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Review: The Olive Bar(Retail)
Posted: Aug 20 2007, 04:16 PM
Reviewed: The Olive Bar
Street: 232 East Campbell Ave. · City: Campbell · Phone: 408.370.1901 · Review Title: Really, An Olive Oil Store Isn't a Crazy Idea
My Rating: Thumbs Up!
My Opinion: When I heard that there would be an Olive Oil store opening up in Downtown Campbell, it struck me as a curious place, but I didn't think I'd ever end up shopping there. Sure, they had around 20 different varieties of Olive Oils, but just how great could it possibly be to warrant an entire store for it?
Ok, I'm eating those thoughts along with a few bottles of their olive oils from their taps. The thing I never understood until now is that the olive oil you get at the supermarket isn't exactly "real" olive oil. The real stuff is a seasonal product that is fresh and has a lot more flavor in it. It tastes especially awesome if you're a fan of dipping with bread.
I never thought I'd care about the grade of olive oil I was getting, but now that I've tried the stuff at the Olive Bar, it'll be hard to go back because everything else just tastes like crap.
BTW, in the interest of full disclosure, the Olive Bar is a client of mine. I did their website.
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Street: 232 East Campbell Ave. · City: Campbell · Phone: 408.370.1901 · Review Title: Really, An Olive Oil Store Isn't a Crazy Idea
My Rating: Thumbs Up!
My Opinion: When I heard that there would be an Olive Oil store opening up in Downtown Campbell, it struck me as a curious place, but I didn't think I'd ever end up shopping there. Sure, they had around 20 different varieties of Olive Oils, but just how great could it possibly be to warrant an entire store for it?
Ok, I'm eating those thoughts along with a few bottles of their olive oils from their taps. The thing I never understood until now is that the olive oil you get at the supermarket isn't exactly "real" olive oil. The real stuff is a seasonal product that is fresh and has a lot more flavor in it. It tastes especially awesome if you're a fan of dipping with bread.
I never thought I'd care about the grade of olive oil I was getting, but now that I've tried the stuff at the Olive Bar, it'll be hard to go back because everything else just tastes like crap.
BTW, in the interest of full disclosure, the Olive Bar is a client of mine. I did their website.
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Posted: Sep 12 2007, 08:21 PM
Review Title: Great Place for Everything Olives and More
My Rating: Thumbs Up!
My Opinion:
This place is wonderful. I never knew what good olive oil was until I sampled the many different varieties sold at the Olive Bar. Their olive oils and balsamic vinegars are a cut above the usual that you can find at the supermarket. Each of their olive oils have a unique and distictive taste and I'm sure anyone can find something to suit their tastebuds.
Not only do they sell the oils and balsamic vinegars, but they also sell stuffed olives. My favorite are the olives stuffed with blue cheese and the Jalepeno stuffed coming in close second. Other products related to olives are also sold there like dipping dishes, plates designed with olives on them, etc.... You can even have a basket made up for you as a gift and they'll even allow you to bring in your own bottle of wine or other items that you might want to include in the basket.
To top it off, both the owners (husband and wife) are so so welcoming, fun, and friendly that they make you want to return.
I highly recommend visiting this place if you haven't already and if you have, go back as they always have new items coming in.
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My Rating: Thumbs Up!
My Opinion:
This place is wonderful. I never knew what good olive oil was until I sampled the many different varieties sold at the Olive Bar. Their olive oils and balsamic vinegars are a cut above the usual that you can find at the supermarket. Each of their olive oils have a unique and distictive taste and I'm sure anyone can find something to suit their tastebuds.
Not only do they sell the oils and balsamic vinegars, but they also sell stuffed olives. My favorite are the olives stuffed with blue cheese and the Jalepeno stuffed coming in close second. Other products related to olives are also sold there like dipping dishes, plates designed with olives on them, etc.... You can even have a basket made up for you as a gift and they'll even allow you to bring in your own bottle of wine or other items that you might want to include in the basket.
To top it off, both the owners (husband and wife) are so so welcoming, fun, and friendly that they make you want to return.
I highly recommend visiting this place if you haven't already and if you have, go back as they always have new items coming in.
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