Olive That Tasting Bar

I can’t say enough great things about OliveThat! Not only is the product exceptionally good, but the staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
I hosted a dinner party and picked up some fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) and a dark 18 year old Balsamic here, along with some yummy fancy cheeses and serving tray. It’s a one stop shop for housewares, fancy salts, and sauces, plus you can get amazing baskets for friends and family. When my guests arrived they had a hostess gift from OliveThat! I guess we are friends for a reason :)
If you live in Toronto, they have a location on Markham Main Street, so be sure to stop by!

You must visit this Olive oil tasting bar! As a foodie I thought I knew everything there was to know about EVOO but what I sampled, smelled and learned today has forever changed the way I think about olive oil!
The owners Val & Tony Vagopoulos, are the most lovely, warm, gracious and passionate individuals!
The layout of the store is GORGEOUS, the décor is fresh and highlight the dark bottles that are freshly filled on site for you to take home.
You can taste everything on site using the mini cups found at an arm’s reach throughout the store, or maybe a little cube of fresh bread in the beautiful jars.
You’ll learn so many things about olive oil from the experience at Olive That. One that I’ve learned was that regardless of pungency or infused notes of the olive oils they all share a similar attribute of being surprisingly «light» and by that I mean very delicate in the mouth, contrary to the «other» stuff labeled as (Extra Virgin Olive oil) which is heavy, greasy and all you’re left with is this viscous mouthful.
The staff will guide you through the store explaining everything there is to know about olive oil, how olive oil has a shelf life of up to 8 months maximum and when purchasing one must have access to vital information like the crush date be able to estimate the freshness
Be sure to check out the divine assortment of balsamic vinegars! I couldn’t resist walking away without the 18 year old traditional, aged espresso, and aged maple balsamic. next time I’m going for the white!
I selected the price range as moderate, even though some may see it as more «pricey» but I’ll tell you a good bottle of olive oil or balsamic is well worth the investment even if you just buy a plain instead of splurging on the different flavours (you could always save that as special treats) and also it makes a great unique and personalized gift if you know someone’s tastes! Go for it!
So next time you’re scheduling a couples date how about go Olive oil tasting?! or when you get together with your girlfriends or even a mother/​daughter date. I’ve been inspired and so will you!

We were heading to Menchies with our friends when they told us about a new little place called «Olive it». They were still open so we had to go in. The Décor was great. Lots of white to show off the dark bottles lining the walls. The owners are absolutely wonderful and full of knowledge about olive oil and balsamic vinegar. They let you taste anything you wish. The number of flavours and tastes available are amazing. I want to go back again. I suggest everyone go and check this place about. They even have an espresso balsamic vinegar that is awesome.