High Quality Olive Oils and Vinegars
Sample more than 50 varieties of the finest, freshest imported extra virgin olive oils, all natural, aged balsamic vinegars and specialty oils. Our olives are grown and pressed by artisans and small farms throughout the world and are 100% extra virgin, unfiltered and settled. All of our oils and vinegars are imported to our stores in Asheville and Charlotte and bottled locally on site.
ShopFeatured Recipes
Asian Short Ribs with Toasted Sesame Oil
This Kobe-style short ribs marinade comes to us from Sherry Holbrook, wife of Costco meat buyer Doug Holbrook. We bought boneless beef short ribs...
Orange Ginger Bourbon Cooler
Look at āOLIVE THESEā beautiful holiday cocktails! from @allthingspreet. We have partnered with her to create these gorgeous cocktails and...
Quinoa and Edamame Salad with Dill Infused Olive Oil
You may have heard edamame and quinoa being called superfoods for their nutritional benefits. In this salad dish, we just call them delicious. Both...
Peanut Butter Crema, Dark Chocolate and Blackberries Parfait
In less than an hour you can assemble this dessert that shortcuts the long process of making custardy cream by using healthy Greek yogurt as the base...
Educational Resources
How To Taste Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Just as different types of grapes make different wines, different types of olives make distinct types of olive oil. The olives are also impacted by...
Why Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil is ALWAYS Better For You
Smoke Point vs. Free Fatty Acids Below you will find a handy dandy chart relating specific FFA (Free Fatty Acids) of extra virgin olive oil to its...
What is Mother?
People often ask questions about vinegar, so we thought it might be helpful to pass along some information that we hope you find interesting and...
Guide for Replacing Butter With Olive Oil
Those seeking a diet lower in cholesterol, having less saturated fat or using only vegetarian ingredients will find substituting olive oil for butter...