Foodies take note! A store that specializes in olive oils and balsamic vinegars celebrates its Grand Opening this Friday Dec. 16, in the newly renovated Flat Iron Building at the corner of Monroe Center and Ottawa. The store joins a bevy of retailers that have decided to jump into the mix of the burgeoning downtown retail scene.
Old World Olive Press opened its first store in Rockford in 2009. From there, owners Shasta Fase and husband Cory DeLong have grown the business to four locations, including the tony Birmingham and Plymouth areas of Southeast Michigan.
According to Shasta, "What sets us apart from other olive oil vendors is the freshness, and the fact that we really drive home the nutritional value of olive oil. This store is a one of a kind [even compared to our other stores], because it will provide a test kitchen that will feature local chefs that will help educate the public on the value of consuming fresh olive oil."
Old World Olive Press has a selection of olive oils, some with polyphenol counts as high as 700, which to foodies or nutritionists equals healthy eating.
The store carries 50 different varieties of extra virgin oils and balsamic vinegars, available in a variety of quantities like 375 ml bottles and gift sets with smaller quantities.
If you're interested in learning more or visiting
Old World Olive Press, they have a grand opening Friday Dec. 16 at Noon, or you can get updates at their
Facebook page.
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