Marie W.
Yelp
My husband and I love visiting the North Fork regularly, as his parents lived here for many years until they recently moved. We're familiar and very comfortable with knowing what's around and their history, so when something new opens, we check it out right away and this place immediately zoomed to one of my top favorite spots when visiting. Why? Because it's done perfectly right. The husband and wife, who own it - and their 2 school age kids - hence, the "8 Hands" and their small staff know how to not only present their goods in the most warm, welcoming and lovely ways, but all their products are organic, natural, and made on their growing farm. They raise their pigs, sheep, and chickens on the premises (on bucolic, rolling pastures) and butcher their meats in nearby Hudson Valley. We've purchased the bacon and sausages several times, and they're fantastic. Other items in their eclectic store are mostly cleverly and artistically re-purposed items from the animals, such as delicate and exquisite sheep horn jewelry, wool blankets, socks, and yarn made from - you guessed it - their own sheep. They sell clear, golden honey from their own hives, and grow their own vegetables. Everything else they carry are all locally made products, made in small batches with a lot of care.
I had to sample some of their food truck fare, which is open as of this review, only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for breakfast and lunch, until 3pm. Even if you're not ready for any of those meals, I suggest you still pop over for a snack anyway. I sampled the buttermilk biscuits with bacon jam and was not disappointed. First time trying the iconic bacon jam, and I'm glad I've waited this long, because it was delightful with the buttery and pillow-y soft biscuits. I shared a photo of the food truck menu, so take a look at the other offerings. The patio has plenty of shaded tables and seats to plop yourself down and just dig in to a fun meal. If you're lucky, one or two of the (literally) free-range hens will come by to say hello and be on their way. Another very charming touch this place embraces you with :)
No doubt that this place will only continue to grow and expand with additional thoughtfully procured, if not homemade, items in the bright and airy store. It's just fun stopping for a visit anytime you're in the area.