Amber Waves, Round Swamp Farm, and Green Thumb Organic Farm operate as cozy, family-owned farm stands in the Hamptons that sell homemade pies, clams, and a wide selection of fresh produce and specialty items. Prices at these stands are notably high, with examples such as $24 oatmeal, $71 steak, $24 gazpacho, and $18 guacamole. Operators state prices reflect product quality, variety, and the need to support staff and their families in an expensive region. Green Thumb Organic Farm reports paying workers above the national average. Despite high prices, the stands maintain a welcoming, down-to-earth atmosphere.
While perusing her blog for recommendations, I came across a 2021 list of her favorite spots "out East," including farm stands and specialty food stores. By "out East," Garten means the Hamptons, an enclave for New York City's wealthiest along the South Fork of Long Island. On a recent trip there, I visited three of Garten's recommended spots. While I anticipated they might be pretentious or snobby, instead, I found charming family-owned businesses selling homemade pies and staffed by friendly employees.
Much has been said about the prices in the Hamptons, something I confirmed throughout my two-day visit, when I saw $24 oatmeal, $71 steak, $24 gazpacho, and $18 guacamole. Round Swamp Farm, one of the farm stands I visited, previously told Business Insider they "believe that the prices of our products fairly represent the high quality and variety of the fresh food and produce we offer".
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