Oh La Vache

Delicious cheese shop with amazing service! We initially got a medium cheese and meat board for appetizers when we had out of town visitors. The tray was aesthetically beautiful and they made great choices. We used them again for a party. We ordered a separate cheese board and meat board to accommodate the vegetarians. Again, the quality and selection were excellent. We are lucky to have them in Long Beach!

Absolutely delicious sandwiches and such a cute and well curated shop! I love having Oh La Vache in my community.

We really enjoy our visits to this very cool cheese shop. Fresh bread, great cheese selection, fresh made sandwiches, oand lots of other condiments available. Small wine selection. Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful.

The owners were so kind and helped us pick out the perfect selection of cheeses, even cubing our Gouda for easy snacking next door at Vine. They have a wonderful assortment of meats, condiments, and of course cheese, all at very reasonable prices. Worth a stop while on retro row!

Just moved to long beach and went here for a sandwich of the day, I consider myself a sandwich connoisseur and these sandwiches are just devine. It's a beautiful shop with fantastic staff. 10/10 would recommend and will go back again :)

Well, I always believed that if there is to be a heaven, it would be on earth in front of us... well, I found my heaven... could stay there as long the delicious French bread and all the cheeses and cochonailles keep coming... these two ladies are so far the best cheese affineurs I have met in this country... I just ate a Livarot that brought tears to my eyes... it was delicious, perfectly affine... The French word for the technique to age cheese... The Bleu d'Auvergne was, as I remember, as a kid in France, and the Beaufort is a rarity to find was to die for... next Saturday isn't coming fast enough.... see you very soon. Thank you for such delices... Michelle. Tonight I enjoyed a Colton Basset Stilton... which is perhaps the best Stilton produced... artisan cheese maker of first class. Paired with a vintage or 10 years old tawny Porto wine... heaven's gates are opening into your palate....

Absolute 5 star without question. O La Vache serves up some INCREDIBLE cheeses and sandwiches. My girlfriend and I have made a weekend tradition of finding a new sandwich and cheese to try. One of my favorite cheeses is their four alarm cheddar. It's spicy, creamy and satisfying. Their sandwiches are always hitting the spot no matter what's in them. Great price, friendly environment, and a nice selection of groceries and merch. Cannot say enough about this place. Cheese lovers rejoice - your local cheese shop is gonna take care of you!

Love this shop. Really cute and the workers are friendly. The lunch sandwiches are well priced and all delicious. The grilled cheese was one of the best I have ever had. Great selection of pastas, crackers, cheese, and cookies.

Meaning 'Holy Cow' in French (wasn't a Cubs fan growing up, but remember Harry Caray's famous call), Oh La Vache is a gourmet cheese shop in 4th Street Retro Row neighborhood of Long Beach. It was my first time, and didn't know what to expect. Ended up buying more than I expected, to try to reproduce my initial experience in Paris a couple of weeks before. And we got close, plus with a heck of a lot better weather. It's a small shop, with a trio of dedicated ladies efficiently working through a line of customers. I was super happy to see them as busy as they were, being a local business near my neighborhood. Plus it meant the product turns around more quickly, better freshness. My initial thought was to buy a substitute recommended cheese for French Comté, but was told they had it in stock. So bought a half pound of it ($14). Then noticed that they had Beurre de Baratte Butter (250 grams for $17) and Widmer Brick Cheese ($16 for a pound). Of course with the butter, that meant bread so bought one baguette ($5), freshly baked daily by the nearby Hey Brother Bakery (guess where I'm going sometime in the near future). The brick cheese is for Detroit style pizza later in the month. These are all products that can't be found in a supermarket. They use square as the payment processor, which makes it easy to pay and get a receipt to my phone. Always appreciate that when writing. Parking is impossible in this part of town...my wife found a street parking spot to idle a couple of streets down while I quickly bought the stuff. When done, she picked me up and we were home soon after. We ate the baguette with butter and cheese immediately....so, so, so good.

