Looking for good Brie Cheese for sale in Orange County

[Khojem]

Hello all:

I just attended a party that had some great brie cheese. I'm looking for a good place to buy some good brie cheese in Orange County. Any thoughts? I'm located in Irvine.

Thanks!

[kc girl]

Two good places, but call to see if they have Brie at the moment; though they usually do.

1.) Picnics Fine Foods
435 E 17th St
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
[phone]
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Closed Sundays & Mondays
~ www.picnicsdeli.com/

2.) Laguna Culinary Arts Cheese shop
845 Laguna Canyon Road
Telephone [phone].
Hours: 11:30am to 7:00pm Monday through Friday and 11:30am to 5:00pm on Saturday.
~ http://www.lagunaculinaryarts.com/pag...

[ocshooter]

I'll second the cheese counter at the Whole Foods in Tustin, they are very friendly and will give you tastes and cut blocks to your size.

I have not been there (I am usually walking my dog so I can not go in), but there is a cheese shop on Glassel just north of the Orange Circle you might want to check out as well.

[Das Ubergeek]

It's called Frog's Breath.

Also consider Explorateur. Stunningly good.

[Professor Salt]

Pick up some Brillat-Savarin, my favorite triple creme brie. Ask the cheesemonger for a ripe one that's at the peak of creamy, runny goodness.

Whole Foods in Tustin always has it. I've also seen it at The Meat House in Costa Mesa.