The Tasteful Olive

I had absolutely no idea that olive oil and vinegar could be so good that I’d be slurping them out of a sample cup, but, here we are.
The first olive oil I ever tried from Tasteful Olive came beneath the clock tower just footsteps from their store. It was a green chile oil sample with eggs as there was a demo going on for the farmers market. The spice was real, the flavor was incredible and I went in to buy a small bottle right away.
This place is perfect for the healthy eaters who want to bolster meals in a flavorful/​heart healthy way. The staff is super-​engaging and involved in the local community which comes through in a big way. You can also find a gift for just about anyone.
The flavors get pretty creative, and while this is an upscale shop, you can find a bottle size to fit the budget. I’m a huge fan, and after trying about a dozen, I still think it’s tough to top the green chile olive oil drizzled over eggs and peppers… ohhh man.

If you have been to most any olive oik shop you are not going to be surprised here. On the other hand if you haven’t then you might just be. The tasteful olive does seem to offer a little bit wider of a selection in their products than most other stores. I do like that they have seasonal /​limited production run products here. The store can get quite busy, but the staff is always willing to help you with whatever you need. I’ve always been very happy with their products and I sometimes swing by when I am in the area just to see what new products they have.

Love coming here to get some cooking oils, full tasting as well great customer service. They have all the flavors you could want. Very high quality products. When we are in town, a visit here is a must. Tuscon Herb is our fav olive oil, they have so many to choose from that you will always have something new to try.

Beware that by visiting this store you might leave yourself open to a new addiction: these are not the balsamic vinegars and olive oils that your mother purchases in bulk at Costco. There are myriads of balsamic vinegars and extra-​virgin olive oils here, all with little paper cups for customers to taste before purchase. For those who want a little help, the store provides «recipes» for combinations. They also sell pasta and various preserves.
My only complaint (a small one) is that the store does not have the capabilities to recycle the the glass bottles at this time.