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Greenport’s Charming Beachside Sound View Hotel
While many tend to associate the East End of Long Island with summertime, rosé and maybe clichés, there are plenty of reasons to head that way—even during the colder months. One of those reasons is Sound View. Located on the laid-back North Fork...
The Chicest Motels in America
There’s nothing more American than a road trip, and almost as nostalgic as the idea of taking to the open highway is making a pit stop at one of the retro motor lodges that line the country’s major thoroughfares. But . . . not all those accommodations are so retro anymore...
Chef Stephan Bogardus to run kitchen at The Halyard in Greenport
Stephan Bogardus, who left Southold’s North Fork Table & Inn two weeks ago, has announced that he will be the next executive chef at The Halyard in Greenport. The Halyard, with sweeping views of Long Island Sound, is the restaurant at the recently updated Sound View...
The Best Fall Getaways From NYC
"Whether you want to chase the changing leaves, grab an Adirondack chair by the water, or just get away, here are 10 hotels, resorts, and one very glamorous tent that you can reach from New York City..."
Why North Fork, Long Island, Is the Coastal Escape You Need
"The idyllic summer getaway sits just hours from New York City. With its local wineries, bucolic pastures, farm-to-table food scene, and oyster-abundant coast Long Island’s North Fork feels..."
Rachel Comey’s Long Island Travel Guide
"For over a decade I've made the North Fork my weekend escape from NYC. For a long time it was the..."
5 Reasons to Have a North Fork Wedding
"Maybe it's because it's August and our Instagrams have been overflowing with content, but is anyone else out there..."
Sound View Greenport
"So, what was the first thing you noticed about this place? Give us all the details.: The stunning view! The hotel is right on the beach—the lobby and all the rooms..."
A Guide to the Best Beaches Up and Down the East Coast
"For some New Yorkers, escaping the city in the summer months is a masterfully executed art. It’s helpful too, that within a three-hour radius of Manhattan..."
1930s-Era Jack’s Shack Returns to Sound View Greenport
"Jack Levin’s beach concession stand was one of the Southold’s biggest attractions post-World War II, and now it’s returning to its rightful place at Sound View Greenport. After returning from his military service in the U.S. Army during World War II..."
Book It: Four US hotels where (American) dreams come true
"While many New Yorkers will attempt to flee for The Hamptons when the summer heats begin to ravage the city, Long Island has far more to offer. Discerning aesthetes – such as..."
5 Epic Weekend Getaways in New York State
"We’re certainly not knocking the Big Apple, but sometimes even the most steadfast urbanite just needs a change of scenery. Looking to escape the concrete jungle? The Empire State has..."
Five North Fork restaurants with great outdoor dining
"Head to The Halyard for a sunset and snag a table on the deck overlooking the water. You’ll find it hard to tear your eyes from the stunning views..."
’50s Motels Go From Bleak to Chic
"Uniting Space Age, aka Googie, architecture, tropical motifs and muted midcentury furnishings, this reimagined roadside motel in New Orleans’s Mid-City neighborhood is an unapologetic mishmash. Rooms feature both..."
The Best Memorial Day Getaways
"This summer, skip the crowds of the Hamptons and head across the Peconic Bay to Greenport, on the North Fork of Long Island, to check into the recently renovated Sound View Greenport. Designed by Brooklyn-based firm Studio Tack..."
New Hotel Top 20
"Long Island’s North Fork is more casually cool than its glitzy neighbor to the south—home of Montauk and the Hamptons—and last August, the 19th-century whaling village of Greenport got a fittingly laid-back yet luxe lodging. In-demand Brooklyn designers Studio Tack...."
Take a Detour to the Most Luxurious Motels in America
"You’ve likely seen Instagram snaps of your favorite pseudo-celebrity shacking up at a 1950’s-era motel, where local textiles line the beds, cowhide rugs don concrete floors, and cacti cover the perches of drenched-light..."
From Florida to Idaho: 9 U.S. Destinations to Visit in 2018
"While major U.S. cities may attract top chefs, artists, and hospitality groups, America’s small towns are becoming increasingly cool. With enough cultural attractions to rival any big city..."
The best restaurants for fine dining on Long Island: Our picks for 2017
"From the Five Towns out to the North Fork, fine dining proved exceptionally fine in 2017, standing out with pasta, steak and all sorts of fish. Here, Newsday’s food critics..."
Sound View, Long Island, USA
"There couldn’t possibly be a better position on Long Island’s North Fork than that of Sound View. Located on a private strip of beach in Greenport, the hip ocean-facing..."
New York’s North Fork comes into its own
"Less than 100 miles from New York City by way of the heaving Long Island Expressway, the North Fork is like a sigh of relief..."
These Are the Most Breathtaking Seaside Resorts From Coast to Coast
"The weather may be cooling down, but there’s never a wrong time to daydream about sea air and perfectly arranged..."
