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The Hamptons nightlife
Nightlife in the Hamptons has expanded exponentially since the 1980s, when beachside outposts of Manhattan's hottest clubs, such as Danceteria and M-80, first arrived on the East End. Two decades later, the nightlife scene achieved a nadir (though some would say pinnacle) of decadence defined by the three-bottle minimum at Jet East, a certain celebrity PR's car crash into a crowd of revelers that made headlines world-wide, and the arrival of a scantily clad hotel heiress habituée. Today, nightlife in the Hamptons is exceptionally well-rounded and includes trendy clubs with strict door policies (Pink Elephant and Dune), relaxed wine bars, restaurants that transform into late-night scenes after hours (75 Main in Southampton; www.75main.com), party-hearty, beer-fueled locales with exotic names like the Boardy Barn, and tucked-away pubs where locals (and adventurous members of the summer set) kick back draughts over pool, darts, and fried chicken fingers. Keep in mind that the hottest clubs close down after Labor Day, and in season, the doors are often closed to anyone who's not on the list.
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