I wish I had photos. I used to order a cheese board for pickup in the afternoon and walk over to…read morethe park nearby and enjoy the sunshine and eat delicious cheese. Their charcuterie boxes are phenomenal- so well thought out, and everything was always delicious with lots of little add ins like pickles, nuts, flowers, dried fruits, jams, etc. They were very responsive and attentive to dietary preferences. 11/10 love love love I think about them all the time.

Venissimo is a niche micro shop that offers a nice variety of various cheese globally. It's just…read morestanding room to browse and order. There's usually parking in the lot behind the shop. The staff are friendly and helpful. There's french cheeses with truffles and creamy Italian cheese and lots of other stuff to create your own charcuterie board. If you love cheese, you'll like a visit at Venissimo. Recommend

I got to try Smallgoods last week, and it was fantastic…read more Parking was scarce, but we parked down the street and walked over. We were greeted by a friendly staff member. It was our first stop on a mystery picnic experience. We had our to go order waiting for us, it was a fantastic Charcuterie board. It had cheeses, meats, fruits, and it was delicious. The ingredients were high quality. It is small and cozy inside, and outside they have a few tables with umbrellas and a rocking bench.

Smallgoods Cheese Shop in La Jolla is like their name says is a small shop that offers mostly…read moreAmerican selections of cheese. There's limited seating inside and outside. I would consider sitting outside, as the vibe inside the shop was a tad negative coming from the older female staffer/owner. Salads, charcuterie plates and sandwiches are their specialty. Their signature sandwich is the smoked turkey and cheese is the most popular and that's what I've tried, along with chips. The sandwich was good but disappointing, because content wise very skimpy as it needed more turkey and cheese therefore not worth it. I had to stack the half sandwiches for pictures to make them appealing. The older female staffer, who appear to perhaps be the owner was rather unpleasant, not nice...I think she may have prepared my sandwich because the sandwich was skimpy and not as splendid I imagined a sandwich would be from this shop not far from my place in La Jolla. There's a wall with all the awards this shop received and with the looks of all those awards, one would think the service would be outstanding from the owners but that was NOT the case, sadly. The youngish female staffer behind the register was very helpful, nice and her positive attitude helped this shop receive a boost in stars. Reluctantly recommend.

We laughed when we read the previous yelper's advice to "follow your instincts" but he ended up…read morebeing totally right! Actually it was my bf's instincts that we should have followed bc he pointed at a small dirt road and said "I think we're supposed to turn there" and I suggested driving around more after looking dubiously at it. Whoops! Turned out he was right! After we drove around for 30+ minutes zig zagging back and forth, we finally asked the right person for directions and it turned out that was exactly the road we should have gone down haha :) So here's how we got here: If you're driving NE on Hwy 3 (from Ensenada), drive past the small town of San Antonio de las Minas, and after a minute or two, take the first U-turn, then make a right at the first paved road after the U-turn. Follow the paved road for 5ish minutes, then cross the street at the intersection where it hits "Carretera el Tigre" and then keep going straight on the dirt road. Follow the dirt road and you'll almost immediately start seeing signs for Rancho Cortes. Stay right on the fork that has no signs, and you'll find it after a few minutes. Hard earned directions! I uploaded a google map snapshot of exactly where the dirt road starts, hope that helps! The cheese cave was way more low key than I had expected, but it was still a fun quick pitstop. The boy manning the desk was shy but showed us around and we generally got the gist of what he was saying between his limited English, our limited Spanish, and a lot of gesturing. He charged us 35 pesos total to take the two of us to the cave and gave us each tastings of five cheeses. The cheeses were good but overwhelmingly strong so I was craving wine or anything to cut the taste of the strong cheese by the last tasting. Good luck finding it!

Hard to find, but tasty cheeses and the most wonderful olive oil I have ever tasted. You can really…read moretaste the terrior and uniqueness. They make the most fruit-driven olive oil I have ever experienced. We are bringing home several liters! There were some severe language barriers, as even my Spanglish is lacking but the young man tending to the tastings was ready and willing with his phone translation app. We even managed to get a tour where they make the cheeses which was attached to the milking area, which was directly adjacent to where the cows live.Talk about farm fresh!!! He served us 6 different cheeses, each very enjoyable. The light Valle was fresh and clean, there was a rather soft gouda, an aromatic chipotle, one with chopped olives, and a parmesan style which was not quite as dry and nutty as one would expect, but very nice too. We dipped the cheeses in the olive oil....ahhhhh bliss. The signage to get there is sorely lacking...you need to look VERY carefully and trust your instincts to actually get there. It is a long way on a very unlikely road. I included a photo of the intersection from which you begin the off-road journey to hopefully help a few cheese-heads find the destination. We wandered up and down the highway quite a bit before actually finding the right road. And once you get there, you still may have questions because the tasting room is a very tiny little building which looks rather unlikely.

