Isle of Olive is a lovely little shop just off Broadway Market. Specialising in sourcing natural products from independent producers in Greece, its shelves represent a smartly curated selection of the best in Greek food, drink, health and beauty.
I visited Isle of Olive for the first time recently to attend a low key evening of olive oil tasting. I really enjoyed the event. I learned a thing or two about olive oil and feel I have the tools to make better-informed purchases now. The tasting ended with a chance to feast on a spread of homemade canapés (loved the “fava” with capers!) served alongside some (yes actually rather nice) Greek wine.
Beyond my ‘olive juice’ education and the snacking, I was really impressed with the shop and all the goodies on offer (at what I thought were reasonable prices too): lots of olive oil (obviously) and honeys, and herbs and herbal teas and mastica and sweets and … well, loads of ace products. If Isle’s incredibly welcoming owners Greg Vaitsas and Paulina Filippou continue to offer such happenings to the public, foodies in search Mediterranean fellowship and zest would be wise to attend. And even if Greg and Paulina don’t, food lovers of all sorts would do well to shop there. I certainly intend to spend a little time and money there next time I’ve passing through the area. They do breakfast, lunch and coffee too – three of my favourite things!
Isle of Olive is located just off Broadway Market and near the Regent’s Canal at 6c Ada Street, E8 4QU. Find out more at isleofolive.co.uk.
