It's hard to believe I've only been to Long Island a handful of times in the five plus years I've been in New York. I always wanted to see the "Napa Valley" of New York, but for one reason or another I never quiet made it to the wineries on Long Island. One very long day in the office we were all day dreaming of a fun getaway for the summer. After a few different ideas, we finally picked a day and planned the escape! With no real plan and a map of the North Fork of Long Island, we began the ride. It was about a two hour journey. We made about three vineyard stops and tested a few different wines- including trying some ice wine which was really sweet and a new discovery for me. As lunch time approached, we asked for a few recommendations and all directed us to Love Lane Kitchen. A very cute local place featuring all kinds of delicious specials every week. The day we were there they were offering a lobster roll, chicken and mango salad and a Chicago style hot dog. A very filling, delicious meal made us a little unsure about our ability to continue on our post-lunch wanderings, but we did not fail! We began a new type of adventure. There were roadside stands to see and fruit to be picked. Blueberries and raspberries have never been so well sought after. (The birds really seem to take a liking to blueberries in particular.) I even snuck a taste of the blackberries.. which were not quite at the peak of their season. All around it was a great day full of simple pleasures from a not-so-far away place.
It's hard to believe I've only been to Long Island a handful of times in the five plus years I've been in New York. I always wanted to see the "Napa Valley" of New York, but for one reason or another I never quiet made it to the wineries on Long Island. One very long day in the office we were all day dreaming of a fun getaway for the summer. After a few different ideas, we finally picked a day and planned the escape! With no real plan and a map of the North Fork of Long Island, we began the ride. It was about a two hour journey. We made about three vineyard stops and tested a few different wines- including trying some ice wine which was really sweet and a new discovery for me. As lunch time approached, we asked for a few recommendations and all directed us to Love Lane Kitchen. A very cute local place featuring all kinds of delicious specials every week. The day we were there they were offering a lobster roll, chicken and mango salad and a Chicago style hot dog. A very filling, delicious meal made us a little unsure about our ability to continue on our post-lunch wanderings, but we did not fail! We began a new type of adventure. There were roadside stands to see and fruit to be picked. Blueberries and raspberries have never been so well sought after. (The birds really seem to take a liking to blueberries in particular.) I even snuck a taste of the blackberries.. which were not quite at the peak of their season. All around it was a great day full of simple pleasures from a not-so-far away place.
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I love roadtrip getaways. Don't the Hamptons feel like a whole world away from NYC. Small town charm. I can say I'm from a small town, but there's no charm where I'm from.
I love the green horse fields, white fences, farmer's carts.
Lovely escape. ahhhh
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