We bought our books, of course. And salads that the shopkeeper provided dressing for. When he saw that we had a gluten-free pumpkin pie, he brought over an amazing Fig Balsamic Vinegar that added the perfect dash of pizzazz!
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| There's a small area in the back of the shop that was perfect for our group of 7. At the very back, a table was set up before we arrived for us to spread out our potluck dinner on. |
At Vinaigrette, we were encouraged to try everything there, and so we did our best!
Balsamic vinegar with blueberries... raspberries... pomegranate... cherries. Ooo la la! Golden balsamic vinegar. California chardonnay, cabernet, and champagne. (Fit perfectly with our books and wine night!).
Then there were the olive oils... Basil... Chili... Garlic... Lemon ... Tuscany herb... Rosemary... Lime... A bit of heaven.
We learned that we had just missed the release of a bunch of new flavors by a few days. I guess it's just incentive to return!
Top Quality Vinegars:
18 year aged Balsamic vinegar, Balsamic vinegar with Fig, Balsamic vinegar with Pear, Balsamic vinegar with Raspberry, Balsamic vinegar with Cherry, and Golden Balsamic vinegar. We also offer California Chardonnay, Cabernet and Champagne vinegar. - See more at: http://www.vinaigrettemn.com/_o/index.html#sthash.qcNsUZ3f.dpuf |
| Even the art for sale on the walls is amazing! |
Owners Richard and Sarah Piepenburg are passionate about food and cooking. As they say it on their web site:
"...on one of our trips back to Northern California for tours through the wine country, we had an epiphany. One of the wineries had started to grow olives on their property, and offered samples of olive oil and wine vinegar along with their wine tasting. We loved it! The first dinner we prepared with the oil, vinegar and wine we had tasted then purchased was amazing! - See more at: http://www.vinaigrettemn.com/_o/about-vinaigrette.html#sthash.reByzJQy.dpuf
As time went on, we thought about all the different oils and vinegars we had fallen in love with and thought “wouldn’t it be fun to be able to taste Greek olive oil beside an Italian olive oil and really decide which one we preferred”.
Thus, the idea for Vinaigrette was born. We started looking into getting the variety required to really do side by side comparisons. The tasting experience is what we wanted to share with our family and friends. We wanted to get the freshest, best tasting product at a reasonable price with unmatched customer service.
At Vinaigrette, we provide a retail experience that is unlike anything many people have seen. We can tell you when the olives for our oils were harvested and pressed. You can taste an Egyptian, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Syrian, Tunisian and Californian olive oil side by side to see what you prefer. We go beyond just extra virgin olive oils - our fused oils allow you an even richer tasting experience. Try different flavors like Basil, Garlic, Lemon, or Orange (to name just a few) and decide what you like and decide how much you would like to purchase while standing right in the store! Our balsamic, flavored balsamic and wine vinegars are unparalleled, and you get the same tasting experience - you taste and decide what you like.
We look forward to seeing you at Vinaigrette to find oils and vinegars to tap, taste and treasure for years to come."
Vinaigrette • 5006 Xerxes Avenue South • Minneapolis, MN 55410-2226 • 612-922-9192 • Email: info@vinaigrettemn.com
Vinaigrette • 5006 Xerxes Avenue South • Minneapolis, MN 55410-2226612-922-9192
Email: info@vinaigrettemn.com
Hours: M-F 11-7, Sat. 11-7, Sun 11-5
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