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In today’s North Fork Buzz:

• Clams & Cold Water

• Cider, Shells & Cowbells

• Meal Deals

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Holiday Cheer Starts Here 🎄

If you’re looking for the North Fork version of the North Pole, you’ll find it in Cutchogue at Santa’s Christmas Tree Farm.

28 acres of evergreens and twinkling lights are waiting to turn your weekend into a Hallmark movie. Established in 1979, this place has been growing Christmas memories for generations.

Right now, the Gift Shop is open seven days a week, packed with everything merry and bright, from ornaments and garlands to cozy home décor, toys, and gifts that’ll make even the Grinch crack a smile. Whether you’re decking the halls or shopping for someone who already has everything, you’ll find a little magic here.

Mark your calendars: November 28th kicks off the official Christmas tree season. That’s when the saws start buzzing, the cocoa starts flowing, and the North Fork officially turns into a winter wonderland.

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The Lowdown

Clams & Cold Water 🐚

Last Sunday, a bunch of brave North Forkers swapped their cozy Sunday mornings for paddle boards and cold water to help plant 130,000 baby clams off Cedar Beach.

The North Fork Polar Bears (yep, the cold-plunge crew) teamed up with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Back to the Bays program for a restoration mission that proves science and shivers can go hand in hand. Volunteers kayaked out, scattered handfuls of fingernail-sized “Charlie Brown clams” and then capped it all off with the season’s first icy plunge.

The Polar Bears, once just a crew chasing adrenaline and mental clarity, have evolved into full-blown conservation champs. They’ve planted eelgrass, built “seahorse hotels,” and raised funds for local nonprofits.

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Top Stories From The Week 📖

🎃 Greenport’s Getting Spooky This Saturday, Oct. 25, Greenport’s trading in its seaside charm for something a little more spirited. The Greenport BID’s 6th Annual Halloween Village is back, and it’s packing a full day of tricks, treats, and just the right amount of terror.

🗝️ The Menhaden Does It Again For the second year in a row, The Menhaden in Greenport has snagged a Michelin Key, one of just 317 hotels in the entire country to earn the honor in 2025. Oh, and it’s still the only one on Long Island.

🗣️ Cannabis, Housing, & Hotels The Southold American Legion was packed Monday night, veterans, small business owners, and locals all squeezed in for the North Fork Chamber of Commerce’s “Meet the Candidates” forum.

📻 WLNG’s Future What started as a night of applause for WLNG legends Gary Sapiane and Bill Evans turned into something heavier, a call for help to save the soul of Sag Harbor radio.

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Local Spotlight

Cider, Shells & Cowbells 🍎🦪🐄

This week on Out East with Doug Geed, NewsdayTV’s favorite explorer of all things East End takes us on a three stop tour: cider, oysters, and cows.

First up, Woodside Orchards, where the air smells like apples and the cider flows like fall itself. Gets a behind the scenes look at how this family-run orchard turns handpicked apples into a refreshing pour.

Then it’s off to the water with Peconic Gold Oysters, where local growers share what it takes to raise and harvest oysters.

And finally, head over to Ty Llywd Farm, one of Long Island’s oldest dairies, to meet the cows behind that morning glass of milk.

Foodie Friday 🍽

We’ll say it, weekday dinners deserve more love. So this week, we’re shining a (soft, candlelit) spotlight on restaurants offering specials worth planning your week around.

Prix fixe menus that’ll make your date night feel fancy, even if you show up in sneakers, taco nights that turn dinner into a fiesta, pasta nights that’ll make you cancel your carb cleanse, and burger nights that make the weekend start early.

These weekday deals are your official reminder that great meals don’t need a dress code or a reason, just an appetite and maybe a good excuse to skip the dishes.

Monday

Ease into the week with a little rhythm and a lot of flavor at the Piano Bar at Sound View. Monday Night Jazz Prixe Fixe, featuring a $55 three-course prix fixe menu that hits all the right notes. As live jazz sets the mood, unwind with a perfectly paced evening of great music and seasonal dishes.

Tuesday

Clear your Tuesday plans A Lure just gave you a better one. The waterfront spot has a $15 mix-and-match taco menu and a $10 margarita menu and yes, it’s exactly as fun as it sounds. Grab a fish taco, a shrimp taco, maybe even a second round (of both). With the bay view and a margarita in hand, you’ll forget it’s only Tuesday.

Wednesday

Every Wednesday thru Sunday from 4–6 PM, Demarchelier Bistro is serving up a three-course prix fixe for $40. Add a glass of wine, settle in for some French comfort food, and pretend you’re dining along the Seine. Wednesdays got a whole lot more ooh la la.

