Welcome to Olive & Kickin'

We are purveyors of the finest, freshest extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars from all around the world. Experience the ultimate foodie adventure – a walk through various regions of the world where these fine extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars, and spices can be sampled - right here in Asheville!

Join us at Olive&Kickin’ where you can taste our selections and bring home the ones you love to create new adventures and passion in your own kitchen! It is a fun, and educational, experience!

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SPRING means warmer weather and fresh greens, vegetables, and fruits.  Fresh salads taste even better drizzled with Cranberry Pear White Balsamic mixed with Herbs De Provence Extra Virgin Olive Oil - our best-selling pairing!!!  Or try a variety of our blasamic vinegars without oil to make that everyday salad explode with flavor.  Caprese Salad - can you say Fig Dark Balsamic with Cobrancosa EVOO from Portugal!

Our new selection of Northern Hemisphere exrtra virgin olive oils (EVOO) is just starting to come in.  These are some of the freshest EVOOs in the world as we continue to follow the olive crush around the world.  We will be featuring the COBRANCOSA, a robust, complex oil from Portugal, OGLIAROLA, a medium/robust herbal oil from the Bisceglie/Molfetta area of Puglia, Italy, PERANZANA, a mild fruity oil from the Frosinone area of Lazio, Italy, and CORATINA, a robust high polyphenol oil from the Trinitapoli area of Puglia, Italy.

Did you hear NPR's Interview with Tom Mueller, author of Extra Virginity The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil.  Wanna know more?  We have several copies of the book at the store for sale and we’ll be happy to discuss his comments with you.

New spring-inspired recipes have been posted recently with many more to come. Please send us any of your favorite recipes using our EVOO and Balsamic Vinegars and we will happily post them for all to play with.   Recipe Page!

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Testimonials

That Espresso Balsamic Vinegar deserves DRAMA QUEEN status!

Melanie

What an amazing concept - I love it! My favorite was the coconut/persian lime combo, I made a great seafood dish with it recently.

Korey

Thanks for the special delivery :-) Worth every penny of that shipping price!

Virginia

Services

Daily Olive Oil Tastings

Our store is a tasting gallery and we invite you to come in and explore the variety of flavors and combinations available every day.


Private Parties

Need a new idea to meet up with some friends?  Find out how you can arrange a private party at our store and enjoy our EVOOs and balsamic vinegars combined with small appetizer tastings and drinks.  Good friends, tastes, and times!


Customized Labels

Looking for a way to bring a unique touch to a special event?  Let us help you pick a boutique bottle, customize a label with your own ideas, pictures, logos, or messages, and fill them with your personal choice of products to share at your special occasion.