Usually the “North Fork” refers collectively to the towns between Riverhead and Orient. The North Fork is a 30-mile long peninsula in the northeast part of Suffolk County, New York. Enter: wine country, AKA The North Fork of Long Island, AKA NOFO, AKA paradise. While you’re redoing your Tinder profile and scrolling through ’s calendar for upcoming gay events, you might find yourself craving a more luxurious, slow entrance back into the world. Now that the country is opening up, vaccines are available, and there’s light at the end of the tunnel, many of us are contemplating how we feel easing back into social lives.
Long Island’s North Fork is just 90 miles from New York City, but it feels like a different world. Picturesque sunsets, laid back beaches, endless vineyards, farm-to-table dinners, chic shops, iconic views, and rich history.