This thanksgiving, let us also give thanks to the Great American Writers who were drawn to the East End of Long Island, not only for the land, the sea, and the sky but also for the abundance of the harvest’s bounty and the camaraderie of other artists and writers.
... Continue ReadingAbout Mill House Inn
Shopping The Hamptons, Part One
She arrived on a Sunday night and snuggled under a down quilt with the fireplace flickering. The red smears and brown blotches in her journal are chocolate chip cookies and wine from a bottle of 2014 Prime Number from Roanoke Vineyards – the perfect pairing for planning tomorrow’s shopping.
... Continue ReadingOur Hamptons Reading List: The Fiction Edition, Part Two
In researching ‘Writers in the Hamptons’ for these blogs, I was fortunate to stumble upon this Vanity Fair article: The Lions in Summer (August 2013). I owe a great debt to the author Michael Shnayerson and hope you take the time to read his brilliant
... Continue ReadingNorth Fork Vineyards: Sound Avenue & North Road – West to East Part I
This week I have started filling in the details on the Vineyards of the North Fork starting on Sound Avenue from West to East with Baiting Hollow, Roanoke and Palmer Vineyards. It will take some time to visit all 34 wineries (and I may discover some more in my travels) but keep checking back for more. And remember, many of the wineries feature live music in their tasting rooms or outdoors, depending on the season. Some of them offer food, as well – from cheese plates to pizza to really great food trucks. Or you can bring your own picnic… And the kids… Some of the wineries even welcome dogs!
May we arrange a car and driver for your adventure, so you can really enjoy your tastings? It would be our pleasure…
... Continue ReadingOur Hamptons Reading List: The Fiction Edition
Here is some of the copious contemporary fiction written in, around, and about the Hamptons. Some of these books are riveting, some sublime, and some downright trashy. But who doesn’t like the guilty pleasure of reading trash sometimes? Especially on vacation at the Beach!
... Continue ReadingSix Million Bottles of Wine a Year and Counting!
Join Gary as he continues exploring the North Fork Wine Country with a bit of history, and a trip sideways.
... Continue ReadingVineyards of the North Fork
Gary has taken on the challenge of collating a list of the North Fork Wineries – they say there are at least 60 by now, but so far he only found 34. He promises to keep looking (and drinking) and sharing his adventures with you.
... Continue ReadingThe Best Spirits on The East End
The terroir that benefits our unique wine region has also given birth to a wide variety of other beverages. Maybe the beginnings of today’s craft cocktails originated with the area’s bootleggers, smugglers, and the up-island speakeasies they supplied?
... Continue ReadingAquaculture: The New Pioneers of the Deep Blue
Supporting our local aquaculture in the Hamptons is good for the environment, our community, and you!
... Continue ReadingAquaculture: Where Our Seafood Grows
The mysterious waters of the East End hold a secret. Beneath them lies the beginnings of exceptional cuisine. When the preparation of food reaches its simplest point; a calm quiet overcomes the kitchen.
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