Dinner and a Movie in Sag Harbor
Decorator Allison Babcock and her husband, Luke, invite friends over for a little cinema verité.
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1/21Photograph by Doug YoungDecorator Allison Babcock and her husband, Luke, hosted friends for dinner and a movie.Photograph by Doug YoungDecorator Allison Babcock and her husband, Luke, hosted friends for dinner and a movie.
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2/21Photograph by Doug YoungGuests gathered for pre-theater cocktails at the Babcock home in Sag Harbor. “I love classic old movies,” Allison Babcock says. “The Talented Mr. Ripley inspired our coastal Italian theme.”Photograph by Doug YoungGuests gathered for pre-theater cocktails at the Babcock home in Sag Harbor. “I love classic old movies,” Allison Babcock says. “The Talented Mr. Ripley inspired our coastal Italian theme.”
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3/21Photograph by Doug YoungAllison prepares Caprese salad in the kitchen.
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4/21Photograph by Doug YoungThe dinner table includes chargers from Kim Seybert, plates by Anna Clejan Ceramics, napkins from Blue Pheasant, glassware from Hudson Grace, and flowers by Arthur Golabek.Photograph by Doug YoungThe dinner table includes chargers from Kim Seybert, plates by Anna Clejan Ceramics, napkins from Blue Pheasant, glassware from Hudson Grace, and flowers by Arthur Golabek.
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5/21Photograph by Doug YoungLuke Babcock carries a drinks tub to the cocktail area.
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6/21Photograph by Doug YoungThe Mediterranean-inspired menu.
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7/21Photograph by Doug YoungFreshly caught local fish from the Seafood Shop in Wainscott was grilled with lemon and herbs. “Living in an area with so much great food makes entertaining fun, easy, and casual,” Allison says.Photograph by Doug YoungFreshly caught local fish from the Seafood Shop in Wainscott was grilled with lemon and herbs. “Living in an area with so much great food makes entertaining fun, easy, and casual,” Allison says.
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8/21Photograph by Doug YoungHosts Luke and Allison Babcock, with their dog Brody, in front of a shed that is original to their property.Photograph by Doug YoungHosts Luke and Allison Babcock, with their dog Brody, in front of a shed that is original to their property.
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9/21Photograph by Doug YoungGuest Anna Clejan.
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10/21Photograph by Doug YoungBrody.
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11/21Photograph by Doug YoungGuests Ellie Kurrus and Sarah Amaden.
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12/21Photograph by Doug YoungThe Babcocks share a laugh with guests Brigitte and Hamish MacGowan.
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13/21Photograph by Doug YoungThe Hugo Spritz, a cocktail made with Prosecco, elderflower syrup, and sparkling water.Photograph by Doug YoungThe Hugo Spritz, a cocktail made with Prosecco, elderflower syrup, and sparkling water.
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14/21Photograph by Doug YoungIn the transcendent summer light, guests enjoyed freshly shucked oysters.
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15/21Photograph by Doug YoungThe oysters were grown and harvested by Luke.
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16/21Photograph by Doug YoungGuests mingled in the Babcock's backyard.
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17/21Photograph by Doug YoungAllison’s Caprese salad gets an extra-summery boost with the addition of peaches and blackberries. “I love adding local, fresh ingredients whenever they’re in season,” she says.Photograph by Doug YoungAllison’s Caprese salad gets an extra-summery boost with the addition of peaches and blackberries. “I love adding local, fresh ingredients whenever they’re in season,” she says.
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18/21Photograph by Doug YoungThe couple screened the film on the house’s chimney.
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19/21Photograph by Doug YoungLuke manned the projector.
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20/21Photograph by Doug YoungGuests enjoyed popcorn and candy tucked into containers and baskets from Best of Columbia. The bar cart is from English Country Home.Photograph by Doug YoungGuests enjoyed popcorn and candy tucked into containers and baskets from Best of Columbia. The bar cart is from English Country Home.
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21/21Photograph by Doug YoungCocktail napkins from Kim Seybert and colorful barware beckoned as the sun started to set beyond the cove.Photograph by Doug YoungCocktail napkins from Kim Seybert and colorful barware beckoned as the sun started to set beyond the cove.
The print version of this article appears with the headline: Dinner & A Movie.
This article appears in the August-1 2022 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).
