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Murray's Cheese at Grand Central

4.3 (133 reviews)
ModerateCheese Shops
Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Salad and small hair

There's a small hair in my salad, I've lifted it off the cheese so it's on the fork. I'm not sure if I will still eat it (the salad). I hate to waste food. I'll pretend it was the hair from a fair maiden and not from Tomas in the back room. Do they use hair nets when preparing the food. These things happen.

Cheese!
Elizabeth T.

Murray's Cheese is a great spot to get a variety of cheese. The staff is super helpful in learning more about the different types to select the right one. It is a bit pricier there, but you'll get quality cheese

Cheese area ahead!
Hank C.

Located in the market, this Murray's renowned for the cheese is hidden away in the marketplace and ready to enjoy, no sampling here and two counter registers that move people efficiently, the cheese is great and about the same prices as the West Village shop.

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Monica B.

Visiting from California, we were doing the typical visit of Grand Central Station. My husband and I decided to pick up some cheese, crackers and wine and head to Central Park for an impromptu lunch. The question is, how to choose cheese that we've never tried? Enter ISABEL. She was amazing at giving recommendations, asking us what we like and giving us samples. We walked away with a couple brie and salami varieties and headed out happy not only with our choices but also more knowledgeable. A spot to definitely try when at Grand Central.

The Perfect Cream......French Cheeses: Bûcheron & Cremeux De Bourgogne~ {By Way Of Grand Central}
Mercedes C.

My fondest cheese memory was working in NYC almost 20 years ago. And while passing time and waiting for my train in Grand Central, I stopped here and was offered a sample of Gruyère with Fig Jam. After that, it's been pure lust with Gruyère (and so many other Cheeses). But hubby stops here to grab a few cheeses to bring home at least once a week, before hopping on the Metro North. While also picking up Roquefort, Comté or Taleggio- among others. Other times, hubby switches things up and picks up Spanish Cheeses like Mahón, Arzúa or Manchego. Focus here is on all things Fromage- but Murray's also carries unique Jams, Kerrygold and Arethusa Butter- plus so much other stuff. No...Grand Central doesn't have a cellar (I don't think) where they age their cheeses- but they do have an excellent stock of domestic and international cow, sheep and goat Cheeses which we really like. For the sake of ease and access, this is the perfect one-stop Cheese shop. And if you're looking for American Cheese or Cheese Wiz...this ain't it.

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Lexy A.

Incredible selection of cheeses and dairy products located in the Grand Central Market. Murray's always has the freshest and widest selection of cheeses, but usually in the market style booths stores have limited products. This is not the case for Murray's. They also do a good job of packaging to-go charcuterie boards if you need a quick snack or want to eat a bite with friends.

Truffle tremor, Gruyere, brebirousse d'argental

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Great recommendations, excellent products and exemplary customer service! Worth the walk and wait!

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I love this place! So many diverse cheeses and the people there are so knowledgeable and nice. Always a pleasure!

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Love their cheeses and their staff! My favorite is the Muenster and cheddar but the feta is excellent too

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A great place for really fresh cheese and the workers are very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly.

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Ask the Community - Murray's Cheese at Grand Central

Is your burrata made with pasteurized milk?

Hi Daisy! Thanks for reaching out. The Murray's Burrata we sell is indeed made with pasteurized milk. Let us know if you have any further questions.

Can you sample? I love cheeses but there have been a couple that I did not care for and would much rather taste before buying something I've never had.

Hi George, We absolutely provide samples! We encourage you to ask our Mongers to sample whatever… Read more

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This stop in Grand Central Market is likely going to be the complete and utter death of me, or at least my wallet.

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Murray's Cheese - Bleecker

Murray's Cheese - Bleecker

4.2(786 reviews)
2.0 miWest Village
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Cheese Mecca and community space for foodies! Murray's has just about every type of cheese you…read morecould imagine--and they have their own cheese cave! They also have various meats, pastas, olives, pickled vegetables. Anything you'd need to make a cheese board. Though they also have pre-made boards for when you're in a pinch. They also have butters, oils, sauces, marinades. Fresh breads, honeys, chocolates, coffees and teas. They have cheesemongers throughout the store, just waiting to help you out and find your dream cheeses! They also have a snack counter/small cafe where you can try dishes made with their cheeses (like a Mac n cheese bar, grilled cheese, etc). Murray's also ships cheeses and products. And they have classes to teach you about cheese, wine, and charcuterie!

This review is for the pasta making class with cheese tasting. This was my second class at…read moreMurray's. I've also taken many cooking classes at other spots- Taste Buds being my fave. This class just did not need the standards of other classes I've gone to. The reason I gave this 3-stars is because what you get for $100 is just not worth the price, plus the final product was inedible. The class consists of giving you flour and eggs to make the pasta, then roll it (which was super rushed), a "cheese tasting" (three tiny portions of cheese with some pesto) and unlimited wine (sparking white and red). You then bring the pasta home to cook it (with the instructions to use a fork if you haven't had enough time to roll your dough, which some didn't). I made the pasta when I got home and it was completely inedible as was the person's I went with. The instructor was nice and the room is beautiful, which is why I added a few stars. They're also great about making sure that your wine is filled up. Overall, I would not recommend for this price, especially when the end product was a throwaway.

