It's been a long and litigious winter -- from Southampton to Montauk there have been some heavy hitting changes out East. From the Surf Lodge being sold to Montauk Properties LLC, to renovations at the Sloppy Tuna, The Talkhouse, the Blue Parrot, and Banzai Burger, to who is replacing AXE Lounge, to boozy brunches, and pop up shops galore, see what's been happening in the Hamptons after the jump! More»

Get excited everyone, the best holiday of the year, Easter, is almost here! Ok, maybe Cinco de Mayo's better, and also St. Patty's, Christmas, 4th of July, Hanukkah, New Year's, Kwaanza, Boxing Day, President's Day, and pretty much anything that might give you a day off of work. But just because pastel-colored chocolates and egg painting stops being fun after (SPOILER ALERT!) you realize the Easter Bunny's not real, doesn't mean there aren't alternative, adult ways to have fun on J.C.'s big day. Here are some thoughts. More»

Nobody likes rules, especially on one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year. We get that, and rest assured: we're not here to take your green beer away. But despite the fact that St. Patty's falling on a Saturday is basically the universe's way of telling you that you will be vomiting in the next 36 hours, there's still a line between genial public intoxication and learning how to live the rest of your life without arms because you thought it might be funny to try to high-five a gorilla at the zoo. So in order to help you determine just what constitutes the right kind of wrong, we present our official GofG St. Patty's Day Do's And Don'ts. Ignore at your own risk. More»

It's cold out, we know. But we've got warm weather on the brain. Partying in a confined space is so overrated, we've compiled a list of the best public events you should attend at least once in your lifetime. So break out the body paint, your LED glasses, and the most eclectic outfit you can put together and check out some of these trippy events guaranteed to keep you on a social high. More»

I have been to Atlantic City once, and, although barrels of fun, glamorous it was not. The Chelsea Hotel is ready to change that. Atlantic City, once called the "Queen of Resorts" in the 50s and 60s, had no casinos, slot machines or table games.  It exuded an old Hollywood-type glamor which has been replaced by high rolling gambling addicts, tour buses and chain smokers.   Cape Advisors Inc. and Normandy Real Estate Partners L.L.C. decided it was time to bring the town back to its old standard, and envisioned their new spot, the span of two old hotels on the Boardwalk, doing just that.

The hotel, which snatched some big names (the Beatrice Inn boys, Paul Sevigny and Matt Abramcyk, restaurateur Stephen Starr, etc) to help ensure exclusivity and class will officially be opening on August 1st. And the reviews sound surprisingly....well good, considering this is AC:

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One of our great American traditions, aside from self-imposed Slurpee headaches, is prom. Just the whisper of taffeta brushing against a fresh pair of Dyeables gets high school students in the mindset for the most anti-climactic yet quintessential teenage experience. Now, the Wall Street Journal reports that the Brits want a piece of the punch-drenched action. Derided as a "ghastly import" to England's shores, the arrival of American prom is attributed to shows like the O.C. and American Pie, which would mean that our entertainment exports aren't released in Europe until a good five years have past because they're both laughably beyond relevance at this point.

Looks like they've moved on to Cribs for their social cues:

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From hamptons.guestofaguest.com:

Word on the street is Bill and Hillary have been shacking up at Bill's billionaire homeboy Thomas H. Lee's East Hampton abode. During Bill's White House tenure, the Lee was a frequent guest, and now it seems he's returning the favor. So just who is T.H. Lee?

• A wildly successful investment banker and founder of Thomas H. Lee Capital, which owns or has owned Snapple, Playtex, First Alert, and GNC, among others.
• The first citizen of Massachusetts to bequeath over $20 million to a non-profit institution (to his alma-mater and desperately cash-strapped Harvard). Basically, across the board Lee is a huge donor, be it to universities, hospitals, museums, or charities. Google him and you'll see what I mean.

From hamptons.guestofaguest.com:

The summer season's barely begun, and already we've seen a slew of celebrations. As nothing ruins an ACRIA party like a misjudged Marc Jacobs, I decided to assemble a little tip sheet. Just what is the difference between a soirée and a gala, a benefit and a fundraiser? Read on to find out, and to find which will be getting the most usage....

• A "soirée" is a party or gathering held in the evening, and always at least cocktail attire if not black tie. Wear: Fun young talent (Temperley, L'Wren Scott, Rodarte), or well-chosen vintage.

• A "benefit" is a party/performance for a charitable cause, and it's usually held in the evening or night, often on a Sunday. Wear: Understated (but recognizable) elegance.

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The editor of Goodnight Mr. Lewis, Joshua Malin, and his brother David Malin just launched the a new website called Mapfaced. From his experience in the nightlife industry, behind the bar and behind the blog, Joshua saw the need for an online community that allows users to create maps detailing their favorite nights out in NYC from point a to point b to point c.

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From hamptons.guestofaguets.com

Everything in the summer is a bit laid back. Remember the delectable foie gras PB&J from David Burke and Donatella? Well, there"s a new hot mate that the hippest east coasters are pairing with Peanut Butter...BACON! The Candy Kitchen in Bridgehampton is serving up this special 7 days a week for all the hungry beach goers! A perfect mix of sweet and salty? Or just another gimmicky dish? We gave it a 50/50 rating.

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