Époisses de Bourgogne and a First Class Cheese Counter Come to Salinas
Two weeks ago Star Market announced the opening of a new staffed cheese counter. I happened to be there on opening day when the cheeses were being set up in the display cases. I've been back in the store twice and there seems to be good interest with customers checking it out. The staff are generous with samples. One woman was gushing that she was so happy to be able to buy a whole wheel of Humboldt Fog in town and carted one off with glee.
The selection is particular strong in hard cheeses, smart first move for inventory that will keep until demand picks up. I counted six types of Gouda alone, plus old Mimolette (the french version of Gouda). There's a nice selection of Alpine cheeses and favorites from California, such as Fiscalini. Great price on Parmigiano-Reggiano, $15.99/lb., available in pre-cut weights or hacked off the big wheel. Rogue River's here too.
Époisses de Bourgogne is $22 for a wheel of Berthaut. I noticed a whole wheel of Delice de bourgogne too and other soft French cheeses.
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The department also has a full selection of membrillo, artisan crackers, Fra Mani sausage, andn other accompaniments for a cheese course. Definitely worth checking out, let's make sure this venture is a success.
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Star Market
1275 S Main St, Salinas, CA 93901
By Melanie Wong
on Nov 24, 2009 04:48 PM
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Since you want this to be a success, did you buy something? Epoisse is a favorite of mine. $15.99 is actually not a great price for parm.
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Where have you found P-R for less in Salinas?
P-R is $18 to $25/lb in San Francisco. TJ's does sell it for less, but there's no Trader Joe's in Salinas.
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I buy Parm from igourmet. I would ever pay $25 a pound for any cheese.
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Well, the Epoisses price for the wheel comes out to about $40 per pound.
Does igourmet.com have free shipping?
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Just checked the igourmet site, and the price for French cheese is off the chart.
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Here's the page on igourmet's site for Epoisses, 8.8 oz., $22.99.
http://www.igourmet.com/shoppe/prodvi...
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Price per pound for Parmigiano Reggiano has dropped to $12.99.
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