The Crushed Olive

The infused olive oils really take my cooking to another level… The flavors really add something amazing to the food! My faves…
Olive Oils
Tuscan Herb
Eureka Lemon
Persian Lime
Balsamics
Traditional 18 Year
Sicilian Lemon
I actually drive 30 minutes to go specifically to the Stony Brook location — everyone there is super helpful and so much nicer than the other locations!

Let’s face it: how many really good olive oil stores are out there? I do not know of many but the Crushed Olive is a winner for me. First, this place sells olive oils, infused olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Many categories are on display and you can sample whatever you would like. Oh ma! The spiciness of the oil is just the true mark of oil rich in natural phenol and you will get that there (forget the motor-​oil you get in many stores claiming to have «authentic» imported oil — if you do not get that zing, it ain’t a good one).
I tried many oils and can highly recommend the Cobrancosa from Portugal (my favorite) but really, just sample and chose your own fine oil (there are some with rich and creamy flavors, some with a fresh green taste, … there is a taste for everyone). In the infused oil category, you have to try the Harissa (try a few drops on a lobster instead of your classic butter melt and tell me if it is not to die for), the Cilantro & Roasted Onion (goes very well with rice) and the fantastic Persian lime or Blood orange infused oil for salad (or seafood appetizers). Do not forget to try the white truffle infused oil … those summer soup with a drop or two of that stuff and you transform a normal dish to a high-​end gourmet soup that will amaze your guest. In the balsamic, their 18 years old aged balsamic is the only balsamic I buy now but I get tempted with a fig infused balsamic as well.
To conclude, this place is a pallet blasting experience and an explosion of flavors and sensations. I feel the way the store is set and the fact that you can sample and try before choosing is a real plus: you simply cannot go wrong and will find something for your taste — you know what you will get and what you will get is high quality and amazing flavors. Did I mention that the store keeper is a charming and friendly one?

This is my new favorite place. Lets talk about the awesomeness in my town:
C’est Cheese — Gourmet Cheese
Lakeside Wine Emotions — Wines and great recommendations from the owner
The Crushed Olive — OUTSTANDING Olive oils and balsamic vinegars
Throw in great bread from Whole Foods or Wild by Nature and put a fork in me, I’m done.
When you walk into The Crushed Olive, your faced with these small «vats» of olive oils. To the right is the vinegar selections.
Who knew there were so many oil choices? You can lower your LDL in this place!
Olive oil from Tuscany, herb infused olive oil, spicy curry oils, I’d say there are 60 oil choices here. The great part? You can never run out of food pairings, this can be an accompaniment to anything you serve.
So, I bought a nice olive oil with a special cork pourer.
Now lets talk about Vinegars. They have so many flavors! I chose the coconut vinegar. I’m gonna marinate some shrimp I bought at Whole Foods and get down!
A new store in Stony Brook village worth checking out, always support a local business!