The Twisted Olive, Naperville

Olives only thrive in certain climates; of the select few places with the right weather, fewer still are able to produce delicate, flavorful olive oils. You'll find representatives from all of these fortunate regions at The Twisted Olive, where staffers stock more than a dozen varieties of high quality extra virgin olive oils from around the world. The staff's expertise also extends to balsamic vinegars, which come to the shop straight from producers in Modena, Italy.

With these gourmet staples as their foundation, staff members at this family-run store dedicate their time to all forms of gourmet foods. Here, guests can pick up a bottle of wine, buy olives and tapenades for an upcoming party, or even grab gift baskets for the special people in their lives. The power of olive oil even extends to skincare; the Twisted Olive is home to lotions, soaps, and body sprays that pair olive oil's moisturizing powers with other nurturing ingredients. The Twisted Olive takes pride in customer education and through the tasting, customers will learn the intricacies of quality, health benefits and uses of the supreme product line