hit recycle on your metallic flips, peasant skirts and, if you must, grab a pair of long shorts. please, just don't call them bermudas. this season, it's all about what you eat, see, and do. we know you'll look good doing it. here's a peek at this month's hot picks:
best packed lunch
tom collichio (craft) is now delivering swanky sandwiches to 40th and third in time for your lunchtime ride out on the jitney's ambassador line. regular jitney riders can get sammies sent directly to the office. place orders in-store or online. www.wichcraftnyc.com
you've-got-to-have-it car (or have a friend with one)
the mini cooper convertible. cute as a button and peppy as hell, these little roadsters will make you feel like charlize theron and marc whalberg, even if you're not a 5 ft 10 blond or have washboard abs. www.mini.com
most welcome comeback
dreesen's donuts at scoop du jour. mourn the loss of dreesen's no more. fluffy donuts are now churned out daily, and they're as good as you remember. 35 newtown lane . east hampton . 631.329.4883
visit before drinks at sunset beach
the karen boltax gallery. there is art outside of the calamari salad at andre balazs' beachside restaurant. visit boltax pre-drinks for various exhibits and avant-garde shows. 21 north ferry road . shelter island . 631.749.4062 . www.boltaxgallery.com
get- them-while-their-hot accessory for those chilly nights
j.crew cashmere sweaters. yes, they're now in the hamptons. you can complain about commercialism all your want, but these cableknit vees and lightweat cardigans will keep you cozy all summer long without blowing your yearly cashmere budget. 46 main street . east hampton . 631.324.5034 . www.jcrew.com
best old school market
cromer's country market. invite twice as many people for a steak bbq because the meat here is just as good, but costs half the price of other hampton markets. (price check: $28 lb.citerella's, $16 lb. cromer's). p.s. the fried chicken is so worth it. 3500 noyac road . noyac . 631.725.9004
event worth buying a ticket for
hamptons wine and food festival. drink a little wine and eat a little food while hobnobbing with local culinary folk and some big city chefs like alfred portale (gotham bar and grill) and michael romano (union quare). it's also for a good cause. now the hayground school isn't just for yoga. august 26th - 27th . bridgehampton www.hamptonswineandfoodfest.com
splurge-worthy salami
tutto italiano . you're antipasti platter gets a makeover at citarella's new salumeria. find a bevy of salt-cured meats and other italian delights to take away. 74 montauk highway . east hampton . 631.324.9500
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