Vines & Branches opens second store in RVC

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Rockville Centre residents will no longer have to drive almost two hours to get their Vines & Branches products.

Due to popular demand, the company added a second location in the village on March 11 at the intersection of North Park and Maple Avenues, joining its original store in Greenport. The space had been previously occupied by Pipemasters Plumbing & Heating.

“The Rockville Centre people had asked [Greenport owner Rita Winkler] to come up with a second location, so here we are,” said store owner Lisa Lowe. “The community has really embraced the whole store. Everybody that’s come in has really been excited about the fact that it’s so much closer.”

Vines & Branches specializes in fresh, organic first crush and infused olive oils and balsamic vinegar from around the world, most of which comes from Italy, Spain and Greece. Lowe said the most popular choice for customers is the Tuscan Herb infused olive oil, but black and white truffle olive oils are also very popular as well as the store’s variety of tapenades and jams.

“There’s something for everybody to enjoy,” she said.

Lowe hopes to start selling different types of cheeses, hold private after-hours tasting parties and participate in farmers’ markets in the coming weeks. They also provide wedding favors.

Lowe said the store’s web site should be up and running in about a week. It does have a Facebook page that provides information about the company and its products as well as recipes that features the olive oils and vinegars.