Love the Olive Oil and the Balsamic. I went in today to purchase a gift. Bought the 6 pack of…read moresamplers. The cost was $36.00. I was told that they would not give me a credit on the "thank you" loyalty card. If I had purchased a $36.00 single bottle, they would have. Struggling to understand the splitting of hairs on this. I don't mind the premium pricing for a premium product, but not getting credit for a equal/simular purchase seemed odd. Left a sour taste for me.

You'll never drive by Grand Junction again without picking up some goodies here…read more This is one of those uniquely 5 stars places, you want to stop by every time your in the area. I just spent a few minutes in the store, out of curiosity, and ended up staying much longer because this is a place I'll be stopping by often. Why in the world would you spend 25 minutes in a vinegar shop? Because I just discovered that my favorite salad and bread dipping balsamic vinegar can be so much more than I've ever imagined. I've been using "balsamic" vinegar for a very long time. When I run out I go to the market, stop by the vinegar display, pick a Balsamic vinegar, and voila' check it off my shopping list. The only difference I've noticed is the labeling. Those days are officially past. Once in a while, I find a product that is amazingly good, and inevitably it's in a shop that's a bit inconvenient to get to. For example, there is one chocolate shop in New York City, that is the only outlet in the US for chocolate confections that are just sublimely superior to any other chocolate I've tasted anywhere in the world. Today, if I don't come home with a couple of boxes, you'll know I did not really make it to Manhatten. Bella Balsamic is right on the edge of becoming one of those special places The next time you're cruising past the Grand Junction signs on I70, take a long enough break to stop by this shop, pick out the vinegar you won't find anywhere else, Then go to the closed restaurant where you can get"naked' no dressing salad, use your new favorite dressing on it and savor the most flavorful low calorie meal you will remember.

Shelves and shelves of jazz and pizzazz!!! Infused olive oils, seasoned blends, balsamic hot…read moresauces??? Almond stuffed olives, strawberry jalapeno jam, maple mustard??? And that's not all- you can sample it all with delightful crisps and crackers! This is one of my favorite browsing spots when I'm in Creede and is always one of the first few stops I make. This year it was our first stop... after hitting up the visitor center for wifi! :) This is a family owned business that opened in 2010 and I stumbled upon them the following year, been stopping in ever since! They are next to Elk Country on the corner of Wall and Main, you can't miss the bright green sign! There are olive oil blends from across the world for those fancy cooks out there. You can get them at $18 a pop! I'm an eater, not a cooker, so I always turn my attention to their pantry of condiments and foods. The price range seems to be $8-$30, but the cheaper items are in really tiny containers. This isn't your every day stuff you can get at the grocery store though, so that's to be expected. This may not be a one of a kind concept, but it's an extremely unique store with a lot of flavor combinations you wouldn't have considered before! The best part is they always have a table laid out to sample all these strange sounding concoctions first. It's always a large variety and plenty of crisps to go with them. Samples aren't uncommon, but it's nice to see them so prepared; takes the awkwardness out of asking so you can make sure you love what you buy. They also carry a small selection of items from local artists and vendors. That's fairly common in this town but their soaps, bags and jewlery are always nice and get my attention. I think the soap may be theirs as I haven't seen that specific type at the other nearby shops. However, the point is that there is enough variety in this shop for everyone to enjoy some eye candy! No matter how often I stop by, I seem to realize I've overlooked or missed something before. I didn't even realize they sold mustard before this year! My stepson stopped by all excited about maple mustard- and of course, where else could he have gotten it from? :) My mother in law usually comes away with some goodies most years too. They also have a website where you can order everything, including whatever there isn't room for on the shelves. That is especially useful if you ran out of a purchase and were craving it from across the country. In regards to customer service, I've never consulted with any of the owners before. I always see them with someone, and they do seem to take their time with each customer. Since it's usually one of my first stops, I'm excited to get out and see how the rest of the town has changed. So instead of waiting around, sometimes in a line, I take my personal tour of the product and move on with my shopping. That's doesn't keep me from coming in, I'm drawn by all the colors and curiosity anyway! Besides, I like that they give each person the attention they need. Come if your palate is feeling adventurous!

Exceptional botique business. The widest rane of infused olive oils and condiments that I have…read moreseen anywhere! Discrete, hygienic tasters a plus when customers want to push the envelope. Recommended by friends who will drive from 3-5!hours away to shop here. A comprehensive website enables online shopping and shipping. Located along Creede's main street that has a weslth of good restauranrs, theaters, and tourist attractions.

Yummy lavender ice cream and lavender products! Met Mary, who curates this entire store and…read moreconcepts along with the product offerings - was so kind and telling us all about the difference in French and English lavender.... If you don't like floral then the ice cream might not be for you but if you are ok w eating floral flavors - the peach lavender ice cream was my favorite! They also offer a rich chocolate lavender one and a vanilla based lavender ice cream. Picked up some spray and essential oils too. Love this place when we come to Palisade and the farm is so serene and beautiful! Brings calmness within me when I visit. That's what you want on vacation right?

