Olive oil tasting and pastry pairing

Olive Oil, Reimagined: A Sommelier-Led Tasting 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 for an immersive guided tasting featuring 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 distinguishes exceptional quality from ordinary supermarket bottles, and how factors like harvest timing, variety, and production methods shape flavor. Her 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: from grassy and herbaceous to 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 build confidence in evaluating olive oils long after the class. Throughout the tasting, we'll pair each oil with thoughtfully selected bites that showcase its unique personality. Enjoy warm Mediterranean bread, olive oil cake, vanilla gelato finished with olive oil and flaky sea salt, and additional seasonal pastries designed to highlight how different oils can transform both sweet and savory dishes. Whether you're looking to elevate your home cooking, choose better olive oils, or simply enjoy a delicious and educational afternoon, you'll leave with a new appreciation for one of the Mediterranean's most treasured ingredients.