Our North Fork Guide
The North Fork holds a special place in our hearts. It’s our second home
and the home of our beloved RGNY Vineyards. We’ve put a little guide together
for you so you can explore the area during your stay.
We hope you love it as much as we do!
North Fork Farm Stands.
Catapano Dairy Farm
What started as a tiny goat farm in Mattituck is now the North Fork’s source for quality goats’ milk products. With a passion for making the best cheese and skincare products around, they satisfy your goats’ milk cravings withtheir selection of cheese, yogurt, soap, cream, and more. They also pride themselves on taking great care of all their animals, knowing they deserve a happy and secure life. Whether you’d like to stop by their shop or tour the farm, you can count on finding happy goats and taking home some delicious cheese, natural moisturizing skincare, and more!
Website
33705 County Rd. 48, Peconic NY 11958
Tel. 631-765-8042
Briemere Farms
All of their pies, bread, muffins, cookies, cakes, jam, and jelly are made right here on the farm from scratch. There are no pre-prepared ingredients or fillings bought for use. Most of the fresh fruit used in their bakery is grown right here on the farm.
Website
4414 Sound Ave, Riverhead NY 11901
Tel. 631-722-3931
8 Hands Farm
Located on the scenic North Fork of Long Island, 8 Hands Farm is a 28 acre, sustainable family farm. Their livestock are raised on pasture, as nature intended, and they employ organic practices in their vegetable and herb gardens. At the on-site farm store you can purchase pasture raised and grass fed meats, pastured eggs, produce, and fiber products from their flock of Icelandic sheep.
Website
715 Sound Ave, Riverhead NY 11901
Tel. 631-388-7093
Wickham’s Fruit Farm
Wickham's fruit is grown on some of the oldest continually cultivated land in the country, much of the farm dating from 1661. Wickham's Fruit Farm is a historic, bicentennial farm, beautiful to behold against the sparkling waters of the Peconic Bay. It is one of the largest farms on the North Fork, approximately 300 acres, of which 200 acres are in fruit, all of which is retailed at the farm. The emphasis is on fruit of the highest quality, and all fruit sold is guaranteed.
Website
28770 Main Road, Cutchogue NY 11935
Tel. 631-734-6441
Latham Farms
Visit Latham's Farmstand to satisfy all of your fresh produce needs! Located in the quintessential seaside village of Orient. Nestled between the Long Island Sound and Gardiners Bay, the farm fields stretch from shore to shore, soaking in the salty goodness of the air. The relaxed atmosphere, combined with the irresistible fresh, NATIVE produce, makes us a top destination for food-lovers all over Long Island and NYC.
Website
21920 Main Road, Orient NY 11957
Tel. 631-323-3701
Lavender By the Bay
Lavender by the Bay, a family owned and operated lavender farm since 2002 located in East Marion, NY. The Rozenbaum Family brought together their agricultural and art interests to create a beautiful lavender farm on the North Fork. The Lavender by the Bay story begins as a small family hobby that turned into the 17 acre farm with over 80,000 plants that is Lavender by the Bay today. Visit the farm for a tour or to visit the shop.
Website
7540 Main Road, East Marion NY 11939
Tel. 631-477-1019
Restaurants for Foodies.
North Fork Table & Inn
North Fork Table & Inn is an East End institution, celebrating the bounty of Long Island’s farm, vineyards & waterways. The restaurant is housed in a carefully preserved, historic countryside home in Southold, Long Island. Restaurateur & Michelin-starred Chef John Fraser and his team have revitalized the historic property and reimagined the dining experience, while staying true to the ethos he shares with founding owners.
Website
57255 Main Road, Southold NY 11971
Tel. 631-765-0177
North Fork Table & Inn FOOD TRUCK
The seasonal summer food truck brought to you by Chef John Fraser of North Fork Table & Inn.
Website
57255 Main Road, Southold NY 11971
Tel. 631-765-0177
Il Giardino
John Gambino, a remarkable chef, and restaurateur, who previously owned and built a Westhampton Beach landmark restaurant that served a loyal clientele for over 30 years, is now in the North Fork to offer a true farm-to-table experience, John is constantly sourcing fresh seasonal ingredients from the local waters and farms.
Il Giardino, which means The Garden in Italian, was founded and named by John Gambino with the idea of bringing a piece of Sicily to the North Fork.
Website
739 Main Rd, Aquebogue, NY 11931
Tel. 631-779-3900
Noah’s
Chef Noah Schwartz is a native Long Islander and New England Culinary Institute alumni. Noah began his culinary career in Sonoma, working in some of California wine country’s premier restaurants. There, he met his future wife, Sunita. A restaurateur herself, Sunita Schwartz studied under one of the best winemakers in the Sonoma region, quickly becoming a respected wine expert.
