Dan's Papers - July 3, 2009 - Shop 'Til You Drop

Here it is, the big Fourth of July holiday weekend. So far the days of sunshine have been few and far between. Let's hope we can use our beaches from here on in... otherwise, we shop!

Jacob and Chris of Goldberg's Famous Deli & Restaurant, 65 Main Street, Westhampton Beach, wants to bring a happy and exciting vibe back to town. They will be adding evenings into the late hours for an affordable dinner and late night bites. Can't beat their bagels, appetizing deli sandwiches, salads, hot pastrami, eggs, omelets, etc. all day. Stop in, have a bite. Catering is also available. Call 631-998-3878 for more information.

On Sunday, July 5, in memory of Police Officer Rich Kappel, Impulse for Men, 85 Main Street, Westhampton Beach, will donate 10% of their day's proceeds to benefit Rich and Tara Kappel's children. For information call Liz at 631.288.5406.

At Dazzelle on Jobs Lane, Southampton there is a "Summer Trunk Show" in progress until July 7. Designer Yansi Fugel, known for her wonderful travel clothing is offering almost everything at 30% to 50% off. Go for it!

Sunrise to Sunset and Biba, 36-40 Hill Street, Southampton are having a July Fourth "Backyard Sidewalk Blow Out Sale," Friday, July 3 through Sunday July 5. In the mix will be bins and racks of clothing, beachwear sandals, dresses, accessories and unbelievable giveaways at $10, $15, and $20. Parking is available behind the stores - Do not miss this one!

The Elegant Setting, 31 Main Street, Southampton, will be hosting a jewelry show on July 4 from noon to 6 p.m., featuring Christina Addison. Addison's collection includes multi-strand necklaces, multi-colored sapphire earrings, elegant evening earrings, pendants, rings, gumdrop earrings and other customized jewelry. Open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 631-283-4747 or visit the elegantsetting.com for more info.

The news at Tommy Hilfiger, 69 Main Street, East Hampton, is that they are beginning a very exciting limited edition T-shirt program for the summer. The first in the series will launch on the Fourth of July and finish Labor Day weekend with sayings like "Local Visitor" and "Unwanted House Guest." Available only in the East Hampton store, in a variety of colors, these limited edition numbered Ts, offered in a variety of colors, are custom screen printed on the spot. The first 50 units are free to the first 50 customers and will be on sale after that for $28 each. Each week there will be a new style. Did you know that the "Cheers" cooler/tote doubles keeps you refreshed at the beach or poolside? It retails for $98. Also the "I'm a Firecracker" tote and the nautical striped tote both retail for $68. Both are available all summer. Call 631-324-0540 for additional info.

Check out White's, Main Street, East Hampton, for new summer inventory and an exclusive new line of very effective sunscreen products called Anthelio 50+ from France that includes creams, lotions and sprays ranging in price from $24 to $55. They all contain Mexoryl, have an SPF of 50+, and have been approved by the FDA for the last 19 years. This is a product that all of us should carry all summer long.

A Little of What You Fancy, Newtown Lane, is the oldest gift shop in East Hampton. Jacques Torres chocolates, decoupage plates, environmentally friendly cards and stationary are just of a few of the trinkets they carry. Hable Construction's sturdy canvas bags and storage, along with one of the best folding cots for last minute guests, are available. Kerry Cassill's prints on soft Indian cotton can be worn at the beach and to a night on the town, and her exquisite bedding is also available. Orla Kiely's colorful handbags and travel rollers are ready to go, and who doesn't need a Barbour jacket? For the guys, look for Surefire illumination tools, used by the U.S. Army, and Benchmade knives. There are also lots of body products including Kiehl's, Kai Fragrance, Carthusia and beautifully packaged handmade soaps.

Heading out to Gurney's Inn and Resort for brunch with my friend Joanne, I noticed a huge "How Sweet It Is" sale sign posted at Kembali Bebas at Amagansett Square Drive. My car is always on autopilot for sales, it parks automatically! There are discounts up to 40% off throughout the entire store. "Pick a pink cupcake," owner Lorraine said. We opened a ceramic cupcake and inside was a slip of paper with a surprise discount that read, "another 30% off." Jewelry is already 40% off, and now we were getting an extra 30% off? Extra "pink cupcake" discounts range from 10% to 40% off. Stay tuned on this shop!

If you love the unusual, at Dienst + Dotter, 23 Bridge Street, Sag Harbor (in the Municipal parking lot behind Main Street), has exactly that. Among the treasure trove of unusuals, I found unique reindeer bracelets from Sweden that are consistent with the region. They are elegant, gracious and simple in a variety of widths, styles and colors. Owner Jill Dienst will be happy to explain how they are made.

Sag Harbor's Around Again on the Wharf is stocked to the rafters with new, fun, seasonable fashions, jewelry and accessories, along with designer consignments and vintage clothing for men and women.

Until next week. Ciao and Happy and Safe Fourth of July shopping!

If your shop is having sales or new inventory, and you want our readers to hear about it, e-mail me at: Shoptil@danspapers.com