What’s for lunch: Porto Bello in Greenport
A lobster BLT from Porto Bello in Greenport. (Credit: Vera Chinese) Has there even been a more heavenly pairing than lobster and bacon? In this week’s edition of “What’s for lunch?” we recommend the...
View ArticleSpring watch 2015: McCall, Modern Snack Bar and more
A bottle of McCall Wines’ new 2014 Marjorie’s Rosé. (Credit: courtesy photo) As you may already know, “Spring Watch 2015” is in full effect here at northforker, where we’re eagerly documenting the...
View ArticleNorth Fork Roadhouse planned for former Porto Bello restaurant in Mattituck
The former Porto Bello restaurant on Route 48 in Mattituck is being turned into North Fork Roadhouse. (Credit: Rachel Siford) For nearly a decade, the former Porto Bello restaurant building on Route 48...
View ArticleFast Chat with Diana DiVello of Porto Bello in Greenport
Brought to you by: Ever meet a staffer who greets you with a smile at a local restaurant or bar and say, “I wish I got to know more about that person.” It happens to our staff all the time as we come...
View ArticleInside the revamped Porto Bello, where every seat has a water view
Walking into the newly renovated Porto Bello restaurant is like entering a tropical oasis. The outside, overlooking a quiet corner of the Safe Harbor Greenport marina, flows between cozy booths,...
View ArticleOur top picks for Long Island Restaurant Week
In the age of COVID-19, the number of restaurants participating in Long Island Restaurant Week has been scaled back significantly. On the North Fork, just four restaurants will participate in the...
View ArticleThe best spots to dock and dine by the water on the North Fork
Summer’s not over yet. Get your boat out and drop anchor at these waterfront eateries from Orient Point to Riverhead. Duryea’s Orient Point, Orient With its airy Mediterranean vibe overlooking...
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