I'm not sure what age I was at but it was about after college and before graduate school I figured…read moreout how wonderful olive oil could command a meal into something really spectacular. It was an Italian restaurant in Queens NY, "Peps" on Lefferts Blvd. My colleagues from work took me to a "real" Italian restaurant. Everything was roasted with olive oil and garlic. The "everything covered in mozzarella cheese" ethos didn't exist here. Weeks after that dinner I was still amazed and somewhat ashamed by the experience. I slowly poked my nose into the world of olive oil and balsamic vinegar, armed with a fresh baguette. This is easy in NYC, in Topeka.. not so much. A crust of bread and some springy olive oil makes the tastiest lunch. So, I was surprised and happy that Tasteful Olive was here. If you are "into" olive oils I'm sure you'll find something here, great gift ideas too. If you are from either coast or especially Europe where olive oil is 25€+ and often diluted this spot is a inexpensive home run..

Wonderful, wide variety of vinegars (special focus on balsamics) and olive oils, and all sorts of…read moregourmet foods, condiments, herbs & spices, spreads, dipping blends, kitchen accessories, and gift boxes. They also host various cooking classes, and if you go to their calendar or the "pick-up food" section on their site, the owner sells tasty, home-cooked meals every Tuesday + baked breads on Friday (lately, it's been dinner rolls, challah bread, and cinnamon roles) that you can pre-order and pick-up in-store. Great local find.

My first thought upon entering was "where are the bread cubes, how am I supposed to taste oils &…read morevinegars without bread cubes?" And then I learned. Oh boy did I learn! I saw a woman pour a little bit of vinegar into a little paper cup and sip it straight, so in true monkey-see-monkey-do fashion I did the same. My first taste was the White Peach Balsamic. Forget everything you know about balsamic vinegar, stuff this good is on a different plane of existence altogether. Wow! So syrupy and brightly flavored I now understood the glaring lack of bread cubes. Who needs them? The White Peach was like jam. I was instantly thinking of pouring it over ice cream, or ... ? It turned my world upside down. My budget permitted a purchase of just one bottle this trip, but you can rest assured I will be coming back to add to my collection. If you're curious, I chose the Lime Jalepeno Balsamic as my first bottle. All I add is a little oil, salt & pepper and I have a salad dressing that knocks my socks off!

I appreciated the authenticity of food…read more Chicken shawarma bowl was good, but very basic and small. And $14.99 for a small bowl of mostly rice. Mediterranean market on 23rd is much better and less expensive.

Greek salads are excellent. Gyros, hummus, pita bread and baklava very good. overall great place…read morefor Greek food.

Countless olive oils and vinegars that you can personally taste and order?! Heavenly Olive Oils &…read moreVinegars is an olive oil lover's dream come true! This spot has olive oils and vinegars that have been aging for YEARS..some as long as 12, 14, and 16 years. This spot takes pride in creating the best olive oils in town. Switch up your normal cooking routine with an aged and flavored olive oil to make your meal even better! Stop by Heavenly Olive Oils & Vinegars asap!

Stopped in here to check the store out as I'm in search of a local oil and vinegar shop since…read moremoving from another state. I am so beyond glad we stopped in! The customer service was absolutely impeccable! Karen had such good information, answered questions, showed us some pairings, and also let us browse by ourselves. The prices seem pretty fair compared to other oil and vinegar places I've been. The 375 ml is $18.95 for most of the oils and vinegars. The store is set up really well. The oils are on the walls and the vinegars are in the middle. So many choices and not one disappointed! We got the Tuscan herb oil, pomegranate quince balsamic, and one of the raspberries. Definitely a good place to stop in! Thank you again Karen!!!

I mean, I generally don't see myself sipping olive oil or balsamic vinegar, but when in Rome…read more.. My culinary game has stepped up several notches over the past few years and places like the Tasteful Olive absolutely augment my cupboard. If I can finish a pasta with a flavored olive oil, such as garlic, lemon, or maybe blood orange, then count me in. It certainly ain't cheap, but great food is made from great ingredients, and those great ingredients are going to cost money. This most recent visit had me adding in a bottle of strawberry balsamic and I cannot wait to knock a salad out of the park with this stuff. I also added in a house-made lemon/basil/garlic olive oil blend that made a recent risotto of mine devastatingly fantastic. I walked in curious; I walked out with three bottles and tons of ideas. Super-friendly service and they're always helpful if you have questions about pairings or flavor profiles. I love the layout as well as the local goods that you can get, such as honeys, jams, or pasta. Sample anything you want, but I guarantee you'll find more than a handful of flavors that you would really like to try. Let your palate experience your flavor imagination!