Thursday

Thursdays were made for carbs, and A Mano understood the assignment. Every week they serve up Pasta Night, featuring a two-course dinner for $34.95. Why wait for Saturday to treat yourself? A Mano’s pasta night is proof that life’s little celebrations taste best when served al dente.

Friday

Fridays are for burgers, beers, and good times, and Ellen’s on Front has all three covered. Their Friday Night Burger & Beer Night is the perfect excuse to clock out and head to Greenport. For $18, grab a draft beer and sink your teeth into the Ellen’s Burger. Sometimes the best meals don’t need frills, just a toasted bun, and an ice-cold beer.

Bonus: Sunday

Sundays are made for slowing down, and Love Lane Kitchen knows exactly how to do it. Serving up Saucy Sundays, featuring your choice of Linguini & Meatballs, Penne in Exotic Mushroom Cream Sauce, or Farfalle with Pesto & Fresh Burrata, each with a fresh side salad and warm Italian bread for $35. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the weekend.

What’s your favorite dinner special or prix fixe on the North Fork? Email us at [email protected] and let us know, we’re always hungry for suggestions.

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Live Music Breakdown

Friday

Corey Creek | Jay Shepard | 4-8 PM
Tucker’s Tap Room | Danny Mele | 5 PM
Main & Mill | Emy McB | 5-7 PM
Jamesport Farm Brewery | The Melon Farmers | 5-8 PM
Palmer Vineyards | Christiaan Padavan | 5-8 PM
Ram’s Head | Trivia with Think Inc. | 6 PM
Little Fish | Frank Palmeri | 6-9 PM
One Woman Winery | Yvonnick Prene | 6-9 PM
Touch of Venice | Marty Attridge | 6-9 PM
The Shoals | Unplugged - Best of The 90’s | 6-9 PM
Eastern Front Brewing | Bruce MacDonald | 6 PM
Clovis Point Wines | Halloween Trivia | 6:30-8 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Gpt) | Open Mic Night | 7-10 PM
Clam Bar at Alize | Ed Travers | 7-10 PM
Andy’s | Mikey Keyboards | 7-10 PM
Green Hill Kitchen | Karaoke | 9 PM-12 AM

Saturday

Palmer Vineyards | Christiaan Padavan | 1-4 PM
Corey Creek | Kelli Baker | 1-5 PM
Tucker’s Taproom | Butterfly Cody | 1 PM
Bedell Cellars | Jay Shepard | 1-5 PM
Duck Walk Vineyards | TBA | 1-5 PM
Pugliese Vineyards | Cameron Hart | 1-5 PM
Osprey’s Dominion | TBA 1-5 PM
Clovis Point Vineyard | Erin Chase | 1:00-5:30 PM
Terra Vite Vineyard | Steve LaPorta | 1:30-4:30 PM
Borghese Vineyard | The Libations | 1:30-4:30 PM
Pindar Vineyards | George Barry | 1:30-5:30 PM
Jason’s Vineyard | The Atlantics | 1:30-5:30 PM
Jamesport Farm Brewery | Otan Vargas | 2-5 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | Who Are Those Guys? | 4-7 PM
Hotel Moraine | Julia King | 5-7 PM
Eastern Front Brewing | Jerry Jive | 6 PM
Little Fish | Gene Casey | 6-9 PM
Clam Bar at Alize | Jay Shepard | 7-10 PM

Sunday

North Cliff Vineyards | Just E | 12-5 PM
Tucker’s Taproom | Brother Dave | 1-4 PM
Bedell Cellars | Kelli Baker | 1-5 PM
Duck Walk Vineyards | Como Brothers | 1-5 PM
Osprey’s Dominion | The Earthtones | 1-5 PM
Corey Creek | Matt Bruno | 1-5 PM
Pugliese Vineyards | Castle Hill Acoustic | 1-5 PM
Clovis Point Vineyard | TJ Brown | 1-5:30 PM
Terra Vite Vineyard | Michael Also | 1:30-4:30 PM
Pindar Vineyards | George Barry | 1:30-5:30 PM
Jason’s Vineyard | Paris Ray | 1:30-5:30 PM
Palmer Vineyards | Todd Grossman | 2-5 PM
Jamesport Farm Brewery | One Hit Wonders | 2-5 PM
Peconic Bay Vineyards | Frank Palmeri | 2-5 PM
Greenport Harbor Brewing (Pec) | NY Frets | 3-6 PM

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