A Taste Tour Around the Mediterranean
This unique gourmet shop is an easy-to-miss treasure in The Shops at Northbridge, but an unforgettable experience to shoppers who seek it out.

Importing all of its products from the Aegean region, Ta-Ze offers olive oil from 33 different cooperatives, a mouth-watering variety of olives of every hue, as well as a delectable range of gourmet specialties.
Even more than its edible virtues, the health and beauty benefits of olive oil have been acclaimed from ancient times to today's medical news.
Which explains Ta-Ze's "whole body" dedication to the olive, not just the fruit and its edible oils, but a stunning selection of olive oil-based soaps, beauty and body care products, plus Mediterranean recipes, food demonstrations and olive oil tasting classes.
One of the most beguiling things about this shop is the opportunity to taste and compare nearly every item in the store before you buy -- something you just can't do at an ordinary grocery store. All of the olive oils may be sampled on request, and a dish of olives is always present.

And don’t be afraid to ask for help. Staff members have a vast knowledge of the olives produced in the Aegean region and will be more than happy to assist you.
So whether you’re searching for the perfect olive oil to complement a particular dish, or trying a pink olive for the first time, be sure to ask for information about what you’re sampling.
Ta-Ze Olives & Olive Oil is located in Downtown Chicago:
Westfield North Bridge (L3)
520 N. Michigan Ave. , Chicago, IL
312.527.2576
www.ta-ze.com
Photos courtesy of Ta-Ze Olives & Olive Oil.
SeeMore Shopping Contributing Writer -C. Mangan.
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