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One Minute on the North Fork: Decorating Valentine’s Day treats with the North Fork Flour Shoppe
On Saturday mornings during the winter, North Fork Flour Shoppe Owner Meghan Saccone parks...

North Fork Chocolate Company’s first of two new locations opens in Mattituck
While winter is the slow season for many North Fork businesses, it’s crunch time...

Amid rising grocery store prices, shoppers turn to local farmers for eggs
“Have you seen the price of eggs lately?” North Forkers, residents throughout Long Island...

Introducing Fyr and Salt: The North Fork’s latest private dining and catering business
A new culinary venture is bringing an old-world cooking method to private parties and...

Long Island Restaurant Week: A guide to prix fixe specials on the East End
Long Island Restaurant Week is back! From Sunday, Jan. 29 to Sunday, Feb. 5,...

Greenport Harbor Brewing Co.’s annual North Fork Chili Cook-Off returns Feb. 5
Hundreds of foodies will flock to Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. next month for a...

Here’s which Sparkling Pointe wines to pair with Girl Scout Cookies
Girl Scout Cookie season is here once again, marked by the handwritten signs and...

Wines By Nature to host tasting of the North Fork’s smallest wineries
George Eldi has secrets he is dying to share. Dotted throughout the North Fork...

Where to keep warm while enjoying wine outside this winter
Just because it’s winter does not mean we have to drink wine cooped up...

It’s Dry January across the North Fork once again
While stiff drinks will keep some people warm during this cold month, others may...

Seven North Fork beers to transport you to a winter wonderland
Beloved pumpkin beers have come and gone, freeing taps to flow with winter merriment....

Coolest Stories: The year in North Fork wine
Thanks to an unusually hot and dry growing season, vineyard managers and winemakers reported...


From The Magazine
From The Magazine

Alternative fitness regimens strengthen bodies, minds and community ties
Struggling through the loss of a close friend, Randy Nieves decided to don a...

Local experts offer up their tips for staying healthy in the winter
“Health is wealth” is a common truism but feeling like a million bucks gets...

The List: Soup for the soul
Remember those old Campbell’s soup commercials? A snowman melts into a happy little kid...

Create your own gin at Matchbook Distilling Co.
I arrived for a “create your own gin” experience at Matchbook Distilling Co. in...

My favorite things: Marc LaMaina
Marc LaMaina is a legit NoFo local. “I grew up in Greenport and graduated...

Baking challah bread with Love
The holidays are a time for food-filled traditions. Every December, families come together to...

The Map: Get your cookie fill
The holiday season is in full swing and that means it’s okay to eat...

Curate the perfect wine list for your holiday party
Wine tends to flow at holiday parties, and if you’re on the North Fork,...

Try these seven fish dishes as an alternative to a popular feast
The Feast of the Seven Fishes is a beloved Christmas Eve tradition among Italian-American...

Conquer the holidays with these gift wrapping tips
Cue the angelic chorus. You’ve found the perfect presents for everyone on your nice...

Shop Local: At Jamesport Country Store, a harmony of old meets new
Perhaps you’ve noticed the mammoth vintage sign or the antique gas pump in their...

Farm Stand to Plate: Pistachio & Cara Cara Orange Jam Wreath Cookies
It’s December and our weekly visits with our familiar farmers are now held in...

Get high marks for the holidays with old-fashioned fun at Gingerbread University
Welcome to Gingerbread University — a colorful candy-filled workshop where the tradition of decorating...

2022 Holiday Gift Guide
December is a beautiful time of the year here on the North Fork. Tree...

Alyssa Reed curates holiday cheer with bespoke Christmas trees
In the middle of summer, when most people plan pool parties and beach barbecues,...

Hidden North Fork: Find a new hobby at Riverhead Vacuum and Sewing Center
There’s much more than meets the eye at the Riverhead Vacuum and Sewing Center...

Food for Thought: North Fork chefs share their thoughts on kitchen essentials
By their nature, kitchens are sentimental places. In any home, regardless of its size,...

Jamesport Sourdough and Coffee Co. is a true cottage-style bakery
If you’re out on the North Fork at the right place and time, you...

Shop Local: Orient Linen Co.
A trip to the eastern tip of the North Fork should always include a...

Home sweet geodesic dome: Baiting Hollow home is a labor of love for retired FDNY responder
When Kevin Shea set out to build a home of his own, he knew...

My favorite things: Norine Pennacchia
Moving to the North Fork in 2001 changed Norine Pennacchia’s life in a huge...

Farm Stand to Plate: Ribollita soup with local kale
The Thanksgiving holiday fills the month of November. It begins with thoughts of what...

Solstice Garden Co.: Making a space a home with holistic landscape design
Home. For every person you ask, you’ll likely find a different meaning of the word....

The Map: A fork full of pie
Right up there with wine, the North Fork is known as a pie destination....

Dream Day: A very North Fork-feelin’ day in Mystic, Conn.
9 A.M. I’ve found the best breakfast spot in Mystic. Enter Nana’s Bakery &...

Designing the ultimate North Fork kitchen with Amanda Giuliano
Kitchens are more than just a place to prepare food. They’re a hub of...

The List: The North Fork in books
Get lost in a good book, but not too lost — you’ll get a...

