Secolari at Towson Town Center to Celebrate Grand Opening

TOWSON ARTISAN OIL AND VINEGAR STORE TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OCTOBER 24

Secolari, an artisan olive oil and vinegar store, announces the opening of its third location at Towson Town Center. The retailer celebrates its official Grand Opening from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday, October 24, 2015, with the company owners in attendance for this “Open House” reception. The name Secolari is Italian for “age old,” and was adopted in honor of the ancient olive tree, which can live for thousands of years.

The concept of Secolari aims to enrich life with the overall benefits of the “Age Old” Mediterranean Life Style through the introduction of exceptional foods and works of art. Located on the third level of the Nordstrom wing, the space reflects an old world Tuscan farmhouse, with Secolari products displayed amidst antique décor. The store centers on an open tasting room, where guests can sample the full portfolio of Secolari olive oils, balsamic, and vinegars, and the friendly and knowledgeable staff serves as a valuable resource in educating its visitors. The shop also offers an array of other products including a variety of flavored pasta, seasonings and spreads, honeys, and original artwork by area artists. During the Grand Opening celebration, Secolari will exhibit and feature for sale the artwork of local artists Annette Conniff, Brian Gray, and Zina Andresini Poliszuk. An Artist Reception will be held on November 8.

Owned by husband and wife team, Bart and Mary deRosa of Clarksville, MD, the vision for Secolari was inspired by a trip to Italy. While staying at a beautiful Tuscan farmhouse that overlooked an ancient olive grove, the couple knew they wanted to start a business that was reminiscent of their experience there, one that would encompass food, community, and the traditions of the Mediterranean lifestyle. The deRosas followed through, and opened their first store on Bethesda Row in October 2011. The Towson shop is the company’s third location; Secolari at The Mall in Columbia opened on the mall’s outdoor plaza in 2013.

Bart and Mary deRosa traveled extensively throughout California to establish a network of small farmers to produce Secolari olive oils and vinegars. The company’s focus on quality and integrity has differentiated them in the market. All of Secolari’s oils are first cold-pressed, and each of its single varietal oils are certified “Extra Virgin” by the California Olive Oil Council, the industry’s trade and certifying organization.