Long Island will be celebrating Harvest – First Annual Wine Auction & Celebration Friday, September 24 and 25. Harvest benefits East End Hospice and Peconic Land Trust. This is sure to be one fabulous fall weekend! Top restaurants and wineries from the North Fork will be assisting in the celebration! The North Fork Table and Inn, Noah’s and the Frisky Oyster are just a few of the participating restaurants. Support the Long Island wine region, and the people and land that make it special!
It all starts on Friday with 10 mile dinners from 7-11 P.M. This will consist of ten exclusive dinners at private locations, each hosted by a leading East End winemaker and chef. Saturday will bring educational programs spanning winemaking and tasting, cooking, and sensory explorations held at The Wine Salon and other wineries on the East End. This will be followed by the Festival Tasting of Long Island’s Bounty from 4-7:30 P.M. at the Wolfer Estate. There will be a Grand tasting of Long Island wines and include small local, seasonal dishes prepared by East End chefs partnered with farmers and food artisans. Also included will be a silent auction of regional treasures. The evening closes with a Gala Dinner and Live Auction of Long Island Wines from 7-11 P.M. This will feature a farm to table dinner at Wolfer Estate created by East End chefs Keith Luce, Gerry Hayden, and Claudia Fleming. Music, dancing, and a live auction will also be enjoyed. The auction of wines will be led by both Morel & Company and Zachy’s.
This is going to be a great start to a new tradition! Call (631) 477-6207 for more information or visit their website.
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The historic nautical village of Greenport is famous for its fine art and craft galleries and enjoying the monthly Gallery Walk is a wonderful way to enjoy an evening. Whether your passion is painting, graphics, photography, sculpture, ceramics, book arts, drawings, custom murals, art furniture, or unique collectibles you will find it on the North Fork or Long Island. The Greenport galleries are as diverse as the village itself and work with a wide variety of established and emerging local artists.
The fourth annual North Fork Foodie Tour will be happening on Long Island’s North Fork on Sunday, September 12 from 10 A.M. until 4 P.M. The North Fork Foodie Tour is sponsored by the North Fork Reform Synagogue and offers access to culinary experiences which are not usually available to the public. The tour is self guided, but tickets must be purchased in advance. There are more than a dozen venues to visit and no matter where you choose to start the tour, you will receive a map and detailed instructions for planning your day.
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