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GUIDES AND COOKBOOKS |
Great
Destinations: The Hamptons Book A Complete Guide, With Special Chapter on the North Shore and Shelter Island Suzi Forbes Chase / Published 1999 "Country Living" calls it "the guide to carry along" for weekenders, second homeowners, and residents of the Hamptons, one of the most glamorous destinations in the East. "This is by far the best book on the Hamptons".--"Travelwriter Marketletter". 120 photos & maps. |
The
Hamptons Survival Guide 1999 EditionThe Inside Scoop on Looking Cool, Fitting in and Having Fun in the Hamptons Without Losing Your Mind Philip A. Keith / Published 1999 This is a practical and humorous Guide to the rich and sophisticated Hamptons section of Eastern Long Island. The "Guide" reviews and rates over 600 merchants and service providers in over 300 categories: everyone and everything from A-to-Z. (ED: Unfortunately, due to the ephemeral nature of the retail landscape in this area, some of the emporia mentioned are but ghosts) |
Jodi's
Shortcuts 2000Jodi Della Femina / Originally Published 1999 Handiest guide for getting around the Hamptons. Keep it in your glove compartment or beach tote - you're sure to use it. Ed. |
Who's
Here : The Heart of the HamptonsDan Rattiner / Published 1994 Like a tabloid magazine, this book is an album of Hamptons celebrities. As publisher of the very popular Dan's Papers, the author has collected the celebrity profiles that have been appearing in his paper over the years and created a comprehensive directory of celebrity residents. Though one might disagree as to what constitutes the "heart" of the Hamptons, this is certainly an impressive list of every bold name you've ever heard of short of the Queen of England. Not too bad :-) |
Sheridan
SaysSheridan Sansegundo / Published 2001 A good restaurant guide by the featured restaurant reviewer of the East Hampton Star. Features 143 restaurants, from the priciest to the most reasonable. |
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Cookbooks
The
Barefoot Contessa CookbookSecrets from the East Hampton Specialty Food Store for Simple Food and Party Platters You Can Make at Home Ina Garten / Published 1999 "Food is not about impressing people," Ina Garten says. "It's about making them feel comfortable." Her lovely book is full of delicious and easy to make recipes of all those favorite dishes one can find in her shop. |
Tasting
the HamptonsFood Poetry and Art from Long Island's East End Katherine Hartnett / Published 2000 Recipes from the Mill House Inn, one of the Hamptons most luxurious bed and breakfasts as well as recipes from 12 of the Hampton's best restaurants. Beautiful local poetry, line drawings and color photographs - a romantic look at the Hamptons. |
Celebrity
Dish Jodi Della Femina and Daniel Benedict / Published 2000 The authors of Jodi's Shortcuts have now created Celebrity Dish - a collection of recipes from celebrities and top chefs throughout the Hamptons. Illustrated with photos, the book contains recipes from celebrities such as Sting, Puff Daddy, Billy Joel, Matt Lauer, Katie Couric, Betsey Johnson, Donna Karan, Liz Smith and others of that ilk. Part of the proceeds go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. |
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Videos
Farley Snow / VHS Tape / Published 1998 Fun video with lots of highlights of typical Hamptons "scenes" - literally and figuratively. |
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