{"id":29598,"date":"2012-06-19T01:41:37","date_gmt":"2012-06-19T05:41:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=29598"},"modified":"2025-08-21T10:06:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T14:06:10","slug":"things-to-do-near-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/29598\/things-to-do-near-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"Six Summer Hot Spots"},"content":{"rendered":"

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This summer, there are two new beautiful boutique hotels in Newport (family owned) and Bridgehampton (Tom Collichio) that merit a getaway. Greek gourmands and the taco obsessed have two recently opened spots to try on Long Island and Long Island City<\/p>\n

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The Attwater Hotel | 22 Liberty Street Newport, RI<\/h2>\n

This new luxury boutique hotel sits in the heart of Newport\u2019s historic district, next door to the 100-year-old Newport Art Museum and just an eight-minute walk to the beach. Guests will love the Attwater’s stylish, modern coastal decor accented with bursts of color, as well as the on-site cafe serving up homemade pastries and French Press coffee. Rates start around $200 per night.<\/p>\n

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Nammos Estiatoriaa | 136 Main Street, Southampton<\/h2>\n

Southampton has welcomed the newest Mediterranean restaurant this summer, headed by Greek Gourmet Award winner Chef Emmanouil Aslanoglou. Nammos Estiatoriaa (now closed) will double as an exclusive nightclub on weekends.<\/p>\n

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Pops on the Potomac Concert Series | National Harbor Plaza<\/h2>\n

The Chesapeake Orchestra performs free weekly concerts<\/a> centered around nights of Mozart, \u201ca little bit of Gypsy,\u201d jazz, and more. VIP seating ($40) is available and includes hors d’oeuvres and a pre-concert reception with the musicians.<\/p>\n

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Casa Enrique | 5-48 49th Avenue, Long Island City<\/h2>\n

Specializing in Mexican fare from the Chiapas region, Casa Enrique<\/a> is headed by the owners of Bar Henry. Nosh on baby pork ribs or chicken mole in at this small-but-chic Queens eatery, decorated with paintings and greenery from local artists.<\/p>\n

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Topping Rose House | One Bridgehampton, Long Island<\/h2>\n

Top Chef\u2019s famed head judge Tom Colicchio opens a boutique hotel and spa<\/a> this summer in the Hamptons at Sag Harbor. Open year round, the house will also feature a vegetable-inspired restaurant and a historic barn for private events.<\/p>\n

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Photoville | One Brookyln Bridge Park, Pier 3<\/h2>\n

Brooklyn welcomes a pop-up beer garden<\/a> this summer, open from June 22 through July 1. Brooklyn Brewery and the Food Truck Association will be serving up refreshments and snacks in a waterfront village-style venue built from shipping containers.<\/p>\n

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Photos: MacKinnon Photography<\/a>, Topping Rose House, Case Enrique, Chesapeake Orchestra, Nammos Southampton
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