Caught fresh today from a farmstand on Main Road in Southold. For the veggie garden, two “patio” tomato plants ($5 each), and basil (4 for $10). For the table, a quart of Strawberries, $4.95, (with a few missing off the top already, sorry about that), 1lb bunch of asparagus (can almost eat raw), a bag of mixed baby spring lettuce, (romaine, boston and something else), and a dozen extra large farm eggs, $13 in total. All produce picked fresh this morning, washed and ready to eat. Best eaten before refrigeration is needed. Total investment in local economy $33. 
farmstand catch
May 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
your neighborhood kitchen
May 26, 2008 By 2 Comments
The Love Lane Kitchen in Mattituck is now serving dinner on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Cedar plank salmon, fresh local shellfish and seafood, crab cakes, Thai steamed mussels, steak frites, fish & chips, apple & sage smothered pork tenderloins and much more. BYOB for now – and better make it a local one, or the corkage is $10. You can find Mike, Patti & Jennilee at 240 Love Lane in Mattituck, next to the Post Office. No credit cards, please. Reservation required for dinner – website link here
Love Lane Kitchen is a great addition to our eating options – unless you live close to Mattituck, this truly is somewhere that you will visit, eat and enjoy and go away wishing it were in your neighborhood – I know that we did! — Roy Bradbrook, Dan’s Paper September 7, 2007
UPDATE: March 2009
LLK now has a take out menu here: love lane kitchen winter menu
open secrets
May 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Relax on the waterside deck of The Old Mill Inn with your favorite cocktail and enjoy the real charm of the North Fork lifestyle. There’s an inhabited osprey nest across the inlet and jumping stripe bass in the water. Unwind while watching boaters and fishermen pass by with the day’s catch at a leisurely pace – this is a “no wake” zone. Take a deep breath, unwind and let nature work its magic. Tucked away on the west side of Mattituck Inlet, this Inn was reputedly a romantic hideout for Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. It remains to this day ever so slightly under the radar, easily accessible by boat for lunch, and worth going the extra two miles by car for a comfortable atmosphere and serious food experience. Catch fun times in the pub listening to live music or relaxing by the fire, and don’t be surprised if you are asked to lend a hand unloading the lobster pots. This is the slow travel you have been looking for. Click here for the website.
the ultimate north fork table
May 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Regarded by some folks on the south fork as the best restaurant on the whole of the east end, including all of the Hamptons and North Fork, the distinguished North Fork Table & Inn offers a progressive American menu committed to the highest standard of culinary excellence. Seasonally inspired menu using locally grown biodynamic and organic produce, the freshest seafood from the pristine Peconic Bay and Long Island Sound and award winning North Fork artisanal cheese. Exceptional wine and food pairings in the chef’s tasting menu, incorporating many local wines, as well as international counterparts. If you only have time for one restaurant during your visit, and you are looking forward to a treat, this is it! Click here to reserve your table (recommended) and here to check out up-coming events. Southold.
the frisky oyster
May 26, 2008 By
Front and center in the Village of Greenport, a few doors down from the cinema, here’s a sample menu to tempt your palette –
Tortilla Soup with jicama, avocado and pepper jack 9.
Country Salad with pancetta lardons, roasted garlic and crumbled gorgonzola 14.
Crispy Fried Artichoke Hearts with lemon tarragon aioli 14.
Vegetable and Ginger Dumplings, Meyer Lemon and soy dipping sauce 13.
Oysters ‘Friskafella’ spinach, garlic and chipotle 15.
Crab and Avocado Salad with “Crab Louis” dressing 16.
Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Quesadilla 13.
Steak Tartar with crispy waffled potatoes 15.
Avocado, Pink Grapefruit and Endive Salad with a citrus vinaigrette 13.
Classic Caesar Salad with shaved parmesan 13.
Grilled Shrimp Summer Roll with cucumber noodle salad 13.
Pacific Ridge Back Swordfish with tomato concassé and rosemary aioli, chickpea panisses 29.
Prosciutto-wrapped Sea Scallops with sautéed spinach and white bean ragout 27.
Florida Black Grouper, lobster essence and lobster potato hash 28.
Orecchiette Carbonara with sweet peas, pancetta and baby arugula 24.
Boneless Half Chicken with lemon and rosemary, Yukon Gold puree 25.
Calf’s Liver* Diablo with crispy polenta and haricots vertes 25.
Pecan-Crusted Loin of Lamb* with a potato and leek gratin 26.
Orange and Fennel Osso Bucco with herbed orzo 32.
French-Cut Pork* Loin Chop, Mongolian flavors, braised red cabbage 28.
Steak* Frites, (12 oz dry aged NY Strip) 38.
Grilled Filet of Beef* au poivre with crispy skillet potatoes 35.
photo taken during Maritime Festival at the end of September – the only time you will see the bar in the street! website link for further information
legends of new suffolk
May 26, 2008 By
Fine dining, spirits and sports by the waterfront in the charming village of New Suffolk, and easy to reach from Cutchogue, this restaurant has a formal restaurant on one side and a more casual and lively pub setting on the other, serving mainly bar food. The food is creative American cuisine featuring fresh local seafood, fresh local produce, and premium steaks and chops. Add homemade desserts, local wines and fresh flowers at your table. click here for the website.
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old fashioned street fair
May 26, 2008 By
Food, entertainment and many unique arts and crafts form only a part of our 30th Annual Mattituck Street Fair in Love Lane on Saturday, July 12, 2008. We will have a rain date on the next day, Sunday the 13th of July on a rain or shine basis. Famous Love Lane is the heart of Mattituck, the place where local necessities meet modern luxuries and fun. From the candy-striped barber pole and town post office to the gift and food stores, this is where locals and visitors mingle to enjoy the event, especially the Little Miss Mattituck contest. A tremendous volunteer effort by the Mattituck Chamber of Commerce, culminating in a spectacular outdoor screening of the movie “Grease” as dusk turns into nightfall.
kayak racing
May 26, 2008 By 2 Comments
Saturday June 14th 2008, a kayak race from Orient to Greenport is being run by a group of local outdoor enthusiasts, residents and business owners who would like to promote the sport of kayaking on the North Fork of Long Island, New York. It’s a 10k on water race for kayaks, and there is a 100 boat limit. The weather delay date is June 15th. There will be cash prizes and a barbecue at the end of the race, which will take place at Mitchell Park in Greenport. The 2008 Greenport Kayak Race is to introduce to the public the “Nature Trail Kayak System”, which circumnavigates Greenport and Southold, proceeds to help implementation of signage at trail heads/creeks to help improve boater awareness. For further information, a downloadable racer’s application, and a map of the race course, click kayakgreenport.com
jazz on the vine
May 21, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Let’s face it, nobody wants a beach and boating holiday with 2ft of snow on the ground. Various creative Valentines Day themed parties floated around at that time of year, then suddenly it all came together in 2008, when over the course of 5 weekends in February and March, participating wineries celebrated the Long island Winterfest with “Jazz on the Vine”. Wow! Jaws dropped, people appeared from nowhere, it was a huge success.
In total, nearly 50 FREE jazz concerts took place in various tasting rooms and received rave reviews from crowds that equaled those of harvest time. Clearly, wine and jazz is a winning combination for everyone involved. Folks who turned up for the music discovered new wines, while others sipping old favorites really appreciated quality musical and artistic talent. Fine wine, good food, great music, fun company – jazz on the vine had it all. So save the date for Long Island Winterfest 2009, book early and often! Book mark the website for details nearer the time.