Tinx (real name: Christina Najjar) is a podcaster (“It’s Me, Tinx”), content creator, advice guru and author of two books. The latest is novel “Hotter in the Hamptons,” which published earlier this month and has already been optioned as a TV series for 20th Television (with the sisters behind “Nobody Wants This,” Erin and Sara Foster, executive-producing).
The Hamptons — and the colorful rich characters who inhabit it — were the inspiration for Najjar’s book about a fallen influencer and the critic who brought her down. Confession: When the Stanford grad first came to the South Fork years ago, she absolutely hated it. “I didn’t get it,” admits Tinx, 34, who was born in Washington, DC, raised in London and now lives in LA. “I felt so out of place.” But she remained intrigued. “The Hamptons are known as a glamorous summer destination for the rich and famous. I think everyone’s a little curious about what happens there. I certainly was!”
Now that she’s a regular, Tinx understands the exact formula for achieving the “Rich Mom energy” she’s so obsessed with (though she doesn’t yet have kids herself): “A huge house with lots of staff, a Pilates-toned body, Bottega Veneta everything and a vintage Bronco — so you can drive to Round Swamp Farm in style.” Sounds about right. Read on for her other Hamptons must-hangs.
“My new book is very sexy, so it puts you in the mood to have a summer fling — or at least be nice to your boyfriend. And there’s lots of beautiful imagery, so you can daydream while you’re by the pool!”
Crow’s Nest | 4 Old West Lake Dr., Montauk
“God bless [the Crow’s Nest] staff, who I harass every Wednesday for a Friday reservation for the entire month of July. I simply can’t go one week without the lobster pasta or the ricotta with grilled ciabatta [served with lavender honey, truffle oil, black salt and pink peppercorn]. I have definitely rolled down that hill drunk, too!
“My favorite place to get breakfast is Carissa’s. It feels very Nancy Meyers and it’s simply the best coffee and pastries in town. I always get the croissant.”
“The best martinis in the Hamptons. Love me a stuffed olive! Although they are rather strict about dress code and you can’t get too rowdy here.”
Blue Parrot | 33A Main St., East Hampton
“I love to walk into town and go here to get spicy margaritas and lobster enchiladas. It’s a fun casual vibe.”
“You’ll have to drag me out of Surf Lodge at age 99 kicking and screaming. It’s so fun to go and see who’s there and dance with your friends all Saturday.”
“It’s so beautiful here. I love when brands throw events here as well, because it’s just a really stunning backdrop for an Instagram photo. I’m sure that’s what they had in mind when they were constructing this art museum … my Instagram photos.”
Common Ground | 44 Three Mile Harbor Road, East Hampton
“I think it’s very important that we try to bring back clubbing. It’s been my main platform for a while now. I’m going to go to Capitol Hill soon. Anyway, when I’m in the Hamptons, I love to go to Common Ground either to DJ or to dance. It’s a great venue.”
“There is a huge debate amongst the worst people you know as to whether Lunch [aka Lobster Roll Restaurant] or Clam Bar is better. After much deliberation, I prefer Lunch because they have more sauce options. I get the hot dog with coleslaw and mustard on the side and love to get chicken fingers for the table with lots of ranch and any mayo-based dips.”
Isabel Marant | 66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton
“I love going in here to shop drunk after a glass of Sancerre or two! I find the cutest summer dresses and boots.”
“Home of the $40 chicken tenders. Do I buy them? Absolutely! You only live once.”
