We purposefully chose to be independently owned and operated. Unlike a competitors franchise restrictions, we have the freedom of purchasing whatever product we desire and from whoever we choose because we strive to find and procure only the freshest, tastiest and finest olive oils & balsamic vinegars available throughout the world! From the multitude of samples we receive for consideration, few receive our stamp of approval. We feel if we wouldn’t want a particular oil or vinegar in our kitchen, than neither would you! Our selection of spices, pastas, and other gourmet items receive the same attention towards obtaining top quality. You can rest assured that our selection represents what we believe to be the “cream of the crop”!