Best Cheese Plate in LA?

[fiercekitten]

I love a good cheese plate and I get them almost everywhere I go. I'm wondering who you guys think does the best one. Your criteria can be whatever you want; best cheese selections, best portions, best bread, best sides.

I had the one at Dusty's a few weeks ago and it was very very yummy. Where else is good?

[mbh65]

In terms of portions and price, the Farm in BH. Their cheeses are from the cheese shop of BH, nothing exotic, but good and fresh nonetheless.

[jlrobe]

ritz in pasadena, ludo bites at the bread bar, and melisse are all great.

I love cheeses.

I think ludo has the best one, but its temporary. He makes his own condiments to go with it, and they are GOOOOOD.

[wutzizname]

I haven't been yet myself, but I made a mental note back in May when Jonathan Gold reviewed the Foundry on Melrose saying, "The cheese plate, curated by ex–Patina cheese guy Andrew Steiner, is the single best I have ever tasted in Los Angeles."

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Foundry On Melrose
7465 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90046

[CinnamonKitten]

Any opinions on the cheese boards at Lou on Vine? We are going this weekend. Thanks.

[SauceSupreme]

I've not had the cheese at Lou, but if you go, be sure to get the Pig Candy! Mmm... bacon cured in brown sugar... (drool)...

[Emme]

lou on vine is really good.

so is cube.

[roasted138]

I liked Firefly's cheese plate b/c their specific accompaniments for each cheese were so appropriate and spot-on.

[Obessed]

Providence had an amazing cheese course.

I'd also recommend Cube.

[Diana]

The ONLY bad thing I'll EVER say about Providence is that the cheese course is rather, well, skimpy. Good cheeses, but only a few selections and sort of wimpy sized pieces.

Of course, everyone is usualy stuffed by that point. Well, except me. Still, I like to see abundance in the cheese course, and a groaning cheese board or cart brought to the table with tons of options is the best way to enjoy it.

[TracyS]

AOC's is very nice.

[hrhboo]

Melisse has the best cheese service ever.

[sku]

Agree Melisse is fantastic. Patina used to excellent as well, but I haven't been since they moved to Disney Center, so I can't add.

Both Melisse and Patina have table-side cheese boards, with extensive selections (30-40 cheeses), good representation of different regions, milks and styles, and some interesting or hard to find cheeses. They do their own affinage and all cheeses I've had at both were in very good condition. Their cheese stewards were knowlegeable and engaging.

[nick_r]

Seconded! They don't give you a cheese tray; they give you a cheese LESSON.