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Most Grammable North Fork Spots: Audubon Society, Greenport

January 27, 2023
The holidays are over, the days are still a little grey, and the winter doldrums are beginning to set in. I have two options: wallow in my house and wait for the sun to shine, or venture out into the cold and face the winter head on. I’m here to...

Where’s Aimée?: Interviewing Winemaker Russell Hearn

November 23, 2021
This time of year finds us reflecting on that which we are grateful, and I am especially grateful for our winemaker Russell Hearn. (The following interview has been edited for clarity, brevity, and the occasional technical difficulty.) Aimée Lasseigne New: You are very well-traveled and have worked in California, Australia,...

Most Grammable North Fork Spots: Village Lane, Orient

August 26, 2021
If we were to take a poll of the North Fork’s favorite streets, there would be some obvious choices: Love Lane in Mattituck, Front Street in Greenport, and even the newly revitalized Main Road in Southold. But I would argue that one of the most beautiful streets on the North...

Most Grammable North Fork Spots: Your Own Hometown!

December 15, 2020
Being in charge of our social media during this past year has been an interesting study for me. Instagram and Facebook and the like used to be an escape for me, from following along with the daily lives of my far-flung friends to living vicariously through their vacations. But then...

Most Grammable North Fork Spots: Black Llama Bar

February 10, 2020
If you’ve visited Greenport before, odds are you’ve walked through Stirling Square. Maybe you stopped in for a pizza at 1943 or for a drink at the outside bar at American Beech (featured previously in this blog series). American Beech is one of the most impeccably designed spaces in the...

Most Grammable North Fork Spots: Barrow Food House

November 13, 2019
First off, let me be clear that this entry of my blog will be fueled by blatant favoritism, and yes, I have been bribed with food and drink to say all of these things. That being said, everything written therein is one hundred percent my opinion and is one hundred...

Most ‘Grammable’ North Fork Spots: The Halyard

July 3, 2019
It’s finally summer on the North Fork! The beaches and bars are filling up, the wine somehow tastes colder, and the sunsets are getting even more stunning by the day. I’m asked fairly often in the tasting room, “Where should we go to watch the sunset?” My follow up question...

Wine, Illustrated: Alt Formats & Drinking Local For the Eco-Consumer

May 28, 2019
Alicia EkelerDirector of Tasting Rooms

Most ‘Grammable’ North Fork Spots: Love Lane Kitchen

April 3, 2019
Does anyone else feel like this winter lasted an eternity? I personally can’t remember what the color green even looks like. But spring has finally sprung and every crocus and daffodil I see is bringing a little bit more warmth and color into my life. And although the flowers are...

Most ‘Grammable’ North Fork Spots: #TeamLieb’s Favorite Wineries

February 1, 2019
Let me start off by saying that yes, of course I am biased towards the Lieb Cellars and Bridge Lane tasting rooms. I think we should be the first stop on everyone's North Fork wine tour. But it's also no secret among the staff of the local tasting rooms that...

Most ‘Grammable’ North Fork Spots: North Fork Brewing Co.

December 12, 2018
If you’re anything like me, these short, grey days really have you feeling the winter doldrums. We’re all craving sunlight, warmth, color, and maybe a little bit more booze than usual. Luckily, there’s a place nearby that delivers everything on this list! Head to Riverhead and give the crew at...

Most ‘Grammable’ North Fork Spots: American Beech

September 20, 2018
Well, everyone, it's that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, there's a slight chill in the air and everyone is scrambling to spend as much time outdoors as possible before we all hibernate for a few months. Or maybe you're one of those people who's ready for...

From a Chef’s Perspective: Wine & Takeout Pairings!

September 13, 2018
As we enter the final wave of our busy season here at the tasting room, I find myself ordering takeout with much more frequency. With very little physical energy left at the end of a long work weekend, there’s nothing better than picking up a delicious meal all wrapped up...

Most ‘Grammable’ North Fork Spots – Lavender by the Bay

July 12, 2018
I have a few simple words for you to start off this post: Lavender by the Bay.  I take beautiful photos for a living, so I think I would be stripped of my duty as a contributor to this blog if I didn't include this gem of a place. The lavender fields...

Wine Illustrated: Planning a Wine Tasting Day on the Nofo

October 30, 2017
Alicia EkelerDirector of Tasting Rooms

From a Chef’s Perspective: Autumn Eats & Chardonnay

September 15, 2017
It’s not *quite* here yet, officially, but we can all sense it. Autumn on the North Fork is something I get really, really excited about. Tomatoes aside, all of my favorite vegetables start appearing again at farmstands, and comfort foods start popping up on menus. Roasted squash, root veggies, hearty...

Wine, Illustrated: Thanksgiving Wine Pairing Cheat Sheet!

November 23, 2015
Can you believe it's here?! We couldn't be happier for the day off to spend with family.  Thanksgiving dinner is such a colorful meal, with so many flavors and diversity of flavor that you can bring so many wines to the table to experiment with. Here is a very quick...

From a Chef’s Perspective: Dessert Wine; what it is, and what it isn’t

April 23, 2015
Dessert wines are often misunderstood, and don’t get the appreciation they deserve when they are consumed out of context. What is often mistaken for a regular drinking wine that is “too sweet” or “syrupy”, should actually be praised for those exact qualities. The complexity and depth of a great dessert...