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This Olive Oil Is Different
At Old Metairie Olive Oils & Vinegars, we carry what most grocery stores simply don’t — ultra-premium extra virgin olive oils sourced exclusively through Veronica Foods, one of the most rigorous specialty olive oil importers in the United States. The store was opened on Focis Street in Metairie because Louisiana cooks deserve access to the real thing: fresh-harvest, cold-pressed extra virgin olive oils with verified chemistry, not the mass-market blends that dominate supermarket shelves.
Unlike grocery store olive oils — which are often blended, old, or mislabeled — every oil at Old Metairie is tested for polyphenol content, free fatty acid levels, and peroxide values before it reaches the shelf. Our ultra-premium extra virgin oils come from single-origin estates harvested fresh each season in Chile, Australia, Portugal, Spain, and other premier growing regions.
Beyond the oils, we carry an extensive selection of aged balsamic vinegars, infused and fused olive oils, specialty vinegars, gourmet pantry items, and olive oil skin care products. Whether you are building a vinaigrette, finishing a pasta, dipping crusty French bread, or looking for a thoughtful Louisiana food gift — we have something for every kitchen and every occasion.
We are open Tuesday through Friday 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Come visit us at 103 Focis Street in Old Metairie, or call (504) 354-1275. We offer free tastings in the store — no appointment needed.
Why Cold-Pressed Olive Oil Matters
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Polyphenol Tested
Every batch verified for antioxidant content — the freshness marker grocery brands hide from you.
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Single-Origin
No blending. Every oil is traced to a specific estate in Chile, Australia, Portugal, or Spain.
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Fresh-Harvest
New-crop oils arrive every season. We track harvest dates so you know your oil isn’t two years old.
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Veronica Foods
Sourced exclusively through Veronica Foods — the gold standard for specialty olive oil in North America.
Our Products
Ultra-Premium Cold-Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Aged Balsamic & Specialty Vinegars
Naturally Fused & Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oils
Gourmet Pantry Items
Olive Oil Skin Care
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cold-pressed olive oil is produced by pressing olives at temperatures below 80°F (27°C), preserving polyphenols, antioxidants, and fresh flavor compounds that heat destroys. Yes — it is measurably better. Every oil at Old Metairie is cold-pressed and verified by chemistry for polyphenol content, free fatty acid levels, and peroxide values. This is the standard Veronica Foods holds all their oils to, and it’s what separates ultra-premium olive oil from mass-market blends.
Old Metairie Olive Oils & Vinegars at 103 Focis Street, Metairie LA 70005 is an authorized Veronica Foods retailer — one of the few in Louisiana. We are open Tuesday through Friday 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Free in-store tastings are available every day during business hours. All products also ship nationwide at oldmetairiefoods.com — inventory is synced in real time with our in-store Lightspeed POS.
Fused olive oils are made by crushing whole olives together with fresh fruits, herbs, or vegetables at the time of pressing — the flavor is literally pressed into the oil. Infused olive oils are made by adding natural flavorings to already-pressed extra virgin olive oil after production. Fused oils tend to have a deeper, more integrated flavor because the infusion happens at the molecular level during extraction. We carry both styles at our Old Metairie store.
Aged balsamic vinegar can be drizzled over salads, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, fresh strawberries, vanilla ice cream, or aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano. It can also be reduced into a glaze for meats and vegetables, or used in marinades and vinaigrettes. The older and thicker the balsamic, the sweeter and more complex the flavor — our 18-year aged balsamics are exceptional drizzled simply over good bread or ice cream. Stop in for a free tasting to find your favorite.
We offer free in-store tastings during all regular business hours — no appointment needed. Come in and sample our ultra-premium cold-pressed extra virgin olive oils, fused and infused oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and specialty vinegars. Our staff will walk you through flavor profiles, pairing suggestions, and the chemistry behind what makes each oil genuinely fresh and different from grocery store alternatives.
Yes to both. Our WooCommerce online store is synced in real time with our in-store Lightspeed POS inventory, so what you see online is always accurate. We ship across the United States. You can also visit us in person at 103 Focis Street in Old Metairie — free tastings available every day, no appointment needed. Call us at (504) 354-1275 or email hardiefrench@gmail.com with any questions.
