Extol October-November 2018 | Page 96

EXECUTIVE In addition to olive oils and balsamic vinegars, The Olivet also carries handmade chocolates, truffles and candies, unique gifts and custom gift baskets. The Olivet Is On The Move New Albany gourmet olive oil shop is relocating, expanding to include new offerings THE EXTOL TEAM REPORTS | PHOTOS BY CHRISTIAN WATSON AFTER TWO AND A HALF YEARS in business at the Underground Station in New Albany, The Olivet is on the move. “We are expanding, we’re growing and we are moving to a larger location at 137 E. Market St,” said owner Crystal Goebel. The newly-designed gourmet boutique will be located across the street from The Grand and right next to True North in suite 103. “We have lots of new products coming,” said Goebel, who has established a reputation as the 94 EXTOL : OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2018 locally-owned place to purchase premium extra virgin olive oils hand-selected from California groves; aged balsamic vinegars; gourmet foods; handmade chocolates, truffles and candies; unique gifts; custom gift baskets; and partake in tastings, both private and on a walk-in basis. But that’s not all. The Olivet will also offer up an exquisite experience unlike any other in the region (hint: chocolate lovers will rejoice). Keep an eye on the shop’s social media for sneak peeks and delicious details. Additionally, patrons will be invited to enjoy tastings, interactive demonstrations and seasonal events. And, Goebel has hand-selected a luxe line of premium, olive oil-based face and body products that will retail at the shop. The public is invited to the ribbon cutting, which will occur at 11 a.m. Oct. 19. Prior to that, Goebel will appear on WHAS11’s “Great Day Live!” beginning at 10 a.m. “We are so grateful to the community’s support over these last two and a half years,” said Goebel, “and can’t wait to share more about our exciting news.”