NOFO LIVE - The North Fork Podcast

❤️ From May through October, on the FIRST FRIDAY of each month Love Lane comes alive with: 🎶 Live music 🍴 Local food specials from Love Lane Kitchen, Love Lane Market, Village Cheese Shop, NOFO DOCO and so many more local faves 🛍 Shops open late 🍷 Craft beverages & artisanal finds Listen in for our conversation with Terry McShane and Melissa Principi, members of the Mattituck Chamber of Com...

🌸 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺! 🌸 Since 2016, this small-scale, family-run farm in Southold has been growing some of the finest 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆-𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 on the East End. Their arrangements combine uncommon flowers, herbs, grasses, and other floral elements — creating stunning bouquets for individuals, florists, and events. 💐 Visitors are always welcome for self-guided tours, and their 𝗖𝗦𝗔 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗯...

⚓️ This week on NOFO LIVE we caught up with the East End Seaport Museum to get the inside scoop on one of Greenport’s biggest weekends of the year — the Maritime Festival ! Happening 9/20 – 9/21 , this fun-filled weekend brings the village to life with boat displays, parades, food, music, kids’ activities, and so much more. 🎣🚢🧜🏼‍♀️ Best of all, proceeds go directly to support the East End Sea...

🦪 🦪 On this week’s NOFO LIVE we featured Peconic Gold Oysters with Captain Matt Ketcham — and he took us right out on his boat as he pulled up oyster cages live! 🌊⚓ It was the perfect behind-the-scenes look at the hardworking life of an oyster farmer and the dedication it takes to bring these golden, briny beauties to your table. Big thanks to Chris Francescani from North Fork Sun for joining...

🍇 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗙𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 we’re featuring Stephen & Sarah Scarnato, the husband-and-wife team behind two interrelated businesses shaping the future of North Fork wine, 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗲 and 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲. 🌱 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲, founded in 2015, helps Long Islanders become vineyard owners — from planting private vineyards to cultivating grapes and producing unique, small-batch wines....

🐐 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗙𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 we’re featuring 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 — caring for happy goats since 2003! What began as a small goat farm in Mattituck with founders Karen and Michael Catapano quickly grew into a North Fork favorite, known for its award-winning cheese and beloved goat-milk skincare products. By 2005, the farm had expanded to Peconic, where it continues to thrive today. In 2020, 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱...

NOFO LIVE co-hosts Sunita Narma and Tracy Kessler sat down with Gianna Volpe on Heart of the East End , WLIW-FM’s flagship morning show, for a lively conversation about community, storytelling, and the spirit of the North Fork. Broadcast on 88.3 WLIW-FM , Heart of the East End connects listeners across the East End with arts, culture, and local voices. Hosted by journalist and radio personality Gi...

Today’s episode takes us inside Front Street Station in Greenport with longtime owner Sharon Sailor. For over 30 years, this beloved local spot has been serving hearty comfort food and classic American favorites — from their BYOB (Build Your Own Burger) and Beer Batter Fish & Chips to fresh salads, steaks, and daily specials — all in a welcoming, small-town atmosphere. Sharon also shares about...

🌿 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗙𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 we’re headed to the heart of Greenport for a celebration of all things local at the 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁! Every Friday from 𝟮–𝟱:𝟯𝟬𝗣𝗠 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 the market comes alive with the bounty of the North Fork — from fresh produce and artisanal goods to baked treats, flowers, seafood, and so much more.🌽🥖🌸 Come meet the 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 who a...

🍄𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗙𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 we’re following the fungi and heading into the forest (figuratively!) with 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀— a small but mighty mushroom farm run by artists 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲 right here on the North Fork. More than a farm, Mattituck Mushrooms is a creative ecosystem where art and agriculture intertwine. Grown with intention and deeply connected to the land, their seas...

🦷𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗙𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘, we’re smiling big — because we’re joined by local orthodontist 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗭𝗲𝗶𝗳𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗗𝗦, 𝗠𝗦, founder of 𝗭𝗲𝗶𝗳𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 in Mattituck! Known for her passion for science (and puzzles!), Dr. Zeifman brings a thoughtful, high-tech, and personalized approach to orthodontics — helping patients achieve not just beautiful smiles, but lasting oral health. Located right off...

🥂𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗙𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 we’re joined by chef, caterer, and North Fork culinary star 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶, a woman who brings people together through beautiful, seasonal food crafted with local heart. Founder of 𝐋𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢’𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 in Mattituck, Lauren is known for her thoughtful approach to entertaining, her collaborations with local farms and vineyards, and her mission to celebrate the boun...

𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 🎊 🎉 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗙𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘, we’re welcoming someone who knows how to bring the sparkle — 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗹, founder of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸 and true life of THE party! With a background in fashion and a passion for entertaining, Lacy launched The Party NY in 2013 and has been making magic ever since — crafting timeless, unforgettable events that are as personal as they are sp...

⚓️𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗙𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘, we’re headed dockside with our guest: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 & 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘀 in Southold — a boutique “boatel” offering a one-of-a-kind waterfront escape on the North Fork. From beautiful suites to boat-friendly slips, The Shoals is redefining the stay-and-play experience, with a full summer lineup you’ll want to hear all about.🌮 And let’s talk food: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 is the...

🖼️ 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸’𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 as we sit down with 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲—a Greenport gem that’s bringing art, connection, and collaboration to the forefront. Founded in 2017, the Collective has become a home for artists of all mediums and skill levels. Under Kara’s curatorial leadership, it’s not just a gallery space—it’s a community hub offering exhi...

✨On this episode of NOFO LIVE, we’re excited to welcome Valerie DeFio — local mom, sparkle queen, and independent Touchstone Jewelry by Swarovski consultant behind Sparkle with Val.✨Val lights up every room she’s in, and now she’s helping us shine too 💎 Tune in as we chat about style, sparkle, and staying true to yourself — only on NOFO LIVE!Originally aired 6/13/2025💙NOFO LIVE PodcastYour Nor...

🚨 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗙𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘🚨We’re honored to welcome members of the 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 to the show — the dedicated team that provides fire suppression and emergency medical coverage across nearly 15 square miles of the North Fork. From vineyards to busy roadways, and Sound to Bay, the Southold FD has been protecting our community year-round, with even greater demands during the bustling sum...

🌱 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝟱… 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄! We’re kicking off the new season of NOFO LIVE with a visit from 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺— a certified organic gem located right here in Jamesport. From their dreamy fairy-tale farm to your kitchen table, Golden Acres is known for high-quality organic produce, a welcoming vibe for the whole family, and yes — 𝗨-𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱!🍓We are talking with fa...

🎙️𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗙𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 we’re joined by 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗳 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗰𝗼𝗰𝗸 of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 — and it’s the perfect way to close out our season. Originally from Binghamton, NY, Nathan trained at North Fork Table under renowned chefs Stephan Bogardus and Claudia Fleming. Now leading the kitchen at The Halyard, he’s all about local sourcing, seasonal menus, and thoughtful dishes that accommodate a vari...

🐶🐱 Who rescued who? On this episode of 𝗡𝗢𝗙𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘, we’re wagging our tails with excitement to feature the 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 — your neighborhood heroes for homeless pets! With two locations in 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 and 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱, this no-kill shelter has been matching adorable cats and dogs with their forever humans for over 50 years. 💕 Whether you’re looking to adopt, volunteer, or just get yo...

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗶 🗞️ 🎙️ This Friday on NOFO LIVE, we’re sitting down with veteran investigative journalist 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗶 — whose recent feature on our podcast beautifully captured the heart of what we do. (Link in bio to read the article) Chris brings decades of experience from top newsrooms including ABC News, Reuters, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal — and now, through 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁...

As the 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 on the North Fork, 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗱 is a cornerstone of our local wine country—rooted in tradition, passion, and a hands-on approach to winemaking. We’re joined by 𝗚𝗶𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲, second-generation owner, who carries on the legacy of creating beautiful, old-world style wines with care and integrity—from grape to glass. 🍇🍷 Listen in to hear the story behind this iconi...

𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲’𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 has a new home in Southold ✨ On this episode of on NOFO LIVE, we’re chatting with 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗚𝗶𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼, head designer at Nicolette’s For The Home, a family-owned Long Island staple with locations in Massapequa and Southold. Known for their stylish home décor, expert interior design services, and kitchen & bath design expertise, they’ve just moved to a 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻...

🌎 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗱! 🌱 We’re diving into the 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 with 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗻𝗱, a local chapter of the global grassroots organization dedicated to 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥. Plus, we’re talking about their 𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 happening 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺 in Jamesport!...

🎈𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸! 🎉On this episode of 𝗡𝗢𝗙𝗢 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘, we’re featuring 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸, Southold’s newest go-to shop for stylish party supplies, custom balloon decor, and all things celebration! Whether you’re planning a birthday, wedding, or just a fun get-together, they have everything you need to make it extra special. We are chatting with owners 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗼 & 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗼...