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Where's Aimée?
Where’s Aimée?: What Makes a Good Brand Ambassador?
March 7, 2023
What makes a good Brand Ambassador? That’s the question that I’m constantly examining. As a former child performer, I remember worrying a lot about the future possibility of landing a commercial role for a product that I did not believe in. I was a tiny, yet very truthful actor that...
I'm Obsessed!
I’m Obsessed: Hunker Down Edition
February 27, 2023
Here we are, as we are every year, in the famous “false spring” of Long Island. I fall for it every time, but this year I knew I needed a game plan. The end of February into March is always a tricky time for locals in this area because many...
Most Grammable North Fork Spots
Most Grammable North Fork Spots: Audubon Society, Greenport
January 27, 2023
The holidays are over, the days are still a little grey, and the winter doldrums are beginning to set in. I have two options: wallow in my house and wait for the sun to shine, or venture out into the cold and face the winter head on. I’m here to...
Where's Aimée?
Where’s Aimée?: Focusing on Future Foreign Markets for Lieb
October 20, 2022
In addition to being the NYC Brand Ambassador for Lieb Cellars and Bridge Lane, I am also the point person for our export markets. For the past few years I have researched potential markets, presented virtually to buyers in London, Scotland and Ireland, and met 1:1 virtually with countless foreign...
Lieb Behind the Scenes
Lieb Behind the Scenes – September 2022
September 14, 2022
It’s raining out, quiet in the office, I just drank a strong cup of coffee and my dog, Birdie, is asleep at my feet. I’d say now is an ideal time to write a blog post. So what’s happening behind the scenes at Lieb right now? Harvest! My 10th harvest...
From a Chef's Perspective
From a Chef's Perspective
From a Chef’s Perspective: Picnic Like a Pro!
August 29, 2019
It is PRIME picnic season! Well, some days can feel so hot that all I really want to eat is watermelon and call it a day, but for those perfectly warm summer and fall days I have made a list...
From a Chef's Perspective
From a Chef’s Perspective: Why you should make short ribs for Christmas dinner
December 21, 2018
It’s just around the corner, can you feel it?! I know some of you are starting to compile grocery lists, gather recipes and maybe even freaking out a little. I can assure you that even trained chefs experience the somewhat...
From a Chef's Perspective
From a Chef’s Perspective: Wine & Takeout Pairings!
September 13, 2018
As we enter the final wave of our busy season here at the tasting room, I find myself ordering takeout with much more frequency. With very little physical energy left at the end of a long work weekend, there’s nothing...
In the NoFo
In the NoFo
In the Nofo: Best Desserts on the North Fork
February 23, 2018
The past couple of months have gone by *fairly* quickly at Lieb. We’re grateful that many of you have been braving the frigid temperatures to come visit. My co-workers and I, however, haven’t shared that same enthusiasm for going...
In the NoFo
In the NoFo: Top 3 Cozy Winter Spots on the North Fork
December 28, 2017
I’m not too sure at this point whether or not summer actually happened. It’s mid-December. How did we get here!? The patio is empty, the awning has been put away. Crowds are winding down in the tasting room, and...
In the NoFo
In the NoFo: Top 3 Ways to Get Around the North Fork
November 3, 2017
It’s been 105 days since my last post. That’s 105 days without the sage advice of yours truly, Julianne Caroline Fedele. But I am back, 105 days wiser, ready to impart pertinent North Fork insight. During the summer and...
Most Grammable North Fork Spots
Most Grammable North Fork Spots
Most Grammable North Fork Spots: Audubon Society, Greenport
January 27, 2023
The holidays are over, the days are still a little grey, and the winter doldrums are beginning to set in. I have two options: wallow in my house and wait for the sun to shine, or venture out into the...
Most Grammable North Fork Spots
Most Grammable North Fork Spots: Cutchogue Diner
January 26, 2022
If you’re at all familiar with the North Fork, you’re well aware that there is no shortage of delicious breakfast spots. Whether you’re looking for a simple deli egg sandwich or a luxurious 3-course brunch, there are plenty of restaurants...
Most Grammable North Fork Spots
Most Grammable North Fork Spots: Village Lane, Orient
August 26, 2021
If we were to take a poll of the North Fork’s favorite streets, there would be some obvious choices: Love Lane in Mattituck, Front Street in Greenport, and even the newly revitalized Main Road in Southold. But I would argue...