Gregory B.
Yelp
I heard there was a new cheese shop behind Bearded Iris (between the barista and the wine shop). I figured I would go in and see what kind of cheese I could buy (apologies for not taking a snap of the cheese cooler for purchasing). I stayed for a board.
If you look at the picture, you can see what a $30 cheese & charcuterie board look like here. They also have a larger board for $50, but I think this could easily serve two. Add on a glass of wine and you have a nice afternoon snack that is filling enough to have a light dinner later.
The board came with a variety of salame and cured thin sliced pork delicacies. On to of that was one blue and a couple of additional cheeses of various hardness. Topped off with peppers, pickles, and crostini, it was a nice board. The cheese choices were fantastic, as were the meats.
I want to go back and try a sandwich, as that is what most people were raving about when I went over. A bit pricier than some delis, but these are high end meats and cheeses, so worth it if you want to experience finer foods.
While I was there, the owner opened up a pack of epoisses and let me sample some. Good enough I grabbed a rind to take to a beer share we were having the next day. I must say my friends, overall, don't like a stinky cheese (this one is a rind cheese that has been washed in burgundy wine and then cave aged.
As for finding cheese, it is a mixed bag. They do sell cheese as a shop, but the selection is limited and on the higher end. You can find some rare cheeses, hand selected by the owner, but you won't find as wide a selection. I don't think that degrades the spot at all, but it is something to keep in mind if you are just shopping for cheese to take home.
Would I return? You betcha. I have to get a sammie at some time and see how it ranks.