Vines and Branches

Photos by David Korchin

A new kind of tasting room has opened in the village of Greenport called Vines and Branches. Here you can sample 45 varieties of olive oils and balsamic vinegars from around the globe. Owner Rita Winkler opened her shop to share her passion for her products not only for their flavor but health benefits as well. Added to that there's a nice selection of sea salts, spices and olive oil-based skin-care products. And if you're hungry, sandwiches locally sourced salads and other tasty morsels along with freshly brewed coffee and teas are available and can be enjoyed inside or on the front patio.

110 Front Street | Greenport |  631.477.6800 | vinesandbranches.net

Oysterponds Farm

Photos by David Korchin

Oysterponds Farm, started in 2003, is the creation of the Apostle and Stevenson families, mother, father, daughter and son-in-law. All share in the responsibilities of growing, harvesting and stirring up batches of the best jam on the fork. Only using sustainable methods of farming they produce 6 varieties, Blueberry (their newest addition), Red Raspberry, Strawberry, Blackberry, Golden Raspberry and Black Raspberry which all contain just 3 ingredients: berries, sugar and pectin. Pure and simple. Drive by the farm, located in Orient, Monday thru Saturday and pick up a few jars off their charming farm stand just outside the farms gates. Off season, give them a call. They'll be happy to sell you their wares out of their garage located behind the farm.

24850 Main Rd | Orient | 631.323.2463 | oysterpondsfarm.com

Briermere Farms

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Here on the North Fork one can't mention apple pie without Briermere Farms. Baking pies since 1961, Gertrude and Leonard McCombe have built a small empire with their freshly baked fruit pies. It's mecca to pie lovers so don't leave the North Fork without picking up one or two. Some local favorites... strawberry-rhubarb, raspberry-peach or the blackbery-apple. Good thing to note, it's cash only, so don't forget the green.

Briermere Farms | 4414 Sound Avenue | Riverhead | 631.722.3931

Orient Country Store

Photos by David Korchin

For a slice of Americana head for the village of Orient. Stop into the Country Store where a bit of nostalgia is served up along with a cup of joe, deli sandwiches, breads and bagels from Tom Cat and all other household staples. Best of all come for the gossip dished in the back by the locals.

930 Village Lane | Orient | 631.323.2580