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Good Morning, North Fork! Billy Joel wrote We Didn’t Start the Fire as a history lesson, and the class roster just got very small. With the recent passing of Brigitte Bardot only three names from the song are still with us.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Cooking the Homestead Way

• 250th Anniversary Moments

• Winter Restaurant Week

Ready, Set, Go!

Sponsored By Main Roots Salon

Good Hair Days Start Here 💇‍♀️

Need a trim, a tone, or just a good ol’ fashioned blowout? Head to Main Roots Salon in Southold, where great hair and good vibes go hand in hand.

This cozy, modern spot is owned by local hairstylist Kerry Conrardy, who opened the salon with one goal: make great hair feel easy and fun.

Specialties include:
– Blowouts that actually last
– Sunkissed highlights and bold color
– Curly cuts, braids, and kid-friendly trims
– A vibe that’s relaxed, not rushed

Whether you’re going full glam or just need a touch-up before your wine tasting weekend, they’ve got you. And the best part? The vibe’s as fresh as your post-cut mirror selfie.

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The Lowdown

Cooking the Homestead Way 🧑‍🍳

Larry Kaiser isn’t your typical chef. He’s not menu planning, price checking, or running to the store for one missing ingredient.

Kaiser calls himself a farm chef, meaning the farm decides what’s cooking. Blemished tomatoes turn into marinara. Extra squash becomes ravioli filling. A jalapeño surplus? That’s how Tractor Fuel hot sauce happened. Nothing gets tossed, it just gets transformed.

That zero waste, old school homesteading mindset earned the farm a 2025 Farm of the Year honor from Authentic World Taste, recognizing 1760 Homestead as true “tradition keepers.” Their shelves are packed with farm made favorites: marinara, caponata, honey from the hives, and a growing lineup of sauces and preserves.

When the farm stand shutters for winter, the work doesn’t stop. Kaiser turns the farmhouse kitchen into a classroom, hosting intimate cooking classes that focus on what he calls “forgotten methodology.” Roasting peppers for the freezer, preserving food for lean months, and learning why things are done, not just how.

Then there’s the Meat Carnival, a hands-on, walk-around feast where plates, forks, and rushing are banned. You move station to station, tasting smoked wings or duck gyros with your hands and your full attention. The point? Slow down. Taste the food. Remember what you’re eating.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

250th Anniversary Moments 🇺🇸

America’s 250th birthday is coming, and the North Fork already has a couple standout events on deck.

Greenport is getting a very special visitor

This August, the U.S. Coast Guard’s iconic tall ship Eagle will sail into Greenport and dock from August 7–10.

Eagle is nearly 300 feet long, covered in sails, and basically looks like it sailed straight out of a history book. It’s the largest tall ship flying the American flag and only comes around for big moments like this. The visit is part of the nationwide Sail the 4th 250 celebration, marking the country’s 250th birthday. Public tours will be announced closer to August.

A Broadway classic lands in Mattituck

This spring, the North Fork Community Theatre is putting on the musical 1776 from March 12–29.

The show tells the story of the debates leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence, but this production is intentionally inclusive, with plans to cast a woman as John Adams. Think less dusty reenactment, more bold storytelling that reflects the community sitting in the audience.

Also happening
Riverhead is launching its 250th celebrations with a Red, White & Blue gala, and East Hampton has rolled out a new short-form podcast digging into local Revolutionary War history.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

Winter Restaurant Week 🍽️

If your January cooking motivation is already fading, good news: Long Island Restaurant Week is back.

The winter edition runs Sunday, January 25-Sunday, February 1, with 150+ restaurants across Nassau and Suffolk rolling out fixed-price menus designed to make winter dining feel a little more exciting.

Expect $24 two-course lunches and three-course dinners priced at $29, $39, or $46, depending on the restaurant. Restaurant Week menus are available all week, but Saturdays cut off at 7 PM.

There are also a handful of participating restaurants on the North Fork, making it easy to keep things local or, if you’re feeling adventurous, a great excuse to take a winter drive to the South Fork for a night out in the Hamptons.

There’s also a gift card giveaway in the mix. Diners can enter online for a chance to win one of three gift cards redeemable at a participating restaurant.

The winter edition is all about keeping Long Island’s dining scene buzzing during the colder months.

Get the full story 👉 Greater Long Island

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Animal of The Week

Meet Norman 🐾

Norman is the kind of cat who instantly lowers the volume in a room.

He’s calm, affectionate, and perfectly content with life’s simple pleasures, a soft place to nap, a few well-timed treats, and someone nearby who appreciates a good cuddle. He’s not here for chaos. He is here for companionship, quiet moments, and making your home feel a little warmer.

After recently losing his owner, Norman is looking for a new place to land. And while his world has changed, his sweet nature hasn’t. He’s still loving, welcoming, and ready to settle into a home where he can feel safe and adored again.

Norman is the kind of cat who fits right in, the gentle presence on the couch, the soft purr in the background, the reminder to slow down and enjoy the moment.

If you’ve got room in your home and your heart for a mellow companion with a whole lot of love to give, Norman is ready to meet you.

Meet Norman at 324 Church Lane in Aquebogue or Call North Fork Animal Welfare League at 631-765-1811 ext. 2

Trivia Time 🧠

Your brain deserves more than scrolling and skimming. Each week we’ll hit you with one question designed to make you pause, scratch your head, and maybe argue with whoever’s sitting next to you. Think of it as a quick mental pit stop: a chance to flex your random knowledge, test your memory, or finally use that obscure fact you learned in 7th grade.

Just click one of the multiple-choice answers to see if you got it right!

Find more info on the answer at the very end of the newsletter

Last Week’s Results

Last week we asked: Who took over hosting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve after Dick Clark?

Answer: Ryan Seacrest

91% of you got it right, proving this audience knows their New Year’s pop culture.

Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Wednesday

Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | Music Bingo | 6-8 PM
Eastern Front Brewing | Bingo | 6-9 PM
Shelter Island Slice | Trivia with Think Inc. | 6 PM
Clam Bar at Alize | Trivia with Pam | 6:30 PM

Thursday

Eastern Front Brewing | Sonic Gumbo | 5-8 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | Trivia | 6-8 PM
Taps & Corks | Karaoke | 7-10 PM
Southold American Legion | Bingo | 7 PM

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