Cinnamon Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I was delighted to find that a branch of Oil & Vinegar has sprung up seemingly overnight in The Oracle shopping centre in Reading I have been after trying out some of their stuff for ages, & today I was their very first customer I could have spent a fortune in there,but was very restrained & just got some beautiful bottles for my Spiced Cranberry Vodka, & a small bottle of Garlic olive oil Gorgeous stuff - I can see me adding a few bits to my hampers from there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Thanks for the heads up. I'll be heading down there soon then too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 Thought you might Its just opposite Millies Cookies & Boots. Take your Visa card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 never heard of it though bought some lovely lemon olive oil in St Albans the other week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 The one in Festival Place in Basingstoke closed down ages ago, it was always empty when I passed Which is prob why it closed down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Though I tried, I couldn't singlehandedly keep it going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Though I tried, I couldn't singlehandedly keep it going! Nor could I There is a shop called Nuggs in Salisbury that is an off license upstairs and an Oil & Vinegar downstairs. I got my Christmas baskets and empty hampers bottles from there as well as lots of other nice stuff for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Though I tried, I couldn't singlehandedly keep it going! Fantastic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 never heard of it though bought some lovely lemon olive oil in St Albans the other week! ...hello! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 The one in Festival Place in Basingstoke closed down ages ago, it was always empty when I passed Which is prob why it closed down Same with the one in Bluewater, I loved it, often use to buy a few little bits from there, but it was never busy and I think it must have closed about a year ago now...I don't think it had been open very long either . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 The one in Reading today looked busy so hopefully it will stay in business Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 There is a shop called Nuggs in Salisbury that is an off license upstairs and an Oil & Vinegar downstairs. I got my Christmas baskets and empty hampers bottles from there as well as lots of other nice stuff for me Hi Christian & Cinnamon Just as a matter of interest, roughly how much were the bottles? I have 4 kilner jars of goodies to decant in a week or two, & the number of bottles I've recycled is rather pathetic. I will toddle into the Chichester branch later if I have a spare hour or two!! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 I bought 2 gorgeous flat oval 200ml bottles with cork lids for about £2.50 each. A little pricey maybe,but they are for Christmas pressies & the cranberry Vodka will look fab in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Did they have a cork in them Cinnamon? If so, I bought those too! The bottles range from £1.75 up to £5 or so I think Sha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thanks Christian, I ran out of time this afternoon, so I'll wizz in tomorrow after the school run. Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 We have one in Stratford as well - it is usually busy when i see it.......but I've never been in I will go in on Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 They don't appear to have a shop in Sheffield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I was delighted to find that a branch of Oil & Vinegar has sprung up seemingly overnight in The Oracle shopping centre in Reading I have been after trying out some of their stuff for ages, & today I was their very first customer I could have spent a fortune in there,but was very restrained & just got some beautiful bottles for my Spiced Cranberry Vodka, & a small bottle of Garlic olive oil Gorgeous stuff - I can see me adding a few bits to my hampers from there Did you know there's also an Oil & Vinegar shop in Windsor? At the old station... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 I did indeed know that Clur - been there a couple of times. The old station is such a lovely setting for shops,isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clur Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Yes, I really like pottering around Windsor. I've never been into Oil & Vinegar though Will be making a trip now though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I'm soooo jealous. There used to be one in Solihul when I lived nearby, but then it closed and I was very sad Hope this one stays busy they are lovely lovely shops and always have free nibbles out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lydia Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I popped into the new Reading Oil & Vineger yesterday for a nosy round. Nice place and very suitable for Christmas pressies. I spotted some nice looking mayonnaises but could not find a list of ingredients on the jars. I asked the 2 shop assistants if it was made with free range eggs and here is roughly the conversation that followed: Me: "Is your mayonnaise made with free range eggs?" 1st assistant (picks up jar and squints at it): "Well there's eggs in it yes, it's mayonnaise." ( ) Me: "Yes but are the eggs free range do you know?" 1st assistant: "Oh I don't know it doesn't say on the jar. Does it matter?" 1st assistant just walks away.... 2nd assistant (possibly realising her colleague has been a bit rude): "We're not given that sort of information about our products." Me: "Well it might be an idea to find out as people care about that sort of thing and I would have probably bought some if I was sure it was made with free range eggs." 2nd assistant: "Oh right." Then she too walks away.... Such a shame as it's a nice shop. I've also asked the question via the Oil & Vinegar website but, to be honest, it's clearly not been updated for ages and nor does it include a phone number so I don't expect a response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Thats a bit off Not very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 Right, I will go into the shop today & make sure I ask the same question Lydia. This is stuff they really should know about I have never looked at the Mayo in there if I am honest,having been far too distracted by the nice oils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Cinnamon, I've just strained my cranberry vodka - it smells divine, but I must refrain from trying it this early in the morning !!! When I decant it into my lovely O&V bottles with the corks on, do I need to seal them with wax, or would they be ok just stuck in as far as they go? Never used them before & would hate for the contents to evaporate or leak out. Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
