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L ocated in the heart of the picture perfect town of Rosemary Beach, Florida you will find Wild Olives (Wine – Cheese – Bistro). This wine and cheese shop meets bistro speaks for itself, offering 30-A visitors and locals a variety of retail fine wines, gourmet cheeses, Italian meats, bread, local honey, and a variety of other specialty foods. The full-service bistro is ideal for lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch; with a menu chocked-full of scrumptious sandwiches, flatbreads, burgers, small plates, charcuterie, and poised entrees that will delight even the most discerning palate. “We are all about letting the ingredients shine. We use the best products that we can get our hands on and the quality speaks for itself,” says owner Chris Trovas. Wild Olives has been a staple on the 30-A dining scene for over 12 years now and this “wine, cheese, bistro” has matured into an exceptional wine shop with a full blown bistro menu. Fine wines are a passion for Trovas so it is no wonder why Wild Olives has become known as “the best little wine shop along 30- A”. Cult, small production, and limited quantity wines are among the bottles that adorn the shelves at Wild Olives. Trovas
varietals. Trovas is full of knowledge when wine and food comes together, and tends to always have the perfect suggestion. Ask about his weekly dinner special, as it is always the perfect choice for most customers. The Wine Room is the perfect spot for a small gathering of four to six people (adults only). This room can be reserved and tempts you as you are surrounded by great wines adorning the walls. As an added perk, Trovas will gladly assist you with your dinner choices and wines to pair. Wild Olives is also a very active member in the local community. For many years, the restaurant has been involved with Destin Charity Auctions Event, as well as many other children’s charities throughout the Gulf. Wild Olives is a Bistro and Wine Shop located directly on
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30-A in Rosemary Beach. Dine inside the intimate dining room or al fresco on the large outside patio. The wine shop offers beautiful wines to enjoy tableside, to take home, or to the beach. Cheese, honey, crack- ers, and other wine and food are available. Table service and takeout are takeout before dinner service begins. Wild Olives is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., on Sundays for brunch, and is closed on Mondays. For additional information, visit them online at www.wildolivesmarket.info and www.30-awines.com. To contact the Wild Olives team, email them at wildolives@mchsi.com.
personally hand-picks all the wines found at Wild Olives. All selections are tasted before bringing them into the shop and he promises customers will not be disappointed with anything he might suggest to enjoy “table side” or to take home. (There is no corkage fee). Wild Olives has a great variety of menu items, including sandwiches, cheese boards, flatbreads, small plates, and salads; and after 5:00 p.m. dinner choices include fish, shrimp, pasta, and delicious steaks. The restaurant puts a large focus on the wine shop and
The Wild Olives Market
Trovas is spot on when asked to suggest a wine for dinner or to take to the beach. Wild Olives also has a great happy hour, which includes their celebrated wines by the glass menu. Happy hour is every day 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is very popular. Customers receive a discount
on the by the glass list, as they serve a quartino portion for the same cost of a glass of wine. Bottled beer also is discounted during this time. Friday night wine tasting is very popular and a great way for Trovas and staff to introduce patrons to a new wine, as well as to give tips with pairing food and wine and discussing the different
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