Olive Oil Heaven

These California olive oil growers, millers, and makers are dedicated to producing the best extra virgin olive oils that each harvest provides. Some makers both grow and mill their own olives on site. Others take their just-harvested olives to nearby mills. Some work with millers who provide custom crushing to produce their signature brands. A…

Below you will find an evolving list of specialty retailers who champion extra virgin olive oil and have enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff who can help customers navigate the many options and flavor profiles. Some of these shops offer tasting opportunities. In California, we are most fortunate to get olio nuovo and new harvest oils as…

Find this century-old olive orchard on a hike in the south end of Pleasanton Ridge Regional Park   BONDOLIO OLIVE OIL CO. | Winters | Each year in December, there’s a one-day opportunity to visit this boutique olive farm and mill during their Holiday Open House. It’s a chance to see an orchard where the…

Here is a list of restaurants that may offer menu items featuring olio nuovo and new-harvest olive oils during the winter olive harvest season. BELOTTI RISTORANTE e BOTTEGA in Oakland  BENCHMARK PIZZERIA in Kensington BOMBERA in Oakland  CHEZ PANISSE in Berkeley GOLD MIRROR in San Francisco MAGPIE CAFÉ in Sacramento MARINO RISTORANTE with Chef Sal…