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🐝 The Great Burger Quest Round 2

🐝 The Great Burger Quest Round 2

Run North Fork, Dock Drama, Burger Quest Round 2

Thomas Loncar
October 10, 2025

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Good Morning, North Fork! Let’s all agree, if it happens after noon today, it can wait until Monday.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

Run North Fork
Dock Drama
Burger Quest Round 2

Ready, Set, Go!

P.S. Happy Birthday to Zack Goldberg! 🎂

The Lowdown

Run, North Fork, Run 🏃‍➡️

Finding the motivation to run when it’s cold enough to see your breath? Yeah, that’s a tall order. But a few local go-getters are proving that North Fork grit doesn’t hibernate.

Xavier and Jacob Kahn, the Greenport twin duo who graduated as valedictorian and salutatorian back in 2019 and just launched Runnon “the racing app for runners.” You can challenge your friends, earn points, and settle once and for all who’s the fastest in the group chat.

Together with co-founder Myles Nowak, they’re turning friendly runs into full-blown rivalries, in the best way.

And if you’d rather race people IRL, Ava Cosby has you covered. The Greenport native started the North Fork Run Club this summer. Now they meet most Sundays at Mitchell Park for runs, walks, and post-sweat coffee from Aldo’s.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

Dock Block 🚫

Southold’s wetlands debate is heating up. Town Trustees pitched updates to strengthen shoreline protection, easy enough, right?

Then came the dock drama.

The proposed update adds more ponds and lakes to the list of places where new private docks would be banned. That didn’t sit well with some waterfront homeowners, who argued for small, sustainable docks instead of an all out ban.

Supporters say the changes are long overdue. Groups like The Group for the East End and several residents applauded the Trustees for protecting fragile waterways from overdevelopment.

The hearing’s still open for written comments until Nov. 5.

Get the full story 👉 East End Beacon

Waterfront Businesses Get a Second Wind 🌊

Thanks to a new Suffolk County “Working Waterfront” law, folks might finally get a little breathing room.

County Executive Ed Romaine signed the bill in Greenport on Sept. 29, setting aside $9.5 million through 2028 to protect commercial waterfronts.

The idea’s simple: the county can buy development rights from marinas, shipyards, and fishing businesses, kind of like the farmland preservation program from 50 years ago. Once protected, the land can only be used for marine purposes.

The county formed a 17-member committee to review applications, and North Fork towns like Greenport and Southold will be competing with Montauk and Shinnecock Marina for the funding. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

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Location Change Alert

🦪 Shuck Yeah, with a Twist

Due to Sunday’s weather, Oyster Fest is moving from Greenport to Greenport Harbor Brewing Company’s Peconic location. Same oysters, same beer, same good time, just a new backdrop. More Info

Foodie Friday 🍽

Our resident burger authority Sarah is back, notebook in hand, appetite locked in, and ready for Round Two of the Great Burger Quest.

If you missed last time, here’s the deal: Sarah doesn’t chase hype. No “secret menu” gimmicks, no influencer lighting setups, no “trust me” burger tips. She grades on ten real categories, each scored out of five, for a total of 50 points. And if a burger earns a top spot, it’s because it fought for it, one juicy, perfectly balanced bite at a time.

After setting the bar sky-high at The Old Mill Inn, Sarah hit the road again, tracking down another North Fork contender.

This week, her search brought her to The North Fork Shack.

The North Fork Shack 🍔

Presentation: 4

No frills, no fluff, just a burger in a basket, paper liner doing its patriotic duty. It’s the classic diner setup that quietly says, “Relax, we’re here to eat, not pose.”

Preparation: 3

Cooked right to that sweet spot, warm, pink, and just juicy enough to make you nod in approval. It’s the kind of medium rare that proves someone back there actually cares.

Flavor: 2

The patty had promise, just no punch, like a great song played with the volume turned down.

Bun: 4

A classic sesame seed bun that feels like summer BBQ nostalgia in every bite. Soft, sturdy, and perfectly proportioned, the kind of bun that knows its job and does it well.

Cheese: 3

Simple, reliable, nothing fancy, just your classic American slice doing what it does best melting into the meat like it’s been training for this moment.

Toppings: 3

A trusty American slice holding court with the usual suspects: lettuce, tomato, red onion, and pickles. But let’s be honest, the pickles stole the spotlight. Bright, crunchy, and clearly housemade, they brought the kind of tang that makes you pause mid-bite and say, “Yep, that’s the magic.”

Fries: 4

Golden, crispy, and dusted with just enough shallot magic to make you wonder why every fry doesn’t come this way.

Serving Size: 4

Just right, the Goldilocks of burger portions. You’ll leave satisfied, not stuffed, with enough room to contemplate dessert.

Cost: 5

At $20, this burger hits that sweet spot where quality meets value. It’s the kind of price that makes you double-check the menu and think, “Wait, that’s it?”

Overall: 3

A solid burger that plays it safe, cooked perfectly, built right, and priced fairly. It’s the kind of burger you’d gladly eat again, but maybe not text your friends about.

Final Score: 35/50

A dependable contender that delivers where it counts but leaves a little room for excitement. It’s the kind of burger you’re happy to find on the menu, satisfying, familiar, and proof that not every bite has to be a showstopper to earn its spot in the Great Burger Quest.

Nothing in this section is sponsored. They’re just fun things you need to know. I’ll always let you know when something is sponsored

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