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Banzai Burger (Amagansett) - Burgers, sushi, and beer, inside or under the open sky.

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It's another sizzling summer in that opulent New York playground known as the Hamptons, and a new crop of exclusive spots has opened to cater to the sybaritic whims of its visitors. Chief among them is Ruschmeyer's, a stylish hotel, restaurant, and club complex in Montauk that's already drawing the luminaries of Manhattan society. We caught up with Ben Pundole, who, along with partner Rob McKinley, opened Ruschmeyer's on May 30, and got the scoop on the hottest summer camp this side of Lake Minnewaska.

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Haute Hippie (Southampton) - Boho-chic, meet beach.

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The Sloppy Tuna (Montauk) - Beach party spot with decent grub. ● Cuvée Bistro (North Fork) - Lively bistro perfect for LI wine country. ● The Hedges Inn (East Hampton) - Historic inn boasts modern amenities.

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After a few sleepy summers, shit is once again getting real in the Hamptons. What's that mean? It means throw some wedges and a DSO-worthy outfit in the Birkin bag you've been using for the gym, because you are not going to have time to work out with all the new openings out east, though you'll definitely have an opportunity to work it.

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Eugene Remm, the sovereign of Tenjune and SL, is opening SL East in the Hamptons this summer, bringing all the hype of his expanding EMM empire to bear at the Lilypond space. Operators believe that they must have a presence out East, because that’s where their clients are heading. It's also an opportunity to make new friends.

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South Pointe (Southampton) - Former RdV East space stakes claim as no.1 Hamptons summer destination. ● SL East (East Hampton) - Just like NYC's SL, but east-ier. ● Tutto Il Giorno Southampton (Southampton) - Roomier outpost of cramped Sag Harbor hotspot.

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The Elm (Southampton) - Multi-faceted, multi-level extravaganza from club promoter super team. ● Southampton Social Club (Southampton) - Beach club with speakeasy's soul.

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Nobu at Capri (Southampton) - Summer home for the famed Japanese eatery. ● The Pomme Cafe (Sag Harbor) - French bistro from Astoria out east.

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Cynthia Rowley at Capri (Southampton) - Beach chic shop.

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