What's Happening

It is time for Long Island’s 2010 Winterfest and this year’s theme is Jazz on the Vine. This is the third year for this theme, as it has become very popular. The events are numerous and they plan to have over 70 free jazz concerts over a six week period from February 13th to March 21st, so make sure not to miss out. Make plans to visit the East End of Long Island and hear over 80 outstanding jazz musicians perform at local winery tasting rooms throughout the duration of Winterfest.
So who is coming to town? Maybe it is just easier to say “who isn’t coming” to Jazz on the Vine. Contemporary music by the John Ellis Trio, modern jazz by Jessica Elbert Quartet, bop by Michael Weiss Trio, Brazilian music by Roni Ben Hur Trio, and the list continues. Since all of the Jazz concerts are free of charge, it truly makes for a great venue to enjoy the jazz and sample the local vineyards wines.
To make the decision to visit Jazz on the Vine even easier, Arbor View Bed and Breakfast has put together a special Romantic Getaway package which includes a two night stay, two massages, a horse drawn carriage vineyard tour, discounts for North Fork wineries, an aromatherapy bath, a gift certificate towards a romantic dinner, and it also includes a gift basket complete with sparkling wine, chocolate truffles, nuts, cheese, crackers, and fruit! Reserve today to enjoy the best of the 2010 Winterfest with Jazz on the Vine.

Noah Schwartz, the former chef at the Seafood Barge in Southold, has opened a new restaurant; Noah’s Restaurant, Greenport, Long Island. The restaurant is at the former location of the Frisky Oyster Bar on 136 Front Street and is called Noah’s. As the Seafood Barge could not renew their lease, Noah quickly scouted the area and found that this location would be perfect for him. Renovations were underway and now Noah’s is officially open.
Noah is a native Long Islander and a graduate of New England Culinary School and worked for over seven years in California’s wine country and then made his move to Long Island North Fork Wine country. He has experience in opening restaurants and this one is very special to him, as it is his own. Noah will be bringing to Noah’s, a culinary experience enjoyed in California and he is already receiving positive feedback from his customers. Recent reviews had customers raving about the scallop ceviche and pomegranate ribs. The sardines were quite a surprise and totally delicious as is the Pulled Duck from the Crescent Farms in Aquebogue. There are so many Oyster dishes that you’d think that he’d call the place Noah’s Oysters. Even though the menu is mostly fresh seafood, Noah is a master with the Steak which is done with Manchego Cheese and rich crispy onions, yummy.
The concept at Noah’s is to offer “small plates” at the top of his menu ranging from $6 to $15. Thus, allowing his guests to sample multiple smaller plates and enjoy a variety of dishes. The menu also features 2-3 oz. wine pours to accompany the small plates. Of course, to balance this, he will also have snacks on the menu beginning at $3. Truly a delightful way to dine!

Noah’s Restaurant, Greenport

We have eaten there several times and recommended Noah’s to guests who rave about the selections and love the ambiance and personal service. What we love the best are the small plates giving you more choices to sample several dishes. Noah’s Restaurant is now the newest restaurant in Greenport.
Call for reservations at 631-477-6720 and tell them Arbor View House sent you.

Valentine’s Day is a time for romance and the Arbor View House on the North Fork of Long Island wants to know, are you ready for a little romance? Chocolate truffles, champagne, roses, a relaxing massage, or a romantic dinner for two are just waiting for you this Valentine’s Day and it is just what Cupid has ordered. Slip away from the city and leave the stresses behind. Snuggle in your fluffy bathrobe with your loved one and rekindle the passion after all, you both deserve it!
If you would like to enjoy one of the many vineyards during your Valentine’s Day getaway, we suggest joining the Martha Clara Vineyard on Valentine’s Day for a Chocolate and Wine Pairing Demo. From 12-5 P.M. they will be hosting five 45 minute sessions with samplings of chocolate and wine with presentations from the Chocolatier and Winemaker. No need to plan in advance, as tickets will be available at the door and this just sounds like a perfect way to spend the afternoon before your romantic evening out!
Just let us know how we can make your weekend special or take advantage of one of our getaway packages! Happy Valentine’s Day!

Tea lovers unite and add the Greenport Tea Company to your list of places to stop when shopping in Greenport, Long Island. Once a tea lover, always a tea lover and Greenport Tea Company has everything that you need to enjoy a great cup of tea. Zagat calls them the “gem” of an afternoon tearoom and says they bring a “touch of England” to the bay. This is easy to do since one of the owners came from England and knows how to serve a great cup to tea.
The shelves of the Greenport Tea Company are filled with over 50 jars of tea, all dedicated to the pleasure of steeping and drinking first-rate loose-leaf tea. They even have a dessert tea called Sweet Endings, which was blended by the owners and has scents of caramel, chocolate, and vanilla. Perhaps you may wish to have a little lemon curd or enjoy High Tea for two? Once you have tried their tea and returned home, fear not! They offer on-line shopping on their website and you can replenish your supply of tea or enhance your tea brewing accessories.
At any time during the year, but especially during the winter months, this is a delightful way to spend an afternoon in Greenport on the North Fork of Long Island.
We at Arbor View House also serve tea in the afternoon for our guests. Come join us here and at the Greenport Tea Company.

