trinidad and Tobago—heartbreaking, very real tale. The most recent book that we published, just a couple months ago, is a collection of short stories called Dawn from a gentleman named Selahattin Demirtas. He’s the Kurdish opposition leader in Turkey and he’s been in prison since 2016. He wrote these stories in prison, and published them in Turkey. They sold I thnk about 200,000 copies within the first two weeks, and then I published them here. They’re extraordinary and funny and heart-wrenching. CC: What books are on your summer reading list? SJP: Right now I’m reading The Queen, about a woman in Chicago who was dubbed “the welfare queen” in the ’70s, right up into Reagan’s run for president. And I’m very excited to read George Packer’s book, Our Man. CC: Reading is such a key part of wellness—pausing and putting your phone down and exercising your mind. SJP: It’s the best. It’s the least controversial thing I can ever talk about on social media. It’s an area that is neutral. It doesn’t provoke vulgarity and a lot of fighting. You’re totally right—books should be thought of as the gateway to wellness. Reading is restorative, it’s restful, it’s private, you can do it anywhere. You know, 10 minutes in a book sometimes feels like a year away. CC: What is one thing you do every day to stay mindful? Do you meditate, do you take a nap? SJP: Oh my god, I wish. Well, I’m always up before the kids and everyone else. And I read a proverb. I’m delivered one every morning. I signed up years ago, and it’s from a nondenominational church. It’s not someplace that I attend, but I read one every day; I try to read it before anything else. Sometimes it penetrates, and sometimes it’s just kind 162
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The Sylvestor Manor on Shelter Island, which was a colonial plantation during the 1600s, is now an educational farm.
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IN AN ESSAY ABOUT THE CULTURE OF THE Los Angeles film industry, David Mamet extolled the beautiful homes and exquisite taste of Hollywood moguls and stars, then wondered what happened to that taste once they drove through the gates of the studio. Like Hollywood, or any other community that includes wealthy, privileged residents, the Hamptons (a word I loathe for describing more a state of mind than an actual location) is a place of hard-charging residents and almost inconceivable beauty. Its beaches and lanes are blessed with architectural gems that rival the Cape, the Keys, and the Carolina coast. Richard Barons and Stan Rumbough take you onto the grounds of some of the more stately and stunning properties of the East End, and, as in any good book, they offer a history lesson along the way. The history of Eastern Long Island is about Montauk Indians and haul-seine fishermen. It is also about a species of bird, mostly from New York, which, a century ago, seemed willing to pay almost any price (and still does) to flock back to that area and spend precious summer days lolling amidst such unparalleled beauty. Barons and Rumbough show you where those birds nest. It’s where I built my nest. Every year, I grow more fond of that area. It is my home and it means everything to me.
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Photographer Stan Rumbough and writer Richard Barons invite readers on an enchanting tour of classic, secluded Hamptons houses. Longtime Hamptons residents Alec Baldwin and David Netto offer their thoughts and personal experiences from the book’s foreword and preface.
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The Lap Reflecting Pool at LongHouse, home to one of the largest collections of sittable sculptures
BY DAVID NETTO
It’s very hard to find something new to say about the East End of Long Island. The minute one’s fingers touch the keys, a sort of embarrassment sets in, because in an age when there are no secrets left about anything—most of all this part of the world—the worst thing you can do is blab some more. I still don’t allow myself the use of the phrase “The Hamptons.” But, like the Galapagos, this place has become an ecosystem so fragile that tourism should be highly regulated. Since around 1982, the complete opposite has been true, and in summers you can feel the weight of the world’s gaze upon the meadows of Sagaponack and the checkout line at Round Swamp Farm. If you really love it, love it; but like a Galapagos marine iguana, don’t touch it. And for God’s sake, don’t tell anybody else to come out here. Stan Rumbough knows this, because he grew up in a house on the ocean in East Hampton that is featured in this book. He’s been looking at the land, the buildings, the people, and the changing light his whole life. Stan’s photographs of his mother Dina Merrill’s house are very tender to look at, because they capture a moment in time, circa 1960, when two styles of living at the beach converged: modernist architecture and a patrician background. Remember, in the 1950s and ’60s, the South Shore (ahem, The Hamptons) was the front line for some pretty radical utopian architectural experimentation. This isn’t that, but seeing her relaxed
The attic space of Sylvester Manor offers a glimpse of the past with old steamer trunks and messages etched into its whitewashed walls.
personal style at home is disarming, given the opulence in which she was raised. We are far from Mar-a-Lago. Another extraordinary house is Sylvester Manor, the distinguished working farm completed about 1737 on Shelter Island. We don’t usually associate slaves with whaling towns in the Northeast, but this property, home to a family that had two significant plantations in Barbados, housed at least twenty-three of them. The grounds include a cemetery for African slaves, and graffiti in the attic brings their stories to life. This is a discreet book, and some secrets are not told. But I will tell you one. Rowdy Hall is the house that “Black” Jack Bouvier rented in the mid-1930s to spend time with his young girls, Jackie and Lee (his father Major Bouvier lived nearby on Further Lane in the much more elaborate Lasata). The sisters’ early life in East Hampton is the subject Lee Radziwill invited the Maysles brothers to document in the early 1970s, unwittingly leading them to Grey Gardens. Also included is the former residence of the sportswriter Ring Lardner on West End Road, a place that has meant a great deal to me over the years. It has been the home of the Scheerer family since the 1940s, and the good sense they showed in changing virtually nothing had a large part in forming the taste of someone who would grow up to become one of the most important American interior designers of his generation, Tom Scheerer (Tom also decorated the aforementioned Rowdy Hall). This is how they all used to be, behind the privets or split-rail fences. Until the early 1980s, nobody much had a pool, and nothing was hidden from the road the way it is today; you could ride your bike down Lily Pond Lane and wave at people inside eating dinner. Now his mother Idoline holds the line, air conditioning and electric gates be damned, reading Ring Lardner’s books and presiding over one of the happiest households in East Hampton in the last ungentrified house on Billionaire’s Row.
Scuttle Hole Cottage, home of nature artist and bond trader Allan Ryan
The master bedroom at Rowdy Hall has a Federal fireplace and an antique Sheraton cannonball bed.
But my personal favorite of the houses in this book is the socalled Sagaponack Retreat. This is because it is an endangered species, soon to be extinct: the last of the bohemian cottages left near Gibson Beach, where the Halsey family moved sheds and outbuildings nobody wanted from up-island to land they owned on the ocean, renting them as surf shacks. I know, because I rented one. There was a little row of these charmers on Town Line Road in Wainscott; they disappeared first. After that, beginning in 1993 when Roy Scheider bought the lot by Gibson Lane and built the first proper house on the magical row, it was only a matter of time for those seeking an anti-McMansion way of life in this location. There is one cottage left today, and Stan has found and photographed it, Tivoli lights and all, at Golden Hour. This is the time all of us who love life on the ocean look forward to the most. As you look at the images on these pages, think about all the different ways there are to live out East and be in love with this part of Long Island. But remember that you are privileged, because now you are in a club—these are the hidden houses, the ones you have to have grown up out here to have seen, the ones that haven’t been on the covers of books, the ones you have to know someone to get to visit. Now you know, but don’t tell anybody. From Behind the Privets: Classic Hamptons Houses (DelMonico Books-Prestel, 2019). Text © 2019 by Richard Barons. Photographs © 2019 by Stan Rumbough 167
CULTURAL LEADERS OF THE EAST END Purist speaks with the world-class talent guiding the community’s top creative institutions.
