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Our Mission and Vision
Our name says it all, An Olive Ovation. At the heart of what we do is the celebration of the olive. Why? Not because martinis are hot or because extra virgin olive oils are trendy, but because olives and olive oil have sustained us for 5000 years.
We present this rich world history in a charming shopping destination evoking an old world market. Our tasting bar and knowledgeable staff provide a relaxed atmosphere to taste, learn and select the best delicious, healthy food and traditionally produced artisan made products. Of course we include fine balsamic and other vinegars as a natural complement to the olive oils. The experience is completed with exquisite products for the kitchen, bath, and home that naturally accompany our specialty food and wine selections.
Several of our best selling olive oils and vinegars are available "on tap", but we are proud to offer St. Louis' best selection of artisan produced and estate bottled oils and vinegars. Our focus is quality and customer service.
Shopkeeper
Easy to find, we are excited to be among the shops at Colonial Marketplace in Ladue (former site of Wild Oats and Lammert's Furniture). We are just east of I-170 on the north side of Ladue Road. Turn north onto Gay Ave from Ladue Rd, then left into our parking lot, or turn straight into the parking lot from Ladue Rd. between Hunter and Gay avenues. Our store is just to your left (west) when using the driveway off Ladue Rd.
From our best area chefs:
Love going to Extra Virgin an Olive Ovation. I want to have everything there in my pantry.
- Ben Poremba, Olio, Elaia
Marianne Prey is a wealth of knowledge. Every time I go in there, I learn something new about olive oil.
- Gerard Craft, Niche, Brasserie, Taste, Pastaria
I like Extra Virgin An Olive Ovation for imported mustards, vinegars and olive oils. Incorporating these ingredients into a dish can change it significantly. For instance, a Zinfandel vinegar over a dessert is divine, and mustard in a soup is quite amazing.
- Natasha Kwan, Frida's Deli