SO many great EVOO's and an extraordinary variety of type and flavors of vinegar! You can taste and…read moretry different combos to get the perfect ones for you. My favorites to make a wonderful salad every time are Blood Orange EVOO & Peach White Balsamic Vinegar (nectar of the gods!) Toss together your favorite greens, any fresh fruit (blueberries, strawberries, or even drained mandarin oranges), chopped pecans or walnuts, and crumbled Feta cheese. Then dress it with that oil & vinegar combo...perfect salad alchemy! Or just drizzle a little of that dressing over any combo of fresh fruits. The experts at The Tasteful Olive are always available to help you create magic combos. Be sure to check out all the other items they carry.

Wanted to go for refills on my Tuscan olive oil and tried some other flavors and got new…read moreinformation on some options I haven't had. This place is always offering a warm welcome and the staff is so knowledgeable. I'm on the email listing and get updates on the new options or the lists for the cooking nights. I'd like to go to one in the future. The oils are very heart healthy and they offer a listing of what to pair with them and how to use them. If your in the area go by there, you won't be disappointed. Always an amazing option from marinating to salad dressings even adding them to waters for flavor.

Amazing taste and amazing service from a friendly lady can't wait to try again next time I come to…read moretown.

This place was everything we were looking for and more. It is a charming, cozy, and very…read moreinviting.We had a wonderful experience exploring a vast variety of cheeses with the help of the knowledgeable staff. It was very refreshing that the first gentlemen that helped us with the hard cheeses made sure we sampled cheese in an order that wouldn't muddle our pallet, and when we had questions beyond his expertise, he passed us onto Matt. Matt made our shopping experience so easy, exiting, and personalized. We could tell he was invested in our experience, and his recommendations were spot on! he was a ray of sunshine on a rainy day ( literally lol). If you enjoy cheese, this shop is a must!! P.S. They also have a great wine collection and sommelier on staff

Smaller than the PV location but the differences you can tell form the cracker and spread…read moreselection! Has a larger section for Asian and middle eastern products too! Cheese selection was fantastic as always and the meats had more lamb options, which we loved! There were some of our favorite picks but also some new ones too that we fell in love with! Staff was great, professional and so knowledgeable! And the little clearance section is always a must to thumb through, might find some new things to add to your pantry!

Absolutely love this place!! They have so many different variations of the spices we all know well…read moreincluding pink and green peppercorn, sandwich sprinkle, garlic & herb cheese sprinkle, florida citrus pepper, lemon rosemary garlic salt, etc. The workers are all very knowledgeable and ready to help you find something new or an old favorite. I am obsessed with pepper, so I got their Florida seasoned pepper to try and it is delicious!! Will be great on virtually anything-- chicken, fish, or veggies. Would recommend making a stop in here to browse through their selection and try something fun!

Love this store. Such a wide selection of spices herbs, seasonings, and extra what nots related…read moreto cooking. Service is excellent and friendly. I could do mail order but there is such a joy to walk in and experience the various fragrances and scents. I appreciated the free sample of their newest seasoning blend. And I was able to finally get my Kind and Embrace Hope pins. Since Penzeys is right off the open space between blocks in old downtown OP, it was a delight to see a little girl and her mom blowing bubbles. What Joy! It is always worth the trip to Overland Park to go to Penzeys.

Wow! What a beautiful fun experience. As we walked in, the…read morefood smelled delicious. We were immediately greeted by the owner Michael and seated at a very comfortable four top. The night we dined, the main was tagliatelle with white bolognese made with duck, boar and lamb which was absolutely delicious (each night has a different main course). Michael helped us choose a wine which paired perfectly with our meal. We had three different kinds of desserts, all of which were great--cafe affogato with an almond liqueur, house made panna cotta and a very complex basil strawberry sorbet. Based on the quality of everything we ate, I suspect it doesn't really matter what night on the calendar you choose to go, it's going to be fantastic.

We went to Pane e Vino last week for a private event and it was fantastic!! The starter was a…read morecharcuterie featuring a delicious triple cream. I'm not necessarily a pasta lover but the Tagliatelle Ragu was amazing! So fresh! The chocolate cake was a surprise. It looks like a normal cake but was pure bliss! We had several wines paired with our three courses and all were great compliments. Service was outstanding! We can't wait to return for our next food and wine pairing adventure! Chef's kiss! 6 stars out of 5!

Note that they are JUST a market, not a restaurant, but the offerings here are delicious and the…read morestaff is terrific.

Excellent authentic food, grocery store part was very cool. They had things you can't get anywhere…read moreelse.m