Today’s Travel Thursday post comes all the way from La Jolla, California. (Pronounced “La Hoy-a” for those on the east coast). I stumbled upon this store while walking through the quaint and lovely town of La Jolla 2 summers ago. My parents said “There Sydney goes into a food store again - Shocking”. Immediately I was blown away at this store, as my immediate response to the woman at the register was, “you need to open one of these in NY” and here is why:
- All olive oil is local to California
- Educational shopping experience, learn things about Olive Oil that you most likely don’t know!
- Quality Olive Oil – Local, Local, Local!
- In addition to Olive Oil, they sell handcrafted mustards, pestos, tapenades, balsalmic vinegars and other speciality ingredients such as caramels and chocolates and salts!
As their website says, “We Olive is more than just a store with olive oil…it is an Olive Oil Experience”. And that’s how I felt when I left. Check it out, tell your friends, and if you’re ever in California, get some local Olive Oil at “We Olive”!
Allergy Info:
All ingredients are on the labels, so don’t be afraid to ask some questions. The people at “We Olive” are there to help you in finding your inner olive oils. (That’s a joke). All ingrediatents are locally grown in California, and if they are not, We Olive will make sure to tell you (just in case you are against the other states). Remember, you are helping the local farmers, the local economy and the local environment.
Foodie Rundown:
Unfortunately without physically going to La Jolla, you won’t get the same experience as I had. Thankfully there are many locations throughout California and there is an online store. But if you do get the chance to go, you will notice that there are little squares of bread and huge jugs of olive oil and spreads throughout the store. Take some bread, and enjoy the different tastes of California’s olive oil. Fill up the size bottle of your choice, and be on your merry way.
Pick an olive oil with flavor! There are tons to chose from. We left with over 8 bottles of Olive Oil. One of the fan favorites is the We Olive Collection Fresh Garlic Olive Oil. It is infused with garlic and is great for cooking pasta!
Truffle Salt will allow you to have your expensive taste on tight budget! Throw this on potatoes, pasta’s or really anything? (My trick is on mac n cheese!) -- Pictured
Check out the We Olive blog here If you’re in the area, check out the events here
Locations:
La Jolla, CA
Costa Mesa, CA
Paso Robles, CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
Fresno, CA
El Dorado Hills, CA
Ventura, CA
Belmont Shore, CA
San Francisco, CA
Walnut Creek, CA
Truffle Salt will allow you to have your expensive taste on tight budget! Throw this on potatoes, pasta’s or really anything? (My trick is on mac n cheese!) -- Pictured
In Spanish, the word Pipa, means “having a good time.” At Pipa, you can guarantee yourself a good time with Spanish- inspired food, including the ever trendy and popular, Spanish tapas. With delicious Latin flavors and traditional small plates you will enjoy your evening whether with friends or on a date. Order as many dishes as your stomach can handle and don’t forget to share and don’t forget to admire the chandeliers in the dining room. 
Beef Meatballs – sofrito, green pepper demi-glaze, crème fraiche and tomato (I wanted to order 10 of these with some pasta and eat this as a meal)
