Really Low Rates -- Daily,Weekly, Monthly!

The Grassmere Inn is offering friends/family/subscribers these great off-season rates :
$79 for 1 night.

$149 for two nights.

$69/ night for 3 nights or more and get a free bottle of wine!!

One may also prepay for 40 nights (do not have to be consecutive), for $49 per night!

The rates are 7 nights per week for rooms with private baths!!
Discounts at local restaurants and vineyards included.

Monthly stays range from $690 - 990.

NOTE: This offer may be forwarded to friends/family/associates/subscribers, but one must contact Peter Kaplan at 631-288-4021 and mention "Friends/Family/Susan" to receive these rates.

Chic in Westhampton Beach NY

There's a breezy calm about Chic, a women's clothing and accessories shop on Main Street in Westhampton Beach NY.

In contrast to some other local shops that try to cram too much merchandise into their floor areas, Chic gives you space to step back and admire yourself in the mirror, and to carefully explore each garment as you go through the racks at your own speed.

The separates are quietly elegant, with a nod to trendy designers, so whatever you select will be as appropriate in New York as here in the Hamptons.


When you first walk in, you're greeted by the popular and whimsical underpants tree. Pink bejeweled lights with lace panties hanging playfully from the "branches". A sense of humor never hurts!

If you're not in the mood for major purchases, there are sweet gift items for sale, such as scarves, these charming soy candles and little boxes.

"Life's a Beach Salty Scrubs," made locally, have become an instant success, with friends recommending it to friends, across several degrees of separation!


Chic continues to stay open into the Fall.

Paraskevas Gallery in Westhampton Beach NY

"Still painting after all these years", and publishing, too, is Michael Paraskevas, whose delightful gallery on Main Street, next to Margarita Grill, overflows with colorful story-paintings. Words, of course, cannot describe, so here are a few pics of the walls of fun that you see when you step into his world.



















Over the years, the paintings and the characters within them have spawned books for kids, as well as Nickelodeon's "Maggie and the Ferocious Beast".

Dan's Papers the long-running Hamptons newspaper/featurezine regularly includes cover artwork and cartoons by Paraskevas and his mother, Betty, who writes the copy.

The Green Monkeys are the stars of a daily online comic strip by the Paraskevas duo. In fact, I spied a new installment being penned on Michael's desk when I visited his gallery! Talk about hot off the press.

Funcho's Fajita Grill in Westhampton Beach NY

It's affordable, it's healthy, and it's fun. Whenever I'm on the run and hungry in Westhampton Beach, I stop in at Funcho's Fajita Grill for a delicious meal full of my faves: veggies, guacamole, beans, fish, rice, lettuce, etc.

There's lots more on the menu, of course, including tantalizing West Coast Fish tacos and Greek tacos. The Tijuana taco features blue corn soft tortillas.

If you're planning a party, Funcho's also offers catering.

Weekend Tennis Camp Packages $199-$289 Weekday packages $149

Yes, I know, tennis is not shopping. BUT . . . it's a great way to keep your kids and hubby busy so you can shop! This just in from Westhampton Tennis:

Our highly honored tennis program is offering a weekend tennis package including :

4 1/2 hours of tennis instruction

Free transportation to and from Jitney, LIRR, and Tennis Academy

Breakfast

and 1 night stay with accommodations at :

Sharehouse/19 Howell Lane $199 pp/dble

Grassmere Inn or 13 Beach Lane

Room with shared hall bath $249 pp/dble

Room with private bath $289 pp/dble

Options :

Add one night $30 pp

Single occupancy supplement $30 per night

Additional 1 1/2 hour sessions (reg $49) $24

Weekday Tennis Camp package is $149 pp. That includes a room with private bath, breakfast, and 3 hours of instruction!!

And if you or your loved ones need tennis togs, head over to Kimberly's Tennis Shop on Main Street. Labor Day doesn't have to mean the end of summer fun!

Westhampton Beach Farmers Market - Tasty Treats Under the Tents

On Saturday mornings from 8AM to 2PM, June through November, head over to the Westhampton Beach Farmers Market. Sponsored by the Westhamption Beach Historical Society, it's located at 85 Mill Road, next to the Historical Society.

Have breakfast on Main Street, then sneak down the path next to O' Susanna's. About a block down the lane, you'll see the white tents beckoning you with their goodies and good cheer.

