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Unable to renew its lease for its current location, City Olive closed its olive oil and specialty food store in the Chicago neighborhood of Andersonville on Oct. 16. In an email to customers, City Olive Owner Karen Rose says its looking for a new storefront after it was unable to reach a lease agreement with the landlord.
 

In the interim, the olive oil retailer continues to accept orders via its website and via phone. 

While the search for a new storefront continues, City Olive is offering tasting parties for its customers who would like to host a private tasting in their home or office or at its Edgewater condo’s temporary tasting bar. The retailer also plans to do a few pop-up stores.
 

City Olive carries the finest selection of olive oils from countries such as Italy, Spain, Greece, France, Portugal, Turkey, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Chile and the United States, as well as vinegars, spices, mustards, tapenades and other gourmet items.