I know society makes us believe that once summer Fridays slow down, Labor Day weekend comes and goes, those newly lined school buses turn onto the block and one or two coffee brands soft launch their seasonal pumpkin special, it’s suddenly Fall. Despite that, I had some unfinished plans I wanted to tackle. Some last licks of Summer
When I think of Summer I think of Montauk. Yet, if we’re being honest over the past few years, my interest in The End has slowly been coming to an end. It’s a mix of the long lines and the fashion shows. However, I’ve heard that September and October in Montauk are not to be slept on, swapping peak for off peak and chaotic for slow.
Sounds delightful. I found an Airbnb that was up the road from one of Montauk’s classics. No, not the Shagwong. If The Surf Lodge was Raya, this place is your friend’s friend - familiar and approachable. Something tells me they don’t clap for the sunset at The Surf Lodge. Dropping some pics of that stunner
As for Sunday we woke up. No real itinerary other than the beach and breakfast sandwiches. Made a wrong turn and then a right one. Swooned at the homes on Ditch Plains Road. Relived stories from childhood. Found Ditch Witch. Picked up a top tier BEC on a bagel and planted ourselves in the sand. People watched. No fashion influencers in sight. Exchanged beach reads. My mom was reading “Airbnb for Dummies” and I couldn’t put down a NYT bestseller. We freshened up (i.e. took one more outdoor shower) and made our way west.
We popped by Carissa’s Bakery, a spot that’s lived on my list for years. I first laid eyes on the brand at my old job, who was responsible for the identity. Think dainty, warm and elevated artisanal. Ever since then I kept tabs on the bakery as they expanded to a couple of grab and go outposts and another in Amagansett that’s sit down. We split the falafel platter and zucchini and mozzarella sandwich. I’ll drop some photos to fill in the blanks
Sunday morning
Carissa’s
The End
I get it… Montauk in September or October is the move.
And with that,
We’ll always have Sunday