<strong>Long Island's North Fork: </strong>Less than 100 miles from New York City by way of the heaving Long Island Expressway, the North Fork is like a sigh of relief. And it's surpassing the Hamptons as the new weekend getaway for Manhattanites.
Long Island's North Fork: Less than 100 miles from New York City by way of the heaving Long Island Expressway, the North Fork is like a sigh of relief. And it's surpassing the Hamptons as the new weekend getaway for Manhattanites.
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<strong>Country retreat:</strong> Here, well beyond Brooklyn and Queens (which constitute Long Island's western border), you'll find main roads flanked with sweeping farmland, top-notch vineyards, quaint hamlets, and historic ports
Country retreat: Here, well beyond Brooklyn and Queens (which constitute Long Island's western border), you'll find main roads flanked with sweeping farmland, top-notch vineyards, quaint hamlets, and historic ports
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<strong>From above: </strong>Long Island's East End splits into tattered peninsulas, a northern and southern fork. Across the Peconic Bay (pictured), the North Fork is topped off by the calmer Long Island Sound.
From above: Long Island's East End splits into tattered peninsulas, a northern and southern fork. Across the Peconic Bay (pictured), the North Fork is topped off by the calmer Long Island Sound.
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<strong>How to get there:</strong> To get started, take the Long Island Rail Road to Greenport.
How to get there: To get started, take the Long Island Rail Road to Greenport.
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<strong>Tap Room at Corey Creek:</strong> The tasting room was recently renovated to match its fresh concept: Small-batch and pre-released wines are on tap directly from the cellar, skipping the bottle entirely.
Tap Room at Corey Creek: The tasting room was recently renovated to match its fresh concept: Small-batch and pre-released wines are on tap directly from the cellar, skipping the bottle entirely.
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<strong>The North Fork Table & Inn:</strong> Spring for the five-course tasting menu and let the chef guide you through locally grown flavors which respect seasons
The North Fork Table & Inn: Spring for the five-course tasting menu and let the chef guide you through locally grown flavors which respect seasons
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<strong>Lavender By the Bay:</strong> A picture-perfect 17-acre farm which majorly predated Instagram.
Lavender By the Bay: A picture-perfect 17-acre farm which majorly predated Instagram.
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<strong>North Fork Guest House: </strong>Don't miss the full farm-fresh breakfast with coconut-ginger scones and harvest grain bowls.
North Fork Guest House: Don't miss the full farm-fresh breakfast with coconut-ginger scones and harvest grain bowls.
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<strong>The Halyard:</strong> This North Fork newbie is the latest project from Mas (farmhouse) chef Galen Zamorra.
The Halyard: This North Fork newbie is the latest project from Mas (farmhouse) chef Galen Zamorra.
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<strong>Sound View:</strong> Every one of the 55 rooms at this restored roadside motel has waterfront views.
Sound View: Every one of the 55 rooms at this restored roadside motel has waterfront views.
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