April 27, 2011 in Blog by admin

Olive Gallery – It’s Not What You Think!

As I speeded (legal) down Rt. 47 several weeks ago, a sign caught my eye…and I made a quick decision to check it out.  I was heading towards Yorkville to do a couple of errands but did not have a time deadline.  The small strip mall like so many that cropped up during the heady days of the housing market was about 50% full. 

Could it be an art gallery?  Or perhaps some sort of art therapy company?  I took my camera to document my visit.  As I entered the store I noticed that the location next to it was being worked on.

What a pleasant surprise when I entered the Olive Gallery..rows upon rows of gourmet olive oil!  The ambiance was like a good Italian restaurant with warm earthy colors and diffused lighting.  I introduced myself to the owner and asked her about her business.  A short summary of my interview follows with my impressions of one of the new companies opening up in a small town in the Fox Valley area.

After marrying a local man from Yorkville and many years of living and working in Chicago’s Loop, Catherine Bucaro made her home in Yorkville.  She always wanted to open up her own business, but was not sure what type.  On a visit up to the northern suburbs she went into a store that specialized in olive oils and she finally had her answer.  After much research she took the plunge about a year and a half ago and opened up the Olive Gallery.  Marrying her love of Italian cooking with her business experience and a small business entrepreneur was born!

 Her personal touches are apparent as you walk through the store.  With every purchase of one of her gourmet olive oils you receive a recipe card to try at home.  She has added Italian bakery items and gelato’s and sorbets to her product line.  Business has been very good and she is expanding to the space next door.

So you lover’s of gourmet cooking, Italian food and those of us that are always searching for unique gifts, search no more and travel closer to home.  Stop by the Olive Gallery and keep Catherine in business and enjoy the wonderful array of olive oils available.  BTW, the tiramiso gelato is out of this world!!

Located at 2671 N. Bridge St. (Rt. 47), Yorkville, iL  60560  vist: www.theolivegallery.com