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The Independent
Best Of The North Fork We pick where to dine this fall By Nicole Teitler nicole@indyeastend.com
Looking for a place to dine on the North Fork this fall? Whether you’re a local, or headed out for fall farm vegetables and festivities, The Independent has selected a list of places to go. Love Lane Kitchen in Mattituck is a homestyle eatery for breakfast, lunch, and dinner right in the heart of the village, with outdoor seating when the weather is nice. Though breakfast style options are available until 2 PM — think rancheros, breakfast bowl, stuffed French toast — the kitchen closes at 4 PM and, Thursday through Monday, reopens for dinner at 5 PM. Lunch options include paninis, salads such as the red quinoa or chicken avocado mango, burgers, and classics such as fish & chips, steak frites, and Baja fish tacos. Dinner serves up a crab cake, stuffed local tomato, grilled peach & beet salad, and double cut lamb chop. 240 Love Lane in Mattituck, www. lovelanekitchen.com Jamesport Manor Inn has a rich history. It was rebuilt in 2006, after a tragic fire, in a way that replicates its original structure from the 1850s. Dining here proves to be an experience for
lunch and dinner of upscale American fare overlooking the farm fields. Executive Chef Jeff Russell presents a menu that includes almond crusted fried brie truffle honey garlic toast, BLT lobster roll or crab cake burger, colossal shrimp & watermelon salad or sesame crusted Asian tuna salad, local duck duo, and horseradish crusted salmon. The list goes on. 370 Manor Lane in Jamesport, www.jamesportmanor.com Jedediah Hawkins Inn restaurant allows for breakfast in the solarium for guests, brunch al fresco, and dinner by the fireplace with an additional speakeasy with flagstone walls and old brick and timber from the barn. It has a seasonal and speakeasy cocktail list, weekend brunch and lunch, and a dinner menu reading table shares such as pork belly or artichoke & gruyere flatbread, or try a scallop credo appetizer with pear & cheese fiocchi, a beef short rib main or pappardelle, then a house made dessert. On weekdays, there is a $36 three-course prix fixe dinner available from 5 to 7 PM. Closed Tuesdays. 400 South Jamesport Avenue in Jamesport, www.jedediahhawkinsinn.com North Fork Table & Inn in South-
old is nearly impossible to get a reservation at during the summer months, which is why off-season is the right time to get a taste of Executive Chef Stephan Bogardus’s master culinary skills. A five-course tasting menu with Russian osetra caviar, crude of picnic bay fluke, lobster suquet, dry aged Crescent Farm duck & summer truffle, and sweet corn soufflé is just the beginning. Plates to share, entrees, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, a whiskey list, and wine list round out this flavorful experience of the North Fork. 57225 Main Road in Southold, www.northforktableandinn.com First and South feels a bit like home, a cozy bistro with seasonal New American fare. Its menu is subject to change due to its locally sourced ingredients. Steps away from the main hub of Greenport village, it serves up an all-day menu of a croissant trio, mac & cheese, dirty fries, stuffed zucchini, and frisee calamari. Weekly supper specials call out the source of the ingredients. In addition to an expansive beer, wine, and spirits list, including mocktails, it has a long line of desserts suitable for the ultimate sweet tooth, and digestifs to accompany them. It is closed on Wednesday and Thursdays. 100 South Street in Greenport, www. firstandsouth.com Little Creek Oyster Farm & Market in Greenport is an adorable little shack down an alleyway off the main road, perfectly situated overlooking the water and docks. Under the big Bait & Tackle sign awaits a lineup of great beer (especially local) with an Original Greenport from Greenport Harbor Brewery release night every Thursday. Oysters aplenty await — shuck them yourself, always a fun experience, or have them ready on ice. For those craving more than seafood, enjoy fresh meats, cheeses, and other small bites. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 37 Front Street down Bootleg Alley in Greenport,
www.littlecreekoysters.com Lucharitos has two North Fork locations: its main location in Greenport and Little Lucharitos in Aquebogue. The modern and Nacho Libre, funky Baja style taqueria and bar is an absolute go-to for all things tacos, nachos, quesadillas, burritos, and margaritas. Steps away from the Greenport dock, it serves up additional plates of paella, barbecue roasted pork, coconut shrimp, wings and much more. It’s the little fun piece of Mexico on the East End. 119 Main Street in Greenport, www.lucharitos.com The Frisky Oyster in Greenport brings a piece of Manhattan out east. Atmospheric and delicious, with a prominent bar setup, you’ll feel as though you’ve just stepped into the East Village. The dinner menu is updated daily, reading options such as country view farm sweet corn soup, picnic golds oysters “friskafella,” charred baby octopus, artisanal gigli, parmesan truffle fries, and a cocktail list of 10 plus flavors. Desserts include frog hollow peach upside down cake, bourbon brown sugar créme brulée, and more, with options of a dessert wine flight and organic loose leaf tea. 27 Front Street in Greenport, www.thefriskyoyster.com Noah’s in Greenport has become an icon of sorts in the village. Featuring small plates that emphasize local ingredients by Chef Noah Schwartz, Noah’s is a modern storefront space transformed into a must-dine restaurant, with an always lively bar scene and outdoor seating area. Tastes that are 3 for $15, of beer & bacon glazed almonds, duck liver mousse and more; a raw bar; skewers from the grill; small plates for sharing; full plates; and a simple but delicious brunch menu await, as do happy hour food and drink offerings. 136 Front Street in Greenport, www. chefnoahs.com Bruce & Son is a great spot in