So many fresh-from-the-farm fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Also specialty items like adorable hand knits for kids and fresh honey and wildflowers at the booth of local artist Amy Hess.

Of course, there's always room for imaginative, humorful company names at the Westhampton Beach farmers market, such as this one, for Fat Ass Fudge! Doesn't it make you just want to chomp down on one of those gooey goodies?

Studio Art for Kids in Westhampton Beach - Cool!

Couldn't resist peeking into the open door of Studio Art, a drop-in arts and crafts insta-camp for kids, run by local artists. It's on Sunset Avenue, just around the corner from Lucille's Beach Barn.

All the supplies are there for the choosing. There are painting and drawing workshops for all ages. The studio is open 7 days a week, and each art-kid leaves the same day with his or her way-cool creations.

Catching up at Fitzgerald Gallery in Westhampton Beach

Beginning with a friendly greeting from pooch Fitzie, a visit to Fitzgerald Gallery on Main Street in Westhampton Beach is always a warm experience. Kevin and Mary Fitzgerald combine superior craftsmanship and discerning artistic taste with a genuine interest in each person who steps into their shop.

On your way to the counter, you'll see dozens of matted prints with everything from local scenes to botannical themes and more.


For these pieces and for artwork you bring in for framing, you can choose from thousands of frame and mat designs. All work is done on premises, following museum standards.

The gallery continues to find new ways to reach out to customers, whether they're here in town or far away. On the Fitzgerald Gallery Web site, you can watch a slide show of featured artwork, with narration by Kevin himself.

Kevin and Mary have been doing this for a long time -- 30 years -- and it's always a treat to see that they continue to offer their skill and friendly smiles year-round to loyal customers and new visitors to Fitzgerald Gallery in Westhampton Beach.

New Items at Kimberly's Tennis & Sport in Westhampton Beach

After the June rains in Westhampton Beach, July is gorgeous! Perfect tennis weather. Now's a good time to check out the new fashions at Kimberly's Tennis & Sport on Main Street next to Margarita Grille, including selections from Ralph Lauren, Nike and Lacoste. Also, tennis togs for kids and Yoga wear for you. Always seasonal sale items, too, at Kimberly's Tennis & Sport in Westhampton Beach.

July 4th was fun in Westhampton Beach

Ah, the New York weekend life! Well worth the wait for the good ole LIRR at Penn Station to escape to beautiful Westhampton Beach!

After a June full of rain and cool, July 4th weekend was a gift of perfect weather. There were lines all day at Beach Bakery Cafe. And on Friday evening, the Satchel Boogie band drew a crowd out front with its funky-sweet songs.

So many cars cruising that it was hard to snap a clear picture across Main Street! Always good to return to Westhampton Beach and see Magic's Pub open for grog and chow.

Who Needs a Car? Walk to Everything in Westhampton Beach

Tucked away quietly on Beach Lane, just around the corner from Main Street in Westhampton Beach, with 36-rooms, is the Grassmere Inn Hotel, the largest historic accommodation in the Hamptons.

Here you'll find rooms with private baths, shared baths, and suites, all clean as a whistle and refurbished with fresh linens and carpeting.

Daily maid service, complimentary newspapers, daily events listing, internet access, and continental breakfast including fresh-baked bagels, yogurt, muffins, fruits and juices, fresh-brewed coffee and tea are included. Afternoon beverages are served on the porch. Tra la, how delightful!

Use of Eastside Tennis Academy is included in the various packages they offer. Beach passes are also available for guests. The beach is a beautiful 20-minute walk up Beach Lane.

July 4th Getaway Weekend in Westhampton Beach

Well, it will be BusyHampton this weekend in Westhampton Beach! Happy July 4th!
When you get to town, wind down from the ride with a relaxing cup of tea and a treat at Beach Bakery Cafe on Main Street. Ooh la la, those yummy pies and pastries, cookies, and breads! I actually stopped in twice in one day. Free wifi, too, so you can keep up with your email in between bites.






BTW, here's the skinny on Westhampton Beach fireworks this weekend, from the 27east.com events calendar:

The Westhampton Country Club will offer a fireworks display on Saturday, July 4, at approximately 9 p.m. The public will not be admitted on country club grounds but the fireworks will be visible from various locations throughout the village. For more information, call 288-1148.

More later. Gotta check the LIRR schedule. Heading out to Westhampton Beach for fun and relaxation. :)