"Carissa’s makes some of the best baked goods and bread in the Hamptons, which makes it a great spot for lunch. The large East Hampton location looks like a cool person’s home in Oslo, and the extensive outdoor area is peaceful and so well-attended, you’ll never be without the fennel-infused tap water. The salads and bowls are fine, but the signature sandwiches—like a jambon beurre with sliced cornichons for crunch—are what make this place special. Carissa’s original bakery, in a parking lot behind Newtown Lane, is a convenient spot to pick up a sandwich in town. A third location in Sag Harbor also offers sandwiches, bowls, and baked goods." - Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner