The Hamptons
Our Insiders ’ Guide
EAT
One of our favorite things to do in the Hamptons is dining out . There are so many locally grown ingredients that the farm-to-table experience never disappoints .
JULIE LAVITT
Julie Lavitt grew up in Bloomfield Hills , MI , and attended Michigan State University . After college , she spent many years doing kitchen and bath design . She was living in Santa Monica when she met Arthur Lavitt of Charlotte , NC . They dated long distance before she moved to Charlotte . Now married with two wonderful boys , Julie enjoys the flexibility of owning an in-home stationery and invitation business and being a stay-at-home mom . Before COVID- 19 , she volunteered in a reading program for underprivileged children . Julie also enjoys cooking and travel . Due to Arthur commuting to New York every week for work , they bought a house in the Hamptons to spend their summers .
Stepping onto the grounds of Jean-Georges will make you feel transported back in time to some enchanted garden . This is a special historical gem that has been restored to glory and provides a unique and
Photo : Topping Rose House