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Good Morning, North Fork! Whether you cheered, jeered, or just ate a suspicious amount of dip this weekend, welcome to Monday.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• New Southold Sales Record

• Silversmith’s Corner Concerts

• Chili Bragging Rights

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The Lowdown

New Southold Sales Record 🏠

Old Field Vineyard has officially become the most expensive single lot sale in Southold Town history, closing last week for $12.35 million after just 48 days on the market. The deal tops the previous high-water mark set in Cutchogue only months ago.

The transaction was handled by Bridget Elkin, who has now represented the buyers or sellers in the town’s top three single lot sales within the past year.

She said many interested parties weren’t dreaming about development, they were thinking about preservation. Strict zoning on the property limits how much could ever be built there, and the new owner’s early questions reportedly focused on who would continue caring for the vines and trees.

The 21 acre stretch along the Peconic Bay has long been more than a vineyard. For decades, it served as a backdrop for weddings, parties, movie nights, and even Hollywood, scenes from The Romantics were filmed on the property.

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

Silversmith’s Corner Concerts 🎶

Summer evenings at Silversmith’s Corner in Southold have a rhythm all their own, lawn chairs unfolding, picnic blankets claiming their turf, neighbors chatting as the sun drops lower and the first notes float into the air.

And now, the concert series that has become a midweek ritual for so many is preparing for a leadership change.

After guiding the beloved Wednesday night tradition for the past decade, Bob Blank, is passing the baton to fellow musician and Southold resident Darlene “Darcey” Fulda, who will step in as president starting with the 2026 season.

When Blank took over in 2016, he saw an opportunity to elevate the program. Drawing on his network and plenty of determination, he brought in professional performers, boosted fundraising, and helped grow the crowds into the lively, music-loving gatherings people know today.

Fulda knows that energy well. She’s been performing in the series for eight years with her band, Darcey & The Jazz Edge, and has spent more than two decades making music across the East End. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Chili Bragging Rights 🌶

Last weekend, Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. packed the house for its annual chili cook-off, drawing locals, visitors, and plenty of serious tasters ready to cast their votes. With tokens in hand and spoons at the ready, the crowd moved from table to table sampling recipes that ranged from classic comfort to bold, smoky twists.

When the votes were counted, Ellen’s on Front took top honors among restaurants, while the Southold Fire Department claimed the firehouse crown. Both teams also won over the people’s choice vote.

At Ellen’s, Chef Jennie Werts built her chili around layers of flavor, using dried chilies for smokiness and depth, a brisket and ground beef combo for texture, and a few curveballs like Mexican chocolate and cinnamon that had judges going back for second bites.

The firefighters from Southold kept their recipe mostly under wraps, but the crowd loved the sweet touch of chocolate and a playful Dorito topped finish that added crunch and nostalgia in equal measure.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

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Happenings: This Week

Monday

🧘 Meditation at the Library Start your week with less stress and more zen. Carl Timpone & Megan Frey are leading guided meditations at Cutchogue New Suffolk Library. It’s not just about relaxation, it’s about rewiring your mindset so you can handle life’s curveballs with calm and compassion. More Info

Wednesday

🤝 W.E.B. Meet Up The North Fork’s bold, brilliant women are gathering again, this time at Borghese Vineyard. Entrepreneurs, creatives, and community builders all in one place, swapping ideas, and making connections. More Info

🚶‍♂️Walking Tour of the Dike System Take a walk at Salt Air Farm with the Cutchogue New Suffolk Library and explore one of the East End’s most impressive, and often overlooked, pieces of farming history. Stroll along the longest dike system in the area, originally built in the 1940s, while farmers Dan and Prudence Heston explain how it works, why it’s essential to their farm, and what it’s really like farming in a seaside environment. More Info

Thursday

🍷 Wine Dinner A five course evening of food and wine is on deck at Southold Social, with Chef Tom Schaudel creating a menu paired with selections from Peconic Bay Vineyards. More Info

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Poll Results

On Friday, we asked two very important Super Bowl questions: who you were rooting for on Sunday, and where you land in the great chicken wing debate. Here are the results.

Who are you rooting for on Sunday?

Seattle Seahawks - 36%
New England Patriots - 31%
I’m just there for the food + commercials - 29%
I’ll be watching the Olympics - 3%

A big congratulations to everyone who rode with the Seahawks, hope you’re enjoying your victory lap today.

The great chicken wing debate: Drumettes or Flats?

Flats - 59%
Drumettes - 41%

Team Flats showed up and showed out, Drumettes put up a good fight, but flats are the people’s choice.

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Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Monday

The Watershed | Erin Chase | 6-9 PM
Ram’s Head | Bingo | 6 PM

Tuesday

First & South | Jeff LeBlanc | 5-8 PM
Front Street Station | Music Bingo | 7 PM

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