642063 Tue Aug 04 16:28:49 -0700 2009 14 2 Los Angeles Area 0 4917660 Im thinking that is the perfect dinner. 5 types of cheese with the appropriate accoutrements same with the meat platter 5 -7 types. Good bread, wine. I would need other "tastes" too....downtown to West LA. Tell me where to go! Tue Aug 04 16:28:49 -0700 2009 13378 yummyinmytummy 1 4917697 Cube on La Brea just south of Melrose has an epic list of cheese and charcuterie. They serve their cheeses with a warm almost pita-like bread. They have a good list of charcuterie as well (really interesting selections - like wild boar and a lot from Salumi in Seattle). I think their wine list is exclusively Italian (but am not sure about this). It also has very good pasta and appetizers (the last time I went I had very solid appetizers of corn soup with bacon and a salad of burrata and peaches - in addition to cheese and meat). It sounds like you want your meal to focus on cheese and meat, but if you were just looking for a good cheese cart, Patina and Providence have good cheese carts with a good variety of cheeses. I've also enjoyed the cheese plates at XIV (but the cheese really isn't the star of the show there - some might argue the ambience is). AOC might be another candidate, but I've found the prices (for the same cheeses sometimes) and the selection to be better at Cube. Tue Aug 04 16:44:14 -0700 2009 4917660 1092366 pointone 2 4918189 Second Cube. And I can't remember if he had cheese, but Walter Manzke does his own charcuterie at Church & State downtown. Tue Aug 04 19:30:15 -0700 2009 4917697 90755 Phurstluv 3 4918533 They do have cheese. The charcuterie plate is also served with a nice selection of house-pickled veggies. Tue Aug 04 23:06:03 -0700 2009 4918189 11553 Jack Flash 1 4917707 I like Salute on Main in Santa Monica. You can either do the enomatic wine dispensers or order by the glass/bottle. Tue Aug 04 16:48:26 -0700 2009 4917660 112691 Juji 1 4917716 If you ever find yourself in Glendale, Palate would be a good place for you to try. Great wine selection, serious cheese, and their "porkfolio". Lots of other interesting "tastes" as well. Tue Aug 04 16:51:39 -0700 2009 4917660 101107 Robert Thornton 1 4917728 Los Angeles mags "Best Of" issue just came out, and Providence got voted best cheese plate. I have enjoyed the cheese plate at Church and State, and Hungry Cat. As for charcuterie...Bazaar has a nice selection, and there's a place at the Americana (I forget the name) that is supposed to have great charcuterie. Tue Aug 04 16:56:51 -0700 2009 4917660 212582 schrutefarms 1 4917732 I believe Ford's Filling Station in Culver City has several selections of both cured meat and artisanal cheese. Tue Aug 04 16:57:33 -0700 2009 4917660 163452 SaltCod 1 4918705 Cube is a winner. This is also one of the things Comme Ca does well. The Foundry has a great cheese plate. But no charcuterie, I don't think. Wed Aug 05 04:17:06 -0700 2009 4917660 127538 wutzizname 1 4918766 Haven't had it in a while....but Melisse had a pretty spectacular cheese cart. Wed Aug 05 05:06:26 -0700 2009 4917660 11375 perk 1 4920065 In addition to those mentioned, Fig also does their charcuterie in-house and has a cheese bar. I had a really great chicken liver pate topped with chicken fat there when they first opened. The cheese cart and accompaniments at Bistro LQ two weeks ago looked lovely and given his love of organ meets, I would imagine he also does charcuterie in-house (note that Bistro LQ is currently BYOB). Wed Aug 05 11:54:29 -0700 2009 4917660 12268 mollyomormon 1 4921782 I've not been in a while but Comme Ca had a marvelous selection of cheeses; I don't recall much about their charcuterie, though. Fraiche has both excellent charcuterie and a lovely selection of cheeses. Wed Aug 05 23:59:49 -0700 2009 4917660 10728 New Trial 1 4922247 Church and State Thu Aug 06 07:10:42 -0700 2009 4917660 11756 lizziee 1 4954830 Cube is really special. In addition to their deep, off-the-beaten-track charcuterie, their entrees are terrific. Their wait staff is knowledgeable and patient. And the laid-back vibe makes it a winner all around. Mon Aug 17 21:24:22 -0700 2009 4917660 87560 yeoldeweb 1 4954978 Palate. They have a special room for cheese and charcuterie. Many house made pate jars of pork,liver,etc. Home made fruit (nectarine, etc. ) and vegetables preserves. Great wine selection ( and a wine shop as part of the restaurant). Mon Aug 17 23:20:48 -0700 2009 4917660 122406 miwine