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Jul 2016 Escape to the East End

Long Island’s East End is famous for its picture-perfect wine country, local distilleries and beer microbreweries. Getting here from Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens is a breeze on the LIRR, Hampton Jitney or L.I.E. (Long Island Expressway) and usually takes only around 2 hours. Our many...

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Jun 2016 A Winemaking Tradition: Bedell Cellars Yeast Ceremony

Wine-growing regions around the world have become known for the characteristics of the wines they produce. Wine enthusiasts know wines that come from Argentina are generally ‘peppery’ in taste and those that come from the Chianti region in Italy are generally savory, for example.   Bedell...

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Jun 2016 Summer Fun Days at Hotel Indigo

Live music, local tastings, dining on our patio and sipping your favorite cocktails are all part of Summer Fun Days at Hotel Indigo! Every Sunday beginning on June 26th join us for free live music and outdoor fun from 4:00 to 7:00PM. Featuring names like Amy...

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Jun 2016 3 Breweries You Need to Visit on the East End

It wasn’t long ago that you may have had to ask what a ‘microbrewery’ or ‘craft beer’ even is. As craft beer proliferates into a phenomenon that drinkers celebrate year-round instead of just on special occasions, we present the three East End breweries that are...

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May 2016 Greenport Harbor Brewing Company: A North Fork Gem

Greenport Harbor Brewing Company is a true gem of the North Fork. A very impressive operation, the brewery recently expanded from Greenport to a larger facility in Peconic to keep up with demand from venues like Madison Square Garden. The open-air tasting room, currently in the...

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May 2016 Event Recap: East End Craft Beer Festival

T’was a rainy May night in Riverhead when hundreds descended upon Hotel Indigo for the second annual East End Craft Beer Festival. We had so much fun dancing to the sounds of Miles to Dayton and tasting our favorite Long Island brews. In addition to...

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Apr 2016 Seasonal Getaways: Spring on Long Island

Spring is the perfect time to explore Long Island. Here on the East End, there are so many sights and sounds to stimulate your senses. The North Fork, with over 60 wineries & breweries and a rich maritime history, is a great place to relax...

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Cassie House Winterfest performance

Apr 2016 Artist Profile: Cassandra House

Drawing inspiration from musicians like Neko Case and Laura Marling, Cassandra House is Long Island’s very own modern day female singer/songwriter. We love welcoming Cassie to the stage of the Indigo Ballroom and we’d like to share a little more about her behind the scenes. Girl...

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Apr 2016 East End Craft Beer Festival Returns

Last year’s East End Craft Beer Festival was an unprecedented smash and this year we’re bringing you even more to get excited about. Not only will there be more beer, more music, and more fun, but this year the festival is timed to celebrate the...

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