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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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Planning your vacation around the public holidays? Here are a few dates to remember for America. You can expect banks, post offices and public buildings to be closed on the dates below. Special events are quite likely to be taking place on these days, so that’s a good reason to choose them, although a holiday supplement and minimum stay may be applicable for accommodations that include these dates.

2008 Federal Holidays

Tuesday, January 1 - New Year’s Day

Monday, January 21 - Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 18 - Washington’s Birthday

Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day

Friday, July 4 - Independence Day

Monday, September 1 - Labor Day

Monday, October 13 - Columbus Day

Tuesday, November 11 - Veterans Day

Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Day

Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day

* The Presidential Election Day is Tuesday, November 4

2009 Federal Holidays

Thursday, January 1 - New Year’s Day

Monday, January 19 - Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 16 - Washington’s Birthday

Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day

Friday, July 3 - Independence Day

Monday, September 7 - Labor Day

Monday, October 12 - Columbus Day

Wednesday, November 11 - Veterans Day

Thursday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Day

Friday, December 25 - Christmas Day

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.

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

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.

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