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Mighty Fine Pies...And So Much More
Little treasure on the North Fork. The Nofo Pot Pie Country Market in Mattituck calls itself a Grab-n- Go Comfort Food Market - uh yeah. I've passed it a gazillion times and only pulled over after a friend's urging. Thank you friend. We had the pot pie sampler, crab cakes, and raspberry crumb. I'm going back for the coconut cream pie. And the chicken marsala pot pie. And the fresh pasta. Oh and the ice cream, bread, and beautiful salads.— at NoFo Pot Pies .
Maria Orlando Pietromonaco
Dec 8, 2025


Behind Closed Doors
What is behind this inconspicuous gold door on the second floor of the Sunset Theater? Well we found out last night ! This new found treasure in Westhampton Beach is called the The Sunset Social Club. The second you walk through the gold door at the end of the hallway you are immediately taken back in time. The speakeasy vibes and well dressed staff makes this a perfect place to impress! The cocktails were crafted to perfectionand the complimentary snacks paired well . Live m
Laura Orlando
Dec 8, 2025


Gettin' Ziggy With It
What happens in Ziggy’s Place stays in Ziggy’s Place! Imagine it’s 1982 and you’re hanging in your friend’s basement with a rock band, bowling alley, full bar, pool table, darts and more! Well that’s what it felt like when we made a visit to Ziggy’s Place last night in Riverhead. I won’t be sharing all the videos . The staff made us feel so welcome like we knew them for years. The IDOLized band rocked the house and made you pull out your 80’s moves on the floor! After you wor
Laura Orlando
Dec 8, 2025


A Hiking...or a Haunting...We Will Go
In search of a hike out east, my sister and I left our fate in the hands of google. There were many to pick from, but somehow we settled on one in Hampton Bays that looked somewhat interesting since it seemed to be waterfront, and anything that promises a view of the water I'm all in. After meandering through winding roads in unchartered territory (it was populated, but we had never seen the likes of the area) we finally stumbled on the sign for Squiretown Park. It came up o
Maria Orlando Pietromonaco
Oct 7, 2025


Rounding the Cranberry Bog
Beautiful day to explore the 1.1-mile loop at the Cranberry Bog (aka Woodull Bog) in Riverhead, sheltered at the crest of the Peconic River. The hiking trails cut through 165-acre wetlands that actually served as the largest cranberry farm on Long Island years ago. There's a picturesque wooden bridge that crosses over the bog as well as pretty views of Sweezey's Pond. Apparently lots of wildlife to be seen, though today most of the animal kingdom was in hiding. A brief histor
Maria Orlando Pietromonaco
May 9, 2025


An Hour at Browder's
On a whim, I decided to drive out to Browder’s Birds Poultry Farm in Mattituck. I had heard about them on social media and in local...
Maria Orlando Pietromonaco
Apr 3, 2025


In the Stillness of the Snow
Had a visitor taking a nap on our Peconic Bay beach in South Jamesport today. Not a common occurrence. About the 4th one I've seen around here the last 10 years. Beautiful sight.
Maria Orlando Pietromonaco
Feb 21, 2025


The Big Little Farm That Could
Their website says they’re the “biggest little farm on the North Fork.” Exactly what I was thinking as we walked around the 1760...
Maria Orlando Pietromonaco
Dec 7, 2024


A Walk in the Woods
A workweek detox - over-the-counter, instant relief. Since 1934, the Quogue Wildlife Refuge has been a nature preserve since 1934. In...
Laura Orlando
Nov 2, 2024


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