Restaurants That Cook With Olive Oil

[Anonymous]

Any restaurants in Bethesda or Rockville that use only olive oil? I’ve called around and seems like all restaurants use canola oil, which a family member is trying to avoid due to gastrointestinal issues.

[Anonymous]

There’s a Facebook group called Support MoCo Restaurants (started during pandemic, but still a good source of info). There are a few owners and chefs on that page, so if you don’t get an answer here, I suggest you ask there.

[Anonymous]

Generally not a good idea since olive oil denatures and is best for raw uncooked applications.
Butter or lard are better for cooking as they can withstand higher temperatures and not be as harmful as overheated oil oil.

You right to avoid corn/canola oils as they are seed oils and harmful.

[Anonymous]

Olive oil has skyrocketed in price due to the weather last summer. I don't think many places will use exclusively olive oil due to the prohibitive cost.

[Anonymous]

Nobody will be frying in olive oil. It’s manageable at home but at a restaurant with the high frying temperatures it’s not practical or possible. Your relative would need to order something that does not involve frying. Soup / salad / etc

[Anonymous]

Yes, look at menus go find foods most likely to be made with other fats and call to confirm. My pick would be something like mashed potatoes , nice salad or a simple pasta dish.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, look at menus go find foods most likely to be made with other fats and call to confirm. My pick would be something like mashed potatoes , nice salad or a simple pasta dish.

Call to confirm ? Are you serious

[Anonymous]

They can pan sear with olive oil, but don't expect them to dump the big fryer full of olive oil and deep fry for you.
Salads? No problem.

[Anonymous]

What is wrong with seed oils? Serious question

[Anonymous]

I went to cooking school, and we always used a 50-50 blend of olive oil and canola. Pure olive oil smokes at high temps.

Also used the blend in salad dressings -- chefs feel pure olive oil isn't neutral enough.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is wrong with seed oils? Serious question

Nothing

[Anonymous]

You aren’t going to find this. You just aren’t. Restaurants are in the business making money. Olive oil is very expensive and reserved for dressings, sauces, and finishing- not for cooking. For cooking, the cheapest oil will be used.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Any restaurants in Bethesda or Rockville that use only olive oil? I’ve called around and seems like all restaurants use canola oil, which a family member is trying to avoid due to gastrointestinal issues.

The only restaurant that uses olive oil is your kitchen.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is wrong with seed oils? Serious question

Not fit for human consumption due to being denatured. Also some seeds are just not good for you at all, such as rapeseed and GMO canola.

They promote inflammation and cellular decay via increased oxidation, increased free radicals, and cancer causing agents.

Only the lobbyists and their minions will tell you different.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is wrong with seed oils? Serious question

Not fit for human consumption due to being denatured. Also some seeds are just not good for you at all, such as rapeseed and GMO canola.

They promote inflammation and cellular decay via increased oxidation, increased free radicals, and cancer causing agents.

Only the lobbyists and their minions will tell you different.

A lot of false info here