This new gem opened in South Phoenix in a plaza on the NE corner of 27th Ave and Baseline Ave. The store sells a sampling of custom-made olive oils and balsamic with flavors from around the world. Their olive oil selections include such flavors as Butter Olive Oil (nice to spray on popcorn or sauteing veggies or seafood; Basil olive oil for drizzling on tomatoes, soft cheese and pasta, or my favorite Bacon Olive Oil -- which I've already used to make a turkey panini and used in my dressing for a Spinach Salad. Their Balsamic Vinegars also come in a variety of flavors: Cherry Balsamic, Chocolate Balsamic, Mango Balsamic. I purchased the Chocolate Manderin Balsamic which I used recently for a dessert of slices of pound cake, topped with vanilla bean ice cream and topped with a drizzle of the Chocolate Mandarin Balsamic ...so yummy, if I do say so myself :)
The owners have a sampling/taste-testing bar set up and have big plans to add in specialty food and events. In addition to appealing to foodies and those who are interested in spicing up their meals, I think the Dipping Well oils and vinegars make for excellent housewarming gifts and holiday gifts. And the owner, Tangee Wilkes, is happy to pull together a gift basket for really special occasions.
Stop in and check them out -- it's a lovely shop to visit after a hike at South Mountain or a walk through Chinese Gardens down the street (near corner of Baseline and 7th Ave).