Bueno Queso Social Club

[drewames03]

I read an article in the Globe about this group. It is run by Robert Aguilera, general manager at Formaggio Kitchen. The group meets once a month at Middlesex Lounge and mainly pairs cheese, wine, and beer. Sounds interesting. Anyone been? Do you think it would be a good place for a somewhat novice?
Thanks.

[zcicala]

I went to the Bueno Queso Social club this past Sunday and was quite pleased with it. I am definitely a novice when it comes to wine and its pairing with food. It was a very enlightening experience that I imagine would be really good for anyone of any level that has an interest in food or wine. There was a nearly constant stream of knowledge being present to us by the people running the meal. I could hardly claim to have absorbed all of it, but I am amazed at the amount I did learn. I'm not even going to try going into it all. It may have just been the table I was at (I believe a fellow chow hound was there), but I also had a whole lot of fun.

[bostonbelle]

Just want to bump this up. These classes are still occurring on an almost monthly basis, and I cannot vouch for them enough. $40, copious wine, tastes, and information, and a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for novices, experts, and novices who erroneously regard themselves as experts.

buenoqueso.org

[italyinmind]

I've never been myself but have friends who have gone. They've all enjoyed it and said it is well done. Sadly with the limited date offerings, I've always had a conflict!

[yumyum]

I talked to Robert about this a while ago ... I've attended the Sunday cheese classes at the Huron Ave. Formaggio and they're really fun, if a little cramped feeling in their little space. They pick a theme (goat's cheese, cheese and beer, blue) and discuss various attributes of the cheese, pairing suggestions, etc. I've really enjoyed them and have learned a lot.

Robert told me they had moved some classes to Middlesex to have more room and more opportunity for folks to mingle. I think it would be GREAT for a novice. Please let us know how it is if you check it out.

[MC Slim JB]

I imagine the presence of a Formaggio guy means it will be informative and fun. I can't think of a better way for a novice to learn about cheese than eating cheese, especially with well-chosen wine and beer to go with it. I've taken cheese classes at Formaggio, and think they are well worth it, too.