A bit smaller than the Venissimo store on Washington St., but no less interesting and useful, this…read moreshop offers a range of cheeses that will make you a better host, or cook, or cheese snob, or binge cheese eater, wherever your interests might lie. But parking for this Venissimo is effed up since some genius replaced the few available spaces with picnic tables. Not sure how to deal with that, other than to park a few blocks away and Uber to the store, or simply drive over to Mission Hills for the more considerate, more convenient version of this shop.

The cheese here is exquisit! It has been around for a long…read moretime. Ambience comfortable. 5 stars

Custom charcuterie boxes for beach picnics are what keep me coming back…read more If I'm anywhere near Del Mar, I make a point to stop into one of my favorite cheese shops. I always take it straight to the beach because everything tastes better with your feet in the sand and front-row seats to the waves. This small European-style cheese shop is known for its curated selection and cheesemongers who actually listen. They follow my preferences every time: nothing spicy, no olives, no dried apricots, and always something sweet like jam or honey. There's never a hesitation or attitude like I've experienced at other shops. Whether I need a box for just myself or something larger, they customize it perfectly. Beyond their global cheese selection, they carry artisan charcuterie, truffle products, European crackers and breads, local honey and jams, boutique chocolates, and small-batch pantry items. I also love the little surprise chocolate they throw in. Thank you for always listening and creating the most beautiful, delicious boxes for me. I rave about your shop to everyone and will continue to do so.

Based on the reviews we were so excited to try this place. It is very cute and has lots of options…read more We enjoyed the Quattro platter. My disappointment is in the service. Not friendly at all. The previous review stated how helpful the employee was- not for us. I mentioned what kinds of cheese I liked & said I wanted something along those lines. I tried to get her to help with some suggestions, but she didnt offer any guidance. She ended up giving me a plain cheese I couldve gotten anywhere else. Just so disappointed- especially with the cost & tip. Too many other places likes this to enjoy- definitely won't be returning.

How have I lived here my whole life and only just now popped into Bottlecraft? We came on a Friday…read morewhen they were doing tastings from a Sonoma winery (wish I remembered the name!). The guy pouring was so nice and knowledgeable. We liked the wine so much we grabbed a bottle and decided to drink it there. Added bonus: since it was one of the featured wines, the corkage was free. Bottlecraft is a bottle shop, bar, and cheese shop all in one small, perfectly curated space. They have a lovely outdoor seating area and some indoor seating as well. There are TVs inside, so we were able to catch some exciting March Madness moments while we hung out. When we paid, the host was super friendly and brought us a little ice bucket to keep our chilled wine cold, along with two glasses, and let us choose any table we wanted. They have a wide selection of beers on tap, plus tons of bottles and cans to go. I also appreciate the large section of canned mocktails and NA beers -- love seeing that. They carry wine, beer, vermouth, and more. In the back, tucked away, is Venissimo Cheese, which is amazing. You can order cheese plates, sandwiches, and other goodies to enjoy with your drinks. Definitely check out their website for upcoming events and their current tap list. Such a fun, easy, local spot -- I'll be back.

Stopped by Bottlecraft yesterday and was pleasantly surprised to see they recently renovated the…read morespace. They now have both indoor and outdoor seating, which makes it a great spot to actually hang out instead of just grabbing something to go. You can order beer or wine from their draft list and enjoy it there, or grab a bottle off the shelf and have them open it for you. Of course, you can also stock up and take everything home. Their beer selection is always impressive, with a wide range of styles and hard to find bottles, and the wine selection holds its own too. The staff is super knowledgeable and friendly. Bonus: Venissimo is inside the store, so you can order grilled cheeses and enjoy them with your drink. A solid beer and a perfectly melty grilled cheese is hard to beat. Great selection, relaxed vibe, and now an even better space to enjoy it all. Definitely worth a visit.