Oh La Vache is a truly special gem. The shop itself is fantastic, they offer a great assortment of cheeses, including seasonal cheeses. They have an excellent soft cheese assortment! They also have charcuterie accompaniments and tinned fish to complement the cheese selection. The shop itself is decorated perfectly. I love the sign inside that says "the holy trinity" for cow, goat and sheep's cheese. But it's the people who really make this place stand out. The service is incredible here, and the way they embrace their community is the true beauty of Oh La Vache. On Fourth Fridays, they do these raclette snacks - freshly and individually prepared, ooey gooey raclette on fresh sourdough. You can add ham for a dollar more. Let me tell you, this was a heavenly experience. I love raclettes; when I was in Switzerland, I would have a raclette every week. And the one here at Oh La Vache was so good, such high quality cheese, that it took me right back to Switzerland. I absolutely loved it. It's simple, but made with a lot of love. And it's so commendable that they specially prepare it for each customer during our fourth Fridays to promote community I can tell you, they have made me a customer for life. The care and love they have for our community is above and beyond. The food is great, the people are great, support this local business!

Once upon a time, another delightful Yelp-worthy find! This is such a lovely store! Reminds me of many European shops. The bread in the window got me! The cheese selection is generous, the meats great for charcuterie, and the staff knowledgeable and pleasant. Worth a visit. The end.

A shop of cheese??? Yes please! I went 2 weeks in a row and will keep going. The staff is kind and helpful and the food is tasty!

Good quality food. Sandwich I got was delicious their menu seems to change weekly. Definitely go back to try other Sandwiches on their menu. Really cute Italian atmosphere with imported goods like pastas and cheeses from various regions. Service was quick took less than five minutes to receive my sandwich.

This place is a charcuterie haven!! With the help of experts behind the counter, we enjoyed a special sample selection of 7 different cheeses, a couple of meats, with a fresh baguette. Boy, was that a fun and delicious journey!! They had many goodies that would be fun to grab-and-go for a lovely picnic, or share with loved ones. They even had an amazing list of daily sandwiches to choose from. Can't wait to go back! Thanks for being amazing!!

Every sandwich I've had is outstanding. Often, these artists create combinations of never consider, but I'm always delighted. I'm a vegetarian and my husband is an omnivore, and we are always happy with the daily selections.

Meh- always read reviews that everyone is so friendly and welcoming and you get offered samples of cheeses. Not this girl. Granted I was going for a sammich- and this was my first time there, I felt no welcoming feeling when I walked in and wasn't offered or told about anything else so I grabbed my food and left. Not sure if I'll be back!

My partner loves cheese and I like good goat cheese for dietary reasons. This is near 4th and Cherry where parking is a bit tight but we got lucky find a spot in the corner public lot. NOTE: it was Sunday and the parking attendant was dutifully checking plates vs payment so use that pay kiosk if you park there. The place is a bit small but if felt like they a selection of cheese, meats, wine and treats :) that made the place feel bigger. The people behind the counter had enough knowledge to give you confidence that you've made good choices! A good place to go if you need a formal charcuterie tray or a picnic lunch!

I'm a cheese lover and forever I've been tempted to come in just that the hours aren't very convenient for my schedule. I love the post with their daily sandwiches, I told one of my gf about it and she wanted to treat me for a birthday lunch, so turns out there's no space to eat there. So we had to cancel it cause walking around looking for a spot wasn't in our plans, too bold to be outdoors and today she kindly called and said I'm picking up sandwiches, so what do you want!? She ordered several sandwiches bcs she had all of her 4 kids. So I was excited to see they had a turkey burrata and pesto... Love love love burrata pesto. It was quite tasty, will be back. My friend didn't enjoy it as much as I did cleaned out whole sandwich, oh yeah it was big!!! and her kids didn't appreciate the gourmet deliciousness so much! :( So yeah the only sucky part is there's no seating and ohhhh you can't change anything in the sandwiches, they are pre made, I got so lucky cause I loved everything in this one! happy new year!

This is definitely a hidden gem in Long Beach. Such a cute spot which upon entering looks like a deli but offers so much more. Friendly and welcoming staff. Such a huge variety of cheese, wine, meats it can almost be overwhelming but in a good way. If you're into Gouda cheese, I'd highly recommend trying spicy (don't remember exact name) but it was definitely . I tried a sandwich from this place too, Italian Chop and the different fla

We ordered a board for a beach date. When we picked it up we also grab a daily sandwich, croissant, ham, cheese and jam. Everything was wonderful and fresh. The service was great, the staff offered suggestions for bread vs crackers for the board. They had recently acquired the lemon black cheese which I was excited to try so they cut some up and added it to the board. Highly recommend.

