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Giving back to our communities has always been an important part of F. Oliver’s mission. Since we opened our first store in 2010, we have supported numerous causes through donations, totaling in the tens of thousands of dollars. In 2018 we’re changing our…

Going to a farmers market weekly or bi-weekly is a great way to buy local, get high quality produce, and support your local farmer. Another way to do this is by buying a share in a CSA. Community supported agriculture is a way of directly…

This year, we’re thrilled to be participating in Foodlink’s Check Out Hunger campaign. We’re asking our customers to Spread the Love, beginning on Wednesday, February 14th, by adding a dollar or more to their F. Oliver’s purchase. One dollar buys three…

As winter takes up seemingly permanent residence here in the Finger Lakes area, I’m heartened by the thought that I can hold an entire Mediterranean summer in a bottle. That’s right, our Northern Hemisphere…

I am saddened to tell you that as of January 31, 2018, we at F. Oliver’s are closing our Skaneateles location. Over the years our business changed and we found ourselves in need of a larger space where, in addition to showcasing our products, we…

This last Friday, we introduced the newest balsamic to our line of premium cooking ingredients and boy, is it wonderful. As we were preparing for its arrival, I’d read a lot about its flavor profile, how it’s made, and what it compares to. But nothing…

In a previous life, I worked in corporate America and often found myself in a position where I purchased gifts – for clients, for my team – usually around a product launch or a holiday. I enjoyed the task but it was…

F. Oliver’s Pairing Dinner: Monday, August 28th. Dinner $50, optional cocktail pairing $15. Call The Owl House for Reservations 585-360-2920. A vegetarian option is available by reserving 72 hours in advance. Course I–Charred bread, housemade ricotta, F. Oliver’s Meyer Lemon…

It was the best of times, it was the best of times. Apologies to Dickens but we’re lucky to have two incredible examples of the Picual olive in two very different ultra-premium extra-virgin olive oils (EVOOs). Two independent producers created equally…

Now that summer is well and truly here, F. Oliver’s is taking its show on the road. Just like fun, we can be found at summer markets and festivals. The following is a list of where you can find us this summer. (Of course, we’re always in…