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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.
Historic downtown Riverhead is currently undergoing a renaissance unlike anything seen before. On Main Street there are new breweries, fine restaurants, yogurt cafés, tea shops, art galleries, music stores, new apartments, office spaces, and more. Riverhead is becoming a vibrant downtown once again.
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.
Apple cider, pumpkin pie, and fine wines are just some of the fall goodies to savor at harvest time on the North Fork. With over 30 vineyards and 25 farmstands scattered throughout the pastoral landscape, the variety of local wines from grapes just off the vines, fresh fruit picked from the trees, and vegetables plucked out of the soil is truly amazing.
During Hallockville Museum Farm’s annual summer camp, there is one question in particular that the kids love to try and guess the answer to. “What here, at Hallockville, is older than the United States of America?” They’re asked this during the tour of the Homestead, one of the best known sites on the farm.
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.
Greenport, originally a major fishing and whaling port, was settled in 1682 and became an incorporated village in 1838. Now a quaint seaside resort town, with fine dining, shopping, galleries, boating, and fishing, Greenport is a charming place to relax and have fun.
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.
The twelve room, 1835 manse of Cutchogue Presbyterian has been redecorated by fabulous designers, so that you may tour it and support local charities in the process. This third show is the best in the series because the ...
When not seen surfing or heard strumming his guitar at Ditch Plains, Montauk in his free time, Tony Villar can be found performing at open mic sessions in Riverhead, Sag Harbor, and Springs. Vines & Hops Café in Riverhead, owned by Jeff McKay and his wife Christine, is also currently exhibiting Villar’s artwork throughout the summer featuring three of his sculptures.