Whales Tale Set to Open New Location in Hampton Bays

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Whales Tale opens a second location just in time for summer

For the past 16 seasons, Whales Tale in Northport has been a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike, offering delicious bites, a welcoming atmosphere, and some of the most breathtaking sunsets on Long Island. Now, owners Sosh Andriano and his brother-in-law Brian Autz are bringing the Whales Tale magic out east—with a brand new location opening in Hampton Bays around Memorial Day weekend.

A Natural Next Step

The idea to expand eastward wasn’t just business—it was serendipity. “Rarely do all the stars align and you find such a perfect location,” Sosh shared. “This property has the infrastructure in place to do exactly what we do, and it’s less than a two-minute car ride to the ocean.”

Located at 78 Foster Avenue in Hampton Bays, the new spot is set to be the ultimate destination for families, friends, and food lovers of all ages. Just like the original, the new Whales Tale will welcome everyone—from couples looking for a peaceful outdoor meal, to 20-somethings enjoying cocktails by the water, and everyone in between.

More Than Just a Second Location

While the new location will feel like an extension of the Northport original, it will also offer exciting new features. A separate front kitchen will serve up a raw bar, leading into an outdoor area designed for lounging, games, and fire pit hangs. Guests can grab ready-made items and cold beer from the on-site market for a beach day, or stay awhile to enjoy corn hole and cocktails while watching the sun set over the Shinnecock Canal.

“We’re excited because everything we’ve ever wanted to do in Northport, we’ll finally be able to do here,” said Sosh. “The space is double the size, the energy is incredible, and the location couldn’t be more perfect—surrounded by some of the industry’s greatest concepts and steps from the Atlantic.”

A Summer Must-Visit

Whales Tale in Hampton Bays is more than just a restaurant—it’s an experience. Whether you’re on your way to the beach or planning a night out with friends, this new destination promises great food, good vibes, and that signature Whales Tale charm that’s made their Northport location a staple for over a decade.

So why visit the new Whales Tale?

As Sosh puts it, “Why should they not is the question!”

Come Support Whales Tale—Now in Hampton Bays

As summer kicks off and the East End comes alive, make sure Whales Tale in Hampton Bays is on your list. With a welcoming atmosphere, exciting new offerings, and the same heart that’s made their Northport location a hit, this is one local business worth celebrating—and supporting.

See you by the water!

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Melissa Farrell

Melissa Farrell has a mission to support local business by "Going Local." As a local business owner herself, she understands the struggles entrepreneurs face when owning a business and is always trying to find ways to shine a spotlight onto them. Melissa started Going Local Tours & Experiences back in 2020 during the pandemic in hopes to bring people back into local restaurants and shops. She created food tours in Huntington, NY that would stop at 3-4 local businesses and gave the guests the chance to meet the owner and hear the story behind the business. She soon realized how powerful storytelling is when connecting people to local businesses and created options with local store owners as well to bring them onto the tour to share their story. Melissa wanted to expand out of Huntington to be able to support even more local businesses and started creating luxury picnics where she would bring local to you! She would find local businesses in the area of the picnic set up and deliver it to you offering ways to support over 3 local businesses at each picnic. This wasn't enough. She wanted to find a better way to help spread awareness of local businesses and share their stories. Enter Evangeline Knell...a woman with over 30 years of broadcasting experience who somehow convinced Melissa to host a 3 day live stream from the Huntington Fall Festival. She had never been on camera before, but working alongside Evie to create the 3 shows, gave Melissa the confidence to take on the challenge. The 3 shows produced focused on the local vendors, the food trucks and the events that occurred at the festival and had a much larger reach than Melissa could ever of done on her own. They soon realized a business partnership was needed and combined their two businesses, Identity Digital which is a production company and Going Local Tours and Experiences to form Going Local Media. Evie and Melissa even formed their own distribution outlet by creating Going Local TV, a streaming platform like Netflix or YouTube, that is all about local businesses, events and organizations on Long Island. There are over 200 videos including their podcast series "Let's Get Local" "Long Island Business Minds" and "Local Business Spotlight" that help spread awareness of our local businesses and Long Island Professionals. They are always thinking up new ways to support local, including this site, Going Local Long Island is a directory of articles on how to Go Local on Long Island. We appreciate you taking the time to read this and for supporting local! Thank you!

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