Emily Toy

1 week ago | southforker.com | Emily Toy

Still a little nippy out there, but spring is slowly starting to show through. In addition to all the Easter-centric happenings, this weekend is chock full of lively art, film and musical entertainment. The Madoo Conservancy (618 Sagg Main St., 631-537-8200) opens for the season tomorrow, so be sure to head there for some garden strolling. And speaking of gardens, don’t forget Earth Day is next Tuesday, April 22. Plenty of East End spots are celebrating so click here to see how you can do your part.

1 week ago | southforker.com | Emily Toy

Earlier this month, Naturopathica, the East Hampton-born, botanical-based day spa, opened its second Hamptons location inside Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton. Now in its 30th year, the holistic healing hub brings its signature skincare, myriad massage and overall wellness practices to the luxury boutique hotel. And the best part: it’s accessible to both Topping Rose guests as well as members of the community. “We’re expanding and growing and this partnership just feels so right for us.

1 week ago | southforker.com | Emily Toy

The case for native plants holds water. The benefits of filling your garden with local flowers, shrubs and trees are truly endless, but perhaps the greatest advantage is how they tend to easily attract pollinators, promoting a vital biodiversity that helps keep our little South Fork circle of life going ‘round. Most garden centers and nurseries found across the Hamptons carry a robust selection to pick from in both seed and sapling format.

1 week ago | southforker.com | Emily Toy

Podcasts Social Share (Photo credit: Anthony Crisafulli) It’s finally here! Our first magazine of this year is on stands now, and if we do say so ourselves, she’s a beaut. Southforker and Northforker editor-in-chief Amy Zavatto and lifestyle reporter Emily Toy sat down to chat about all the cool stuff to look out for in this April/May issue, loosely centered around the theme of “Spring Home.” From hotels that feel like a home away from home, to a beloved restaurant whose owners built it...

2 weeks ago | southforker.com | Emily Toy

Back in 1969, an oil well called Platform A was being drilled by Union Oil six miles or so off the coast of Santa Babara, Calif. The well blew out, spilling more than 3 million gallons of oil, killing thousands of seabirds, dolphins, seals and sea lions in the process.