A new specialty food boutique stocked with imported olive oils, vinegars and gourmet pantry staples opened its doors on Gentry Street in Old Town Spring.
The Oil Reserve, at 219 Gentry St., Space E, is owned and operated by a group of four friends, as we reported in August. The historic district, which traces its roots to the 1800s as a railroad hub, now features more than 100 locally owned businesses. The Oil Reserve adds a dedicated gourmet food retail option to that mix, giving local cooks and gift-seekers a new stop for imported pantry staples and kitchen tools in a single storefront. A grand opening celebration was held with tastings and a ribbon cutting.
The store's Facebook page describes The Oil Reserve as a specialty food boutique carrying imported olive oils, vinegars and goods from around the world.
The shop stocks cooking oils sourced from around the world alongside cooking sauces, pasta mixes, fermented black garlic, spices and dry goods. It also carries cutting and serving boards, cooking utensils, kitchen accessories and gift baskets.
Products listed on the shop's website include a 25-year aged balsamic vinegar at $26, a Bonsecco extra virgin olive oil from Tuscany at $28 and a cherry almond crème vinegar from Germany at $26. Several flavored olive oils and balsamic vinegars start at $23.
The Oil Reserve can be reached at (832) 446-4447 or [email protected].
