Fresh squeezed lemon is always the first ingredient. (Credit: David Benthal)
It doesn’t get much more refreshing than a glass of ice-cold lemonade on a summer day. The combination of simple ingredients — squeezed lemon, sugar and water served over ice — offers a taste of all-American nostalgia in each sip.
From grandma’s kitchen to lemonade stands across the country, family recipes are passed down through generations, and the North Fork is no exception. (more…)
A bottle of Bedell Cellars merlot. (Credit: Randee Daddona)
I’ve long been dubious with the idea of merlot — or any grape, really — being anointed the “signature variety” for Long Island wine country. But merlot does grow well here, meaning it ripens consistently. More consistently than varieties like cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon.
Growers know this. And they’ve known it for some time. (more…)
Points East at their Northforker July photo shoot at Treiber Farms in Peconic. (Credit: David Benthal)
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Family band Points East — which is made up of brother/sister duo Brian and Heather Cummings and their dad Keith — developed its own brand of Americana meets Indie folk sound organically over the years. From casual jam sessions at family gatherings to widely seen performances at local vineyards, restaurants and festivals, the trio continues to gain recognition. (more…)
It’s mid-July and there’s no shortage of fun happening on the North Fork.
If you need assistance sifting through all the happenings, we’re here to help. (more…)
This hearty sandwich is just one of the things you might find on the menu at Barrow Food House. (Credit: David Benthal)
The highly anticipated farm-to-table restaurant Barrow Food House is opening in Aquebogue today.
American Beech executive chef Kyle Romeo and his wife, Amanda Falcone, a former North Fork Table & Inn staffer, are serving up a brunch- and lunch-focused menu. (more…)
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Here are 10 North Fork open houses scheduled for this weekend, ranging in price from $379,000 to $1,349,000. The property prices are listed in ascending order. (more…)
The Second Hands at their Northforker July photo shoot at Treiber Farms in Peconic. (Credit: David Benthal)
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Husband and wife duo Geoff Schroeder and Laura Hoch began writing and performing their own brand of personal and poetic songs shortly after meeting on the North Fork in 2009. Characterized by warm vocals and deceptively simple folk melodies, Schroeder and Hoch combined their diverse musical backgrounds to form The Second Hands. (more…)