Olive Oil, Reimagined: A Tasting with a Certified Sommelier
Olive oil is one of the simplest ingredients in the kitchen, yet few ingredients carry as much complexity, nuance, and sense of place. This tasting experience invites you to slow down, taste with intention, and discover why exceptional extra virgin olive oil deserves to be appreciated like fine wine.
Join L'Atelier on October 2 at 6 PM for an immersive guided tasting of six premium extra virgin olive oils from different varieties and regions. Led by certified olive oil sommelier Kori Dyer Mastroieni, you'll explore how olives become oil, what separates exceptional quality from ordinary supermarket bottles, and how harvest timing, variety, and production methods shape flavor. Kori's passion for education and deep knowledge of the world's finest olive oils make every tasting both approachable and inspiring.
As you taste, you'll learn to identify the aromas and characteristics that define great olive oil: grassy and herbaceous notes, green banana, tomato leaf, red berries, almond, and peppery finishes. A curated tasting guide and keepsake flavor reference card will help you compare notes and choose olive oils with confidence long after the evening ends.
Each oil is paired with bites chosen to show off its personality, moving from savory to sweet, all served with Prosecco.
The Menu
Savory
Fig + Rosemary Focaccia
Imported Sliced Prosciutto
Tomato, Mozzarella + Olive Salad
Mini Apple + Thyme Galette
Sweet
Orange & Anise Olive Oil Cake
Vanilla Gelato with an EVOO Drizzle + Flaky Salt
Chocolate + EVOO Ganache
Served with Prosecco
Whether you want to elevate your home cooking, choose better olive oils, or simply enjoy a delicious and educational evening, you'll leave with a new appreciation for one of the Mediterranean's most treasured ingredients.
No prior knowledge is necessary. All tastings, food pairings, Prosecco, and printed tasting materials are included.
Registration Policy Specific to this Event:
Due to the nature of this special event and the advance planning required with our partner, all registrations are final. We are unable to offer refunds, credits, or transfers for cancellations or missed attendance. If you're unable to attend, you're welcome to gift your spot to someone else; just let us know the new guest's name in advance so we can welcome them properly.