Forget peanuts and Cracker Jack. There's an entirely different sort of treat for sale at kiosks outside the Olympic Stadium: olives.

That's right: Only steps from the arena, gourmet olives of all sorts — large, pitted green ones stuffed with hot red peppers or black ones marinated with herbs, etc., etc. — can be scooped out of bowls and into clear plastic containers with lids.

There are two sizes of takeaway container available, including a small one for 2.50 pounds (about $3.85).

Who says stadium chow is the pits?

See an olive stand here: http://yfrog.com/nx1lxhhj

— Howard Fendrich — Twitter http://twitter.com/HowardFendrich

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