My family owned a restaurant in Southampton for a few years back in the 90s, and anytime customers appeared in the entryway my dad would anxiously scoot into the kitchen, fling himself through the swinging door, and peer over small rectangle windowpane safe from fellow humans. I’m certain most customers saw the two wide eyeballs topped with a thick head of straight black hair through the glass. But Lenny, my father, thought he was invisible. Sameer (Sam) Mohan, the captain at

For some reason the Dark Horse Restaurant in Riverhead seems keep slipping under my fine-tuned dining radar. Haven’t been there in many years, and we recently decided to try give it another try. Born and raised in Queens I have a penchant for city dining, so I really like the urban vibe they’re going for. The view outside the big windows gives way to a neat row of attached brick buildings, which gives the illusion of being on a cool city street. The ceilings are high and pain

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 .

The North Fork was blessed with an Italian gem several years ago, captained by Sicilian owner and chef John Gambino. Il Giardino (translation “little garden”) in Aquebogue is a true farm-to-table, authentic Italian dining experience. Don’t let its humble abode fool you…there are edible treasures inside. A gently rejuvenated 1830’s house, Il Giardino retains its old-world charm by virtue of its untouched footprint, ornate woodwork, and creaky plank floors. The steep narrow sta

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