Hamptons | Photo Credit: ©Marc Dorian for Find. Eat. Drink.
Enjoy the bounty that summer offers with this guide to food shopping in the Hamptons. Because sometimes you want to say home, cook, and avoid the scene.
Photograph courtesy of Balsam Farms
CORN
Pike Farms Farm Stand
Known for their corn and tomatoes. They have about 20 acres of their farm set aside for sweet corn production. Jim Pike spends his winters searching for the sweet varieties available and he plants corn about every three days in the summer.
"This is a small family farm and they have really excellent corn and tomatoes."
FED Pro > Chef Joe Realmuto of Nick & Toni's
82 Sagg Main Street,
Sagaponack, NY 11962
pikefarms.com
PRODUCE + BAKED GOODS
Round Swamp Farm
This farm stand and market has been selling jams, produce, baked goods, and other local provisions to Hamptonites for nine generations.
"They use really fresh and local ingredients. In case you don't have time to cook, their prepared foods are also very good too."
FED Pro > Chef Marc Murphy of LandMarc and Ditch Plains
"This is my favorite place to buy the local bounty because their bakery is on-point. Make sure you try the cinnamon buns."
FED Pro > Chef Eric Miller of Bay Kitchen Bar
184 Three Mile Harbor Road
East Hampton, NY 11937
T: 631.324.4438
roundswampfarm.com
PRODUCE
Balsam Farms
They have a farm stand in Amagansett and also at the local farmers markets.
"They are one of our main suppliers at the restaurant. They sell a tremendous variety of product, but I love their corn, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, Swiss chard, beets, leeks, and carrots. The list is endless. You can basically walk up to their farm stand and create a whole menu just by cooking everything there."
FED Pro > Chef Joe Realmuto of Nick & Toni's
Farmstand | 284 Town Lane, Amagansett, NY 11930
Montauk Farmers Market (Thursday) | 742 New York 27A, Montauk, NY 11954
East Hampton Farmers Market (Friday) | 136 N. Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937
Springs Farmers Market (Saturday) | 780 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton, NY 11937
balsamfarms.com
Photograph courtesy of North Sea Farms
Photograph courtesy of North Sea Farms
CHICKEN + EGGS
North Sea Farms
Since 1945, this small family-run farm has been selling fresh, free-range chicken and eggs, as well as seasonal, organic produce.
"You can never go wrong with their fresh eggs and chickens."
FED Pro > Baker Kathleen King of Tate's Bake Shop
1060 Noyac Road
Southampton, NY 11968
T: 631.283.0735
GROCERY ITEMS
Citarella
This high-end gourmet market first opened New York City in 1912, and now there are a few Hamptons outposts.
"Everybody shops here, because this is where you go. They also carry local products, which is nice."
FED Pro > Chef Marc Murphy of LandMarc and Ditch Plains
2 Pantigo Road, East Hampton NY 11937 | T: 631.283.6600
2209 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, NY 11932 | T: 631.283.6600
20 Hampton Road, Southampton NY 11968 | T: 631.283.6600
citarella.com
Cavaniola's | Photo Credit: ©Find. Eat. Drink.
CHEESE+ WINE
Cavaniola's Gourmet
Artisanal cheeses, homemade pastries, imported cured meats, oils, vinegars, sandwiches, soups, and sweets all under one roof. They also have an espresso bar.
"They sell excellent olive oils, hard-to-find spices and their cheese selection is great too. They also have a wine shop, so you can pick up a bottle or two while you are here."
FED Pro > Chef Joe Realmuto of Nick & Toni's
"I love this place for specialty food items."
FED Pro > Baker Kathleen King of Tate's Bake Shop
89 Division Street
Sag Harbor, NY 11963
T: 631.725.0095
www.cavaniolas.com
CHEESE
Village Gourmet Cheese Shoppe
Offering a variety of European and American cheeses as well olive oils, pasta, coffee, tea, and sweets.
"They have a wonderful selection of cheeses from all over the world and some of my favorite cheeses, like Roquefort and Comte."
FED Pro > Chef Christian Mir of Stone Creek Inn
11 Main Street
Southampton, NY 11968
T: 631.283.6949
villagecheeseshoppe.com
Cor - J | Photo Credit: ©Find. Eat. Drink.
SEAFOOD
Gosman's Market
One of the best seafood markets on the East End. They get their seafood right off the dock and supply a large number of local restaurants. Check out their abundance of local fish and the large tank filled with lobsters.
"This is a classic market with very good fish because they are a fishing family and have been here for many years."
FED Pro > Chef Marc Murphy of LandMarc and Ditch Plains
"This is where I shop for my family in the summertime. They have the best high quality, local seafood. They have lobsters that you can buy cooked or cook them yourself. It's also great one stop shopping, because they have local corn, organic meats, and other vegetables right from the farm."
FED Pro > Chef John Yashinowsky of Crow's Nest
"A great shop for wandering around and checking out the local bounty. Not only do they have a wonderful fish selection, but they also have great meat and a lot of vegetables, beautiful olive oils, vinegars, etc. If you want to have a nice dinner at home, you really should shop here."
FED Pro > Chef Chris Rendell of The Surf Lodge & Flinder's Lane
"Every morning, we get all of our fish from these guys. They have the best product -- amazing, fresh seafood."
FED Pro > Chef Oscar Hernandez of La Brisa
484 W Lake Drive
Montauk, NY 11954
T: 631.668.5645
www.gosmans.com
SEAFOOD
Cor-J
They buy directly from local fishermen and sell some of the freshest fish in the Hamptons.
"For the true fishmonger experience and a great selection of local seafood."
FED Pro > Chef Michael Rozzi of The 1770 House
"I've done business with owner Jimmy Coronesi for a long time. He knows all the fishermen around. I admire him because he is always working and always has a great display of local, fresh fish. If you are looking for something special, they can give you some great ideas."
FED Pro > Chef Christian Mir of Stone Creek Inn
36 Lighthouse Road, Hampton Bays, NY 11946 | T: 631.728.5186
214 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978 | T: 631.288.8184
corjseafoodwesthampton.com
Tate's | Photo Credit: ©Find. Eat. Drink.
COOKIES & PIES
Tate's Bake Shop
Award-winning crispy thin cookies by Southampton native, baker and cookbook author Kathleen King. Their shelves are stocked daily with fresh-baked bread pudding, scones, brownies, fruit pies, and their signature chocolate chip cookies.
"The chocolate chip cookies are just phenomenal. They remind me of my mother's cookies. They full of butter and super crispy."
FED Pro > Chef Marc Murphy of LandMarc and Ditch Plains
"I am big fan of Kathleen's bakery. She has, by far, the best pastries around. We often buy a cake called the Marie Antoinette [layers of yellow cake, raspberry jam, raspberry buttercream, chocolate cake, chocolate mousse, and yellow cake, topped with vanilla butter cream as well as marzipan and apricot glaze]. She also has a wonderful chocolate cake and makes the best croissants."
FED Pro > Chef Christian Mir of Stone Creek Inn
43 N Sea Road, Southampton, NY 11968
T: 631.283.9830
tatesbakeshop.com
GELATO & DESSERT
Sant Ambroeus
The Hamptons' outpost of the New York City restaurant and cafe with take out options for coffee, tea, cakes, and gelato.
"I am a big fan of ice cream and I love the gelato here."
FED Pro > Baker Kathleen King of Tate's Bake Shop
"They make a mean cappuccino and have some great desserts. I just love their tiramisu."
FED Pro > Chef Christian Mir of Stone Creek Inn
30 Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968
T: 631.283.1233
santambroeus.com
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