THE SURF LODGE

Montauk, New York’s hottest new spot
By Kate Williams

Even boogie boarders are welcome at The Surf Lodge, Montauk’s newest boutique hotel and restaurant. Located just a half mile from the beach, The Surf Lodge sits on Montauk’s beautiful Fort Pond with a 2,600 square-foot outdoor lounge, has panoramic lake views in all of the rooms and 12 with private courtyards and hot tubs. Playing off Montauk’s reputation as one of the finest surf spots on the East Coast, the decor is laid back and airy, with sun-bleached pine floors and surfboards, art, and mementos lining the whitewashed walls. The Surf Lodge’s restaurant and bar will be helmed by hottie Top Chef alumni Sam Talbot, with full lunch and dinner menus planned around seasonal, local ingredients, which will satisfy your appetites for both a good meal and a little bit of eye candy. For more information, see surflodgemontauk.com.