585033 Sun Jan 04 14:36:28 -0800 2009 13 13 General New England Archive 0 4295404 Well more like a cheese nook - it's attached to the Foxglove Gallery/CT river store behind Madison Wine shop - there's a little sign in the window that says Madison Cheese. She has some nice cheeses and prices were pretty good. She let us sample a few things and is keeping tabs of what we liked in a file, she also steered me to a cheese that would work for a foodie gift I needed. It's small but I think it's a good addition to the shoreline. If you're in the area iI think it's def worth a peek. 129 Samson in front of Stop & shop. Sun Jan 04 14:36:28 -0800 2009 18538 debvil 1 4295827 Last month my wife bought some White Stilton with Mango and Ginger from them. The name gave me pause, but it actually was a pretty good dessert cheese. Sun Jan 04 17:21:48 -0800 2009 4295404 11791 DonShirer 1 4297610 Best place to get a wonderful selection of cheeses on the eastern CT Shoreline is FROMAGE in Old Saybrook........now that she moved to the larger store a year or so ago - she has quite a selection of fine foods as well - -worth a stop or trip if you like to browse for your cheeses !!! I love tasting the new cheeses on her board when I stop in !! Mon Jan 05 10:36:14 -0800 2009 4295404 48025 few 2 4298998 Right on, few. Just stopped in at Fromage for my first time this weekend and was intrigued by the cheese featured on the board outside the store--"Barely Buzzed"--quel fromage--the rind is coated in coffee grinds and lavender. Yummmmmmmmmm! Their blackboard of cheese must have about five columns chock full of all sorts of goodies. Can't wait to go back! Mon Jan 05 17:28:23 -0800 2009 4297610 249664 kattyeyes 3 4520448 I tried the Barely Buzzed last weekend and it was very unique unlike anything I have had before. A friend purchased some from Manhatten for me. Can't say that I would buy it again, but it was unique. Thu Mar 19 15:41:41 -0700 2009 4298998 253803 triggs73 1 4298590 dont forget to check out caseus! Mon Jan 05 15:03:41 -0800 2009 4298490 251540 buonformai 2 4298831 aren't they more of a bistro? Mon Jan 05 16:26:51 -0800 2009 4298590 253803 triggs73 3 4300007 there is a nice cheese shop downstairs Tue Jan 06 05:50:08 -0800 2009 4298831 251540 buonformai 4 4301530 oh really....how is their selection? Tue Jan 06 13:31:42 -0800 2009 4300007 253803 triggs73 5 4301647 its good, i highly reccomend it, it has the added bonus you can shop for cheese then go upstairs for a nice meal, beer or glass of wine. Tue Jan 06 14:00:11 -0800 2009 4301530 251540 buonformai 5 4516489 The selection is substantial and interesting, though not vast (don't think Zabar's). They have had (whole wheels of) some excellent Swiss mountain cheeses, rather hard to come by in the US, but something I like. Most of the standards, a few rarities, and what they have doesn't stay in the case past its pull date (unlike some places in the area that I could mention...). Wed Mar 18 10:12:08 -0700 2009 4301530 178139 linguist 6 4516885 What was this rare Swiss cheese that you speak of? Wed Mar 18 12:05:58 -0700 2009 4516489 253803 triggs73 1 4305646 Dear Chow Hound... I'm so happy to see this little gem has been spotted. I happened by Madison Cheese over the holiday's while swinging buy the Madison wine shop next door and was pleasantly surprised to see such a diverse and upscale sellection in such a quaint shop. The prices were reasonable and the lady was very friendly and helped me to choose a nice selection while allowing me to taste cheeses until I found several that were scrumptious. My favorite was Cashel Blue, an extrordinarily creamy blue cheese from Ireland! She also has a nice selection of gourmet foods to go along with the cheese. I highly recomend this friendly addition to Madison. Bon Appetite. Monty Wed Jan 07 16:29:32 -0800 2009 4295404 255108 montynebinger 1 4516465 I just stopped in to the Madison store because of the great feedback from CH. Nice woman behind the counter, small store....one minor detail...the selection. Nothing that I could not buy at a Stop & Shop or a better stocked Big Y. But again, personality is everything in my opinion and everyone has a dream. I hope that she does well enough to grow and learn that there are many other wonderful cheeses out there. I signed up for emails and look forward to seeing a nice person with a vision succeed. Wed Mar 18 10:05:39 -0700 2009 4295404 253803 triggs73