A year ago, while attending the Palisade Lavender Festival, my husband and I visited Sprigs and…read moreSprouts. This lovely shop carries a variety of items - we bought lavender plants and some flavored balsamic vinegars and oils but they have many more items. The plants are thriving and we've been enjoying the vinegars and oil. Recently, I tried drizzling strawberry basil vinegar over half my mozzarella Caprese salad and tangerine over the other half. My guests loved the flavors. Today we decided to add more flavors to our pantry. The proprietresses were extremely helpful. We tried many flavors and flavor combinations and were given great ideas on which foods went best with them. We also found a spice blend that is flavorful and versatile. We more than doubled our existing vinegars and oils. Some will be gifts but the rest will enhance dishes from salads to desserts. If you find yourself near Palisade, Colorado, we recommend visiting this business. It has wide range of products in an attractive setting and knowledgeable staff.

Great selection of specialty, single source, and flavored olive oils. They have travel 'airplane'…read moresized bottles. The store also has a great selection of balasmic vinegars, salts, and other fine cooking supplies. You can sample just about everything. They had bread the first time I went, but were out the second time.

oh my G-d the food here first and foremost is worth whatever wait you may have. The portions are…read morelarge and the bread is fantastic on the sandwiches. The salad was amazing but I don't recall the name. Our server was very nice and knew a ton about the wine list. What a quaint, delicious hotspot. Yum!

Our experience at Meat & Cheese in Aspen was disappointing from beginning to end…read more To start with, the food was mediocre in every sense. The quality did not justify the prices, the flavors were forgettable, and nothing we ordered stood out. Unfortunately, what happened afterward was far worse. My wife accidentally left behind a shopping bag containing a brand new pair of sunglasses she had purchased earlier that day. When she returned to retrieve them, our interaction with a server named Carson was deeply disappointing. Instead of simply confirming ownership in a courteous and professional manner, Carson repeatedly questioned whether the sunglasses were actually hers. He kept emphasizing that they were brand new and worth around $600, making it clear that he found it difficult to believe they belonged to her. It was impossible not to feel that she was being judged based solely on her appearance. There is absolutely nothing wrong with verifying ownership of a valuable item. In fact, we appreciate businesses that take lost property seriously. What is unacceptable is allowing assumptions and stereotypes to influence how customers are treated. One lesson worth remembering is that genuine elegance and long established wealth rarely need to announce themselves. Those who have had the privilege of success across generations often feel no need to advertise it with designer logos or outward displays. True class is reflected in education, humility, confidence, and, above all, in the way people treat others. Ironically, Carson's assumptions said far more about his own judgment than they did about my wife. No customer should ever be made to feel that they need to "look wealthy" in order to be treated with respect. We hope management addresses this issue seriously. The mediocre food was forgettable. Being judged and treated with prejudice is not. Every guest deserves to be treated with courtesy, professionalism, and dignity, regardless of how they are dressed or what assumptions someone chooses to make about them.

I would give this a zero rating if I could. Products are good. But customer service. Definite…read morezero. Don't ever order anything from them, expecting, if product arrives damaged, for a resolution. Ordered a gift box that contained olive oil. When it arrived, the olive oil was broken. I called to ask for a replacement, evidently to the great displeasure of Diana with whom I spoke. She was very abrupt to the point of being curt. The replacement did arrive a few days later, also broken and leaking all over the package. When I called to ask if another replacement could be sent maybe better packaged I was very curtly informed that it was well packaged (not so) and she was not sending me another replacement because this was costing her money and she couldn't afford to keep sending replacements. Then complaints ensued because she was going to have to file a complaint with the carrier service. And begrudgingly information was given on where to send pictures of the 2 deliveries. Customer service at it's finest. I think not. No longer will this store have my business, and any friends I have in this area, I will be contacting to encourage them to look elsewhere to spend their money.

We ate here for dinner after skiing all day. We had Caesar salads, pizza and a number of different…read morepasta dishes. The food was just average. Food came out quickly and our waitress was great. Neat decor with a view of the ski slopes. Prices are high just like other restaurants in the area.

Newly named Montevino: Awful New Year's evening meal if you could call it that. New Name is…read moreMontevino. For $150/per person complete disappointment. Service was ill-prepared and never had serving experience before. Gnocchi Soup awful, calamari in a custard cup - 3 tiny pieces, mushroom risotto awful, single piece of lamb on bone was the size of small clementine (with bone) - pathetic. Only saving grace was wine. They billed my credit card 3x's for the single charge the equivalent of almost $1,000. Am currently disputing it.

I came to the Flying Fork for dinner with some friends this past Sunday and was so happy with my…read moreexperience. This past weekend was the Harvest Festival and I came into town with some friends to enjoy the festival and wineries. After a day of drinking wine and walking around, we decided to come here for dinner since so many locals recommended it. We came around 8pm and were seated after a 10 min wait. The night was busy due to the festival and we were the last people to leave the restaurant but we never felt rushed or unwelcome. The food was delicious! I had the Chicken Marsala and I did not leave any leftovers at all. In fact, no one in my party had any leftovers. If you are in the area, definitely come for a memorable dining experience and awesome food. P.S. don't forget to order dessert!

Lovely family-owed business. Fabulous atmosphere, especially if you can sit outside in the lush…read moregarden. Some of the best Italian food I have ever had. Very friendly wait staff.

Wonderful food and generous service! Martin and his team care about excellence and the community.read more

Wonderful!! The pastas are to die for! Large portions, super flavorful and actually fresh, handmade…read morepasta! The empanadas are also very delicious and authentic! We loved it and 100% recommend!!