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New places to dine, shop and stay, longtime favorites saying goodbye and a sneak peek at what’s ahead for 2027.
The East End’s business scene isn’t slowing down with the season. From new places to stay and dine to restaurant closings, supermarket shake-ups and plans for 2027, there’s plenty happening across the Hamptons and North Fork.
Here’s Spark’s latest look at what’s new, what’s closed and what’s coming next, organized by town.
SOUTH FORK
Amagansett
434 on Main Closes After 13 Seasons — Fall 2026
434 Main St., Amagansett
After 13 seasons welcoming guests to Amagansett, the owners of 434 on Main have announced their retirement and are no longer accepting reservations. The guesthouse’s exact final operating date has not been announced.
East Hampton
SewHampton Returns With Expanded Classes
79 Main St., East Hampton
Kathryn Reid’s SewHampton is back for a second winter at the Alice + Olivia storefront through the Winter Shops Alliance. Along with sewing lessons for children and adults and basic clothing alterations, the studio has expanded into knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint and weaving, plus workshops and community events. The seasonal shop runs through April 15, 2027.
Southampton
Alex Vinash Announces Southampton Boutique Closure, Plans NYC Atelier
25 Hampton Road, Southampton
After three years, fashion designer Alex Vinash announced the closing of his Southampton boutique on Instagram on Oct. 7. Vinash is opening a new atelier in New York City and plans to return to the Hamptons next season at a new location. He’s also expanding his growing Mono Monkey brand.
Website: https://alexvinash.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DeNUDSfAdv9/
Westhampton Beach
The Drift Opens in Westhampton Beach
57 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach
A new five-room boutique retreat has arrived in the heart of Westhampton Beach. The Drift features individually designed coastal-style guest rooms with private bathrooms and outdoor decks, within walking distance of Main Street and approximately a mile from the ocean. Reservations are available.
What’s Coming — South Fork
Tutto Caffè — Bridgehampton, Thanksgiving Weekend 2026
2426 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton
The team behind Tutto il Giorno and East Hampton’s Tutto Caffè is preparing to open a second café in the former Golden Pear space. Designed by Gabby Karan de Felice, the café will offer specialty coffees, Italian pastries, panini and light fare. Its official opening is scheduled for Nov. 27–29.
Website: https://www.tuttoilgiornocaffe.com/
Cluckman’s — Westhampton Beach, Spring 2027
North Mall, Old Riverhead Road, Westhampton Beach
The Sag Harbor favorite known for crispy chicken sandwiches, smash burgers, wings and milkshakes is expanding west with a second location planned for North Mall.
Website: https://cluckmans.com/
Galley — Westhampton Beach, Date TBA
162 Mill Road, Westhampton Beach
The owners of Little Gull Cafe in Speonk are bringing a new seafood restaurant to the former Eckart’s Luncheonette space. Signage is up, and preparations are underway, although an opening date has not been announced.
Holiday Farms — Westhampton Beach, May 2027
70 Sunset Ave., Westhampton Beach
Family-owned Holiday Farms is taking over the former Lidl supermarket space, bringing its first Suffolk County location to Westhampton Beach. The approximately 30,000-square-foot store is targeting a May 2027 opening.
Website: https://holidayfarms.com/
What’s Next for Bridgehampton’s King Kullen? — Date TBA
2044 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton
Giunta’s Meat Farms is beginning to make changes at King Kullen supermarkets following its October acquisition of the Long Island chain. But what does that mean for Bridgehampton? The local store continues operating as King Kullen, with no word yet on when changes might arrive or whether it will eventually carry the Giunta’s name.
NORTH FORK & RIVERHEAD
Calverton
FedEx Closes Calverton Facility
Edwards Avenue, Calverton
FedEx has permanently closed its Calverton distribution facility as part of a nationwide restructuring of its delivery network. The closure is one of several changes to the company’s Long Island operations.
Riverhead
Abigayle’s Celebrates Grand Opening
428 E. Main St., Riverhead
The historic Preston House has a new restaurant. Patricia and James Mangiacapre, the couple behind The Watershed in South Jamesport, have introduced Abigayle’s, serving lunch, dinner and cocktails with Dominican and Italian influences. The restaurant celebrated its grand opening in October after beginning service earlier in the fall.
Mugs on Main Closes
33 E. Main St., Riverhead
After more than three years downtown, Mugs on Main closed following building maintenance issues, flooding and a landlord dispute. Owners Jeff Schaeffer and Kasandra Watkins continue operating Mugs at Schmidt’s in Quogue.
Hanover Bank Opens Riverhead Branch
205 Osborn Ave., Riverhead
Hanover Bank has opened a full-service Riverhead branch, expanding its Long Island presence with banking services for residents and local businesses.
Riverhead Farmers Market Returns at Hallockville
6038 Sound Ave., Riverhead
The winter farmers market has a new home and a new nonprofit operator at Hallockville Museum Farm, bringing local farmers, food producers and vendors together for the colder months.
Southold
A Lure Closes After 16 Years
Port of Egypt Marina, Southold
After 16 years of waterfront dining, A Lure Chowder House & Oysteria has served its final meal. Restaurateur Adam Lovett and chef Tom Schaudel closed the popular seafood restaurant following a change in marina ownership and the nonrenewal of its lease.
Southold Social Goes on Hiatus
56125 Main Road, Southold
Another change for Lovett and Schaudel: Southold Social ended service Oct. 31 and is on hiatus through at least the winter. Its long-term future remains uncertain. The partners’ Mattituck restaurant, aMano, remains open.