TRACY MITCHELL Executive Director of Bay Street Theater PHOTOGRAPH BY RYAN MOORE
MISSION STATEMENT “As a nonprofit regional professional theater and community cultural center, we endeavor to innovate, educate and entertain a diverse community through the practice of the performing arts,” says Tracy Mitchell, Bay Street Theater’s executive director since 2008. “We serve as a social and cultural gathering place, an educational resource, and a home for a community of artists.” HISTORY Founded in 1991 by Sybil Christopher, Emma Walton Hamilton and Stephen Hamilton, Bay Street has produced work from high-profile East End residents including Joe Pintauro, Lanford Wilson and Terrence McNally, featuring actors Mercedes Ruehl, Alec Baldwin and Twiggy. “The fact that this place was founded by such amazing members of the American theater scene is humbling, and keeps me on my toes every day, to ensure we continue that great legacy,” says Mitchell. WELLNESS PERK “I look out at the water, both at home and at my office, while getting to work in professional theater, with NYC nearby. How lucky am I? I have gotten to work on foot, by boat, and on cross-country skis.”
THE SEASON First up on the Mainstage is The Prompter, a world premiere by Wade Dooley, featuring Dooley and Tovah Feldshuh. Director Scott Schwartz was last paired with Feldshuh on Golda’s Balcony, the longest-running one-person show on Broadway. Last season’s highlight was Evita, helmed by associate artistic director Will Pomerantz. “It was the best-selling show of all time here. None of the actors had a star name, but they had the chops.” OFFSTAGE DRAMA “Being a producer is about fixing situations on the fly. When the transformer blew down the street one August, we had guys here with hazmat suits and 300 people arriving in an hour. Another time, insulation rained down on a singing group—a raccoon had come in through a rooftop vent. They never teach this in college.” BACKGROUND “I used to sing in New York City at night, while producing commercials during the day. Eventually I became a producer of television specials, documentaries, independent films and special effects, including the IMAX ride film in 70mm for Universal Studios’ Back to the Future: The Ride.” —Regina Weinreich
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“We love showing the East End community how the theater process gets started: with an idea from one person, the writer.” —TRACY MITCHELL
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ROBERT WILSON Founder of The Watermill Center
EARLY YEARS Art-world virtuoso Robert Wilson founded The Watermill Center, a Hamptons creative hub, in 1992. Wilson’s work has been presented at the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala and the Guggenheim. THE MISSION The Watermill Center is an interdisciplinary, innovative laboratory for the arts and humanities. 2019 HIGHLIGHTS Tabula Rasa (blank slate) is the theme for this year’s July 27th Watermill benefit, inspired by a composition by Estonian Arvo Pärt, with whom Wilson has collaborated. VISION FOR THE FUTURE “The Watermill Center will always be a place to receive artists and show their work,” says Wilson. PHOTO OP “Contrary to rumors, Brad Pitt had no objections to my photo of him in his underwear appearing on the cover of Vanity Fair.” RANDOM FACTS “I am in love. I hate the color pink.” WHAT DRIVES ME “Directing and creating avant-garde theater, opera and art. Reading Gertrude Stein’s work and listening to her recordings changed my way of thinking forever.”
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HOW ART AND CREATIVITY ARE INTEGRAL TO WELLNESS “Our public events, the Watermill Summer Benefit and Discover Watermill Day, feature over 20 works of live art, installation, outdoor sculpture and performance.” —R. Couri Hay
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“I have no favorite medium. I always like the medium I’m currently doing.”
WELLNESS PERK “I love to garden; it keeps me healthy. I have indigenous plants and flowers, and also collect rocks from all over the world. I have a ring of stones that dates back to 3500 B.C. It’s a little like Stonehenge.”
“Walking out of a performance with a big smile on your face brings you to a new wakefulness.” —GRAM SLATON
GRAM SLATON
Executive Director of Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center PHOTOGRAPH BY RYAN MOORE
MISSION STATEMENT “Westhampton people are here to have fun and enjoy themselves—and this streamlines our programming mission,” says Slaton. “We’re about having a great time, all the time, leaving at the end of a performance with a big smile—then waking up and doing it all over again.”
tinguished acts. On stage this summer: Stephen Marley (July 20) and Judy Collins (August 25). HOT TICKET Postmodern Jukebox, appearing August 4. “It’s a deconstructed jazz/rock experience, taking hits from the present pop charts and doing them in the style of the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s. It’s so fast and colorful and vivid.”
WELLNESS PERK Daily beach breaks. “At 4:30 in the afternoon, it’s great to go and have an hour at the beach, jump in the water to clear your head and commune with nature.”
DREAM DESTINATIONS “The beach is the last stop on this career train! But I’m looking forward to retirement in France, on a farm, where I can have a tractor. I want earth and something to move it with—and to speak French all day.” —Julia Szabo
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I TOOK A FEW WRITING CLASSES WITH AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR MEG WOLITZER,
whom Monique Millane profiles after this. Meg hadn’t had one of her books, The Wife, become an Oscar-nominated film yet, but she was, and is, one of the most formidable writers of our generation. She gave me this story she wrote about a summer job she had at Mademoiselle magazine, which was the best young women’s magazine at the time, because I was in the magazine world and she thought I would like it. Of course, I loved it. Looking back at it now, it captured a zeitgeist for young women driving through the traffic of a still male-dominated working world in New York and publishing was that vehicle. I am so proud to be publishing it here in Purist. — CRISTINA CUOMO
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and while I hoped my time in New York City would be happier than hers had been, I also hoped there would be some overlap. After all, despite the uneasy, increasingly desperate mood-state described in The Bell Jar, the first part of the novel is set against a backdrop of big-city glamour. I imagined a group of young women in chic little outfits striding across marble office-building lobbies, and going out at night for drinks with Yale men, to whom they might lose their virginity. Mademoiselle, which published its last issue in November 2001, was known for more than just fashion and advice. One cover, in February 1954, boasted only two, telling headlines: “Romantic fashions, for spring, for brides, for tall girls”; and “Dylan Thomas’s ‘Under Milk Wood.’ ” The magazine published an astonishing array of literary work (mostly fiction) by writers including Truman Capote, Albert Camus, William Faulkner, Carson McCullers and James Baldwin, and later, Alice Munro and Barbara King-
As I lay drowsing in bed at the Barbizon Hotel for Women, the maid began slamming her fist against my door like a D.E.A. agent, and I popped up, briefly disoriented, taking in the grim, narrow room, the orange and yellow bedspread, the clothes I’d laid out on the armchair the night before. Slowly, I rose from my bed and took my shower caddy down the hall, nodding to a few of the other girls—or were we women now? I wasn’t sure. It was the summer of 1979, and we were all winners of Mademoiselle magazine’s Guest Editor competition; the same college contest that Sylvia Plath had once won, and which I had often thought of as “The Bell Jar contest.” I had entered in part because I had a bit of a preoccupation with Plath. Not seriously, not like someone I had known at Smith who dressed in black and called herself Sivvy, Plath’s nickname. I wasn’t depressive, and I wasn’t even a poet, but at age 20 it was easy to feel a connection. Plath had also been a student at Smith when she won the contest 26 years earlier, 178
