"Androuet’s original fromagerie was founded in Paris in 1909 and has grown into a century-old cheese powerhouse. Maison Androuet now has a dozen cheese shops around Europe, a trusted supplier to British cheese royalty Paxton and Whitfield. Said nickname is literal, since it literally supplies the Queen, though not from its physical location in Spitalfields Market in Shoreditch. The cheese shop leads into a small restaurant and wine bar, whose substantial menu features cheese and charcuterie boards alongside the expected raclette, tartiflette and fondue heavy-hitters — évidemment! It also branches out into toasted sandwiches (on half a baguette, bien sûr), burgers, pasta and desserts. Though takeaways are available, the best way to eat at here is slowly and al fresco, people-watching from the small terrace facing the market. For those with adventurous palates, blue cheese fondue and cheese ice cream that tastes far better than it sounds are essential orders." - Daria Kyrilova