Now that the Holidays are over, it may be time for a romantic winter getaway to Greenport, Long Island and enjoy ice skating. During your romantic getaway we encourage you to visit Mitchell Park which is located on four acres along the waterfront of the Village of Greenport. Mitchell Park is described as the “jewel” of the Village of Greenport and includes an observation deck and harbor walk and also offers a 60 slip marina.
While activities at Mitchell Park vary according to the season, this is the time of year to enjoy ice skating! When I think of ice skating, I envision the romance and grace of skating and just how truly beautiful it is to watch and enjoy. The ice skating rink at Mitchell Park is open daily and they offer skate rentals for guests without skates. Also, if you have not been skating in a long time or have never skated before, they also offer private lessons.
After an afternoon or evening of skating, return to the Arbor View House to enjoy some afternoon delights along with a relaxing aromatherapy bath and cozy fire. Or, take advantage of your romantic escape with a couples massage. Then slip into your fluffy bathrobe and cuddle in for the evening. You will have to agree that this is romance at its finest!

Romantic Getaways on the North Fork of Long Island are awesome at any time of year. Enjoy a little romance around the Holidays and reserve a special getaway package from the Arbor View House Bed and Breakfast. This would even make a wonderful gift for someone special! Let us tell you more.
Reserve our Romantic Holiday Magic package and get ready to be pampered! A welcome basket awaits you upon arrival, chock full of chocolate truffles, assorted nuts, cheese, crackers, and Champagne. Slip into the fluffy bathrobes and slippers and relax in front of the fireplace or in your private Jacuzzi. During your stay, you will each also enjoy a sixty minute massage and a luxurious Aromatherapy Bath. During the day, visit our local North Fork Award Winning Wineries and take advantage of discounts provided by the Arbor View House Bed and Breakfast. As the evening hour approaches, enjoy a romantic dinner at one of local restaurants, as a gift certificate of $100 is included within this special getaway package.

Romantic Getaways: North Fork Long Island

Sadly, the getaway will come to an end but you will always remember the memorable breakfasts and moments shared during your romantic getaway. This is sure to become part of your Holiday celebrations!

TripAdvisor says that the Arbor View Bed and Breakfast is #1 of 5 inns in East Marion
They also list us as #1 out of 75 Long Island Bed and Breakfasts! Little old Arbor View Bed and Breakfast. How did we get to be #1 on TripAdvisor? Our loyal guests and we would like to say thank you for sharing your experience with others.
We currently have had 83 reviews. 29% of the reviews came during 2009 and 98% of the reviews gave us a thumbs up with a 5.0 rating! We are deeply flattered, and we want to again thank our guests for sharing their comments on their stay at the Arbor View Bed and Breakfast. Among the comments, we hear raves about our breakfast. Breakfast is the most important thing that an Innkeeper can do as it is the last experience a guest has at the Inn before they leave. Our breakfast is relaxed and can last as long as 2 hours! A relaxing breakfast is a wonderful way for our guests to unwind and enjoy their getaway.
Other comments include our hospitality, quality of our beds, knowledge of the area, and making each and every one of guests feel welcomed. This to us is just what owning a Bed and Breakfast and being an innkeeper is all about.
Here are some of what our guest are saying:

“The breakfasts and the conversations were superb.”

“We have just returned from a three day weekend at the Arbor View House Bed & Breakfast Spa. The Room we stayed in the Zinfandel Room is well laid out with a four-poster bed that reminds me one my grandmother had with a ladder to get up to it. We had some many bouquets of flowers all over even in the bathroom. My wife and I travel all over the country and we try to stay at B&Bs whenever we can and find one, this is one of the nicest and cleanest ones we have stayed in. It has all of the amenities of a four star hotel, plush robes and slippers and even an flat screen LCD TV with a DVD player.

The breakfasts were a treat, each day a surprise. One day we had champagne for someone’s birthday. There was no shortage of food at any time, most day we skipped lunch. We loved that they used fresh herbs and spices and served fresh fruit everyday. On our arrival they served tea and scones, scones to die for.
We have never been to Long Island wine country before and visited several wineries and enjoyed ourselves tremendously. The wine was good but not world class yet. There are some up and comers.
The hosts at the Arbor View house were charming as we expected from B&B hosts. What we didn’t expect was the lively conversation that lasted hours after breakfast was finished. We all talked about wine , food, and all the solutions to the world problems. It was reminiscent of my old college days. It was fun.
We did not take advantage of all the Spa services but had two massages on our second and third days. They were just what the doctor ordered.”

