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Category Archives: Grocery

TASTE THIS: Olive Varieties and Uses: A Guide to Flavor, Pairings, and Everyday Ideas

Close-up of jars of green olives on a store shelf with a “Taste This” badge and a green banner labeled “Olives."

From buttery and mild to bold and briny, olives offer far more variety than most people expect. At Newport Ave. Market, the selection spans a full spectrum—tiny, oil-rich Arbequinas, crowd-favorite Kalamatas, and the famously approachable Castelvetrano’s that can win over even the most hesitant olive eaters. Whether you’re building a charcuterie board, mixing the perfect martini, or crafting a quick tapenade at home, each olive brings its own unique flavor, texture, and personality to the table. The fun is in tasting your way through and discovering a new favorite.

Taste This: The Magic of Chili Oils and Crunch Sauces

Taste This Chili Oil

Explore the delightful world of chili oils and crunch sauces, featuring unique flavors and textures that elevate any dish. Discover the standout Snapping Turtle Crunch Sauce from Sisters, Oregon, and learn how to incorporate these versatile condiments into your culinary creations. Whether you enjoy heat or prefer milder options, there’s a chili oil perfect for your taste!

Taste This: Frozen Foods – Savor Local Flavors

Taste This: Frozen Foods - Savor Local Flavors

Discover a variety of local frozen delights at Newport Ave. Market in Bend! From Dump City Dumplings to Blind Tiger Pizza and Sparrow Bakery pastries, explore convenient and delicious meal options perfect for any occasion. Support local flavors and make meal planning a breeze!

Newport Avenue Market and Oliver Lemon’s Shoppers Raise Much-Needed Funds

Central Oregon employee-owned grocery stores and customers partner to raise money to fight food insecurity

We’re BEYOND pleased to share that with your help and generosity we were able to raise over $72,250 to provide food to fuel the local community. 

Taste This! Smoked Meats at Oliver Lemon’s Terrebonne

Taste This! Smoked Meats at Oliver Lemon’s in Terrebonne

Come along with Emily Kirk of Taste This! as she connects with Dan, the manager of the Terrebonne Meat Dept., to uncover the secrets behind the mouthwatering ribs at Oliver Lemon’s (OLT)!