OUR STORY
Welcome
I am Enid Moore; my family and I bought the 1000 Islands Cruet from Tom and Cindy Novobilski in November of 2022. I had been a long- term employee of “The Cruet”, up until 2020. I am so pleased to be given the opportunity to carry on the spirit of hospitality, service, quality and knowledge, on which “The Cruet” has built their reputation, to you the customer and local community. Thank you for being an active participant in keeping us as a staple in the community.
Our History and Our Foundation: Tom and Cindy Novobilski
Tom and Cindy were the proud owners of the 1000 Islands Cruet, a gourmet olive oil and vinegar tasting room, located at 226 James St., Clayton, NY. They were first introduced to these amazing products while visiting their daughter in North Carolina. They were so impressed by the concept that they set out to learn more. Tom and Cindy are proud to have brought this exciting culinary delight to Clayton and the 1000 Islands Region, by bringing their business into the heart of the retail district in April of 2014.
cruet (/ˈkruːɪt/)
A small container for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar for use at a dining table.
Our Supplier
After completing our research, we selected Veronica Foods as our Importer. Selling high quality products is very important to us. Veronica Foods, partners with small, sustainable farms in both hemispheres to grow and process olive fruit to their exacting Ultra-Premium specifications. Knowing the crush date and understanding the chemistry of each batch of EVOO has helped us appreciate how they differ from other extra virgin olive oils on the market. They are known for offering the “Healthiest Olive Oils in the World”. Veronica Foods had the honor of supplying both the 2014 Sochi and 2016 Rio Olympics with their EV Olive Oils and Aged Balsamic Vinegars. Sharing these high quality and delicious products with family, friends and our community is the reason we opened the 1000 Islands Cruet. Come join us at our tasting room and sample some of the very best and see why folks call us a “must stop” when visiting Clayton, NY.