“In 2005 and 2006 and hope and plan to again in 2007”

“Christmas 2004 our daughter presented us with a gift to Arbor View B &B. We went May 2005. Pleasant drive from Nassau county, not to long to get there, all is well. Well, all got better! What a beautiful, immaculate house it is. The best of all is to have met Vida and Wilfred. We had a delicious banquet style breakfast. The physical need of nourishment, by candlelight was outstanding, but the conversation, the joy and laughter we shared with them nourished our heart and soul. We came home gave our daughter and family a big hug and thanks. Told them it was the best gift to have received and how thankful we were. Christmas 2005 we were surprised again with the same. WOW!!! We had hoped to go during the summer, unfortunately Joe was set back with health issues and it wasn’t until October that we were able to get there. We arrived to a big hug and welcome by Wilfred. We missed Vida who was away taking care of her father at the time. We hope he is doing well. Wilfred is a wonderful person to have a conversation with. No matter what the topic; health, the woes of the world, anything at all. He is very knowledgeable on many subjects, a great listener and conversation flows easily. We missed Vida and hope to see both Vida and Wilfred next time. Carmen And Joe”

We are always happy to hear that we are living up to guest’s expectations!

Greenport Long Island is busy with Holiday Festivities and we hope you can join us! The Holiday Tree has been lit for the Holiday Season and the town of Greenport is bustling with Holiday cheer. How best to start the Holidays, than a little shopping in Greenport. During the weekends in December, shoppers will listen as carolers will entertain them with traditional Holiday songs as they weave amidst the many stores. This is sure to get you in the Holiday spirit!
On December 13^th, Santa makes his way to town, of course with Mrs. Claus along his side. They are scheduled to arrive at 2 P.M. and there will be a special parade to welcome his arrival. Bag pipers, floats, clowns, and candy will help to welcome Santa to Greenport! After you have calmed down from Santa’s arrival, the Lighting of the menorah will take place in Mitchell Park at 5 P.M.
Among our other favorites are the Holiday House Tour, Wine Tasting at Greenport Wine and Spirits, Walking Tour, and the New Year’s Eve Celebration. Make sure to check out the Holiday Festivitiesof Greenport and make sure not to miss out on other festivities that may be just what you have been looking for!
Happy Holidays!

It is the time of the year for the North Fork Bed and Breakfast Association to host their annual Holiday House Tour. This year there will be a total of nine Bed and Breakfasts involved within the Holiday House Tour. The Arbor View House along with Andrew’s Legacy in Cutchogue, Harbor Knoll in Greenport, and Orient Inn in Orient will be participating in the Merlot Tour. Each will be decorated for the Holiday and will offer refreshments and music to their visitors.
Tickets for the Merlot Tour will be $25.00 per person. The Merlot Tour will start promptly at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday December 5th and conclude at 5:00 P.M. This should provide you will ample time to enjoy each of the Bed and Breakfasts and their Innkeepers. Tickets for the North Fork Bed and Breakfast Association will be limited to 300 guests and they usually sell out in advance. If you have any questions, you can also call 877-883-9333.
Happy Holidays from the Arbor View House

FALL ON THE NORTH FORK

Its fall the leaves are changing slowly because the weather is so wet. It has been raining for what seems like every other day. Its causing the winemakers a lot of pain At this time of year what they want is SUN, sun for ripening the grapes. So at this point they are praying and hoping.
The farm stands are busy selling their harvest: apples, pears and pumpkins and many have corn mazes.
The day-trippers are out in full force and Route 48 has become slower than usual. Not to worry, this is all winding down now that November is here.

LONG ISLAND RESTAURANT WEEK

This week is Restaurant Week( November 1st – November 8th) on the North Fork. A reminder that on Saturday you can enjoy the advantages of Restaurant Week after 7pm. You can get more info here http://longislandrestaurantweek.com/

NFBBA HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR

The North Fork Bed & Breakfast Association is having their annual Holiday House Tour on December 5th, 2009. There are nine B&Bs chosen to be part of the tour. They are divided into two groups, the Champagne Tour and the Merlot Tour and the prices will be $75 and $25 respectively. The irony here is that Arbor View House whose rooms the tour groups are named after was chosen to be on the Merlot Tour. No mind next year we will be on the Champagne Tour and visitors will see the suite the tour is named after. Full details can be found at the Arbor View House website.

Newer Posts

Older Posts

Winterfest on Long Island's North Fork, Features Jazz on the Vine

Noah’s Restaurant Opens in Greenport, Long Island

Noah’s Restaurant, Greenport

Romantic Valentine's Day Getaway in Greenport on Long Island

Greenport Tea Company for Tea Lovers, on the North Fork of Long Island

Ice Skating in Greenport, Long Island

Romantic Getaways: North Fork Long Island

Romantic Getaways: North Fork Long Island

Long Island Bed & Breakfasts Rated by TripAdvisor

Greenport Long Island Holiday Festivities

North Fork Holiday House Tour

Long Island North Fork Harvest

FALL ON THE NORTH FORK

LONG ISLAND RESTAURANT WEEK

NFBBA HOLIDAY HOUSE TOUR

FAQ for Paint and Pour Retreat in Wine Country

Valentine's Day Long Island, North Fork

Noah’s Restaurant, Greenport, Long Island