Welcome to ‘The Bungalow’
Inside a Mattituck couple’s midcentury modern home

My favorite things: Hallie & Ryan Lertora
Working the land on the North Fork is a true passion for Ryan Lertora,...

What my first harvest season taught me: lessons and reflections from North Fork farmers
There are many firsts in life: first home, first job, first love. But for...

Creating a corn maze is a passion project for these North Fork farmers
If you’ve ever been through a corn maze, you’ve no doubt, at some point,...

Spooky Thrills: North Fork Halloween events from coffin races to costume parties
The sky is starting to darken early, the leaves are browning and the wind...

The Map: U-pick pumpkin farms that offer a bit more
Fall on the North Fork means U-pick pumpkins, but that’s not the only thing...

Preserve the harvest to keep it tasting like fall (or summer!) all year long
Growing a backyard kitchen garden is full of ups and downs: an eggplant bush...

Farm Stand to Plate: Autumn harvest salad with roasted local delicata squash
Signs of the season changing are all around us, with crisp days and sweater-weather...

Dream Day: Fall fun in Providence, R.I.
8 A.M. Start your morning at Amy’s Place, a spot that’s been ranked for...

The List: This month, it’s pumpkin everything
Pumpkin season is upon us, and on the North Fork, it’s not just pumpkin...

The best things we ate (so far!) on the North Fork this year
Here at Northforker, we eat like it’s our job. In an annual tradition for...

Balo Alvarez made a name for himself combining his skills as a seafood chef with his Latin heritage
Stepping up to order from the Balo’s Foods trailer, you’re met with an image...

Exploring the North Fork pizza trail
Ah, the North Fork. A must-visit destination for beaches, wineries, pumpkins and, I would...

How Alison Katz and Fritz Beckmann built the scratch kitchen that feeds the North Fork
Stepping into the kitchen of Alison Katz and Fritz Beckmann the first thing you...

The Map: Local Oysters To-Go
Welcome to 2022’s first -r month, which for those who don’t know, is the...

The accidental farmers behind Mattituck Mushrooms
There’s something mysterious about mushrooms. They’re oddly colored, asymmetrical and yet somehow intentionally shaped...

Farm Stand to Plate: The last of summer’s tomato tart
Some may view September as the end of summer, welcoming in all things pumpkin...

The farm-to-food-pantry movement; how the North Fork is addressing food insecurity
A VAST NETWORK OF ADVOCATES AND VOLUNTEERS IS WORKING TO ADDRESS GROWING FOOD INSECURITY ON THE...

My Favorite Things: Evan Bucholz
AS TOLD TO GINA WAY Evan Bucholz grew up in Jamesport. “As a kid,...

Food is as much about the journey as the destination at these local spots
Have you ever had such a great dining experience that it became more than...

The List: These fruity condiments are our jam
As summer winds down, we’re overcome with gratitude for all the bounty the North...

Shop Local: touchGOODS has the goods for a well-equipped kitchen
Fall on the North Fork is my favorite time of year. It’s harvest season...

Hidden North Fork: Honey harvest parties are the sweetest
Master Beekeeper Chris Kelly of Promise Land Apiaries has something equal parts sweet and...

Dream Day: We went to Brooklyn just to eat
7 A.M. Since this will be a full day of eating, we’re kicking it...

10 things to do on the North Fork in September
Ahhhhhhh September – the last few weeks of summer, the first ER month, and...



What’s for sale on the North Fork: Rustic Farmhouses
Wondering what your budget can get you on the red-hot East End real estate...

North Fork Open Houses: 10 listings for the week of Feb. 4
Living on the North Fork, with its picturesque villages, varied restaurants, historic farms and...

North Fork Dream Home: Slice of serenity on Goose Creek
In need of a bit of summer dreaming? This week’s dream home on nearly...

What’s for sale on the North Fork: Cozy cottages in Southold
Wondering what your budget can get you on the red-hot East End real estate market?...

North Fork Open Houses: 10 listings for the week of Jan. 28
Living on the North Fork, with its picturesque villages, varied restaurants, historic farms and...

North Fork Dream Home: Contemporary with views galore on Mattituck Inlet
If contemporary style, massive windows, and a deep-water dock speak to you then this...

Alternative fitness regimens strengthen bodies, minds and community ties
Struggling through the loss of a close friend, Randy Nieves decided to don a...

Podcast: What’s happening the weekend of Feb. 2
Happy February! We’re kicking off the month by sharing some exciting events happening this...

Made on the North Fork: Contemporary assemblage art with David Betts
Meet David Betts. He’s an assemblage artist who creates whimsical creatures out of everyday...

10 things to do on the North Fork this February
While it may be the middle of winter, the North Fork is anything but...

Seven ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day on the North Fork
Mark your calendars — February is almost here and love is already in the...

One Minute on the North Fork: An afternoon at the Long Island Aquarium’s Butterfly Garden
Looking for an indoor activity to escape the cold weather? A tropical garden filled...
Events
Updated daily with the most exciting events the North Fork has to offer.
$20
Annual North Fork Chili Cook-Off
$95
Wine Dinner at Juniper
$10 p/p
Mediterranean Cooking with Naela Zeidan
Free
Link and Learn: Should I Have a Trust in 2023?
Free
From Worrier to Warrior
$15
Viewpoints | In Conversation with Christopher Knowles
Free
Free Introduction to Beekeeping - Catch the Buzzzzzzz!
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