When we in the West think of caviar, the image that usually comes to mind is one of unbridled luxury, lots of white table linens and maybe a complimentary French waiter complete with white gloves and tiny golden spoons for eating your equally tiny eggs. On the other hand, you may not picture luxury at […]

Take a deep breath, grab a cup of hot chocolate or an adult libation, and let’s get these holidays under control! Oliver’s Holiday Hours: Let’s start here. Oliver’s is open Christmas Eve from 7 AM until 9 PM and we will be closed Christmas Day to allow our employee owners to enjoy the holiday with […]

What is so special about Parmigiano Reggiano? Let’s jump right in with a brief introduction from our Gourmet Cheese Coordinator, Wade Johnson: “Widely known in the cheese world as “the king of cheese” Parmigiano Reggiano is the one and only true parmesan. To hold the prestigious name, Parmigiano Reggiano must adhere to P.D.O. (Protected Designation […]

According to Wade, the California State Fair “Best of California” Cheese Judging has been running for 170 years! California cheesemakers can enter their best cheeses to be judged, with winner recognition offering not only bragging rights, but direct judge feedback and  great marketing exposure, too! We all love cheese, so we might wonder exactly what […]

We are pleased to feature some of the state’s finest cheeses this week, and you can read all about our Gourmet Cheese Coordinator, Wade Johnson’s experience as a judge this year HERE. While we were preparing to celebrate these award-winning cheeses, Wade took some time with our Wine & Liquor Coordinator, Josh Kirchhoff, to create […]

Let’s be honest here. When did you last have a Pizza Night? No, not the kind where you order pizza on an app and wait for it to arrive. You know, a gathering of friends or family where you top several crusts with everyone’s favorite sauce, cheese and toppings as you sip a beverage and […]

Please note: All quoted prices are in effect from May 21-27, 2025. Our buyers have been hard at work to bring together some special savings for your holiday weekend. Let’s start in the Meat Department. Pick up some Oliver’s Meaty Baby Back Pork Ribs for $3.99/lb. or Oliver’s Oliver’s Choice 100% Angus Beef Trimmed Tri […]

Our Beer, Meat, and Gourmet Cheese Departments have joined forces to create the ultimate Triple Threat Pairings just in time for grilling season – even one using a portobello burger for some vegetarian variety! So, dust off your grill and get inspired! What is a triple threat, you ask? It’s when three exceptional elements come […]