tapenade
noun
ta·pe·nade
ˌtä-pə-ˈnäd 
: a seasoned spread made chiefly with mashed black olives, capers, and anchovies
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The menu, which launched Oct. 22, finds Silverton offering familiar favorites, fresh creations and beloved classics like the ribeye with black olive tapenade and Pizzeria Mozza meatballs with ricotta flatbread.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
The sleek machine is available in five stylish shades that include red velvet, black truffle, olive tapenade, and stainless steel (pictured).
—Lauren Joseph, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Otherwise, serve a little tapenade on the side to mix into the salad.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
Almost as compelling: branzino with tender gigante beans and tapenade.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 14 July 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
The sleek machine is available in five stylish shades that include red velvet, black truffle, olive tapenade, and stainless steel (pictured).
—Lauren Joseph, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Otherwise, serve a little tapenade on the side to mix into the salad.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
Almost as compelling: branzino with tender gigante beans and tapenade.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 14 July 2025
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“Tapenade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tapenade. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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