charge when Mr. Zware would get there. “Pardon?” she said. “You know,” we said, deadpan and obnoxious, amusing only ourselves with this weak pun. “Mr. Zware. Mr. Gene Zware. Of the Gene Zware Luncheon.” At the end of one workday (and we did work, too), we were taken for drinks up to Windows on the World, where I ate coconut shrimp the size of a fist and looked out over the steamy city, which was all silent motion and industry. I imagined myself frequenting Windows on the World throughout my adulthood; I would make it “my” place, I decided that day. But the future, which was definitely rising up, kept receding, too. By 1979, the Barbizon Hotel for Women was an outright anachronism. I was used to a single-sex atmosphere, having gone to Smith. But I was transferring to Brown, where I would encounter not only trendy, sometimes inscrutable semiotics classes, but also coed floors, with men loping bare-chested to the bathroom at dawn to treat everyone to the birdsong of their powerful urination. That in-between summer was studded with experiences that most of us enjoyed even as we subtly, or, I am now ashamed to say, occasionally openly mocked them. One morning we attended a Scent Seminar at Revlon, sitting at a conference table sniffing strips of perfumed paper, then describing what we smelled—sometimes earnestly, sometimes not. “Hmm,” Nancy said, closing her eyes and trying to look as if she was in a state of deep contemplation. “I would say it’s kinda free, kinda wow.” Which happened to be the exact words to the song on the “Charlie” perfume ad. Another morning we attended the Milliken textile company’s annual breakfast show at the Waldorf-Astoria. It was an over-the-top event, but the highlight that year was Ginger Rogers. She was in her late 60s then, and Fredless. To this day, Jesse insists she was in poor shape, and that she had essentially been stapled to a flat and wheeled around while waving. But in my memory Ginger Rogers moved swiftly across the stage and among the tables, powered by her own graceful feet. Whether wheeled or dancing, she was part of a golden past gliding before me, though I barely recognized what I was seeing. Then there was the morning I remember being invited into a room at the magazine’s offices that some of us called the Show Womb, because it appeared draped in gauze, with low, unthreatening lighting. There before us sat Estée Lauder. I have no idea what she told us, what advice she possibly dispensed. (“Start your own empires”?) None of us had a joke or pun handy; we were silent and impressed.
solver. Its list of college competition winners was stellar, too: not just Plath, but also Joan Didion, Mona Simpson, Ann Beattie, Francine du Plessix Gray and Diane Johnson. To me, Mademoiselle was to Vogue what Skipper was to Barbie: her younger, crisply put-together sister who read Mary McCarthy and attended a Seven Sisters college instead of lolling around the Dream House all day. The night we 14 winners arrived in New York, it was hard not to notice that the city lacked the smooth, high shellac I associated with Plath’s era; instead, it partly resembled an episode of Kojak. We traveled in a pack to the premiere of the movie Players, starring Dean Paul Martin and the Mademoiselle contest alumna Ali MacGraw. The fact that I could immediately tell that no one would remember this movie had ever existed might have been a warning. But I partied as if it were 1953, wanting things to stay the same, even as I was antsy for them to change. Mademoiselle seemed to feel similarly, wanting to be current and to compete, yet clinging to the wholesome collegiate sensibility that we, the guest editors, were meant to embody. In our summer at the Barbizon, I felt enclosed in the amber of the long-ago (not entirely an unpleasurable sensation) while craning to see what lay ahead. There were still echoes of the world Elizabeth Winder described in her recent book “Pain, Parties, Work,” about Plath’s experience in the city. So much time has passed now that some details are murky, but I do clearly remember us with our slightly damp, fragrant hair (my shampoo of choice was “Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific”) and summer blouses, walking or taking the No. 6 train to the Condé Nast building, then on Madison Avenue. Fairly soon, friendships were formed. I hung around with Nancy Davis, a student at Rhode Island School of Design with a chic and androgynous visual-artist style, who had entered the contest on a dare, and Jesse Green, who had a thick beard and a general air of amused detachment. (In a transparent bid for modernity, the contest had gone coed earlier in the ’70s, and there were three men among us.) Though a Yale man, Jesse would not be taking the virginity of any woman; he was gay, he told me the afternoon we rode the Circle Line. While everyone else stood by the railing posing for Polaroids, Jesse sat with a scarf artfully wrapped around his neck, working on a copy of The Times of London’s cryptic crossword. Soon he was showing me how to solve its obscure clues, many of which consisted of puns. So it was only natural when, two days later, at something called the Jeanswear Luncheon, over finger sandwiches and swatches of denim, he and I asked the woman in 179
tialists. She let us see that the way we felt—that ache of The biggest event of the guest editorship, at least from being alive—was something that other people felt, too. my point of view, had always been the Mademoiselle The typewriters that chattered in the Mademoiselle officmakeover. When our turn came, we were awakened even es are long stilled. But those of us who came of age during earlier than usual and photographed at our rumpled, Barthat summer were given a chance to enter the New York bizonian, sleep-encrusted worst, then whisked off to Saks. publishing world; and though that world isn’t all that recogAll that Nancy would let the stylist do was replace her nizable anymore, some of us have stayed in it, and also in bow tie with one that was similar. Jesse allowed his beard related worlds. I went on to to be shaved off and was become a novelist; Nancy left with a sort of ’70s “gayDavis started her own crestache,” as he calls it, that ative production company, was much more flattering. “To me, Mademoiselle was which she still runs; Jesse I, who usually wore little to Vogue what Skipper Green became a writer for or no makeup, reluctantThe New York Times and ly allowed myself to be was to Barbie: her younger, New York magazine. Someslathered in it. “I look like times, he and I would send crisply put-together sister a prostitute!” I cried when each other jokey mock-ups I peered in the mirror, but who read Mary McCarthy of magazine covers with examining the photos now names like “Madame Was with one eye closed (the and attended Ill: The Sickly Dowager’s same way I watch horror a Seven Sisters college Monthly,” or “Madame Wiefilms), I see that I actually sel: For Nobel Prizewinners’ did look far better in the instead of lolling around Spouses.” “after” shot. The makeup the Dream House all day.” Occasionally I walk lighted up my “combinadown Lexington Avenue, tion” skin (to use magapast the site of the old zine parlance), and my Barbizon Hotel for Women latter-day David Cassidy (it went coed in 1981, then was renovated and, finally, hairdo had been rendered less heavy. And why not have made into condominiums) and I think about waking up a new look as I prepared to enter the world of adulthood there each morning to the door practically being kicked in, and independence? I certainly needed something, and and then heading to the office. Everything, gone, and yet though I’m not sure exactly what this summer taught me or not, because, of course, it’s still so vivid, and vivid is what a any of the others, we did experience the kind mentorship writer lives for. of those earnest and hardworking women who put each On the last night of the guest editorship, a few of us stayissue together carefully. ing at the Barbizon went up to the roof and held a weird, The contest was a lovely tradition that was stuttering, impromptu ceremony in memory of Sylvia Plath, uttering a staggering. No one could know yet that all magazines mumbo-jumbo incantation. would eventually be threatened by a technology that in It was ironic and jokey and I suppose a little ghoulish, innocent 1979 we couldn’t even begin to imagine (we with but it was mostly meant to honor a writer we loved who our cassette players blaring Blondie’s “Heart of Glass”) or had come before us in another summer, and lived where that the tower in which we 14 sat, thrilled, privileged to be we had lived, and worked where we had worked, and had there, would be destroyed by the time we had waded into even, like us, allowed herself to be made over, though the middle age. The summer of 1979 seems to me now to resomakeover was superficial and didn’t change anything nate with loss. It was perhaps inevitable that the magazine for her in the end. She had gone out into the world, and decided, after our year, to end its historic contest for good, hadn’t survived long enough, but somehow we had a making us the last Guest Editors ever. feeling we would. It’s true that nothing lasts, and I didn’t need to win a magazine contest to understand this; I surely knew it before From The New York Times. © 2013 The New York Times Comthat summer, helped along by Plath. For a certain kind of pany. All rights reserved. Used under license. arty girl, reading Plath was like reading the French existen180
