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North Fork Visitor Guides
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Free Big Suga Concert Sat May 30th
May 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
5/30/2009 7:30 PM at Relay For Life – American Cancer Society Benefit
Peconic – Jean Cochran Park, Peconic, 11958
Cost: FREE
Josh Horton’s band BIG SUGA will perform as part of the opening events for the 2009 “Relay For Life”. Proceeds support the American Cancer Society’s efforts to find a cure for cancer and provide support to cancer victims and their families. This is an outdoor event that is open to the community. Come out and support this important effort. BIG SUGA delivers a driving, high octane performance, grounded in a straight up Rock ‘N Roll sound. They are also playing locally at Bay and Main, HIgh Street, Greenport on July 25th at 10pm
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
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