NOFO LIVE - The North Fork Podcast

NOFO LIVE - The North Fork Podcast

Join co-hosts Sunita Narma and Tracy Kessler every Friday at 9 AM EST for NOFO LIVE, a vibrant, hyper-local podcast broadcast live on Instagram. Our focus is on the North Fork of Long Island – from its charming small businesses, bustling farms, and award-winning vineyards to its renowned restaurants, talented artists, and relaxed beach life. We celebrate the people and places that make the North Fork such a special place to live, work, and visit. Tune in for engaging interviews every Friday LIVE on instagram , catch replays on YouTube or listen to our Spotify podcast anytime !

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🍄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 deepl...

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🦷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 or...

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🥂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 miss...

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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 event...

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⚓️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 𝗗�...

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🖼️ 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 gall...

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✨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 North Fork ConnectionJoin Co-hosts Sunit...

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🚨 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 bustli...

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🌱 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 𝗹𝗮𝘂...

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🎙️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 dis...

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🐶🐱 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, v...

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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 �...

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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 stor...

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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 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼�...

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🌎 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 ab...

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🎈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 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮�...

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𝗛𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 This week, we’re featuring Hamptons Handpoured, the 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 bringing the essence of the East End into every home. Each candle is hand-poured in the heart of the Hamptons using 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻-𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝘆, and every scent in their Signature Village Collection tells a story of life on the East End.Listen in to o...

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👩‍👧‍👦 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 🎙️
On todays conversation, we’re featuring 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀’ 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯, a 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 dedicated to supporting parents on the East End of Long Island. From 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 to 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗲𝗿, this group is all ab...

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On this episode of NOFO LIVE, we’re featuring 𝗡𝗢𝗙𝗢𝗸’𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘆, a local brand that celebrates everything we love about the 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗸 —from its 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 to its 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀. They design 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗹,𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵 that lets you show off your NOFO pride in style.
Listen in as we chat with owner Glen Hoffman about their ...

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🍷🔥 𝗟é𝗼𝗻 𝟭𝟵𝟬𝟵 🍽️✨We’re heading to 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 (virtually!) to chat with Valerie Mnuchin, proprietor of Léon 1909, the intimate and inviting restaurant that’s bringing French and Italian-inspired wood-fired cuisine to the East End.With a focus on seasonal ingredients, warm hospitality, and a timeless dining experience, Léon 1909 has quickly become a must-visit destination for food lovers near and far.Listen ...

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