How cold is it out there? Well if you're like me you've been glued to local news for "Snowpocalypse 15, The Blizzard of 15 and the This Winter Sucks 15" special coverage. Yes, if all of those negative numbers on the screen are giving you flashbacks to your Calculus 101 class, you're not alone. While the media contuinues scaring the bejeezus out of everyone there is the reality of icy roads and un-shoveled walkways. With that in mind, it's no surprise that action on the East End was very quiet this past President's Day Weekend. In fact, even a Valentine's Day over the weekend wasn't enough to keep restaurant and business owners happy. The real estate market was much the same this past weekend. A fair amount of action but it would have been better if it didn't snow! In spite of article after article about how "all the good Hamptons summer rentals are gone," renters and buyers still weren't willing to put on their boots and trek through waist high drifts to see properties. I also noticed a slight dip in web traffic this past week maybe due to nobody thinking "beach" when frost bite is imminent. Maybe everyone was busy with Valentine's Day or going to see "Fifty Shades of Grey." Either way, my cadre of brokers and agents gave this
past weekend a solid "C." Here's hoping for a big thaw and warmer temperatures soon.
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| Doppio.... Last spring |
Meanwhile, rumors of the death of Doppio in Sag Harbor have been greatly exaggerated. I for one thought it was pretty much D.O.A. by the end of last summer. But, according to very reliable sources, the Italian eatery which got off to a promising start last summer is coming back for a second season! The windows which are currently covered with paper will be peeled back and service will continue for the handful of dedicated customers. So where did Doppio go wrong last year and how can they make it this season? The biggest complaint I heard was not about the food but rather the service was terrible. I guess in my encounters, I always thought there is better food in town with better service... so why bother. Here's hoping they pull it together for next year.
Yep... the snow may be deep but you better start thinking about getting your beach permits before you're stuck going to Asbury Park. Below are the links you'll need for enjoying fun in the sun this coming summer!
Beach Permit Links!
East Hampton Village Beach Permits
East Hampton Town Beaches
Southampton Town Beaches
Southampton Village Beach Permits
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