Dropped my this little Italian grocery store while visiting Little Italy! They have an amazing…read morevariety of fresh pastas and dry pastas. Found some bucatini pasta and had to grab it. I talked to the owner and he told me they supply many of the Italian restaurants with their fresh pasta. I'm definitely coming back.

Assenti's has it figured out…read more They're an interesting place for tourists to visit; a cute shop for creative daters; and a source of excellent homemade pastas, cold cuts, sausages and other Italian delicacies. To be honest, it's been since before COVID since I shopped at Assenti's, because I buy most of my supplies online, and I make my own pasta, but if those things weren't true, I'd definitely be a regular customer of the friendly, well-stocked shop. Stop in, and buy what you're missing!

I had such a great time here! I stopped by on my way back to San Diego proper after visiting the…read morelocal alpaca farm (yay feeding alpacas!), and from the moment I arrived, I felt so welcomed. Diane was an absolute joy--she had me laughing every time she came by the table! We did the wine and olive oil tasting, and while not every wine was exactly my style (wine is all about personal taste, after all), they were all well-crafted and enjoyable in their own way. The balance of fruit and acidity was spot on, and I really appreciated the lower alcohol content (most around 13.2%), which is rare for the area. Unfortunately, we missed out on trying the Pinot Noir since it had just sold out, but the newly bottled Montepulciano is going to be a perfect light summer wine! Chris also stopped by, and we ended up having such a fantastic conversation that I truly didn't want to leave. This is the kind of winery that makes you feel like an old friend from the moment you walk in, and it absolutely makes you want to return. And I definitely will! Highly recommend!

We love it at DeerHorn! The wine is amazing. I never had a tasting I didn't like. The olive oil…read moreand vinegar tastings are a a pleasant experience in itself. Very casual. Pet friendly. And I love that you can bring outside food. Diane is always a pleasure to chit chat with.

This is my second time placing an order with Brie Mine, and absolutely amazed and blown away. The…read morecharcuterie board is STUNNING, my friends and guests were amazed at how gorgeous and different the arrangement was. Truly a work of art!!! I will be a repeating customer thanks Brie :)

I booked her for my sisters party and the service was amazing. They were super accommodating!…read moreHighly suggested.

Wow. What an experience. The vibes, views, hosts, food, and wine were all immaculate. And the…read moretasting was barely more money than the wine only one we had at nearby wineries. Easily the highlight of the trip for our entire group. I'll definitely be returning here every time I visit Valle de Guadalupe.

I don't know where to even begin with my review of our experience at Trevista so I will begin with…read more"Hay no coincidencias" I had saved Trevista before our visit and didnt realize the requirement for pre reservations at most places in the Valle rather than just winging it so I emailed on Friday hoping to manage a reservation for the next day. I was thrilled to see an email on Saturday saying we were welcome for the 2nd tasting of the day and then filled with panic as I saw when it was sent, didn't have service and that time was quickly approaching. Thankfully i got wifi, replied that we would love to be there, got a reply saying we were good to go and off we went. I will thank our luck a large amount on the weather as many people cancelled due to pouring rain and flooded roads. The roads are rough, especially in the rain so a larger vehicle or a tour driver would definitely be beneficial but we made it happen. Upon arrival we were greeted with hugs, conversation, drinks and blankets and it honestly felt like we just showed up to the home of a family member. With the weather, it ended up just being the two of us and another couple who drove out for the day and previously was married at the vineyard which made for the most intimate afternoon tasting. My fiancé (oh that's still weird to say haha) is not really a wine drinker and I don't usually drinks reds but we both loved all 3 years of the tasting and the tapas that come with each were so delicious. One of the pairings was a taco with meat that I don't eat so I gave it to him and was more than thankful when Hilda noticed and asked her team to make a potato taco for me to take part. With the impeccable vibes, Carlos decided this was the right time and place and completely unbeknownst to me he had let James and Hilda know about his plan and they assisted in the greatest intimate proposal I could have ever dreamed of, rain and chilly temperatures and all. After our tasting we all spoke around the table like we had known each other for years and it really was the most special day and experience I could have ever asked for. We will definitely be back sooner than later, especially since we both fell in love with not only the humans on site but vineyard good boy Corcho. Thank you both for your hospitality, I honestly can't express it enough.