I usually post what’s new and noteworthy on Fridays but seeing as how it’s 9,000 degrees everywhere, I thought you might like some ideas of things to read and watch while you are at home sitting in front of the air conditioner.

The team behind Baron’s Cove, my favorite hotel in Sag Harbor, have just reopened The Pridwin Hotel and Cottages on Shelter Island after a big renovation. The classic American resort hotel has been providing guests a unique experience on Shelter Island since 1927 on a nearly 10-acre site on Crescent Beach. It was selected for its protected waters, gentle bay breezes, and for its breathtaking water views of the Peconic Bay. Cape Resorts partner is the Petry family, who have owned and operated the resort since 1961 and Colleen Bashaw gave the whole place a great refresh if you need to escape the heat in the city.
I’m a little jealous of anyone who gets to watch The Bear on Hulu for the first time. It’s the best thing on television lately and the word of mouth buzz has assured the show a second season. It follows “a young chef from the fine dining world comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he’s used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, his strong-willed and recalcitrant kitchen staff and his strained familial relationships, all while grappling with the impact of h...