TH E POWE R OF A STORY TE LLE R Best-selling author Meg Wolitzer, who will be teaching at the Southampton Writers Conference this month, talks to Purist about The Wife, becoming a novelist and the politics of fiction. BY MONIQUE MILLANE MONIQUE MILLANE: Congratulations on the success of the film version of The Wife. Where did you get the inspiration for that book? MEG WOLITZER: I had been witnessing the world of writing for a very long time. My mother is a novelist, and when she had her first book published there was a review that was headlined something like, “Housewife Turns Into Novelist” and she joked that it was as if she were Clark Kent going into a phone booth and becoming Superman. This notion of a housewife becoming a novelist, it was just so condescending. And that condescension was pretty available to see in so many places. So I really witnessed the kind of lionization of a certain sort of mid-century male novelist, but I knew I wanted to use the literary world as a way to address larger ideas about power imbalances in our world. MM: And now The Wife is famous. Has her character’s fame affected you as a writer? MW: Sure. It’s certainly gratifying when people actually can refer to your character by name, because it’s this person you made up in your head, sometimes in the middle of the night while you can’t sleep. And there’s a great connection there: the idea that you, the writer, connected with a reader. In this case, it may be through the vehicle of a film, but I’m very happy to have created that character. It’s brought a number of new readers to
my book. Which is wonderful, because what we want to do is be read. MM: And it’s still so relevant to the conversation today. MW: That’s the weird thing. It was published in 2003, and here it is now 16 years later, and none of that stuff is figured out. The gender imbalance, sexism—all of that is still very much alive and kicking. We are in the middle of a big conversation about those issues and it was really moving to be
able to be part of that conversation. MM: When did you know you wanted to be a writer? MW: Very young. My mother was always incredibly encouraging when I was a child and wanted to write. I would bring home stories and she would read them. That was the beginning of a long dialogue—that we are still in—about writing and books and fiction and language particularly, and she’s 89. We both would love the way a certain sentence might go but we couldn’t exactly say why. We shared a sensibility and an ear for language that surprises. MM: Do you remember the first story you wrote? 181
MW: Yes, there was a story I wrote about two truck drivers and the dialogue went “Get up on the rig, Mack.” And recently, I was on a book tour for my children’s book called To Night Owl From Dogfish that I co-wrote with my friend Holly Goldberg Sloan. I was telling that story and Holly pointed out something that had not occurred to me. I named the character “Mack” because I’d seen a Mack truck. It was a conflation of things; that’s the way writers work. MM: You teach at the Southampton Writers Conference every July, and I’ve heard you tell students to write about what obsesses them. What are you obsessed with now? MW: I’m back to thinking about “the family” again and what happens when you get older. Being adult children in a family is interesting to me. I’ve written about that in my novel The Position, but I think it’s a kind of elastic idea and I remain really interested in it, so I’m exploring it again. MM: Wallace Stegner was an environmentalist, whose devotion to the land out west was evident in his novels, and he sought to raise awareness through his writing. Do you seek to do the same for the issues that most concern you? MW: No, I don’t think that way. Because I feel that if I were approaching it that way, my novels would feel like a polemic or like a treatise. I have to find what I’m excited about and write
“I love time to write and read. To me, not thinking of where I have to be next is a blissful experience.” you might not have a moment where your character does something startling. I think people can do that. MM: Robert Frost famously said he never used a desk, he wrote everywhere, even on the sole of his shoe. Where do you write? MW: I finally got myself an office in my home, and I was very proud and excited about having that because I never had that. It involved children growing up and moving out of the house. I write on a laptop on any surface. I do have a desk; it’s a table that was in my parents’ house and they gave to me. I go back and forth between table, couch in my office and bed. But sometimes even a coffee shop in Manhattan, too. MM: The Female Persuasion is also being made into a movie with Nicole Kidman. And mentorship is a major theme in that book. Do you have the opportunity to mentor and what do you enjoy most about the role? MW: Yes I do, although I don’t know that I think about it so directly when it’s happening. I think that when I meet writers in the course of my work life who want advice, it’s incumbent upon me to really give them good advice. That’s how you create this ongoing sense of community of writers. Being a fiction writer in this nonfiction world is a solitary action and a solitary life. So Susan Scarf Merrell, director of the Southampton Writers Conference, and I had this idea to put together The BookEnds Program where writers could help one another in a concentrated and useful way. We put them in groups of three, and connected them with a mentor. To me, mentoring people, it’s exciting to witness change, it’s exciting to witness a writer making her book into the book she wants it to be. MM: What’s your idea of happiness? MW: I love time to write. I love time to write and read. To me not thinking of where I have to be next is a blissful experience. To free myself from a schedule and to just be lost and suspended in a book whether that’s from writing it or reading it. MM: What’s your greatest fear? MW: Running out of time, in all ways. Both on a daily level and an existential one. MM: What is your favorite motto? MW: If not now, when? MM: Addressing your fear of losing time. MW: It’s true! It all does come back to that. You’ve got to do it now. I think of writers who are a little hesitant to put something down for a number of reasons, trying it and not being afraid is so important.
that. I know looking at my work, that feminism and ideas about women’s lives have been the thread. But I’ve never planned it out like: “let me raise awareness about feminism, let me raise awareness about gender imbalances.” I just want to write about characters living in our world and show what it’s like to be them. MM: What place do you think politics has in literature? MW: Oh, I think it’s inextricable, really. I don’t just mean are you progressive? Or are you conservative? You can have a character that’s nothing like you in terms of your political sensibilities. And I have certainly done that in my work, because I don’t want to just write from my perspective. Every book has an overarching sensibility. And that does come from you. Even writing about “the home” in my novel The Ten-Year Nap which was about women who have children and quit their jobs and find 10 years have passed. That was, to me, a political novel even though there were no scenes with people at political meetings. Why is what happens between women and children or women together less urgent than what happens among the world of power, or the world of men? It’s not. It’s the human experience. And there is a political thrust, because the thrust exists in what you’re choosing to look at. MM: Do you believe fiction can change the world? MW: I know that historically there have been novels that have affected laws and awakened people to circumstances, like Hard Times by Dickens. But we do live in a nonfiction world, where people are anxious about what’s happening and they look to the news for a kind of a truth more frequently, I think, than they look at fiction. It’s hard to say “fiction changes the world” but what I can say is, try to imagine a world without fiction, how barren that would feel. I don’t know that fiction changes the world in the ways that we might think of, but it can give us a sense of how other people live. That, of course, is connected deeply to the idea of empathy. The idea that fiction shows you again and again what it feels like to be someone else. We absolutely, urgently need that. The pain of lives, the beauty of lives. Just so much of it is available to us through novels. MM: What’s your favorite quality in a literary character? MW: I don’t choose characters like I choose friends, because there’s that whole likability issue that is often leveled at writers and often leveled at women writers. If characters were only “likable” we wouldn’t have some of the great characters in literature. One thing I would say would be a combination of consistency and surprise. If you’re so faithful to your character being like your character, then 182
IDEAS IN MOTION PURIST IDEAS FESTIVAL AUGUST 14TH + 15TH GUILD HALL, EAST HAMPTON
This year’s speakers include Amanda Little, author of The Fate of Food; Francisco Costa, former Calvin Klein creative directorturned-wellness guru; CNN’s Don Lemon and Chris Cuomo on speaking truth to power; integrative nutritionist Dr. Frank Lipman and Transcendental Meditation master Bob Roth in conversation with surprise celebrity guests; musical performances; guided meditation each day by Donna D’Cruz; and much more. For information contact nancy@thepuristonline.com. For tickets please visit www.thePuristonline.com or guildhall.org
Cooper's Beach pylons photographed by Ryan Moore
brings together today’s foremost thought leaders, discussing 4 hot-button topics: the well-being of ourselves and our environment, meditation & transformation, movements, and policy.