Website
1336 Front Street, Greenport NY 11944
Tel. 631-477-6720
Kontiki
KonTiki is one of the North Fork’s most intriguing restaurants and bars. Spearheaded by Chef Cheo, their unique approach to cuisine sets them apart from any culinary experience in the area. (Located at the Gallery Hotel in Greenport.)
Website
437 Main Street, Greenport, NY 11944
Tel. 631-477-4007
Little Creek Oyster Farm & Market
Their 10 acre farm is located in the Hog’s Neck area of Peconic Bay. Two nearby creeks feed into the farm and much of the nearby land is permanently preserved grass and wetlands. The combination of currents are constantly bringing rich nutrients to feed their shellfish. Come here for shucked oysters & local beers served in a snug harborside cottage with a market & outdoor seating. Don’t miss the lobster roll or the little store inside!
Website
111 Main Street, Greenport NY 11944
Tel. 631-477-6992
Wine to Your Heart’s Content.
RGNY Vineyards
The doors of RGNY’s tasting room are always open to anyone who is looking to immerse themselves in the ever-changing world of wine.
Dubbed the ‘New Kid on the North Fork,’ RGNY has dedicated itself to understanding the region while holding in regard its Mexican heritage—which is exclusive to the brand.
With a nod to culture, RGNY is able to provide a unique perspective that can be seen in both their winemaking process and in their authentic consumer experiences. With the goal of fostering the Rivero González legacy into a new chapter, RGNY aims to add a level of precision to their craft, design to their approach, and a genuine relationship with their customers.
Website
6025 Sound Ave, Riverhead NY 11952
Tel. 631-298-0075
Croteaux
Croteaux Vineyards is the only vineyard in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to growing vinifera grapes for making only rosé.
Planted in 2003, their vineyards, winery, and tasting garden are set against the backdrop of two historic farms, which have been in continuous agricultural production since the 1700s.
In the summer, this is the perfect setting for tasting and experiencing their delicious wines. Each year brings a fresh vintage of Croteaux rosés, which are released in March and are sold out by fall!
Website
1450 S Harbor Rd, Southold, NY 11971
Tel. 631-765-6099
Macari Vineyards
Macari has its share of hooks — things like national press, noteworthy awards, a strong team mixed with seasoned wine pros and family founders. But at its core, Macari is just a great winery. The main tasting room is in Mattituck, and you should definitely try the rosé.
Website
150 Bergen Ave, Mattituck NY 11952
Tel. 631-298-0100
Matchbook Distilling Co.
Matchbook is no ordinary liquor producer. It's a full-service distillery for those looking to create small-batch spirits, taking a beverage from concept to shelf—without having to build a distillery of their own. The company has everything a customer might need to create a spirit: Matchbook mills New York-grown grains and has an apothecary wall featuring hundreds of straight botanical distillates, as well as key equipment like fermenters (10 of them), and custom-made hybrid stills that can be customized depending on what and how much is being produced—whether it’s rum, whiskey, gin, brandy, or any other spirit.
Website
230 Corwin St, Greenport, NY 11944
Tel. 646-640-7194
Lieb Cellars
Known for their signature dry, clean and fruit-forward style, Lieb Cellars offers a portfolio of estate grown, sustainably farmed still and sparkling wines. Lieb owns the largest contiguous plot of Pinot Blanc in the US. With the guiding hand of veteran winemaker Russell Hearn, the 35 year-old vines have produced nationally recognized and award-winning wines. Other standouts include their Sparkling Rosé, lightly oaked Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.
The tasting room is housed in a converted barn on a picturesque farm vineyard. It’s off the beaten path on Oregon Road, hailed one of the most beautiful farm roads in America. Few experiences can match sipping an elegant wine and snacking on their well-curated cheese boards while watching, what’s boasted as, the best sunset view on Long Island. Pro tip: snag a spot by one of their fire pits in the fall.
Website
13050 Oregon Rd, Cutchogue, NY 11935
Tel. 631-734-1100
Bedell Cellars
Kip and Susan Bedell planted their first grapevines here in 1980, with Kip earning the moniker “Mr. Merlot” in Wine Spectator magazine. In 2000, bedell Cellars was sold to the Lynne family. Today, Bedell stands at the forefront of creativity and excellence in the modern American wine industry and is widely regarded as the benchmark winery in the Eastern US.
This 38-year-old vineyard is a great example of what the North Fork has to offer. Having garnered numerous features in Wine Spectator, this vineyard’s wines are clearly worth a taste on quality alone. Swing by the 1919 Cutchogue barn that houses its tasting room to sample a few glasses — while checking out the series with labels by local artists — and you’ll get what all the fuss is about.
Website
36225 Main Road, Cutchogue NY 11935
Tel. 631-734-7537