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    Olive Ventura

    4.8 (77 reviews)
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    The beautiful wood pieces they sell
    Heather W.

    I love this store! It's one of the reasons I drive so far to go to Ventura. Whenever I'm in Ventura, it's a must stop for me. I love all of their balsamics and vinegars. They have amazing flavors. They are great to cook with and so much healthier for you. And a little goes a long way. I really like how they let you taste test most things. There have been so many times where something sounded great and then I got home and I didn't care for it. So the fact that you can taste test, most things is such a positive in my book. Then I know that I'm going to love it otherwise I don't purchase it. It's fun when the employees are passionate about a flavor and want you to try things. I love hearing their ideas and how they use them to cook. I used to shop here when it was We Olive as well. I loved it then but now I like that it is Olive Ventura , and they have so much more products and it's well stocked. Before it was very minimal. The buyer always gets really beautiful Home goods. I really enjoy all the wood products they have for charcuterie boards, and the beautiful bowls for presenting food on. I love the fresh bread they are no receiving. You can get everything you need in one stop. I highly recommend checking this store out! It literally makes me so happy every time I go in!

    L- R Watermelon Balsamic Vinegar.  "Mr. Chimi's Churri " sauce and the mouthwatering Green Apple Balsamic.   3" ceramic bowls
    Victoria H.

    Olive Ventura is a fun store filled with amazing flavors of oils and balsamic vinegars. They have olives and dips and so many wonderful things, with so many that you can sample. They have wonderful, unique small dishes and wood serving items for dipping and grazing and so much more. Omg, the owners They are the nicest, most passionate people. So fun to talk to and a wealth of knowledge with pairings of oils with different vinegars, and more. I wish I had taken a photo of the store, it is so inviting and full of awesome treats. You've got to stop by!

    Jo S.

    Olive Ventura is a very nice store in downtown Ventura on the Main Street. As you'd probably guess, they sell olive oil, local balsamic vinegar, sauces, jellies, honey, all sorts of nice products, great for your kitchen or gifting. Besides that they have a bit of kitchen wear and home decor. You can sample here olive oil which is great to figure out the best one for you. They also offer samples, we enjoyed some nice popcorn with spices they sell in the store. The place is very crowded, a tad too bustling for me. I wish it'd be calmer to enjoy the samples and spend more time browsing before checking out. Nice customer service, the lady we dealt with had nice tips and advice about various products they sell, very useful. Nice store for the area, you need one in this part of SoCal to enjoy the variety of local products!

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    Great place, friendly people. Love the oils and vinaigrettes. Great gifts as well. I have been coming here since they opened.

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    My daughter and I have ordered from Olive Ventura and just love not only their products but their friendly service as well.

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    When you're searching for a good olive oil or balsamic, Olive Ventura is there for your needs. I love their balsamic and olive oil options!

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    The shopkeepers are so friendly! She made wonderful pairing suggestions but it never felt like a hard sell. And the products are delicious!

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    Great store and selections. Visited this store while camping nearby. Highly recommend if you are in the area or shop online.

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    The helpful staff was Wonderful and I couldn't wait to get home to try my new balsamic, they are delicious.

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    Ojai Olive Oil

    Ojai Olive Oil

    4.5
    (321 reviews)
    14.0 mi
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    Visited Ojai Olive Oil as part of our day trip from LA and really enjoyed the experience. Compared…read moreto another olive oil tasting we did in Paso Robles, this one felt a bit more fast-casual and relaxed--which honestly wasn't a bad thing at all. It gives you the freedom to taste everything at your own pace. You order the tasting first, then they give you a tray with delicious sourdough bread from a local bakery. The staff explained that the balsamic vinegars are imported, while all of their olive oils are produced in-house, except for the truffle oil since the local soil isn't suitable for growing truffles. After that, you head over to the tasting section where you can grab samplers of the olive oils and balsamic vinegars before finding a seat outside under the olive trees. The space itself is beautiful and peaceful. There were around 10 olive oils and 10 balsamic vinegars to try. My favorites were the TH (Tuscan Herbs) olive oil and the traditional balsamic. The flavored balsamics were interesting and fun to taste, though I still personally preferred the classic options. Overall, such a fun and worthwhile stop if you're in the Ojai area. Paid $20 for two people. Also, bonus points because they happily give extra sourdough bread if you need more :)