Capt. Shannon Carleton, courtesy of Kelpie Yacht Charters
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Massage-on-demand app Zeel puts tightly scheduled patrons in good, strong hands. BY JULIA SZABO • PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREGG DELMAN
backsliding. Massage happens to be many Zeel users’ go-to remedy for insomnia. “If you’re sleeping better, you’re not as hungry during the day,” Zeel co-founders Harmelin points Alison Harmelin and out. “If you’re not Samer Hamadeh at home in Manhattan overeating, you can work out better; if you work out better, you’ll definitely sleep better. It’s very much a cycle. Babies are put on routines for a reason: It’s calming. Zeel helps people make massage a part of their daily and weekly routine, so over time, all those other things fall into place.” For over a year, Zeel has been on a mission to dispatch mindfulness instructors into the not-always-Zen atmosphere of corporate America. “Our yoga and meditation class for corporations is in New York City, and around the country,” Hamadeh says. “Already, 1,200 companies nationwide are using Zeel for Wellness Fridays on a regular basis, to help manage employee stress and avoid absenteeism.” Next up: For those seeking more than a relaxing rubdown, Zeel recently started testing assisted stretching. “Let’s say you’re training for a marathon,” Harmelin says. “We have professionals come to your home and help you. Anyone can bend over and touch the ground, but assisted stretch is a whole different level of flexibility, which can be really challenging as we get older.” Earlier this year, Zeel marked the milestone of its millionth massage. “If we were a spa, we’d be the biggest in the country!” Harmelin says. And just last month, Zeel joined forces with a glamorous pair of brand ambassadors: polo champion Nacho Figueras and his wife, Delfina. “Whether I am in Palm Beach, Palm Desert, or the Hamptons, Zeel is there for me after a long match, a long flight, or just a long day,” says Figueras. “It gives Delfi and me the chance to relax and recover without missing what is most precious to us, time at home with our four children.” zeel.com
Technology’s health hazards are well documented: Excessive hunching over electronic devices causes “tech neck,” while unfiltered blue light emitted by smartphones and tablets results in digital eye strain, and can damage retinal cells. But technology can also bring far-reaching health benefits—and the savviest entrepreneurs, recognizing this, are using tech to keep customers on the wellness wagon. That’s the mission of professional and life partners Samer Hamadeh and Alison Harmelin, New Yorkers who co-created the on-demand, in-demand massage app Zeel. Launched in New York City in 2013, Zeel today dispatches licensed massage therapists to homes, offices, hotels and spas all over the country, placing the accent on safety, to the relief of both customers and hands-on healers. The couple didn’t just co-found the app; they’re also enthusiastic Zeel users. “I’m a working mom with three kids under age 13,” Harmelin says. “Please tell me when I have time to get a taxi, go to a spa, and spend a total of four hours to get a relaxing massage? But what I do have time for is putting my kids to bed at 8—then at 9, a licensed, professional massage therapist shows up at my house, so I don’t need a babysitter. It’s a total mom hack!” Harmelin deployed her vocal charisma (she’s a former broadcast journalist) to air that message in a recent radio ad campaign celebrating Mother’s Day. But on-demand massage isn’t just for holidays and special occasions—although February 14, 2019 was, Harmelin notes, “one of our biggest-ever days in the history of this company,” with thousands ordering Valentine’s Day couples massages. Honoring New Year’s self-care resolutions can be tough by July, the midpoint of the calendar, yet Zeel customers report that regular use of the app helps keep them motivated. Evidently, back-rubbing can prevent 186
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s 61st annual
SUMMER PARTY A festive evening of cocktails, silent auction, raffle, dinner and dancing to benefit The Jenny & John Paulson Emergency Department
Saturday, August 3, 2019 Cocktails at 6:30 PM •Dinner at 7:30 PM Wickapogue Road and Old Town Road, Southampton Honoring
Martin & Jean Shafiroff Emcee
Chuck Scarborough Media Partner
The Purist
Dinner & Décor
Lawrence Scott Events Music
Groove Society Cocktails
Montaukila
Photos: Presley Ann-PMC
For information contact Mirella Cameran-Reilly Southampton Hospital Foundation, 631.726.8700 Ext 3 Mirella.CameranReilly@StonyBrookMedicine.edu or log on at https://bit.ly/2llN4Wx
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THE TAO OF TENNIS Finding Zen on the court, point by point.
Of course, in tennis, and in life, you have to learn to do exactly that: let go. “One thing that makes Rafa so great is that he has no short-term memory on the court.” This is how player, coach, commentator and Hampton native Paul Annacone puts the matter. “The great players don’t allow what has just happened to affect what is going to happen next.” In other words, when they screw up—which even the best players do, multiple times, every match—they forget about it and move on. (You have to put the good points behind you as much as the bad ones, lest you find yourself patting yourself on the back and fantasizing about your inevitable victory: a sure way to lose not just the flow, but the match.) To remain truly present, the mind can’t stick to anything—the past, the future, success, failure—it has to be free of all that. You have to start each new point truly unencumbered.
Every now and then, if you play enough tennis, a kind of mystical flow can be found—a Zen-like zone where you can seemingly do no wrong. You swing away freely, every shot you hit is crisp, your feet float across the court. Best of all, your self-critical, loudmouth ego has finally quieted. You feel a happy fatigue in your limbs, the sunshine on your skin; there is the pop of the tennis ball against your racket, the smell of summer in the air. You are, for once, wholly present. Unfortunately, you are not Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal, the two players considered by many to be the greatest of all time, and this near-enlightened state of transcendent play rarely lasts long. Indeed, the next thing you know, you’ve smashed an overhead into the bottom of the net, and your silenced ego comes screaming back with a vengeance. Two miserable games later, that one little unforced error is still eating you up, and you cannot let it go. 188
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for that double-fault that lost us the first set, or daydreaming about what we might have for dinner? We can emulate Nadal, and remember that it’s OK to forget, to pour ourselves completely into the moment. Thankfully, the physicality of sport in general can help us with this—the way it gets us out of our heads and into our bodies. Tennis, more specifically has developed various methods—often ridiculous-looking—for keeping its players focused and present: fiddling with your strings, bouncing the ball before you serve, hopping up and down. You don’t have to be as OCD as Nadal and towel off after every single point, but a ritual or two to center yourself, sure. When I find myself sunk in the gloom of bad play, I try to remember that the point of all this is to have fun. You’re out here on a beautiful summer’s day, playing a game you love: every moment should be savored. As Nadal reminds us, this moment, this point, is the only one you ever really get. What are you going to do with it?
