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It hasn’t always been vineyards and tasting rooms on the North Fork. Booze flowed through the region in a much more secretive way during Prohibition. The story of the dry years in the area can be traced to both Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead and the Old Mill Inn in Mattituck, and community members are invited to step back into that era and hear the tale. Hallockville Museum Farm will present “Prohibition on the North Fork,” an immersive event at the Old Mill Inn on Sunday, Oct.

Living on the North Fork offers a unique blend of charm and coastal appeal, from its picturesque historic towns and acclaimed dining scene to its renowned farms and waterfront setting. Whether you’re searching for a primary residence, a vacation home for the family, or a relaxing weekend retreat, you’ll find a wide range of properties to suit your needs.

Dominique and Charles Hydell’s Save the Container (53795 Main Road, Southold, 631-914-0413) store has been open for almost two years, and their sustainable, environmentally friendly products are a hit with customers. This fall, the couple is opening a new 640-square-foot space behind their storefront called Blank Canvas Social House, where they plan to hold workshops and rent out the space for private gatherings and events.

THURSDAY All You Can Eat Cheese Night | Alpina, 45 Front St., Greenport, 631-477-2600 From 4-9 p.m., enjoy 90 minutes of all-you-can-eat cheese and charcuterie for $35 per person. Wine bottle specials will be available throughout the evening. For more information, look here.

4 bedrooms 4 bathrooms 3,035 square feet .4 acres High ceilings—10 feet on the first floor and 9 feet upstairs—and an abundance of natural light are among the many assets of this custom construction in the Bay Haven beach community in Southold.

Eat Social Share Nestled on Front Street, owners Cheo Avila and Ai Ito's Stereo East End has been a hot ticket since it opened this past summer. (Photo credit: Doug Young) THE GIST When chefs Cheo Avila and Ai Ito first crossed paths in Greenport in 2024, they were navigating their own culinary paths: Avila bootstrapping his empanada pop-ups and Ito building a modern Japanese catering business in Brooklyn.

For novelist Barbara Josselsohn, the idea for The Paper House began with a small shop in Southold and grew into a story about memory, loss, family, home and the enduring power of a handwritten letter. Josselsohn, a summer North Fork resident and author of contemporary and historical fiction, wrote The Paper House, her 10th novel, which was published Sept. 2 by Bookouture, a Hachette imprint. The book blends historical elements with magical realism and unfolds across two timelines.

Fall on the North Fork comes with plenty to look forward to — leaves changing color, cooler days, cozy sweaters and, of course, the return of pumpkin spice. As the season settles in, the familiar combination of pumpkin and warm spices starts showing up in all kinds of places, from coffee cups and bakery cases to cocktail menus and other seasonal offerings.

Breathe Social Share (Photo credit: Doug Young) History is a funny thing. Even when you have somehow skipped a chapter or even if you try to forget all about it or maybe even rewrite it in your head, it always comes back, revealing itself in interesting ways. You know that saying, “What’s done is done”? When it comes out of my mouth, I’m usually throwing up my hands and saying, welp, there’s nothing we can do about that now, let’s move on.

Built centuries ago, the imposing, nearly noir-hued “Old House” on the village green in Cutchogue still hides myriad secrets. In the current age of shiplap, wraparound decks, chef’s kitchens and spa bathrooms, many might not give much thought to what it was like to live in a Colonial-era house hundreds of years ago. But the Old House happens to be an exceptional historical property worth thinking about, with several rare architectural features that survive today.