Candy queen Dylan Lauren\u2019s favorite spots in the Hamptons
An outdoorswoman who can’t sit still, Dylan Lauren spends as much time in the Hamptons as possible, bicycling on back roads from her family home in Montauk all the way to her namesake Dylan’s Candy Bar in East Hampton and beyond.
“I have been going out to Montauk ever since I can remember — before it became the most popular of the Hamptons,” says Lauren, who has 4-year-old twins with her financier husband, Paul Arrouet. “It’s kind of interesting because when I was in high school, all of the fun things to do were in Southampton. Now they’re all in Montauk.”
From dining with her dad (the iconic fashion designer Ralph Lauren) at the Palm in East Hampton to crafting coveted confections in her shop (including her new SpongeBob SquarePants and Gold Collection candy lines) — here’s how Lauren devours the East End.
Ditch Plains Beach, 18 Ditch Plains Road, Montauk
“This is where we take my dog, Jersey. My husband and I will pick up coffees and walk — literally, for miles — and watch the surfers.”
Dylan’s Candy Bar, 52 Main St., East Hampton
“I opened my Hamptons store eight years ago on Main Street. It used to be a store called Nuts About Chocolate that I was always going to. So there is so much history for me there. Now we are serving really fun ice cream flavors like ‘Oreo,’ ‘Cheesecake’ and ‘Hawaiian Shaved Ice.’ ”
Polo Ralph Lauren, 32 Main St., East Hampton
“I don’t do a lot of shopping in the Hamptons. But if I’m looking for one of my favorite staples or sporty clothes, I definitely go to my dad’s store. It’s just my style. Plus, it’s near my store, so I bring everyone candy and ice cream.”
The Palm, 94 Main St., East Hampton
“The Palm is just the all-time. My family would go like once a weekend and on special occasions. It’s just a classic cozy spot.”
Moby’s at East Hampton Point, 295 Three Mile Harbor/Hog Creek Road
“It’s fun to stop by on your way to a party for appetizers. It’s such a beautiful setting. You can sit outside and watch all the boats. So relaxing and cool.”
Hamptons Thai Yoga Massage, 249 Main St., Amagansett
“I am very active. I love biking from town to town, taking long walks and playing tennis. But on a rainy day, it’s nice to get a Thai massage.”
Minardi Training Beach Workout, Main Beach, East Hampton
“I have been going to Jimmy Minardi’s classes for several years now. He is a Hamptons staple and an amazing triathlete. He teaches a beach boot camp three times a week. It’s an obstacle course on the sand, so it’s extra hard.”
Round Swamp Farm, 184 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton
“I like going there for quick salads and fresh vegetables. But their blueberry and raspberry muffins are my favorite. It’s got an old Hamptons feel.”
Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons, 124 Daniels Hole Road, East Hampton
“I am very involved with organizations that support dogs and cats in need. ARF is one of them, and I found out they do these amazing obstacle courses for your dog. It’s very good for stimulating their brains, bonding and training.”