It's a sin that I didn't discover this place earlier! The Hey Brother bread that they stock is some of the most amazing bread ever (I was first introduced to this baker through the Heritage menu). I just wish that they stock more bread, since there have been a few times I went to the store right at opening, and they did not have any ciabatta to spare :( I love that this is a one-stop shop for all my charcuterie/sandwich needs. You are allowed to sample any number of their cheeses that they have displayed so that you can curate the perfect cheese board! I'm a big fan of the Ewephoria (haha) and the truffle gouda that they have. They also have a great selection of italian meats, so you can grab some freshly cut prosciutto and guanciale! Their pre-made sandwiches are also super delicious and well worth the price in my opinion. Indeed, Oh La Vache is probably my favorite shop in all of Long Beach.

This is such a gem of a place. The staff will help you figure out cheese selections and offer samples along the way. The expertise is spot on. I was there this weekend. I am a creature of habit but I trust them to help me discover new flavors!

My family was craving cheese so we yelped charcuterie boards and found Oh La Vache. We were greeted as we walked in and offered samples. Everyone was attentive, easy going, and helpful. The store is in a great location, well decorated, and stocked. There were so many food items, snacks, and gifts for purchase. I will definitely visit again soon! The cheeses were fresh, exotic, and tasty so we purchased a small charcuterie board with select cheeses, meats, nuts, and veggies. It was delicious! My family of 4 nearly devoured the entire tray. We Iook forward to trying new cheeses and meats on our next visit.

Fun little cheese shop with the best daily sandwich specials. The people who are behind cheese counter are knowledgeable and very friendly. A must try spot.

I come here for the sandwiches. The offerings are different every day and every one I've tried was better than the last in a very good way! I also enjoy getting the truffle potato chips as I am a huge truffle fan. One thing that stands out about this shop is its service. I've been here at times when there was almost no room to walk around because there was so many people and at times when I was the only customer in there. Every single time the staff was super friendly! So friendly to the point that I'm walking out with a smile on my face feeling like I just spent hours with a long lost friend. Highly recommend this shop!

I feel like a kid in a candy shop everytime I come here. Different grab and go sandwiches every day And the jalapeño pepper bacon jam they sell Please don't ever leave Long Beach Oh La Vache!!!

What to get the dad who has everything for his birthday? Cheese and meat, of course. I was tasked with appetizers for a birthday dinner at home and have been wanting to check out this place for a while so I ordered a small charcuterie board on their website. 4 days notice. Plenty of time. Got a text and email the day it was ready which also was nice. $70 for a small board which sounds pricey but is not for how much you get. It was just four of us but this could easily feed 6-8 people. Pick up was quick and easy. They recommended taking it out of fridge one hour prior to consuming. We did and it was excellent. The nuts and veggies def had a spice to it and it worked well with the board. They do remind you no bread or crackers come with it. So we just picked up a baguette and crackers nearby but they have options in the store as well. Plus you get to keep the metal board as well . Would definitely recommend this place and now I have my eye on the "cheese of the month club" aka COTM. Life's too short to eat average cheese. Check them out

A great cheese shop in Long Beach! The ladies behind the counter were both so helpful and accommodating in helping me choose the perfect cheeses for my impromptu picnic. You can order charcuterie to-go but we didn't order ahead of time so we opted for a baguette, a salami and 3 different types of cheeses. We also got their salami sandwich that was on their menu. The salami sandwich was good but not a standout flavor; I did however LOVE the Soppressata salami from the deli. Sooo good. Cheese was all excellent and the baguette was perfect. Highly recommend.

Checked the spot out yesterday when I was in the area and hungry for some lunch. They have an excellent cheese selection, but What is even better, they have about 5 sandwiches to offer. We ordered the prosciutto pesto and the ham and both were delicious. The bread was super fresh, the meat to cheese ratio was perfect and the other toppings complemented the cheese very well. They have good drinks to choose from and lots of different chips as well. I highly recommend for a lunch stop and also if you want some good cheese !

A small cozy neighborhood cheese shop that makes tasty artesian sandwiches. I have had two different sandwiches. They make a limited amount of fresh sandwiches everyday so make sure you reserve yours before going in. I have had the turkey and bacon habanero jam. The sweetness of the jam mixes well with the turkey and cheese. I've also had their famous Italian chop. This sandwich is packed with chopped meats, cheese, and veggies mixed with red wine vinaigrette. All these elements meld well together and I wish I ordered another. I highly recommend it. It's a 5/5. Service is casual and friendly, which only enhances the coziness. Everyone is down to earth and I never felt any pretentiousness that some artisan cheese shop have.

