F Oliver’s

F. Oliver’s is a fine flavored oil and vinegar business firmly rooted in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, with stores in Canandaigua, Ithaca, Skaneateles, and Rochester.
Walking around the village of Skaneateles one day, my wife and I decided to stop in and see what this place was about. F. Oliver offers flavored oils and vinegars imported from around the world, while all remaining aspects of the business happen right at their stores. Each of their oils and vinegars are bottled on site, with an emphasis on constant and regular rotation in an attempt to ensure the freshest supply of products and centralize much of the operational work in their own stores. Beyond that, they work with other local professionals to fulfill all the major and support functions required by any business: local marketing, advertising, bookkeeping, and much more.
When you walk in, you’ll see that they have dozens of different flavors of oils and vinegars to try. There are always employees around to answer any of your questions, and will even do a little tasting for you, mixing different flavors of oils and vinegars to show you what combinations will taste like.
Almost all of the flavors are very tasty. Some are things you wouldn’t even think to pair with oils or vinegars. Like myself, you may wonder how much stuff you can possibly use these for, but the employees have plenty of suggestions, and they even have a website with recipes for every flavor. My wife and I walked out with a bottle of dark chocolate and blood orange flavored oils.
The bottles can be a tad pricy. I think it was $ 16 a bottle, but I believe they’ve come out with smaller, cheaper bottles now. In the center of the store, they usually have gift ideas and different things to try some of the oils on.
It’s a very small, but nicely decorated store. Employees are friendly and willing to help. Definitely a place to check out if you’re interested in some unique cooking ingredients.

Great experience here. Staff was wonderful and kids even enjoyed tasting all the yummy flavored vinegars and olive oils. Nice selection of herbs and spices.
Has yet to be open a year at this location but has a number of other stores in the area.
Can’t wait to try out some of the products we bought!