    I barely recognize this place. What the hell happened?…read more I hadn't been back in years, and maybe that long absence is what made the decline so obvious. I remember coming here for the experience as much as the olive oil and vinegars. The warm welcome, the hospitality, the tasting experience, the opportunity to wander around and talk to people, meet new people and sample things without feeling like you were inconveniencing anyone. We used to happily spend loads of money here because the experience made you want to. This time? Cold. Impersonal. No greeting when we walked in. Tastings reduced to oils and vinegars in tiny plastic cups for purchase. What is this nickel-and-dime hustle/operation you have going? And the portable toilets outside??? What hillbilly ruined this experience? I understand that COVID changed how businesses operated. I really do. But COVID is over, and apparently the customer service decided to stay stuck behind. What disappoints me most is that this place used to have a bit of magic you couldn't manufacture. We loved returning year after year. Now it feels transactional, and that's a shame because the products deserve WAY better than that. After this visit, you can have whatever THAT is. Keep the misery to yourself. The olive oil may still be good. The balsamic vinegars are top tier. (I make soda pop out of them). But the one of a kind experience and hospitality is GONE. Save your money.

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    Carolina Gramm Ojai Tasting Room

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    This was probably one of my favorite experiences as a result of walking into a random store. I…read morewasn't sure what to expect when I walked in but I was immediately greeted by Carolina who welcomed me to try anything in the store. I knew Ojai was famous for its olive oils, but Carolina especially embodies mastery and craftsmanship as reflected in her offerings of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. As I was the only patron in her shop at the time, I was privileged with her showing me various unique combinations of balsamic and olive oil. She certainly lives up to the Italian stereotype of having good taste. She suggested against me buying food for my mother for Mother's Day, but she understood when I insisted that my mom is a foodie (where I get it from). Carolina herself is classy and refined, yet still so open and welcoming, all of which also is reflected in her store. It is thus no surprise that her shop has been around for over a decade. I hope her shop is there when I am 100! If there was ever a place to stop in Ojai, I would recommend this place. A truly unique experience, unparalleled. I am bringing my mom and all my other loved ones here.

    It's a cute little store. It was quiet since we were the only ones there. They have samples in a…read moreglass covered sampler. We were also told that we could sample anything even if it was closed, which was great. We were focused on the balsamic vinegar. We tried the Blackberry Reserved Balsamic, and it was amazing. I didn't ask, but they have like a salad recipe that it would be paired with or possibly sell salad there as well. So glad we decided to stop by. The lady who helped us was kind and friendly. Overall, we will be returning since the service and tasting was a pleasant experience.

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    Paradise Pantry

    4.6
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    Paradise Pantry is truly a gem and hands-down our favorite restaurant in the area. We keep coming…read moreback because we know every meal will be consistently delicious, thoughtfully prepared and made with the highest-quality ingredients. Their commitment to locally and sustainably sourced food really shines through in every dish. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and dishes are made from scratch. The service is always warm, attentive and welcoming. Tina is exceptionally knowledgeable about wine and has a wonderful ability to recommend the perfect pairing to complement your meal. Her passion and expertise elevate the entire experience. Her co-owner, the chef, is clearly talented and dedicated to creating memorable dishes that never disappoint. Paradise Pantry is one of those rare places where outstanding food, genuine hospitality and consistency come together beautifully. We always leave looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend!

    SERVICE: I appreciated the cheese samples once seated…read more There's a deli in the back to buy blocks of cheese or spreads. Nextdoor also carries a lovely room of some great wines. The employees were kind, place was clean, there's in and outdoor seating, and parking is what you make of it as PP is located on a blocked off street where cars are not permitted. All to say, research where you wish to walk about, find a meter or free parking lot - enough around, and put on your good yet cute walking shoes because you'll enjoy strolling about after your meal here - or drink. FOOD: I sooo loved my grill cheese. Instead of mushrooms I swapped for spinach - you're welcome. AND THE PICKLE ON THE SIDE - delish! So why 4 and not 5? Because of my limited lifestyle I found the menu a bit limiting. However, I am not a HUGE cheese person and I don't drink. With that said, I feel anyone else who loves to indulge in that world should have a super great experience. Mine was still great. WELL: I actually enjoyed my time and shall return. My mother loves a good red wine so I'll bring her too.