Excellent customer service and delicious meats, cheeses, and pickled goodies. You can call in and order a platter to be picked up. Parking is really tough so bring someone to run in and pick up order while driver circles around. There is a paid lot nearby also.

Cheese please! So I needed to get some appetizers for a small get-together with some friends and thought a cheese/charcuterie board would be a unique and new offering. I searched for any local cheese shops and came across Oh La Vache. Good: Ordering was very easy on their website, placed an order for pick up the next day. The finished product was fresh and looked beautiful and was a hit at the party. Good variety and presentation. The shop is clean and unassuming. Order was packed up and ready to go when I arrived. Could be Better: Parking, parking, parking. I hate to mark down a place for things out of their control, but parking is terrible. Street parking is very limited. Public parking is available a couple of blocks away. Hours are a bit limited, it would be nice if they were open earlier for larger order pick ups and before the afternoon rush for other businesses in the area. Not a cheese expert, but the medium platter was fairly pricey. Together with a couple boxes of crackers and tip, I paid over $150. No options to choose what you want on the platters, I would have left it up to their expertise any way but I'm sure some folks would be more selective. When I entered the shop for pick up, I didn't feel welcomed. The 2 workers were just chatting with each other and didn't acknowledge me. All and all a good experience, I Will definitely return until I find a better option.

If you are in a cheese shop, well, you are winning at life. Oh La Vache is for people who get that. Great recommendations from people who know their cheeses. Loved it and will be back!

This is the spot for cheese. A great selection! And nice selection of meats at very reasonable prices. Their sandwich selection is limited but you can't create your own. They have fresh bread in the window and you can just get some meats and cheeses and eat it like you're in Paris. You can sample whatever and the staff is sweet and attentive. This is a must not miss spot and a cool neighborhood. A wide selection of gourmet accoutrements you cannot find anywhere else.

WOW, this cheese shop on 4th has an incredible deli sandwich game! They typically have a daily sandwich board where you can get sandwiches like a grilled cheese w/turkey, turkey avocado, and various other deli sandwiches. Let me tell you - these daily sandwiches coming in at $10-12 are delightful with great breads, ingredients, cheeses, and meats. It's become a once a week habit here, and there are no regrets...aside from having to up my exercise routine to make up for these extra worth-it calories. The fridge also has a bargain bin for cheeses which I enjoy perusing and will often find a cheese I enjoy. Come here to check out the cheese selection, but don't stop until you buy one of their sandwiches!

My go to place to get cheese and Charcuterie platter. Really good cheese selection. They also offer wide selection of products in their store as well.

I came in asking for a recommendation on what cheese would be good for Mac n cheese and the lady at the corner was so helpful! She recommended a Double Cream Gouda and an Old Quebec that she also let us try samples of as well. The Mac n cheese turned out so good!! I'm definitely coming back here to check out more of their offerings.

Oh La Vache is my favorite place to pop into when planning on having guests over, need something to bring as a guest, or if I just want to spend an evening snacking on charcuterie. The service is always great even when the employees behind the counter are busy with other guests they still welcome you with a greeting and encouragement to browse or ask questions. I have had the pleasure of attending one of their cheese tasting events which was very fun and I look forward to attending another. Finally the daily sandwiches. Amazing. They change daily so be sure to check their Instagram for the latest and call ahead to reserve! They do run out because of the level of demand. HBB is one of my favorites. There is no seating so plan on taking your goodies to go.

Wonderful little shop with a super knowledgeable staff! Oh la vache has a great selection of cheeses and meats that you often can't find very easily in the US. the prices are reasonable given the quality and rarity of what they sell. They also have some fun and creative sandwiches using their meats and cheese available for take out. They also have a cute little shop where you can get all kinds of charcuterie and hostess gift goods. The staff are super friendly and chatty and happy to answer questions on their products.

Just when I thought I couldn't love Long Beach any more, we now have a local artisan cheese shop! Located on 4th Street/Retro Row, Oh La Vache offers an impressive selection of cheeses from all over the world. Their case features unique, thoughtful choices for any occasion. They also have artisan pantry items, including our favorite Italian pasta brand, and plenty of cheese accompaniments. The nice ladies working were happy to let us sample anything we desired before buying. We ended up with a Black Grouda, Manchego with Chili, and Truffle D'Affinois, all of which were exceptional. We were also able to restock a few of our pantry essentials, including Calabrian Chili paste, crackers, and Tate's cookies. My only gripe with Oh La Vache is their very limited store hours, in the middle of the day. Do you know anyone in LA who is free between 12pm-4pm on any day of the week? I don't.