Which is, of course how it is in life, too: Over and over, you have to find a way to begin again, to release the expanding burden of the past, shake yourself free from it, and start over fresh, as if the moment in front of you is the only one there ever was. Me, I’ve always been a Federer fan—the effortless Zen in the way he plays, the grace he exhibits, the artistry, the ease—but when it comes to committing to the moment at hand, there has never been anyone like Nadal. It doesn’t matter what the score is: he never takes a point off. Every instant is as if it’s his first, his last, the only chance he’ll ever get. You can see the determination in his furrowed brow, hear it in every grunt, every “Vamos!” If Federer inhabits the zone naturally, Nadal unearths it with great intensity and focus: he wills himself there. But how are we, mere mortals, supposed to find the flow—and if we lose it, how do we get it back? How do we re-inhabit the moment, when we are still cursing ourselves 189
Stacey Griffith shows off the results of her summer body hacks.
BUILDING A BETTER SUMMER BODY SoulCycle instructor Stacey Griffith praises the power of premium nutrition, the benefits of intermittent fasting, and shares a shortcut to core tightening.
Here we are again—it’s summer in the Hamptons. Time to walk around in those perfectly curated, lightly textured finds from your shopping sprees in Europe. The question is, How will you look in them now? A lot of you did a great job staying in shape over the winter, with proof from the email from SoulCycle stating “Congratulations on your hundredth ride this year!” This is an amazing accomplishment, no
doubt—but how was your nutrition? The workouts will not show up on your body if you are not watching how you fuel yourself. The old adage, “calories in, calories out” is not the truth. You would have to quit your day job to make that fantasy happen. The secret sauce to looking good is not working out 20 times a week from a place of exhaustion and fatigue. The actual magic happens 190
when you give your body time to use the nutrition you feed it, and allow it to go multiple hours without putting mindless bites of crap down the shoot. (This isn’t for everyone. You may have medical conditions that require you to eat specific foods at specific times, so please consult a doctor first.) My podcast partner in crime, @sarahwraggge, taught me last summer to intermittent-fast, before it was a national trend. Even coaches need a coach at times. Sarah was my go-to person for nutrition, when it came to deciding what I needed to do to take my body to the next level. On our podcast, The Way, we explain the fasting protocol in great detail. So what is it exactly? In a nutshell, I keep myself in a fast-or-feast state every day. For 16 hours I do not eat. It’s easy when you get eight to 10 hours of sleep! Let’s say I have dinner at 6 and go to bed at 10PM. I won’t have my first small protein/carb meal until 10 or 11 in the morning, and I make sure that first meal is really healthy, be it raw oatmeal, scrambled eggs, or a bowl of fresh berries. For my second meal, I either have dinner out with friends or a big lunch, but I don’t do both the same size, and I watch the total calories in both, trying not to exceed 800. Fasting was my body hack from last year. The second part of the hack is Dr. Paul Jarrod Frank and his EMSCULPT® program. It features an electromagnetic device placed on your abs and butt. The device provokes muscle contractions, the equivalent of thousands of sit-ups within a 30-minute period. In my profession, I don’t stop moving, and the last thing I actually feel like doing after a long day is working out, so this has been a secret weapon for keeping my core in great shape. So there you have it: the way I lost 20 pounds in a year. Drink lots of Akeso CBD-infused Functional Fitness Water this summer, drink less alcohol—and for god’s sake, get more sleep!
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BY AIR AND BY SEA While there really isn’t anything eco-friendly about flying to the Hamptons, here are six ways to get from concrete to sand in 2019.
Blade’s seaplane shuttles passengers from NYC to East Hampton in 40 minutes.
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Taylor Ballantyne
1 Locals, longtime weekenders, and first-timers alike ride the Hampton Jitney, the top way to get out to the Hamptons from the city. Prepaid tickets are $21-$30 or pay $26-$35 onboard, depending on your destination. A snack and a bottle of water are served. Trading a long drive in your car for a seat on the Jitney means fewer CO2 emissions and lower pollution levels. Check out the new membership opportunities on offer this summer to gain access to ticket deals, advance booking privileges, and more. hamptonjitney.com For a deluxe experience, ride the Hampton Ambassador. The Ambassador has fewer seats than a Jitney bus. The Ambassador also serves wine, tea, coffee and extra snacks. Tickets are $50 prepaid, or $55 onboard. hamptonambassador.com 2 The Long Island Rail Road is a classic (and environmentally friendly) choice. Tickets to the Hamptons cost $30.50 on the MTA app. The trip is a leisurely two to three hours. mta.info/lirr 3 Driving? A GroundLink black car for three can be reserved on the app for $239. UberPool costs $270/seat—or call an UberX for $285 and invite three friends. web.groundlink.com 4 Blade has become a Hamptons staple, and helicopter seats are $795 each on the app. The trip to East Hampton airport is 40 minutes, and to Southampton only 33 minutes. Seats on a 40-minute seaplane flight to East Hampton airport are also available for $795. Passengers are invited to relax beforehand at one of the exclusive Blade Lounges. blade.flyblade. com 5 Now, for something new. BlackBird is the Uber of the sky, and it’s finally arrived in the Hamptons. Their summer seaplane ticket bundles mean each flight can run as low as $349. The trip is only 45 minutes, and you can even share your ticket bundle with family and friends. flyblackbird.com 6 Coming soon: the membership-based app Wheels Up, which allows people to share and charter flights on private jets, has teamed with Heliflite, an elite helicopter service, to introduce a helicopter shuttle to the Hamptons. Flights will take 40 minutes, and tickets for a seat on a twin-engine helicopter can be bought on the Wheels Up app for $995. Heli-pool on the heli-shuttle and glide right over that Friday traffic. wheelsup.com
BRINGING LUXURY TO RIDESHARING
Rove aims to make getting to the Hamptons as enjoyable as being there. BY CAMILLE COY “Why not do something a little more interesting?” That’s what Rove founders and childhood friends Jack Brinkley-Cook, 23, and Jake Sosne, 26, say of their new luxury transportation startup. Rove offers regular service to the Hamptons in sleek, 13-seater Mercedes-Benz Sprinters that pick up at the Sixty Soho Hotel and Williamsburg’s The William Vale, promising a high-end alternative. “We’re providing a way for people who would’ve normally taken a private car, to now, in a more direct and comfortable way, take a form of shared transportation. It’s less expensive, but it’s also more environmentally sensitive,” explains Brinkley-Cook, Rove CEO and son of iconic Hamptons resident Christie Brinkley. Riders can avoid the stress of Midtown traffic and await their trip in Williamsburg or Soho. The service is tailored to elevating the trip out East—one that Rove founders know well. “We all grew up in the Hamptons, and we’ve done this trip a million times, and there’s not a lot of options. It’s a bus, a train or a helicopter. None of those options accommodated our needs,” explains Sosne, Rove’s CFO. “The conversation became: If we’re already going to create something that’s logistically better, why not just make the whole experience better? That’s where our partners come in.” Hotels and businesses like The Montauk Beach House, The Surf Lodge and Tutto il Giorno teamed with Rove to provide guests a novel convenience. Rove offers a conscious selection of curated goodies to enhance the ride, such as RxBars, CBD products from Highline Wellness and Sunday Scaries, and recyclable, pa193
Rove riders receive Cynthia Rowley beach totes.