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    Ojai Farmers' Market

    Ojai Farmers' Market

    4.6
    (128 reviews)
    12.0 mi
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    We arrived towards the end of the market as they were starting to pack up and put things away…read more Still there were plenty of vendors still there offering their goods but slowly shifting and packing up. It's located in a parking lot behind the main strip and in a residential area. All street parking but it tends to be pretty easy. There's a bakery vendors that I've had a few times but they do sell out quite fast. Their fresh baked bread and sweets are one not to be missed. This visit, they weren't there in their usual section so I assume they were pretty much sold out fast. Loads of fresh organic vendors with all their goods. As it was summer, there were so many vendors with amazing tomatoes. Heirlooms, grape tomatoes and so all. Everything all looked so fresh and I'm sure it was straight from the farm that morning. Also loads of other vendors selling their homemade goods, like soap to candles to everything in between. Majority of the vendors are fresh produce so you know you'll be picking up fresh farm products. Also fresh flowers are always a must when a visiting the farmers market. Can't forget the fresh berries and fruits. Doesn't scream summer without all the fresh berries straight of the plant. Regardless what you're looking for or not, I'm sure you'll always leave with plenty of fresh things at this market. Their items are always so fresh. A must whenever I'm Ojai. It's always on a Sunday morning.

    First timer to this Farmers market. I usually go to the Oxnard Harbor one but it was nice to see…read morewhat Ojai has to offer. There were a lot of flower, veggies and fruit vendors. Prices are a bit more than Oxnard prices but I do think it's great to support local especially seeing the quality difference between local vendors and grocery stores. $13 for eggs still seems a bit steep for recovering from the egg hiked prices where they are now back to $6-7 in grocery stores. There was a vendor that sells sourdough breads and she was quite popular has she always had a line. Caroline's preservative jams are amazing in flavor and quality. I also appreciated that Centri Coffee was there so that I could buy some whole beans.

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    The Ventura Meat Company

    The Ventura Meat Company

    4.5
    (189 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$$

    Finally checked out Ventura Meat Company and yeah... this is the kind of spot that makes you side…read moreeye grocery store meat counters forever. You can tell there's real care behind what they do. Everything feels intentional, from the quality of the meat to the fact that they practice whole-animal butchery and source locally through Hobson Family Farms. Love supporting businesses that are actually rooted in the community instead of just slapping "local" on a label. Also obsessed that they make everything in-house... jerky, sausages, beef sticks, bone broth powder, seasonings, even beef tallow. They also carry artisan bread, fresh produce, and organic milk, so somehow I walked in for meat and left feeling like a pioneer woman lol. The space itself feels warm, welcoming, and very Ventura in the best way. Clean, rustic, community-oriented... the kind of place where you can tell the regulars genuinely love coming in. It has that old-school neighborhood butcher shop energy but without feeling intimidating or pretentious. The staff was super welcoming and patient answering questions without making anyone feel intimidated. Whether you know your cuts of meat or you're just there because someone told you "trust me," they make the experience approachable. Honestly feels like one of Ventura's hidden gems. Made my husband very happy. He literally made flank steak the second we got home and was completely content. Now he's suddenly talking about buying a smoker!

    Great selection of fresh meat. Fresh ground beef that makes great burgers or whatever you like. I…read moredo have 1 complaint. They weigh the ground beef in a small cardboard container. I bought a half pound of ground beef. I paid $6.00 at 11.99lb. so I know it was a 1/2lb. I went home to make 2, 4 oz burgers. I use a highly accurate digital kitchen scale. I weight out exactly 113 grams which is slightly less than 4oz. Turns out I was 12 grams short. I then weighed the cardboard container and it measured 12 grams. Next time I will make sure they weigh it without the container. I know, 12 grams isn't much, but 1 oz is 28 grams, so 12 is close to a 1/2 oz. With todays prices we need to get all of our money's worth. I guess you could say that the tray is worth something, but I didn't ask for it and it just goes in the trash anyways. I still give them 5 stars for quality and service!

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    Pre bbq! Sausage does shrink, cooked off fat but still moist!

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