Oh La La (Vache)! Not to be cheesy but this shop meats my expectations...and more! I ordered their medium cheese tray to share with a group of 8 on a duffy boat outing, as recommended by the staff based on the party size. The plate is pretty big, honestly enough for maybe even 10 people max. They decorate the plate fully and colorfully with gourmet meats and cheese including gouda and brie and garnish it with olives, radish, cauliflower, and even flowers! **Note: the plate does not come with crackers or bread (which I failed to notice), but they do sell fresh baguettes separately! Staff were super accommodating for substitutions. I had to request that they omit the nuts they usually add to the plate (due to guest allergies), and they were more than happy to make that adjustment and even offered a few substitutes, of which I picked their jam. Only 24 hrs notice is required for cheese tray orders which is super fast, and they even finished earlier than my requested pick up time! There was nothing to wine about other than that I paired with this amazing spread. These trays are perfect for any event, and they sell all their items a la carte and also sell smaller picnic boxes. I can't wait to come back and try more Oh La Vache!

Caught my eye because Hey Brother Bread delivers for sandwiches, and it looks awesome. After rave reviews from a friend for all the tasty samples and friendly staff, we took out sandwiches and they did not disappoint! Limited number available and you can watch for the menu announcement on IG. Grab one if you can!

I can't say enough about this place! Love the cheese, the service and prices. They go above and beyond! I had them make a grazing table for my housewarming and it was not only beautiful but delicious. I love that I can tell them what my budget is and the kinds of cheese I like and they work with me.

Oh La Vache is the cutest little cheese shop on Antique Row on 4th Street in Long Beach. If you're looking for an obscure fancy cheese, this shop will more than likely have it for you. Their meats are topnotch as well. Always fresh, always delicious. Best mortadella I've ever had is from here. Employees ere are super nice and helpful and with all the pastas, olives, and sauces, you feel like you're in a cute shop in small Italian town and it pretty much is decorated as such. Lastly, I believe they just received their wine license, so you can make the perfect charcuterie board and serve delicious wine next time you host a date or dinner party. Shop local shop small shop here!

STEPH JUDGEMENT: An adorable neighborhood cheese shop that I didn't know I needed! My husband and I love cheese, but not like "visit a special cheese shop" kind of love. Or so we thought. This shop had just opened up so we strolled over "just to take a look." Well, we walked out with 4 different kinds of cheese, lol. Everything just looked so good. We weren't familiar with any of the cheeses but we knew what we liked and just kind of went by the descriptions. I don't remember all the names, but we got: A very runny, super-rich Brie-like soft cheese (my favorite); a very creamy blue cheese (really good) ; a cheddar with mustard and ale called Red Dragon (gotta love that name and it was delish); and a hard, crumbly cheese with a great nutty flavor. The two ladies working behind the counter were very friendly and ready to answer all our questions. The store also carries a selection of crackers and jams/spreads, as well as pastas, sauces, and baguettes. Since they're so new the store felt a bit sparse, but we thought it was very charming nonetheless, and I'm sure they'll fill it out in no time. I have a feeling we'll be in here quite often!

I love cheese so this shop was everything I have ever wanted to experience. They have utensils, jams, honey, wine, etc. I was able to try cheese similar to my favorite cheeses like mozzarella and burrata because the women in the shop knew other cheeses that would fit my palate. I really enjoyed that. I also tried one of the sandwiches they offer daily. The turkey pesto on ciabatta was delicious! I will be back :)

This is a great addition to the local food scene in East Long Beach! Located on Retro Row on 4th Street, near Junipero. The selection of cheeses is vast and varied. Lots of interesting choices! They also stock a great assortment of imported and domestic pantry staples. I found some interesting French crackers for my next charcuterie plate! Check this place out!!

The service here was great! I was able to try a mango ginger Stilton cheese that tasted like cheesecake. The triple cream with truffles was also very yummy. The ambiance is nicely decorated but this is a place to buy items and go. There is no seating in here and you can smell the cheese in here .

Sandwiches so yummy. I spent 18 bucks with chips and a drink. Came back later after eating that for some chocolate. The staff have great personality!

