664716 Wed Nov 04 12:05:00 -0800 2009 25 20 Tristate Region 0 5155746 Hi All, Ive just returned from France and Im depressed. Our cheese selection is abysmal here. Anyone know of a great cheese shop or gourmet shop with a selection worth visiting? I know about the one in Goodwives shopping center in Darien...eh. Anything else? Wed Nov 04 12:05:00 -0800 2009 111176 lovesublime 1 5155909 small one in pound ridge called plum i think. right on the main drag. Wed Nov 04 12:51:17 -0800 2009 5155746 1095577 poppy 2 5156017 hmm..thanks. The Darien shop is good for the area, but they didnt have 2 cheeses I was looking for and expected them to have. I wish we could get unpasteurized cheese. Wed Nov 04 13:27:08 -0800 2009 5155909 111176 lovesublime 3 5166075 They - Darien - sometimes get special cheeses around the holidays. Ask the owners (they're super friendly) if there is something specific that you want. I personally find that they have the best selection in the area. If anyone thinks otherwise, please let me know!!! www.earthlyepicurean.blogspot.com Sun Nov 08 19:38:29 -0800 2009 5156017 30114 allieb2031 1 5156098 Auray in Larchmont is exactly what you need...trust me! Wed Nov 04 13:50:35 -0800 2009 5155746 24576 MRS 2 5156116 a-HA! My French boss mentioned a shop in Larchmont but he couldnt remember the name. Thank you. Wed Nov 04 13:57:21 -0800 2009 5156098 111176 lovesublime 3 5174089 Thirding the rec for Auray although agree it's pricey but until Fairway is here a good option. Wed Nov 11 16:11:23 -0800 2009 5156116 48135 laylag 1 5156512 iron tomato in w.p. very pricey but interesting selection, then whole foods or auray, and if you can hold out til the next batch ripens (early next year) fairway in pelham, or even now just run down to 125th street to fairway, well worth the trip, especially as holidays approach Wed Nov 04 16:01:43 -0800 2009 5155746 71745 rich51 2 5166225 There's a Fairway in Pelham???? I've been driving to Red Hook all this time!!?? Sun Nov 08 21:17:52 -0800 2009 5156512 1115854 mswestchester 3 5166522 Fairway isn't open yet, is it? Auray is pricey but they have excellent selections, especially at its new location. Mon Nov 09 05:05:59 -0800 2009 5166225 1122199 anonymouse1935 3 5166807 Not yet. Mon Nov 09 07:44:30 -0800 2009 5166225 36166 surman 1 5156544 if you're willing to travel, you have two options to the north... Olive Market in Georgetown and the new cheese shop (can't recall the name) at Copps Hill Common on Route 35 in Ridgefield (same shopping center as Ross Bread and Southwest Cafe) Not sure if either has what you're looking for, so it might be worth calling before driving. Wed Nov 04 16:13:15 -0800 2009 5155746 276107 hungrykids 2 5157613 Hungrykids assuming you mean Georgetown CT? I live in Norwalk so thats not bad at all. Thanks everyone! If you have more keep em coming~ Thu Nov 05 06:23:40 -0800 2009 5156544 111176 lovesublime 3 5159223 Yes (sorry) - Georgetown, CT. The Olive Market is on Main Street (just off Route 57) a little past the Georgetown Saloon on the opposite side of the street. Thu Nov 05 14:54:41 -0800 2009 5157613 276107 hungrykids 1 5158530 I really like the new Fairfield Cheese Company in Fairfield - they also carry fresh bread from Isabel et Vincent and t's right next to Harry's wine so you can do one stop shopping. Thu Nov 05 11:19:53 -0800 2009 5155746 128251 Ima Foodie 1 5159686 Not a fan of the Darien cheese shop - - the selection was smaller than I had hoped and the prices were higher than I had hoped. The Fairfield Cheese Company is OK, but for my money (and selection) I like Mirabelle Cheese Shop in Westport. It is located at 190 Main Street in a little plaza just past all the other "foot traffic" shops on Main St. A full website should be coming soon, but here is their homepage: http://www.mirabellecheeseshop.com/ Thu Nov 05 18:01:41 -0800 2009 5155746 105353 foleyd7 2 5160368 I think the Darien cheese shop is an absolute gem. The quality, care and thought that goes into their selection is outstanding and far above and beyond any other fromagerie in the vicinity. Not only are they recognised nationally as a leading cheesemonger (with many U.S. artisan cheesemakers lauding them as the best in the entire country...and I'm not exaggerating when I say that) their international network and reputation is superb. If you know what you are after you will find that they have some of the most sought after artisan cheese in the world. Finally, the service is outstanding and Ken the owner one of the most knowledgable people you will ever meet on the subject of cheese. And all to be found in the goodwives mall in Darien...incredible really. As a lover of fine cheese, I for one feel very very lucky living close to them. Fri Nov 06 05:41:45 -0800 2009 5159686 60980 Scotty100 1 5169245 There is a new cheese shop about to open in Bronxville. It will be on Pondfield Road near the hair salon Continentale. We're keeping our fingers crossed! Mon Nov 09 22:19:15 -0800 2009 5155746 34558 roxlet 2 5169773 Its open Tue Nov 10 07:35:56 -0800 2009 5169245 163807 baldwinwood 3 5175540 It is open and it is really good. But it is probably a hike from Norwalk. Yikes! Thu Nov 12 08:24:56 -0800 2009 5169773 10243 jcmods 4 5175770 What have you gotten there that you liked? Thu Nov 12 09:26:30 -0800 2009 5175540 34558 roxlet 5 5176164 We bought some Valdeon.... which has eluded me since I moved here two years ago... and another spanish cheese called Montenebro. They also let us try Manchego, Parmesan, and Mahon (another spanish cheese). This is the real deal without driving to Larchmont or Whole Foods (which I have not been to so I can't say even they would have this stuff). I have had things like DiSiccos recommended to me and while they have a nice store, the cheese department is nowhere near this calibre. Thu Nov 12 11:15:53 -0800 2009 5175770 10243 jcmods 6 5177569 Ooh, Valdeon! I saw it the other night at the Whole Foods in Greenwich. Good stuff =) www.earthlyepicurean.blogspot.com Thu Nov 12 19:49:25 -0800 2009 5176164 30114 allieb2031 6 5177812 That sounds great! Can't wait to try it when I'm home in December! Maybe a local source for the Christmas stilton??!! Thu Nov 12 22:07:41 -0800 2009 5176164 34558 roxlet 7 5178212 I am pretty sure they would have Stilton being from Scotland and all. They seem to have a good selection from all the major cheese making countries. Fri Nov 13 06:16:33 -0800 2009 5177812 10243 jcmods 1 5178039 There is a cheese shop called Mirabelle on Main St in Westport- and the new Fresh Market has some nice cheeses that the local competitors like Balducci's don't carry. Fri Nov 13 04:16:52 -0800 2009 5155746 223033 JenJeninCT