per-based bottles of Just Water (Jaden Smith’s eco-focused spring water). Everything comes in a reusable, ethically manufactured tote bag by a collaborating designer: June featured a tote by Cynthia Rowley, July’s is Urban Zen, and August has yet to be announced (but we’re already sure we want one). Forget ducking out of Surf Lodge’s Sunday concerts early: Rove is “an East End idea,” says Sosne, and their stops are designed around where people already want to be. Tickets are $65 to Southampton, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor and East Hampton, and $75 to Montauk. Riders can also “launch a ride” and charter their own Rove Sprinter—unfilled seats can even be sold through Rove for ride credits. Bring a furry companion (under 25 pounds) for an additional $12. ridewithrove.com
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AT A GLANCE
From art and culture to shopping and fundraisers, can’t-miss events to add to your calendar. BY GABRIELLE ECHEVARRIETA JULY 13
2; 51 Newtown Lane, East Hampton); and Tamara Comolli (August 8; 27 Main St., Southampton). Contact karina@thepuristonline.com for more information.
SOFO’s 30th Anniversary Gala Benefit
The South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center invites you to celebrate 30 years of environmental activism and education. General admission from $500; young patron from $275; VIP from $1,400. 377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton, sofo.org
JULY 28 Midsummer Night Conversations on Creativity
Join Questlove of The Roots and his special guest (TBA) in an intimate discussion on creative endeavors, the power of imagination, and core philosophies of art and culture. From $30. Guild Hall, guildhall.org
Parrish Art Museum’s Midsummer Party
JULY 19 Dancers For Good
World-class dance companies and choreographers come together to support The Actors Fund, and honor Tony award-winning Broadway director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Kinky Boots). Show-only from $150; VIP front orchestra and reception from $250. Guild Hall, 158 Main St., East Hampton, guildhall.org; dancersforgood.org
JULY 20 LongHouse Summer Benefit
LongHouse Reserve will
AUGUST 3 Stony Brook Southampton Hospital’s Summer Party
Get a wardrobe refresh at Purist’s July 25 party at Intermix.
country’s most elite designers. All proceeds benefit Stony Brook Southampton Hospital. $40 admission, includes a journal. 66 Rosko Lane, Southampton, hamptondesignershowhouse.com
honor artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel and fashion designer Donna Karan in a night celebrating the beauty and culture LongHouse brings to the Hamptons. Admission includes a cocktail reception, auction, dinner and a performance by Laurie Anderson. From $1,250. 133 Hands Creek Rd., East Hampton, longhouse.org
JULY 25 Shop with Purist
Purchase new statement pieces for your closet at our upcoming in-store shopping parties at Intermix (July 25; 87 Main St., East Hampton); Michael Kors (July 29; 30 Main St., Southampton); Room&Board, for home furnishings (August
JULY 21-SEPTEMBER 2 Hampton Designer Showhouse
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Enjoy cocktails, a silent auction, raffle, dinner and dancing in a night honoring Martin and Jean Shafiroff, and benefitting The Jenny & John Paulson Emergency Department. From $500; $250 for junior tickets. Wickapogue Rd. and Old Town Rd., Southampton, southampton.stonybrookmedicine.edu
AUGUST 5 Solving Kids’ Cancer Luncheon
Take part in a benefit luncheon for children hosted by Cristina Cuomo, Gabby Karan De Felice, Andrea Greeven Douzet, Lindy Gad, Deborah Hughes, Jan Planit and Bonnie Young. From $225. Tutto il Giorno, 56 Nugent St., Southampton, solvingkidscancer.org
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The Parrish Art Museum unites the East End, providing a space to explore a vast collection of art from around the world. Show your appreciation by attending their annual event. Dinner tickets from $1,500; young patron tickets from $500; Late Night Party from $150. 279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, parrishart.org
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Quogue. You remember the feeling. You are on holiday on the coast of some Caribbean isle or on the cliff of a European town overlooking the Mediterranean. Each morning when your head leaves the pillow you know you are on vacation as the sunrise illuminates broad expanses of water dotted with boats and vistas of other shores. Much closer to home you can recreate that feeling each and every day when you own this 5 bedroom, 7 bath retreat poised along 100+ ft. of pristine Quogue beachfront with sweeping vistas over both the Atlantic Ocean and Shinnecock Bay. Masterfully built, this beautiful 6,000 SF+/- modern retreat features an open floor plan so that those cooking in the state-of-the-art Euro inspired kitchen can see all the activity past the dining area into the great room and out to the deck scanning the ocean. Peace and tranquility can be found in the separate den with fireplace overlooking the Har-Tru tennis court out to the bay. An expansive master wing includes luxurious bath with steam shower, generous walk in closet and views to the Atlantic through a wall of doors leading to the oceanview deck. Four additional bedrooms are spread throughout the lower level that includes a media room and nearby pool bath that will function as a cabana. A two-car garage with another that was transformed into a gym completes the lower level. Outside 360 degree ocean and bay vistas abound from expansive patios surrounding the large heated Gunite pool with separate spa. A wooden walkway leads you over the dune, past a pair of benches, to 100+ feet of pristine sandy beach that seems to stretch endlessly in each direction. Enjoy the most beautiful sunsets anywhere, as the sun seems to disappear over the bay leaving the horizon a purplish haze. Best of all, you will not need a passport, a pat down or a plane ticket. Just get in your car and head East. When you get there, you will know....and remember. Exclusive. $11.95M WEB#342929 Real estate agents affiliated with The Corcoran Group are independent contractors and are not employees of The Corcoran Group. Equal Housing Opportunity. The Corcoran Group is a licensed real estate broker located at 660 Madison Ave, NY, NY 10065. All listing phone numbers indicate listing agent direct line unless otherwise noted. All information furnished regarding property for sale or rent or regarding financing is from sources deemed reliable, but Corcoran makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy thereof. All property information is presented subject to errors, omissions, price changes, changed property conditions, and withdrawal of the property from the market, without notice. All dimensions provided are approximate. To obtain exact dimensions, Corcoran advises you to hire a qualified architect or engineer.
