Omigawd - This place is so much FUN! Its like going to a wine tasting...but with vinegars and oils. I've always stated that I would rather spend money on a nice bottle of balsamic than a nice bottle of wine, so I was surprised I had never heard about this place until Groupon promoted it.
Upon entering this small, tucked away shop you are greeted and encouraged to try EVERYTHING in this store. They give you itty bitty cups so you can sample each balsamic and itty bitty pieces of bread so that you can sample each olive oil.
Some of the flavors are quite surprising and original - dark chocolate balsamic, pomegranate balsamic (we went home with this one!), orange EVOO, etc. They offer advice on what foods pair well with what flavors, and how to pair up the different vinegars and oils (one combination tastes just like orange Starbust!)
One of the best parts about this store (as if it can get any better than doing shots of balsamic!) is the staff - they certainly know what they are talking about and very friendly. As an added bonus, the man helping us gave my boyfriend and I a card for a FREE margarita at a restaurant down the street. Not too shabby, kind sir.
I very much enjoyed my experience here and cannot wait to finish my two bottles of balsamic so I have an excuse to go back!