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Broad Nosh Bagels - Bagel

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4.5(131 reviews)
1.0 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District

Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4.4/5…read moreValue: 4.6/5 Came here again because we tried a couple other bagel spots and they just weren't as good. This time we got the lox bagel with scallion lox cream cheese spread, bacon egg and cheese on everything bagel, and onion bagel with chipotle scallion cream cheese. The lox bagel had so much smoked salmon which was great. My favorite, however, is still the chipotle scallion cream cheese spread. By far my favorite and just getting cream cheese makes the bagel pretty cheap compared to those sandwiches. Strongly recommend!!

I was traveling to a NYRR race and decided to grab a bagel to snack on after arriving at Port…read moreAuthority. I walked over to pick it up before hopping on the subway down to Brooklyn. The bagel was nice and fresh. Doughy on the inside and crispy on the outside. I'm giving 4 stars because there was a bit too much cream cheese for my liking and I had to try to wipe some of it off. I ordered ahead on the Doordash app so it was ready when I arrived but there was no option to add a note for light cream cheese. I didn't spend too much time inside but I noticed there was plenty of seating. There were a ton of different spreads in the case and the menus on TV screens had a decent amount of options for salads, sandwiches, and breakfast platters. Plain Bagel with Cream Cheese: 4/5

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4.2(763 reviews)
1.2 miHell's Kitchen, Midtown West
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What incredible value! I came with a friend and got the $99 prix fixe for two before going to see a…read morebroadway show. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with nothing but warm hospitality. Our server was incredibly friendly and even asked if we had a show to get to so he could expedite our food. So considerate! The prix fixe was really good value - starter, main, desert AND a bottle of wine for $99! The salad was really tasty, I liked the warm walnuts and the figs added a nice contrast of texture and sweetness. Of the other items in the tasting board, I really enjoyed the Kashkaval cheese. We didn't opt for any add ons/fondue dippers with our fondue, so only had bread. While we did feel full at the end, next time I'd go for an add on for more variety. Highly recommend and can't emphasize the warm hospitality and great service enough.

I was craving fondue and there is a fondue spot that is participated in restaurant week! Talk about…read morescore! Unfortunately, the restaurant week lunch menu is not offered on Sunday. And because I was looking forward to fondue that day, we decided to go with the regular menu. The base fondue was $24/pp which I think was really reasonable. We ordered: ~ Cheddar & Cider fondue - Cheddar, cider, onion jam (the flavors really complimented well. The cider gave it a nice sweetness to the cheese. I can eat the cheese all day) The fondue was served in a cast iron pot and you get baguette for the dipping. You can pay more for additional add ons but we decided to just stick with the baguette. ~ Two Skewers Plate (Kofte Colorado lamb, herbs, spices & Chicken yogurt, red pepper, herbs, spices) Served with house-made harissa and tzatziki, and a choice of mushroom bulgur or squash caponata. ( We were informed if you don't like olives go with the mushroom bulgur, which we did). Initially I was worried the chicken skewers would be too dry ( as that is the case for a lot of places) but no, the chicken wasn't dry and it was well seasoned. I'm happy that I went. It's a cute little date spot to do fondue.

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Forever Cheese - Mitica Peperoncino Taralli

Forever Cheese

5.0(1 review)
0.9 miFlatiron

This location is headquarters of the importer, which slaps their various brand names on a bunch of…read moredifferent cheeses and other products imported from Italy, Spain, Portugal, and elsewhere in the Mediterranean. I don't think they actually milk the goats or wash the rinds, if that's what you're asking. Nor do they have a company retail shop as far as I know, at least not here. Nevertheless, I have had so much pleasure over the years their cheeses in my local shops and restaurants, now called Mitica (meaning "myth") here in the US, that I want to give them a shout-out here. What prompted this was a small sliver of Campo de Montalban I picked up from the "odds and ends" bin at Whole Foods, that happened to be perfectly paired with a bourbon-barrel aged heirloom cider I also bought there, it was a lot like the Spanish cheese Mancheco but more rounded for me with a little funkiness in addition to the nutty taste. Anyway, it was one of those peak cheese moments. Several other Mitica cheeses are on my go-to list, so all I can say is Thank You!!! FWIW they have started to import other mediterranean products like olive oil, chocolate, and so on, but are mostly known for cheese.

From the owner: Forever Cheese debuted in 1998 as a wholesaler for specialty foods focused on Mediterranean…read moreproducts from Italy, Spain, Portugal and Croatia.

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Ca De Ambros brand DOP Taleggio

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