Long Island’s North Fork makes a fine escape from Manhattan, and this tour gives you more than a quick tasting-room stop. You spend at least 1.5 hours at each of two wineries, meet winemakers, see how the wine is made, and have time to walk the vineyards. The private tastings and sommelier-led teaching are the … Read more
Brooklyn’s beer scene makes more sense when you see how different breweries work. This three-and-a-half-hour tour links Wild East Brewing Co, Five Boroughs Brewing, and Big aLICe Brewing, with tastings at each stop, snacks, and a subway MetroCard included. I like the small maximum of 15 people, since a compact group is better for questions … Read more
The best part of this Mattituck bike tour is its mix of North Fork countryside and food stops. You pedal past farms and vineyards, pause at the beach, sample fine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil, and visit two wineries at an easy, social pace. I like the small maximum of 13 people, which gives Nicole, … Read more
New York is easiest to understand from above, and the 86th Floor Observatory gives you the classic view: Manhattan’s straight avenues, the rivers on both sides, and the city spreading far beyond the island. The Empire State Building adds more than a quick elevator ride, too. Its museum, Art Deco interiors, and King Kong displays … Read more
Long Island’s North Fork makes an easy escape from Manhattan, but the real appeal here is that you can enjoy the wine without worrying about the drive home. A certified sommelier leads tastings at two wineries, usually including Pellegrini Vineyards and RGNY, with four wines at each stop. I like the 90-minute winery visits, which … Read more