What a lovely place…read more You drive up, and feel the instant love and dedication that goes into the food being grown here. We stopped last weekend for tomatoes and potatos and greens, and everything was fresh and grown so solidly. It was a MUST stop!

This past Sunday we did the Organ Donation ride on the North Fork. What a great celebration of my…read morefriend Andrea's successful double lung transplant 15 years ago. On the way back from Orient State Park, we saw signs for a biodynamic farm and gourmet CSA -- we both thought, what is a gourmet CSA? We parked our bikes and sauntered off to the food barn to get some fresh food for our post-ride healthy meal. On our way we were welcomed by the owner (Ira) who guided us into the barn to check out the farm's wares. We picked out some beautiful looking kale, spring scallions, blackberry jam, and pickled peppers, and were happy with our healthy purchase...but there was so much more to this farm, and we could feel it. Ira offered to show us around the property, parts of which date back to 1680 or so. We saw barn swallows for the first time, and tasted arugula flowers, too. The plots of vegetables were beautifully laid out, the greenhouses full of lettuces, and Ira also mentioned there were bees. The farm was created by Ira and his late wife, KK, an architect and builder (team), respectively. The biodynamic philosophy was the inspiration of KK, who simply wanted to provide her family and friends with healthy, nutritious food. And the gourmet CSA was no real mystery. Customers get to choose what they want each week...pretty novel. If you are into real food, visit the farm; if you are into seeing people who are doing real work, visit the farm. You will be inspired by this labor of love, created by two people who shared a vision, and shared the beauty and fruits of their vision with all of us. Oh yeah, you will want to buy stuff, so make sure you have some cash on you as there are no easy access ATMs!

The Perfect Day!…read more They had me at "making fresh donuts right in front of me." I mean, how could anyone walk past that? The apple cider donuts were warm, soft, and absolutely amazing--worth the trip alone! I'm so glad I was told about Breeze Hill Farm. It's the perfect place to spend a beautiful fall day with family. When you arrive, you can choose between a $20 or $50 bag, and they give you an apple picker stick so you can start your adventure through their stunning 30 acres of apple trees. The land and environment are absolutely beautiful--open skies and rows of apple trees that make the whole place feel peaceful and welcoming. The farm grows an incredible 26 varieties of apples, and you can truly taste the organic freshness in every bite. There's something so special about eating an apple you picked yourself--it's crisp, flavorful, and full of that farm-fresh sweetness you just can't find anywhere else. There's also a cozy fire pit area to relax by, a spot to grab drinks, and the market offers fresh eggs and tomatoes for sale, which was such a nice touch. It was the perfect fall outing, and everyone in the family loved it. We'll definitely be coming back to Breeze Hill Farm next season!

I came with my family, we had a great afternoon on the farm. They offer apple picking, but we…read moredidn't do it. We bought a cucumber and fresh apple cider donuts. We also got apple cider slushes and a hot apple cider. The slushes were so delicious they are served with whipped cream and a donut on top! The property is beautiful, there is lots of space to sit. They even put on music for us to sit back and enjoy. They have a big fire pit too! We would definitely come back. Everyone that works there is super sweet and welcoming. They offer a wedding venue there as well which looked beautiful.

This is probably one of my favorite activities during the summer, every Saturday morning I hit up…read morethe farmers market and restock for the week. It's a one stop shopping experience of local products that keeps me and my pantry happy. You can get anything from pickles, granola, fresh fish, jerky, kombucha, ice cream, nut butters, soaps, moisturizers, fresh fruit and vegetables grown locally and ornamental plants and herbs. Last week they even had a lemonade stand that some local children manned with all proceeds going back to the farmers market. There are some picnic tables set up so you can enjoy your mornings. Now if only there was a cold brew coffee stand - my summer weekends would be complete.

The Greenport Farmers' Market will feature a wide range of vendors selling vegetables, fruits,…read moreherbs, flowers, seafood, honey, poultry, eggs, cheese, baked goods, wine, and other locally produced products. In addition, we will support community gardens and charitable organizations.

If you love goat cheese then you either know and cherish Catapano or you will after you've been…read morethere. Firstly, it's so clean and the goats are gorgeous! The ownership is super friendly and there are usually samples of the cheese in the small but cute shop. . It's not inexpensive but the price speaks to the quality. First rate!

Visiting the goats is a treat and their cheese and other products are excellent…read moreEverything is clean and appealing

When you head out to the North Fork, make sure you leave yourself time and head out to the Sang Lee…read moreFarms. They have many different varieties of herbs, tomatoes, watermelons, non-GMO corn and squash among other items! We wanted some garlic and had to sort through the multiple varieties to find the best one for what we needed. That's where their amazing staff comes in. The team here is wonderful and incredibly knowledgeable. Besides all the wonderful certified organic fruits and veggies, lot of Asian vegetables (Chinese string beans, kohlrabi, young ginger, bok Choy), they have plenty of plants for your garden. This was a great spot to pick up some nive varieties of tomatoes, parsley, etc,, They also offer refrigerated items and baked goods. They have a great selection of pastas among other items. A must visit for all. KUDOs to the team at Sang Lee Farms.

Sang Lee is one of our favorite organic farm stands in Peconic out on the East End. We've been…read morecustomers for over fifteen years. Plenty of organically grown produce. They also sell gourmet cheese, condiments, kimchi, pesto, fresh seasonal flowers, and delicious prepared dips in the shop fridge. A perfect stop for local produce in the North Fork.

Greenport Farmer's Winter Market has taken the summer location and moved into a back street village…read morebuilding. Fine North Fork Donuts, Alice's Fish Market with fresh seafood, Catapano Dairy with local made cheeses, and other proprietors at the market. While in Greenport worth a stop in to bring back local goods from local purveyors

Until recently, no one came close to Sep's. Best produce, best prices, great family run business…read more Bought the BEST tomatoes on the east end there. Mid season, the familiar faces were gone and so did the great service and produce. My gripe is with their cases of tomatoes. For years we were able to adjust boxes (meaning swap out bad tomatoes) or "top off" the case. This year however, there was a $5 upcharge (anytime they felt like charging it, depending on who was working that day) which is fine because I get it, prices change but be consistent. Also the case is "as is" which means I now have to wonder how many rotten tomatoes I'm gifted with. Only to be told quite rudely "if you don't like it, don't buy it" Where are the sisters who ran this farm exceptionally?? So disappointing. Do yourself a favor and drive a bit up in either direction to Latham's or Farmer Joe on Albertson.

This place is right across the street from lavender by the bay. Good place. Veggie are fresh. You…read morecan eat the corn raw. The Owner and his wife are nice. Made us a good calzone from their wood oven. He said he would like to turn it into a You pick farm in 2018. Love to go back when they do that it.