Designer Brad Ascalon shares some of his favorite spots from his weekend neighborhood on the North Fork of Long Island.

Brad Ascalon, of Brad Ascalon Studio NYC, believes in design that is uncomplicated, rational, and that manages to find the perfect balance of form, function, and concept. Immersed in the world of art and design from an early age, Ascalon is a third-generation designer who today is widely regarded as one of the leading American designers of his generation. He attributes his passion for his craft to the two generations before him, who instilled the value of craftsmanship, materiality, and rigor in him. Ascalon Studio was formed in 2006, and his list of collaborators includes companies such as Carl Hansen & Son, Ligne Roset, Bernhardt Design, Restoration Hardware, Design Within Reach, Gaia & Gino, Nude Glass, Skandiform, Landscape Forms, L?Oreal, Redken, and others. Brad and his wife split their time between New York City during the week and the North Fork of Long Island on weekends, so we asked what some of his favorite aspects of his Long Island neighborhood are.
While my wife and I live on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, we spend most weekends at our place on the North Fork of Long Island, otherwise known as Long Island Wine Country. The North Fork is the last 30 mile stretch of Long Island?s north shore, beginning about 75 miles east of New York City. It’s known for its vineyards and wineries, as well as its vast stretches of far...