Striking Oil
A subterranean shop that specializes in olive oil
Photo: Susan Ogan
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nless you’re looking for it, Oliviers and Co. is easy to miss on a stroll down Newbury Street. But the subterranean international olive-oil seller is well worth a visit. The shop boasts a free tasting station, an in-house olive press, and enough gourmet goodies to satisfy even the pickiest palate. The labels on the bottles describe the different flavors, and there are assortment packs with flavors like chili, basil, and lemon for those who can’t make up their mind. The array of tapenades, vinegars, and sweets make great gifts. And though they’re pricey, the products are long lasting—and you can sample to your heart’s content for free. Moravek
Olivier Baussan, and a few doors from L’Occitane, the fragrance and cosmetics shop
and Turkey in categories including floral and sweet, vegetal and herbaceous, and spicy and bold.
or customize your own.
for up to 18 months.
Shhh who knew
The first North American company to import olive oil was Pastene, founded in 1848 in Boston's North End by Luigi and Pietro Pastene. It's now based in Canton.
161 Newbury St.
Back Bay
Boston,
MA,
02116
617.859.8841
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Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
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