ABOUT OMEN
Growing up in Cretan and Greek-Cypriot households, we took it for granted that there would be delicious, high-quality olive oil at every meal. We want to bring the olive oil of our ancestors to you.
Industrialized food production has severed our connection to what we eat. The time-perfected ways of nature have been replaced by the laboratory.
We started OMEN to show there is a way to eat well again. Quality food made at human scale by people, for people.
All members of the OMEN olive oil operation — whether they grow the trees, press the fruit, manufacture the tin, or ship the product — belong to a small, family-owned operation.
In Greek culture, ξενία (zee-nee-uh), is our word for friendship with guests. For thousands of years we have viewed it as our obligation to put hospitality above all else. At the heart of hospitality is a meal worth remembering, and it always includes olive oil.
OMEN is something we keep on our table to share with our guests — we want to make it an indispensable part of yours.
Heed The Ancient Call.
FAQ's
OMEN is a small business built by other small businesses.
Our olive oil is made by an award-winning, third-generation producer in Crete, harvested within a precise seasonal window and cold-extracted within a protected Cretan designation.
Our tins and pour spouts are made by a family-owned tin maker in Spain.
Our shipping cartons are made by a family-owned box manufacturer in Chicago.
Our packing tape is made in Wisconsin and sourced through a small, family-owned, Chicago packaging distributor.
Our thank-you notes are printed in the United States
Koroneiki olives — a historic Greek variety widely regarded for producing expressive, high-quality extra virgin olive oil. Naturally high in polyphenols (natural antioxidants), they strike a balance between fruitiness and gentle bitterness, with a clean, peppery finish that reflects fresh harvest fruit.
PDO, or Protected Designation of Origin, is a European standard protecting foods produced entirely within a specific region using traditional methods. Simply put, our olive oil is single-origin from its designated Cretan region, grown and produced there under strict oversight from grove to tin.
• Drizzle over salads, vegetables, pasta, fish, and soups.
• Use for marinating and roasting meats and poultry.
• Blend into dressings and vinaigrettes.
• Dip with bread and sea salt.
• Enjoy a small shot on its own to experience its full character.
OMEN is suitable for moderate-heat cooking, but avoid deep frying or prolonged direct high heat, where delicate aromatics are lost.
If your order arrives damaged, we’ll replace it promptly.
Due to the nature of food products, we cannot accept returns. If there’s an issue with your order, contact us within 30 days of delivery, and we’ll work with you directly to make it right.
We currently ship within the United States. International shipping will be announced as it becomes available — join our list for updates.
please contact us at concierge@omenoil.com