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Cocktail Hour Essentials

5.0 (6 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Wickford Cheese & Sundry - Selection of cheeses and more at Wickford Cheese

Wickford Cheese & Sundry

4.8(17 reviews)
7.7 mi

Cheese is one of my favorite snacks, so of course I had to stop by! I had seen this place in a…read morevideo before visiting Wickford Village and wanted to check it out for myself. Even though it was the off-season, the store was surprisingly busy. They have so many different varieties of cheese, and I loved that they had plenty of samples already cut up with toothpicks so you could try them before buying. I sampled a few, and they were excellent! I will say, the smell when you first walk in is definitely strong, not necessarily the best smell, but it is a cheese shop after all! Besides cheese, they also carry sauces, pastas, and several other specialty items. The lady working at the counter was very friendly and helpful. I didn't purchase anything on this visit because I mainly wanted to stop in, look around, and experience this well-known local spot. If you're visiting Wickford Village and you're a cheese lover like me, it's definitely worth popping in and sampling a few!

5 Stars because I am DREAMING about this shop a week later. Pro-tip: Ask about the sourdough bread…read morefrom a bakery in NY! The moment you walk in to this shop you are very much aware that they specialize in high quality cheese. It's stinky, y'all. But in the best way! There are samples everywhere (grab a toothpick thooo!) and the cheeses range in prices. I'd think this is the perfect spot to hit up before a dinner party or for a killer hostess gift. They also have tons of artisanal pastas, crackers, butter, etc. David helped us as we were actually in search of a really good loaf of sourdough. He explained that their loaves come from a bakery in NY that has used the same starter for over 100 years. They get the loaves parbaked so they can bake them fresh in the shop. You can opt for a full loaf or half, OR get it parbaked and finish it at your house for a fresh baked loaf at home! If I lived within 30 minutes of this shop, I'd be back for the bread alone. The staff is super knowledgeable and seemed eager to help explain any specialty item (with tastings!). This will be a MUST next time I'm in RI!

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Wickford Cheese & Sundry - Wickford Cheese's entrance

Wickford Cheese's entrance

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East Side Cheese & Provisions - Small yet mighty packed in store!

East Side Cheese & Provisions

4.9(37 reviews)
12.2 mi

What a gem!! I found East Side when traveling, because they have an Ana Inciardi Mini Print…read moreMachine. They responded to my Instagram messages when they were restocking, which was an awesome start. When I arrived, I was pleased to find such a sweet shop with some any wonderful things. I ended up getting some recommendations from them on what to buy for an afternoon snack, and then I posted up on the couch with my cheese and crackers while I enjoyed them. There are all sorts of cheeses and accoutrements, along with gift options, speciality groceries, etc. If you find yourself in the area, it's a great choice!!

I love this shop & have been patronizing it since it opened 3 years ago. They have an amazing,…read morerotating selection of delicious gourmet cheeses, additional refrigerated items such as pate & sausage, a ton of packaged goods such as crackers, jams, chips & non-alcoholic beverages, and kitchen items such as cutting & charcuterie boards, dish towels & hand crafted pottery. Yes, it's a little pricey but you're getting top quality goods. There are a few dedicated parking spaces directly in front of the store as well as on- street & public parking around Wayland Square. The staff is always friendly & helpful. I've attended fun events there, such as their annual anniversary celebration & cheese bingo. Lovely place when you feel like treating yourself.

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East Side Cheese & Provisions - Charming interior... and cheese sampling during their 3rd anniversary celebration.

Charming interior... and cheese sampling during their 3rd anniversary celebration.

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The Cheese Corner

4.2(12 reviews)
27.0 mi
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Cheese. It's probably my weakness! I've been coming here without any plan in mind what I'm going to…read moreget. Last time I came here - I based my haul on what flavors and textures I wanted. I had some soft rind runny types and I wanted a sharp and salty hard type. The Gouda Roomano was soooo delicious. Really makes me drool thinking about it. I also got a sample of tête de moine. The taste is really sharp and bitter. I opted not to buy it (you need a special contraption that's only used for that type of cheese). But when I got home I was craving it. Maybe next time I'll ask them to cut me a few curls and I'd buy it that way. This time I chose cheeses based on looks. I got the Guinness cheddar. It has a contrasting dark coloring with light colored cheese bits. It's reminded me of stained glass. Next I got the Gjetost. It's a Norwegian cheese that looks and tastes like caramel. Mind blowing! The Barely Buzzed cheese is coated with an espresso lavender powder. The lavender is undetectable to me. I also got a Purple Haze (in the refrigerator). It's a goat milk cheese with lavender and fennel pollen. Sounds interesting. I haven't tried it yet. But I spent a good part of the hour just cutting off tiny bits of all of the other cheeses and savoring them slowly. The fig cake above the cheese display caught my attention and I bought a slice of that for my lactose intolerant hubby. I got about a 1/4 pound slice for $3.84. Worth it!!

Been going here for years. Great selection of cheese and gifts. Staff very knowledgeable…read more My issue is I have ordered an assortment of cheeses and meets at least twice a year. My $75 platter is now $135 and half the size. It's not gas prices.

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The Cheese Corner - All the accessories for your next fancy shindig

All the accessories for your next fancy shindig

The Cheese Corner - Nice selection of cheeses

Nice selection of cheeses

The Cheese Corner - Tete de Moine. Sadly I don't have a  Girolle to make the shaved florets but a vegetable peeler works fine

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Tete de Moine. Sadly I don't have a Girolle to make the shaved florets but a vegetable peeler works fine

Joyal's Liquors

Joyal's Liquors

4.0(33 reviews)
1.9 mi
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If you are into boubon and single malts, the best!…read more The prices? Excellent! The service? Mark and Nate are wonderful hosts, taking time to pick out bottles, look in the back shelves, and take care of me. Bonus, there is a cigar shop inside, good selection. I've bought in person and via phone, always a top notch experience.

This unassuming business has a bevy of beve's. The outside and inside are very 'low key'. Nothing…read morefancy about this place, just a vast selection of adult beverages, and the prices are good. They have a large variety of whiskeys, wines, and most other beverages you find at a liquor store. We had pleasant interactions with staff during our visit. One person stocking shelves helped me to find the Vermouth by walking with me over to the area, (not just pointing) and the cashiers were friendly and chatty. Staff and customers were masked up during this visit and there is plexiglass at the registers. The parking lot has plenty of spaces and there are carriages inside if you have a large order to purchase. It is a bit tough getting these carts in and out of the shop, so be prepared to need a bit of help with the two sets of doors, or bring help to carry the packages out of the shop. There are many places to buy your drink making supplies, and if you are looking for a wide selection and good prices, give Joyal's a try. It's the booze you are coming for, not the ambiance and they've got the goods.

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Joyal's Liquors - $14.99 200ml ...great deal :)

$14.99 200ml ...great deal :)

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