A bit out of the way for us, and a bit overpriced, but they are great for gift cards and the occasional deli sandwich. I don't like parking in the middle of 4th, but I used to do it (ordered ahead, parked in the middle with "flashers" on, ran in and out). Now I park on my favorite sidestreet, take a little walk (waving at the rack of HAW shirts on the sidewalk), then duck in (usually it's quick) to get the tasty treasure. I usually get the turkey sandwich (yesterday there were two in this category -- I got the one with avocado;)), my wife prefers anything with ham or prosciutto (she settled for the "Rubenesque" yesterday and enjoyed it). Oh La Vache! and give it a go. Always a nice alternative to the usual.;)

Great little cheese shop on the 4th street retro row. These are the kinda shops that I love about Long Beach & Long Beach is lucky to have. The ladies here are very knowledgeable about cheeses and carry a unique selection for any occasion. They also serve a limited selection of sandwiches (they post on Instagram at noon) everyday until "Sold Out." Today I had the Grilled Cheese: Rosemary ham, raclette, Comte, Dijon mustard, & cornichons on wheat toast for $12.00. All the ingredients where very fresh. Love the different flavors that came thru. Especially the hint of Dijon & the cornichons. Love this little place

Super cute shop on retro row with friendly staff and a decent selection of cheeses. They also have an amazing espresso chocolate fudge. I got a savory sheep cheese from the Netherlands that packed a nice salty bite.

What a wonderful little artisan cheese shop this is! You can even sample some cheeses or get your favorite pate, pick up some olives, crackers or bread ... they even do some exquisite deli sandwiches. Yum.

I parked my car and as I stepped out, I was parked right in front of this shop, Oh La Vache. Just out of curiosity, I stepped in and saw a variety of cheeses and condiments. As I turned around, I saw a friendly lady standing behind the cheese case and asked me if I have any questions. Well of course I have questions, I saw so many different names of cheese that I've never seen before. She offered me any samples I'd like to try and I asked for two, one being a truffle and the other was some kind of firm cow milk cheese. Of course I went with truffle and bought a quarter pound to have on our charcuterie board. Then I also got a a salami and a sopressa meat. Forgive me, I know nothing about curd meat. She sliced my meats and packed my orders once I told her I have no other items I'm interested in. I normally buy my charcuterie meats from Wholefood. There's a lot to choose from. As for cheese, Wholefood does have more to choose from but the uniqueness of the cheese doesn't compare to Oh La Vache. Give this place a try. Id definitely come back for more cheese.

Please do not walk but run over to oh la vache and get some of the wagyu pastrami. Good lord! I had it with some spicy cheddar but the overall cheese selection is incredible. Wine pairings and some damn good ciabatta bread to really elevate our snaking tonight. This place is a gem on retro row. Try parking on junipero and walk around to the shop.

Location: Retro Row 4th Street Lb Parking/Access: Crappy parking options. Street fees range $4 +. Park at Carol Park & walk is what i'd suggest. Product: Cheeses and lots of them. This place has got some exceptional choices. The staff is very friendly & most often offer you samples to help narrow down final selections. I picked up some sheep's milk & Gouda.... again, "outstanding". Sandwiches are available to go. On average your presented with 4 unique choices. They are Yummy. And Yeah, there's wine...and yeah, you'll find chutney, dates, fig spread etc etc...which looked "Bonkers". Impression: Very passionate group. They know their products. Prices are reasonable. If your gonna spend money on beautiful cheese... DO IT HERE.

Entering any shop on Fourth Street can fill me with quite a bit of trepidation. Also, any Fourth Friday can seem particularly uncomfortable on the crowded narrow sidewalk where masks were in use by not all of the passers by. So I was happily relieved that we were greeted with such friendliness when opening the door to this bright, open and spotless shop. This is the kind of shop, becoming more rare with each passing year, where there is a really knowledgeable person behind the counter. Not only that but kind, polite, and nonjudgmental. No raised eyebrows at a quarter pound purchase. An innocent Richard Scarry perfect type of world, in which shopkeepers existed to make your day better and have just what you need. We decided on buying a small amount of Stilton cheese and the sample that was given was delicious. While it was necessary to put on blinders lest I buy too much, the cases of charcuterie meats and cheeses were tempting. I never expected to find guanciale in Long Beach. I was able to get some here. Newly converted anchovy lover Bf, found a jar, and had to have it. Leaving, I saw a number of delightful looking comestibles. Next time.