Makers

Kerber’s Farm

Kerber’s Farm

The story of Kerber’s Farm predates the brand today we all know and love. Originally founded in 1941, the farm served as an integral part of the lifeblood of the local community. One young local Huntington boy in particular would often frequent the farm with his mother around the holidays. Back then, Kerber’s Farm would supply young Nick Voulgaris III and his family chicken, turkey, eggs and pie and helped transform holidays into joyous festivities. But like many farms in the area, by 2013, it had fallen into a state of disrepair and was slated to be redeveloped into condominiums....

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North Fork Chocolate Company

North Fork Chocolate Company

For some, meditation often leads to answers and when Executive Chef Steve Amaral meditated he saw: chocolate! Steve (a James Beard award nominated Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales) and Ann Corley (a marketing maven with restaurant and hospitality experience) are the co-founders of North Fork Chocolate Company. Their journey began through the Stony Brook Incubator at Calverton in 2013. They traveled, promoting their products to various community events and farmers markets and operated a pop-up space at Tanger Outlets in Riverhead, NY. From there, in February 2015, North Fork Chocolate Company opened its first brick and mortar in...

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PLAIN-T

PLAIN-T

What happens when you combine a former professional ballet dancer with a tennis pro? Well, you get a tea that settles for nothing less than perfection, naturally. Founded by husband and wife team, Tathiana and Alessandro Teixeira, PLAIN-T is a whole-leaf boutique tea company nestled in Southampton Village. Operating out of their beautiful T-LOFT they frequently host tastings and educational gatherings centered around their flawless tea. PLAIN-T was founded with the belief in the mental and physical benefits of consuming whole leaf tea, and for Tathiana discovering the right blend has been a life’s work. During her time as a...

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Sail Away Coffee

Sail Away Coffee

Where does one find the inspiration to craft Long Island’s coolest coffee? For Founder, Christopher Vetter, it was by serving as frontman for a touring punk/harcore band! While on tour, Chris (a native Long Islander), made it his mission to frequent the best local baristas throughout the world. But it was a fortuitous trip through Central and South America that ultimately sparked the desire to cultivate his knowledge about coffee beans.  Armed with the globe’s secrets and time crafted methods, Chris began experimenting with his own blends and premium roasts. And in 2015 he officially launched “Sail Away” with his...

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