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www.privateairny.com Private Air New York | Summer 2014 78 please meet Topping Rose House. e brainchild of Bill Campbell, Simon Critchell and Chef Tom Colicchio the Hamptons newest gem is situated in the center of Bridgehampton, an eclectic homage to grace, style, and comfort just steps from the center of town and only a stone's throw away from the Atlantic. With aesthetics the result of a brilliant collaboration between architect Roger Ferris and designer Alexandra Champalimaud, Topping Rose House is a staggeringly beautiful property whose suites, guest rooms, and public spaces provide the perfect setting from which to experience east end charm and European- inspired service. "We want our guests to feel as if they are visiting with friends rather than staying in a hotel," says Boby Haryadi, the Topping Rose House's Guest Services Manager. "We provide whatever we can to make their stay as welcoming and luxurious as possible." Welcoming it is. If a day at the beach is what you desire, staff will happily provide you with a Lexus stocked with sand chairs, towels, and a picnic lunch to go. If you're in town to look at real estate, the hotel will happily deliver a map and a luxury vehicle for your house hunting pleasure. For those who'd rather stretch their legs and take a scenic ride around town, there's a fleet of bicycles at the ready. Guests who prefer to stay closer to the creature comforts afforded by the hotel, can do so in elegant style at the sleek pool or atop the private rooftop patios provided by the cottage suites. No matter how you spend your days at Topping Rose House, you won't want to miss a single evening at Chef Colicchio's masterfully curated restaurant. With dishes created from a bounty harvested from the hotel's own working farm, and paired with selections featured in the extensive wine list, including offerings from local wineries, the restaurant is a destination in and to itself among guests and Long Island natives. "I've been inspired by the bounty of local produce and high quality purveyors in Long Island and on our own farm," explains Colicchio. "is gave us the opportunity to create menus that focus more on vegetables and herbs rather than protein. e Topping Rose House property has also given us the opportunity to extend our hospitality beyond a restaurant setting." While it may be difficult to pry oneself away from the amenities of a Topping Rose suite, an afternoon wine tasting, or the lure of the Atlantic, the myriad shops and boutiques throughout the picturesque towns are hard to resist. From the bespoke offerings at Aerin Lauder's seasonal boutique, aptly named AERIN to the Tiffany & Co. outpost shop to the antique stores that beckon you to browse, those who relax through retail therapy won't be disappointed. Summer. It only comes once a year, but if done well… once is all you need. WEEKEND

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