North Fork Table & Inn
North Fork Table & Inn
57225 Main Road
Southold, NY 11971
Undeniably the best restaurant in the Hamptons (3-time James Beard nominee), North Fork Table & Wine has been serving amazing food for over a decade. Last Fall, one of the founders and executive chef Jerry Hayden succumbed to Lou Gehrig's disease, but the quality and attention to detail from the restaurant continues. The menu is designed around the foods and flavors from Long Island, all locally sourced and seasonal. Last time I was there, I had the Green Chickpea Hummus, Truffled Macaroni and Cheese, Tuna Tartare, and Grass-Fed Beef --- all notable and delicious! Mr. Hayden is survived by his wife Claudia Fleming who continues to be the pastry chef and is responsible for some amazing creations. Of course the wine menu is very local and it will give you an opportunity to put your newly found knowledge on the wine trail. If you don't have time for a full blown meal, at least hit the North Fork Food Truck between 11:30 and 3:30 in the parking lot. Best part, with your bill you are given cookies to go (perfect to bring home to your South Fork friends).