Filling Station
Modern Luxury
Dallas
Elise Anthony
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Enticing foodies like college kids to a pub crawl, Oil & Vinegar's glass flasks of exotic vinegars and oils gleam against an illuminated wall. Yes, saffron is available here, and feta paste too. A dry bruschetta mix, affectionately known as Tuscany in a jar, is a best-seller. (If your pulse isn't racing by now, you may not be a foodie.) Haven't tried hot sauce from South Africa? Better scoot over to the tasting table pronto. This isn't just a venture for mix-masters of salad vinaigrette and dippers; novices will find the tastings and an eager-to-please staff inspirational enough to forage out armed with recipes. Launched almost three years after Wim and Lara Schalken first spotted an Oil & Vinegar store in Europe and discovered their calling, the Galleria location is just one of a few franchises in the U.S. Offering about 18 types of oil and 10 vinegars in flasks, shoppers can select baskets and shelves of bottles and then fill'er up. A changing selection of spices, sauces, pasta and international treats keep it exciting. |
Originally published by Modern Luxury Dallas January/February 2005
Last update 10 May 2007