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🐝 Yes, There’s an Applause Meter

Battle of the Bands, Chef René Böhme, Organic Farming

Thomas Loncar
August 28, 2025

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Good Morning, North Fork! It’s Thursday: the potato of the week, versatile and underrated.

In today’s North Fork Buzz:

Battle of the Bands
Chef René Böhme
Organic Farming

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The Lowdown

Battle of the Bands: Round Two 🎶

Greenport’s turning the volume back up this Labor Day. After last year’s smash-hit debut, the Battle of the Bands is back in Mitchell Park, 6–9 PM. The crowd gets a say in who takes home the crown. (Yes, there’s an applause meter ready to measure your cheers, stomps, and dance moves.)

Here’s the lineup:

Daydream – rock + pop
Swann Live – R&B + soul
Seismatics – high-energy rock
Sweet Ride – rock, country, blues (returning from last year)

Rain in the forecast? No worries, the music moves indoors to the American Legion Hall on Third Street. ($)

Get the full story 👉 Suffolk Times

Chef René Böhme 👨‍🍳

Chef René Böhme, the guy who once ran the kitchen at Anker pre-pandemic, is back. This time he’s the culinary director for the whole Green Hill Group, which means his fingerprints are on everything: Anker, Alpina, Green Hill Kitchen, Alpina Bakery, and Hampton Kitchen Delicatessen.

Böhme trained in Germany, sharpened his skills at Michelin-starred spots across Europe, and cooked at NYC’s iconic Restaurant Daniel. He’s known for low-waste operations and obsessive cost control.

Get the full story 👉 Northforker

Organic Farming on the Fork 🧑‍🌾

What does it actually mean to farm “organic” on the North Fork? The North Fork Environmental Council rounded up three local legends to find out: Louisa Hargrave, Russ McCall, and Ira Haspel.

Hargrave:Sustainable Viticulture

Planted Long Island’s first vinifera vines back in the ’70s.
Avoided herbicides until reality and humidity set in, but tech eventually cut spraying way down.
Helped launch the region’s sustainable winegrowing program (yes, there’s a 122-page checklist).
Her big ask? Keep buying local wine.

McCall: Regenerative Agriculture

Came home to stop a 60-home subdivision and planted vines to keep the land (and taxes) alive.
Philosophy: what you take out, you put back. Compost, grazing animals, and even letting nature handle the circle of life.
Regenerative farming is just “common sense.”

Haspel: Biodynamic Farming

Thought it was “Hocus Pocus” until he tasted the difference
Think planting by moon cycles, interplanting crops, and using funky compost recipes

Get the full story 👉 North Fork Sun

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Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

👢Whole Lotta Yeehaw Never line danced before? Perfect. Basically live at country weddings? Also perfect. Southold Historical Museum is turning up the twang with Line Dancing in the Barn. It’s all about fun and cutting loose in one of the most charming barns on the North Fork. More Info

🧘 Yoga & Provisions Start your weekend the mindful way at 8 Hands Farm. After you pick up your provisions, roll out your mat for a grounding yoga session with Lucy Nystrom of New Moon Health & Wellness. Breathe deep, stretch long, and ease into the weekend. More Info

🦪 Last Friday Nights Kick off the weekend with wine and freshly-shucked local oysters by Peconic Gold. Suhru & Lieb Vineyards’ Last Friday Night series brings all the good vibes, sip your favorite wines, savor the freshest shellfish on the North Fork, and toast to summer. More Info

🎉 Garden Party Celebrate Labor Day weekend in style at Meadowlark’s Garden Party. Sip small-batch wines, canned cocktails, and craft beer while enjoying local bites in a stunning North Fork setting. Live music by DJ Saint John will keep the vibes flowing all night long. More Info

Saturday

🚗 Classic Cars The 35th Annual Southold Troop 6 Car Show cruises into the Peconic Lane Community Center. Expect 150+ show-stopping rides, dash plaques for early birds, 75 trophies, and plenty of small-town charm, all to support local Scouts. More Info

🛍 Craft Fair The Greenport Craft Fair returns to the lawn in front of Greenport School, bringing together a vibrant mix of local craft, art, artisanal food, and curated merchandise. Meet the makers and discover one-of-a-kind finds. More Info

🦈 JAWS Turns 50 It’s been half a century since JAWS changed the way we look at the water, and the North Fork Arts Center and the East End Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation are marking the occasion with a screening you won’t want to miss. After the film, hang tight for a live Q&A with Pat Mundus, daughter of Montauk’s legendary shark hunter Frank Mundus, the man behind the inspiration for the movie’s unforgettable Quint. More Info

⛵️ Set Sail Join Bedell Cellars and East End Charters for an unforgettable evening aboard the stunning 72-foot schooner Bonnie Lynn. This private charter is the most luxurious wine cruise Bedell has ever hosted, complete with Bedell wines, delicious local bites, and sunset views over the Peconic Bay. More Info

🎶 Summer Sounds The Summer Concert Series rolls on at Veteran’s Park with a special performance by Liverpool Shuffle, delivering a soulful tribute to the Beatles. Bring a blanket, grab some friends, and get ready for an evening of classic harmonies under the summer sky. More Info

Sunday

🚗☕️ Cars & Coffee Cruise over to Minnow at the Galley Ho for a morning filled with classic cars, espresso drinks, and house-baked pastries. Come for the chrome, stay for the croissants. More Info

🎊 Yoga Folk Summer Soirée Flow into summer at Horton’s Flower Farm with the Yoga Folk Summer Soirée. Start the evening with an uplifting yoga class, then wander the fields to hand-pick your own dreamy bouquet. Afterward, enjoy free time shopping with local vendors, sipping wellness drinks, savoring delicious bites, and soaking in live music under the summer sky. More Info

💜 Lavender Soirée North Fork Women is hosting its annual Lavender Soirée at the Greenport American Legion and it’s more than just a party. This night honors the trailblazing Lavender Menace (who fought for lesbian visibility + rights) while celebrating women and the community that surrounds them. On the agenda: passed apps, a full buffet, live music, auctions + raffles, and a cause that matters. More Info

🎆 End of Summer Celebration Summer’s not going quietly this year, Peconic Landing and the Brecknock Hall Foundation are sending summer off with a bang. Their annual End of Summer Music & Fireworks Celebration kicks off with live tunes from Code Bleu then, as the sun dips low, the sky takes over with fireworks bursting over the ponds. More Info

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🐝 Yes, There’s an Applause Meter

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Battle of the Bands: Round Two 🎶

Chef René Böhme 👨‍🍳

Organic Farming on the Fork 🧑‍🌾

Happenings: Weekend Preview

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Live Music + Fun Breakdown

Thursday

Friday

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