⚓️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 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 is their new exclusive waterfront dining experience, featuring Chef Cheo of @maizeat . With his signature flavors served fresh from the on-site food truck, it’s a perfect pairing for sunsets and summer nights — just steps from your suite or slip.And as Chef Cheo expressed it so beautifully, its the perfect version of Living in the NOFO state of mind.Happy to have Kelly Alvarez back on our podcast screen sharing more about the entire experience, their unique waterfront vibe, summer programming, and everything they’ve got in store this season for guests and locals alike.Originally aired 6/27/2025💙NOFO LIVE PodcastYour North Fork ConnectionJoin Co-hosts Sunita @sunitanarma and Tracy @Ms.Tracykessler, LIVE on Instagram every Friday at 9 am, for weekly conversations from the North Fork.Local vibes, real talk, unfiltered, unscripted !!https:www.nofolive.com

🖼️ 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 gallery space—it’s a community hub offering exhibitions, workshops, events, and support for local creatives.From chalk art to fine art, from public murals to intimate gallery shows, the North Fork Art Collective is shaping the East End’s visual landscape—one collaboration at a time.🎧 Listen as we talk about art, community, and how you can support its mission to help local artists on the North Fork .Originally aired 6/20/2025💙NOFO LIVE PodcastYour North Fork ConnectionJoin Co-hosts Sunita @sunitanarma and Tracy @Ms.Tracykessler, LIVE on Instagram every Friday at 9 am, for weekly conversations from the North Fork.Local vibes, real talk, unfiltered, unscripted !!https:www.nofolive.com

✨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 Sunita @sunitanarma and Tracy @Ms.Tracykessler, LIVE on Instagram every Friday at 9 am, for weekly conversations from the North Fork.Local vibes, real talk, unfiltered, unscripted !!https:www.nofolive.com

🚨 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 bustling summer and harvest seasons.We’ll talk about how the department serves a growing and evolving area, what it takes to operate in a town that blends farmland, business districts, and seasonal surges, and how you can support their efforts.🏌️‍♂️𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽!Join them Wednesday, June 25 at Island’s End Golf Club to benefit the Southold Fire Department Benevolent Fund — a great day on the green for a vital local cause.Listen to meet the folks behind the scenes and learn more about the team that keeps Southold safe!Please consider supporting this all volunteer team in whatever ways you can, volunteer your time , donate to their fundraising efforts, sponsor their events …..Originally aired 6/6/2025💙NOFO LIVE PodcastYour North Fork ConnectionJoin Co-hosts Sunita @sunitanarma and Tracy @Ms.Tracykessler, LIVE on Instagram every Friday at 9 am, for weekly conversations from the North Fork.Local vibes, real talk, unfiltered, unscripted !!https:www.nofolive.com

🌱 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 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱!🍓We are talking with farmer Kelly Brennan about their 2025 CSA program, how Community Supported Agriculture works, and why supporting local farms matters more than ever.Listen in for more on how they’re growing with the North Fork — and maybe even get inspired to join their CSA and eat with the seasons.✨ Tracy is traveling this week, so our friend and permaculture enthusiast 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝘄𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘇 will be filling in as guest co-host!Originally aired 5/30/2024💙Welcome to our weekly NOFO Live chats. Join Co-hosts Sunita @sunitanarma and Tracy @Ms.Tracykessler, LIVE on Instagram every Friday at 9 am, where they bring you the latest of everything going on at the East End. We share a common love of our life on the North Fork of Long Island and our goal is to showcase and share the joys of this beautiful slice of paradise we call home.https:www.nofolive.com

🎙️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 dishes that accommodate a variety of dietary needs.

🍛 Nathan is 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯-𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘶 for our upcoming 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 anniversary celebration — and we’ll be diving into the flavors, the inspiration, and what guests can look forward to.✨ Hear the inspiration behind the menu and make sure you’ve got your seat at the table. And yes, tickets are still available… for now.https://www.nofolive.com/Originally aired 5/9/2024💙Welcome to our weekly NOFO Live chats. Join Co-hosts Sunita @sunitanarma and Tracy @Ms.Tracykessler, LIVE on Instagram every Friday at 9 am, where they bring you the latest of everything going on at the East End.

We share a common love of our life on the North Fork of Long Island and our goal is to showcase and share the joys of this beautiful slice of paradise we call home.https:www.nofolive.com

🐶🐱 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, volunteer, or just get your daily dose of cuteness, these folks are doing it all — and with heart.
🐾 Visit the amazing team at the Southold and Riverhead Animal Shelters and learn how you can help make tails wag all across the North Fork.https://www.northforkanimalwelfareleague.org/

Originally aired 5/2/2025💙Welcome to our weekly NOFO Live chats. Join Co-hosts Sunita @sunitanarma and Tracy @Ms.Tracykessler, LIVE on Instagram every Friday at 9 am, where they bring you the latest of everything going on at the East End. We share a common love of our life on the North Fork of Long Island and our goal is to showcase and share the joys of this beautiful slice of paradise we call home.

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 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺𝘀, he offers a fresh perspective from behind the lens as a commercial drone pilot and storyteller based on the East End.
Listen in for more on his vision for his new adventure The North Fork Sun ☀️
We’ll be chatting about his career, the stories that have shaped him, and what inspired him to spotlight the North Fork through both his reporting and his camera.
Originally aired 4/25/2025💙Welcome to our weekly NOFO Live chats. Join Co-hosts Sunita @sunitanarma and Tracy @Ms.Tracykessler, LIVE on Instagram every Friday at 9 am, where they bring you the latest of everything going on at the East End. We share a common love of our life on the North Fork of Long Island and our goal is to showcase and share the joys of this beautiful slice of paradise we call home.https:www.nofolive.com

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 story behind this iconic vineyard, its deep connection to the land, and how the Borghese team keeps tradition alive while inviting new guests in with every pour.
📍 Come for the wine—taste their incredible lineup and check out the events happening all season long at this historic North Fork vineyard.https://castellodiborghese.com

Originally aired 4/18/2024💙Welcome to our weekly NOFO Live chats. Join Co-hosts Sunita @sunitanarma and Tracy @Ms.Tracykessler, LIVE on Instagram every Friday at 9 am, where they bring you the latest of everything going on at the East End. We share a common love of our life on the North Fork of Long Island and our goal is to showcase and share the joys of this beautiful slice of paradise we call home.https:www.nofolive.com

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 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻—and this weekend is their soft opening! 🎉

Join us as we talk home styling, renovations, and all things design with the team behind this award-winning home décor shop! 🏠💡