Category Archives: North Fork

Greenport’s Shellabration – A Wonderful Taste of Long Island

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Virginia

Greenport’s First Annual Shellabration was a wonderful taste of Long Island. Local scallops, clams and oysters were expertly paired with local wines. This fine day benefited SPAT – (Southold Project in Aquaculture Training). A friend met us at Greenport Harbor … Continue reading →

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Tall Ships Arrive In Greenport

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Virginia

Greenport, NY is again proud to sponsor the Tall Ships Challenge. I was happy to see the arrival and preparations for the big weekend. Greenport is one of my favorite towns and when they decide to have a party they … Continue reading →

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Long Island Rosé – Summer 2011

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Virginia

I love Long Island Rosé in the Summer.  This time I tasted three Long Island Rosés -  Comtesse Therése, Lieb Bridge Lane and Macari.  I have found in my wine drinking experiments that no two Rosés are the same and … Continue reading →

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Wine Food and Fun Hamptons Style – Dan’s Taste of Two Forks

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Virginia

I had my wine, food and fun Hamptons style on Saturday night in Bridgehampton, NY! Andrew and I attended Dan’s Taste of Two Forks Event. I was pleased to be personally invited to blog about this event.  I will disclose … Continue reading →

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Great Greek Food on Long Island – Alexandros

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Virginia

I have a favorite for great Greek food on Long Island, a restaurant called Alexandros in Miller Place, NY.  Andrew and I have been there numerous times and I take out their fabulous mussels all the time.  I wrote a … Continue reading →

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La Maison du Chocolat – Summer Collection

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Virginia

I was privileged to be invited to La Maison du Chocolat to taste their new Summer Collection. This is the best chocolate that I have ever tasted! What a lovely way to enjoy the Upper East Side of New York … Continue reading →

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Lunch at Desmonds Pub in The Inn and Spa at East Wind

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Virginia

The Pub at Desmonds in The Inn and Spa at East Wind is one of our go-to places for a nice glass of wine and good quality bar food. East Wind is a Hotel that is one of the most … Continue reading →

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Reasonable Long Island Wines

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Virginia

On Saturday, Andrew and I celebrated the “end of the world” by trying some reasonable Long Island wines. Sitting out in our backyard oasis with some good tunes was a great way to take advantage of the one nice day … Continue reading →

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Wine and Food in the Jamesport Area

Posted on May 14, 2011 by Virginia

Andrew and I have been busy lately getting things done for Spring.  I am having a Spring Awakening – learning a new business and immersing myself in it.  Andrew is on a serious roll improving our property.  He is cutting … Continue reading →

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Virginia’s Long Island

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Virginia

On January 1, 2011, I decided to start blogging ” Virginia’s Long Island ” as a New Years’ Resolution. To check out my past 5 months of blog posts click on http://virginiaslongisland.blogspot.com/It is a nice collection of Wine, Food and … Continue reading →

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