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On the occasion of the Hampton Jitney’s 45th anniversary, Robert Reeves, the founding director of the Stony Brook Southampton MFA in Creative Writing and Literature, tells a tale of finding true love on the bus. On a Saturday morning in mid-July, 1998, as I waited at the Omni for a westbound Jitney, here’s how my life looked. On the bright side, I had what was for me, a writer and teacher, a dream assignment: I’d been asked to direct the Southampton Writers Conference, a significant East End institution, and the goal was to elevate it to national prominence— think Breadloaf. The less promising circumstance was this: I was mid-40s, freshly divorced, a bit back on my heels, and for the duration of the conference, I was staying on the campus of Southampton College—think: dorm room. So I boarded the Jitney for a quick round trip to my longtime neighborhood on the Upper West Side, no doubt still getting my bearings in the present, still orienting myself to my future. And that is when my Jitney Story happened. Twoand-a-half hours and 85 miles later, when I stepped off at 39th Street, my life had been transformed. As most any visitor to the Hamptons will tell you, the Jitney is not a likely venue for transformative experience. Mostly the hope is to get from one place to another without anything horrible happening, which is not as
easy as it sounds. In high season the Jitney is packed with extremely ambitious people who, for the moment, become preoccupied with a singularly modest ambition: to prevent anyone from occupying the seat next to them. In this little drama of feral territoriality, sleep is feigned, work is feigned, mental or physical illness is feigned—anything to avoid the eyes of newly boarded pilgrims who might misconstrue eye contact as an invitation to inquire, ”Is that seat taken?” What this question really means, of course, “Is that seat taken by something other than a laptop, pretzels, and a New York Times?” And on that summer morning 21 years ago, the stars aligned, the gods smiled, the tumblers fell into place, take your pick of metaphors for that rare moment when the indifferent world suddenly cooperates with you. A mere three rows down the aisle, on the right, was a woman sleeping, turned toward the window. Miraculously, the seat next to her was
unprotected, unencumbered, and...free? Joy! Oh bliss! And so I took my place next to Beth, my wife-to-be, who soon became to me Bethie and, as we cycle over the years through our terms of endearment, Bethie-kins, Bethie-presh (short for precious), Lovie-preesh, and recently, Tooney (short for sweet petunia). Here is the public story of this random Jitney encounter, which Beth and I have told many times over the years. Beth had visited the Hamptons to attend a literary awards dinner, now defunct. She’d been set up on a blind date, courtesy of her aunt, and although the wine flowed, the date had been an amicable failure. Beth wanted to hurry back to her Tri-
beca neighborhood to salvage the weekend—hence the Saturday morning Jitney and the mild hangover. She slept for a third of the trip, and the next third we didn’t speak, but the final third we began a conversation and immediately hit it off. I had spotted among her things a program from the previous evening, and when I realized the awards were for writers, I began shamelessly and relentlessly name-dropping, beginning with writers who were actually friends of mine, then those who were acquaintances, and finally those I simply admired. In this preening state, I never doubted that this roster would impress her, although she told me later that what she found
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touching, what drew her to me, was how I spoke about my son. Oh, and did I mention that she, hungover and disheveled, was absolutely gorgeous? As we entered the Midtown Tunnel, it was Beth, not me, who made the first move. In writing, as in many things, I needed the pressure of a deadline and for me the deadline wasn’t until the Jitney pulled up to the curb at 39th Street. She handed me her business card, Senior VP at some la-di-da sounding group I’d never heard of, and she suggested getting together for a drink. And here we near the punch line of the public story: I didn’t have a business card, so I tore off a quarter of hers and jotted down my name and the telephone number for my temporary abode—ba-daboom—my Southampton College dorm room. What a catch! A mid-40s, divorced, balding smoker living in a college dorm room! And following these guffaws, the public story then takes a poignant turn. Although Beth and I differ on the timing of my first call to her, anywhere from three to five days later, what I said to her isn’t in dispute.
truth be told, the same unconscious force that draws us to the love of our life can also lead us to our worst nightmare. But do not dwell on that sad corollary now.
“I can’t stop thinking about you.” This detail never fails to bring an “awww” from our auditors. And it was absolutely true, both that I said this, but also that I had not been able to stop thinking about her. And it is as true today as it was then. And here, a final crucial detail that I leave out of the public story, but that deserves a place here, in the narrative of how love happens. When I first sat beside the sleeping, mildly hungover stranger on the Jitney, before we had exchanged a word, a moment transpired that sealed my fate. Before she awakened, restlessly adjusting her position, she turned away from the window and toward me. And suddenly that face unknown to me, in quiet repose, was mere inches from my own. In that undeniably voyeuristic moment, there was something that took my breath away, something profoundly intimate, and yes, with a whisper of the erotic. Do not doubt that there is something chemical in love, that our beings communicate quickly and efficiently beneath the level of words, in the blood as desire, and in the mind as dreams. And
This is a happy story. And for me, on that luckiest of days it was love that drew me in. The rest, as they say, is history. Let the public stories begin.
The Jitney stops at the Montauk Lighthouse circa 1977, when you could still drive right up to it.
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“Today we are losing species at rates 1,000 times greater than ever before.” —Joel Sartore, National Geographic Photographer and Founder of the Photo Ark
Exhibition Presented by Southampton Arts Center and the International Center of Photography
ON VIEW JUNE 27-SEPTEMBER 8, 2019 Made possible by the Harbers Family Foundation and Renee Harbers and Chris Liddell Photo Ark is organized and traveled by the National Geographic Society
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PHILIP GLASS
WORKS FOR PIANO
Composed by Philip Glass Performed by Philip Glass, Anton Batagov and Jenny Lin
An all-Glass program performed by Philip Glass and two guest pianists featuring recent composition for solo piano and new arrangements of classic Glass works.
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Works For Piano – Program A
Works For Piano – Program B
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Dubbed the “sexiest man alive,” Brad Pitt has proven to be so much more, on- and offscreen. Here, we take a by-the-numbers look at the actor who stars in Quentin Tarantino’s latest film, Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood, out July 26.
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SIX Number of children Pitt has with ex-wife Angelina Jolie— Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh and twins, Knox and Vivienne
Age Pitt made his big-screen debut in horror film Cutting Class
2001
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Year William Bradley Pitt was born on December 18 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, to Bill (a trucking company owner) and Jane (a family counselor) Pitt.
15
Pitt was banned from China for over 15 years for starring in director Jean-Jacques Annaud’s Seven Years in Tibet.
“We’re so complex. We’re mysteries to ourselves. We’re difficult to each other. And then storytelling reminds us we’re all the same.”
HOROSCOPE: Dec. 18. Being a fire sign, Brad Pitt is free-spirited, daring, an adventurer, and innately optimistic, igniting excitement wherever he goes. But he also has several planets in Capricorn, an earth sign very different from Sagittarius. This keeps him very grounded, a super realist, and quite accomplished in his business pursuits. Pluto has been crossing over his moon this year, revealing an awareness of more deep, profound emotions. Expect to see this as he manifests his artistic skills. —Horoscope by Karen Thorne
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Amount film Troy made, which Pitt starred in as Achilles. Ironically, he tore his Achilles tendon while playing the role.
Year Pitt co-founded production company, Plan B Entertainment Inc., which has produced the films Moneyball, The Departed, Moonlight and Vice
$���,��� Amount Pitt donated to support the fight against California’s Proposition 8, an initiative to ban same-sex marriage
155 TWO Number of college credits Pitt had left to complete when he dropped out of the University of Missouri, where he had been studying journalism
200
Pitt’s approximate weight, with only 5 to 6 percent body fat, for his role as Tyler Durden in Fight Club. He followed a rigorous weekly workout routine of four resistance training days, one cardio and one rest day.
Photo courtesy of @agelessfilms; quote from Town & Country (October 2017)
Pitt won one Oscar for co-producing 12 Years a Slave. He also won a Golden Globe in 1996 for his performance in Twelve Monkeys.
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