Pepalajefa: it's the food shop whose name is just as much of a mouthful as its unique dishes. Owner and chef Livia Hegner grew up traveling across Europe, speaks five languages fluently, and brings all of her bubbling personality to her "gourmet to go" shop, which is reopening this Easter in the Hamptons. We spoke to Livia and got the story behind Pepalajefa and its much-anticipated return! More»

[Saturdays Surf's Morgan Collett] [Andre Saraiva] [Cynthia Rowley]

Over the summer, we caught up with some of the most interesting and influential people in the Hamptons. From Andre Saraiva to The Crows Nest's Celine Valensi to photographer Ben Watts, check out GofG's favorite summer interviews! More»

It's been three years since Morgan Collett, Colin Tunstall, and Josh Rosen opened Saturdays Surf-- an NYC surf shop and hangout spot that would cater to the needs of people, who like them, we both surfers and New Yorkers. Saturdays Surf is quickly growing; they recently opened a store in Tokyo as well as a second store in NYC, and also released the first issue of their bi-annual magazine. We chatted with one of Saturdays Surf's co-founders, Morgan Collett, about where he likes to surf, what inspired them to open Saturdays Surf, and what their plans are for the future! More»

Celine Valensi is the keeper of the gates at The Crows Nest, which has differentiated itself from countless other trendy Montauk outposts with a dedication to quality. Located on a stretch on green grass over looking Lake Montauk, the property boasts a cozy chic hotel and Mediterranean eatery that is much more South of Italy than it is South of Mexico. Working as owner Sean MacPherson's right hand girl, Celine has put in her fair share of elbow grease since opening weekend in May of 2010. More»

Sunset Beach on the quaint Shelter Island is the bar to go to on the island if you're looking for a chic night out. The Sunset Beach deck was normal as ever for a Friday evening; women donned bright caftans and cat eyed sunglasses, endless cocktails shining in the setting sun, the famous red seaplane landing on the sound across the way, but what was happening in the backyard of the French Bistro was a more relaxed Sunset Beach. In typical backyard soiree fashion, red blankets, hula hoops, grilled corn, burgers, and kegged beer were provided for guests who came to see the first edition of Coucher Du Soleil presented by André Saraiva and ENCORE!, but made possible by Absolut. More»

Rebecca Hessel Cohen breezed into WellNEST in Sag Harbor on Saturday morning wearing one of her own designs, a flowing and carefree LoveShackFancy dress in heavenly blue chiffon. Layered with gold jewels, a colorful Dannijo necklace and a hot pink mini Celine tote, I was shocked when Rebecca revealed that she hand dyed the dress she was rocking oh-so well. The collection, which was first a series of simple dresses designed for Rebecca's bridesmaids is now comprised of dresses, maxi skirts, camisoles, cropped and long racerbacks, shorts and mini skirts! More»

Interior designer Sam Allen can start his bragging rights by stating that his roots that are sewn into the small town of Weston, Connecticut. With interior design running in his family, it became a natural hobby that soon developed in to his life-long passion. With an eye for luxurious interiors, Sam started small, designing bedrooms for local homes. He soon began catching the eye of Weston's well-to-do. More»

During the last weekend of June, two Europeans took over at the Kathryn Markel gallery in Bridgehampton, filling it with colorful, airy pieces of clothing, and turning it into the chicest sample sale the Hamptons has ever seen. The walls were covered with beautiful watercolors courtesy of artist Kim Uchiyama, which perfectly complimented the clothing that was hand selected by Claudia Bodin, a German Art correspondent based in New York, and Moira Gilbert, a player in the American and European fashion scene. More»

The Hamptons benefit scene is cluttered with events that gather funds for causes as diverse as puppies in need to countless cancer research foundations. Rarely do the events on the non-profit circuit aid in the creation of a public works project with a space-age twist. Enter the Lowline, an abandoned trolley terminal that co-founders Dan Barasch and James Ramsey have a plan to turn into an underground park with the ability to alter the dynamic of the Lower East Side as you know it. More»

A buzz has been created around L'Etoile Sport, a collection of luxury tennis apparel, which feels right at home in the Hamptons. Yesim Philip and Hannah Griswold, the ladies behind the latest sporty yet luxurious clothing line, seem to know a thing or two about what women are looking for in athletic wear. A collection of super white pieces, with hints of poppy, the color of the summer, include details such as zippers and ruffles that really make the pieces pop. In a fabric that is soft to the touch, but perfect for a few hours in the sun, the success of this new brand can easily be seen, and touched. More»

We've said it once, and we will certainly say it again, we just can't wait for Ben Watt's Shark Attack Sounds Party. As we've watched the most epic party of the summer grow from just a little get together to the party of the summer, we lost track of the years, all 10 of them. That's right, this quintessential summer bash complete with A-List celebs, the most current DJs of the moment and more ridiculous get-ups than we can count, turns a decade old this year. More»