Meet Branch and Vine
What makes Branch and Vine so unique?
When you visit a Branch & Vine booth at one of their farmers markets, festivals or fairs, prepare yourself for more than just purchasing a delicious product; prepare yourself for an exceptional EXPERIENCE!
This small, family-owned company is a genuine hidden gem founded by just two owners, Ray Brown and Kalie Nguyen. They understand the significance of having the freshest, highest quality ingredients to create a final product that is truly extraordinary. Over the course of the years, the couple has created and curated a symphony of flavors coming from several sources. They thoroughly enjoy sharing their knowledge of all of the infused flavors they offer, from infused Olive oils sourced from Napa Valley, CA to their premium barrel aged Balsamic from Modena, Italy. With over 36 flavors of Olive Oils and Balsamic vinegar, 7 salt infusions, several 100% honey blossom flavors, 25 loose-leaf teas and balsamic jam, flavor options will always be plentiful in your kitchen.
We love the wide variety! What is your biggest influence in creating?
I used to be a bartender, server and a restaurant manager, so food, and hospitality is what I know.
How do you define success as an artist?
Success to us, is when a customer can experience our products and see for themselves how it makes their meals, and life, better.
How have you continued to develop your skill?
As a former bartender, I learned how to mix multiple flavors together and make people happy. Now we are able to do that on a daily basis with olive oils and balsamic.
What is the hardest part of your creation process?
Constantly creating different flavors and innovative products that keep our customers coming back for more, and educating people on how our products are different from the rest.
How has your brand changed over time?
We started with just 9 flavors and have built and evolved into 38 flavors and added multiple products of sea salt, tea, honey, and balsamic jam.
What’s the best thing about being an artist?
Seeing a multitude of customers faces happy and following us to different festivals, fairs and markets. No matter where we go, there's always a supportive group following us; it’s humbling, and it feels great!
Love that! What’s your favorite item that you’re created, and why?
We love our barbecue combination! It has our garlic olive oil, hickory smoked balsamic and brisket rub. It's amazing on the grill.
That sounds so delicious! What do you love most about Burbank?
It's such a cultural melting pot, and all of the amazing food!
Catch Branch and Vine at Jackalope Pasadena on April 27th & 28th, 2024 AND at the Downtown Burbank Arts Festival on June 8th & 9th, 2024.
Website: www.branchandvineupland.com