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It’s one o’clock on a Tuesday afternoon, and Frank DeCarlo is in the kitchen of his lower Manhattan restaurant, Peasant, preparing for dinner service.
Many Greek-Americans dream of one day returning to live in the Old Country. Joanne Cosona, whose parents are from Greece, had a more original idea. She and her husband Tony Medina decided to bring Hellenic style to the North Fork.
They say less is more and that is just what these quaint and cozy “tiny gems” on the North Fork are. They are in great locations with many of the same luxuries as their larger counterparts. Come live your North Fork dream and enjoy these petite properties.
To make a perfect biscuit, you must take care to neither overwork nor underwork the dough. Overworked dough results in a tough biscuit. Underworked, it will crumble apart and never achieve its full potential.
As spring ushers in, the North Fork real estate market is off to a strong start. Seasonal rentals are up from last year and sales are robust. Waterfront properties and the Village of Greenport continue to be the hottest markets.
Luxury comes at a price, and nowhere is the old chestnut more true than in the rarified world of Paris boutique hotels. But between the weak euro and the strong dollar, the city‘s most delightful indulgences have suddenly become a lot more affordable.
These days it seems as though every new restaurant in this country is eager to establish its farm-to-table creds. Yet if the restaurant is Japanese and the chef is ambitious, nationalist pride trumps local produce almost every time.
October 18: Back in Time Before ’59 - This classic car show features really old cars and people dressed in period costume, food, music and prizes too. Last year’s show had over 80 cars, most of which were 1940 or older. The show is on the Cutchogue Village Green, and the historic buildings will be open for touring.
Upon returning from the War of 1812, Samuel Cox constructed a tidal mill on Mattituck Inlet. The mechanism was able to harness both the incoming and outgoing tides, and was considered to be a feat of engineering in its day. The millstone itself still exists on a corner of the building and the driveshaft still stands as a pillar in the pub.
On Saturday the 19th, head to Lenz for the Merlot Classic--get tickets in advance--and taste some of the world’s finest merlots with a selection of artisanal cheese. Experience the many flavors this classic rich red wine offers, including wines  from every major and some lesser known regions of the world. 5:30pm to 8:00pm.