Evoolution is a new and unique boutique olive oil and balsamic vinegar store and tasting bar in Edmonton. We offer the freshest premium olive oils from around the world, and an amazing variety of delicious aged balsamic vinegars.
I’m always singing the praises of Evoolution, but it’s seriously the best spot to liven up your cooking routine. The flavoured extra virgin olive oils come in multiple sizes and a ton of flavours – they have everything from Persian lime and wild rosemary to chipotle and wild mushroom and sage. And, their balsamic vinegars are full of vivid fruity flavours, such as black cherry, cranberry pear, raspberry and blackberry ginger or other decadent tastes, including espresso, lavender and dark chocolate. The sea salts also make excellent gifts, as do the box sets of oils and vinegars.
Although you don’t have to be a total foodie to enjoy browsing here, it certainly doesn’t hurt to have a passion for extra virgin olive oils, balsamic vinegars and sea salts. The store is really set up to serve the customer – there are portion cups and jars of bread pieces on all the counters so that you may try an oil or vinegar before buying. You’ll also find cards recommending pairings and what dishes to use your new product in. Plus, they carry chocolate bars from Violet Chocolate Co, in addition to other local products.
Evoolution sells jams from the local non-profit organization, Fruits of Sherbrooke, which makes use of fruit that otherwise would go to waste. The organization transforms and ‘rescues’ rhubarb, cherries, strawberries, pears, saskatoons and apples from homeowners, organic markets and fruit vendors with excess fruit. The preserves are also retailed at a number of other locations and farmers’ markets in the city.