A Visit to the North Fork’s Sound View Hotel
"Thanks to Sound View, your getaway time to the Hamptons doesn’t have to end just because summer has. The Eagle Point Hotel Partners opened this North Fork waterfront..."
People are ditching the Hamptons for this weekend destination nearby — and fall is the best time to visit
"Once there starts to be a chill in the air, it's time to ditch the Hamptons in search of something more quaint and cozy..."
Sound View: A Fifties-Era Motel Made Modern in Greenport, NY
"nstead of veering right on Long Island toward the Hamptons, turn left and head toward the North Fork. Drive another 30 minutes and you’ll eventually end up..."
This North Fork Hotel Is Where All NYC Cool Girls Will Escape This Winter
"There is a picturesque area of Long Island less than 100 miles of New York City that is lined with sprawling vineyards, organic farms, and quiet beaches..."
Designer Hotels in Greenport Perfect for a Staycation
"If the North Fork is Long Island’s version of Brooklyn, then Greenport is its Williamsburg. No longer a raffish, undiscovered, locals-only..."
The North Fork Is Still a Great Weekend Getaway in the Fall
"Wood paneling, shag carpets, laminated countertops — not much has changed at the eminently Instagrammable Silver Sands Motel since it opened in 1957. Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vanity Fair..."
Studio Tack Turns a 1950’s Motel Into Sound View Greenport, a New North Fork Getaway
"During Indian summer, when New Yorkers say they’re headed “out East” for the weekend, they’re usually referring to the Hamptons. But more and more, they’re...
Overlooking the Long Island Sound, a Revamped Hotel Channels its Nautical Roots
"Sitting on a stretch of private beach on the Long Island Sound, this newly-renovated hotel is a throwback to its nautical heritage while including plenty of contemporary appeal..."
These Old Trucker Hangouts Are Now the Coolest Places to Stay
"Hotel design is often a process of addition, whether it’s that perfect throw pillow, location-specific coffee table books, or a splash of texture on an accent wall. Not when you’re..."
The New Sound View Brings Back a Classic in Greenport
"For more than half a century, Greenport’s Sound View was, as its name suggested, the North Fork’s most scenic accommodation. Its sweeping panorama over the Long Island Sound is now under new ownership, and..."
What to Do in North Fork, Long Island This Weekend
"It's the pre-Hamptons Hamptons, if you will..."
New York’s Best-Kept Secret for a Weekend Getaway this Fall: Greenport, Long Island
"No, it’s not the Hamptons. In fact, call it the anti-Hamptons: the rustic, laid-back North Fork as opposed to the see-and-be-seen-in South Fork, not so much barefoot chic as, well, simply..."
The New Spot That’s About to Take Over Your Instagram Feed
Situated on Long Island Sound, Sound View boasts all the makings of a dreamy, waterfront retreat..."
How to Enjoy a Perfect Weekend in New York’s North Fork
"Forget the Hamptons. For the quintessential summertime idyll, just head north..."
The 16 Hottest Hotel Openings for Summer 2017
"Before the end of summer strikes (that was fast), we're taking a moment to tip our hat to the season's best new hotel openings. Sixteen have caught our eye around the world since our last installment..."
A Guide to North Fork, the Un-Hamptons Weekend Getaway
"The poet Robert Frost was right about forks in the road. The “one less traveled by” can make all the difference. As you near Long Island, you can either turn right for the Hamptons or make a left toward the North Fork. Turn..."
Sound View Hotel Opens on the North Fork
"A massive makeover has reimagined the North Fork’s Sound View Hotel into a retro-cool seaside inn. The 55-room hotel, set on the waterfront on the outskirts of Greenport, Long Island, has been..."
What’s New in the Hamptons This Summer: 2018
"Pack your towel and bathing suit and book your seat on the Jitney: Summer is imminent. And although the weather might disagree, it's high time you made your Hamptons and North Fork plans... "
The Weekender: The Hamptons
"The best of the best out east."
Destination: Greenport
"If the North Fork food scene has an epicenter, it's Greenport."
New restaurants in the Hamptons, Greenport and more: East end eateries worth checking out in 2017
"Just as Friday evening traffic on Montauk Highway is a sure bet, there will always be a gaggle of new restaurants debuting at this time of year on the East End. Several trends are evident this season. Two Greek places (Calissa and Elaia Estiatorio) are opening within minutes of each other..."
My Summer Vacation Is Better Than Yours: Four Enviable Destinations
"For a getaway with bragging rights, try France’s Ile de Re—a beach retreat favored by in-the-know Parisians. Plus: other beat-all escapes..."
THESE ARE THE MOST BREATHTAKING SEASIDE RESORTS FROM COAST TO COAST
"Fast-casual fare in the hands of Daniel Humm and Will Guidara doesn’t yield your usual assembly-line bowl. For one thing,..."