SIMON SAYS: GIMME SHELTER ISLAND!

Simon Doonan and Jonathan Adler

SIMON SAYS:

GIMME SHELTER ISLAND!

Writer, bon-vivant, and absolute icon Simon Doonan is also known as Jonathan’s shorter half. Today he's low key letting us know where to find him this summer.

Sparkles
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Shelter Island is cool without knowing it. Jonathan Adler and I have been summering here for a quarter of a century. We love the small town vibe and the lack of pretension.

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SIMON'S CAN'T-MISS SPOTS

Finley's Fiction, Shelter Island Heights
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Nestling in Shelter Island Heights, you will find Finley's Fiction, a groovy independent bookstore operated by Finley Oakley Shore. In addition to all the new must-reads, Finley also supports local authors such as Christine Coulson, Ariel Levy, and moi.

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The IGA, Shelter Island grocery store
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The IGA is my favorite hang-out. When I say they have everything I am not kidding. They even boast a street-wear boutique with clothing designed by talented local designer Anthony Peronace.

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The Sunset Beach Hotel and Restaurant, Shelter Island
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The Sunset Beach Hotel and Restaurant adds a jolt of high-voltage Riviera glamour to Shelter Island. I am too geriatric to deal with the weekend crowds but often make midweek lunch-dates with my Shelter pals.

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The Whale's Tale, Shelter Island mini-golf
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The Whale's Tale is a fabulously funky old-school miniature-golf establishment. Not just for kids. I often send house-guests to the W.T. if they are starting to get on my nerves.

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Wherever you summer, give it all the mood-enhancing moments the season calls for, from oversized beach towels and al fresco favorites to our new range of cushy outdoor couture.