Dan's Papers - June 22, 2007 - North Fork Dining

Crossroads Diamond Restaurant- A cozy intimate atmosphere for fine dining. Tiffany lamps add to the elegant deecor with cozy hand-crafted booths that offer seclusion. Serving fresh, local produce. Open seven days a week, serving lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Located at 3725 Route 25 and Edwards Avenue, Calverton. Call 631-369-2221.

Buoy One - Fresh seafood market, dining room and take-out. Voted "Best of the Best Seafood" in 2005 and 2006. Open Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Located at 1175 West Main Street, Riverhead. Call 631-208-9737.

Parto's - Italian restaurant, pizzeria, cafee. Frank Spatola invites you to enjoy a real taste of Italy. Old-style, rural Tuscan atmosphere. Appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, entrees, seafood, dessert, coffee. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sun. 12-9 p.m. Visit www.partosrestaurant.com . Located at 12 West Main Street, 100 yards west of Atlantis Marine World, Riverhead. Call 631-727-4828.

Farmer Bar-serves real southern pit barbecue in a country roadhouse setting. All of our 'cue meats are smoked "low and slow" over apple and cherry wood for 6 - 12 hours producing that undeniable barbecue flavor. Centrally located on Depot Lane in Cutchogue, Farmer Bar is the perfect accompaniment to the North Fork experience. Open 7 days/week 11am - 11pm Take- out and catering available. 631 734-5410

Tweeds Restaurant and Buffalo Bar - Oldest restaurant & hotel on the North Fork. Famous for their buffalo steaks. Open seven days: lunch & dinner, 11 a.m. - closing. Live jazz & blues. Call for reservations. Located at the famous J.J. Sullivan Hotel, 17 E. Main St., Riverhead. 631-208-3151.

Chowder Pot Pub - A Greenport tradition for almost 30 Years, featuring the North Fork's best steaks, prime rib and seafood. Spectacular views of the Harbor from the Boardwalk Bar and the outside deck add to your dining experience. Live entertainment Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. Open 7 Days Lunch and Dinner. 102 3rd Street, Greenport 631-477-1345.

Cooperage Inn- Casual Country dining in a cozy relaxed atmosphere featuring local wines and produce. Serving lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch. 631-727-8994.

A Touch of Venice- A Touch of Venice offers fine dining in a casual waterfront setting. Our cuisine is prepared with fresh local produce and seafood, and Italian specialties. We have a large wine list with an emphasis on Long Island and regional Italian wines. Located in the Mat-a-Mar Marina (come by boat). 631-298-5851. 2255 Wickham Ave., Mattituck. www.touchofvenice.com