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    The Cheese Traveler - Ingredient from Cheese Traveler, Lardo de Bellota, in a seared scallop recipe.

    The Cheese Traveler

    4.8(226 reviews)
    68.6 mi
    $$

    Absolutely lucked into this place while visiting our daughter at a nearby college. We were headed…read moreto the donut shop next door and saw the sign for the cheese shop. (Certainly a lucky neighborhood) It looks small from the street but once you walk in, it opens up to a sizable store. We were greeted by a friendly staff member, he took the time to describe their cheese selection and the other things going on in the shop. He then pivoted to giving us tons of help selecting the right cheese. We sampled a couple of things and then he dialed in three choices for us to buy. (With an assist from another customer that insisted that we would love the Delice de Bourgogne) Prices were reasonable enough for the quality. We added some gourmet crackers that were neutral enough to not overpower the cheese. The next day, we made the three cheeses the focus of our lunch. The Delice de Bourgogne was the star of the show, a creamy, earthy, and savory masterpiece. The two year aged Gouda and creamy blue cheese were delightful as well! Truly glad that we walked into The Cheese Traveler!

    What a fantastic find -- a small but very well curated collection of cheeses, with an extremely…read moreknowledgeable staff who don't pressure you but provide help where needed. We appreciated the relatively local (Quebec, VT, NY) cheeses they have, and our destination cheese, Wisconsin Brick (which we had never tried before, and which they were quite willing to work with us on getting the appropriate size). The sandwiches looked delicious but we were there at the wrong time of day, alas, but we will 100% be back. If you like cheese, this is a destination location for the region.

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    The Cheese Traveler - One of the menu boards

    One of the menu boards

    The Cheese Traveler - Clockwise from top left: Cabrales, Lardo de Bellota Iberico and raspberries, Camembert topped with Manuka honey (outlier), Jamon Serrano

    Clockwise from top left: Cabrales, Lardo de Bellota Iberico and raspberries, Camembert topped with Manuka honey (outlier), Jamon Serrano

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    Cheese Traveler Albany, NY

    Cooperstown Cheese

    Cooperstown Cheese

    4.2(18 reviews)
    28.1 mi
    $$

    Don makes the most incredible cheesecake I've ever had - crumbly yet creamy, perfectly sweet, and…read moretopped with just a hint of whipped cream. My wife and I bought a whole small cheesecake and brought it back to our B&B, the Landmark Inn. We sat together, ate it slowly, laughed, kissed, and made love. That simple cheesecake became the centerpiece of one of the most beautiful, intimate weekends we've ever had. It wasn't just dessert - it was magic. It reminded me how joyful life can be, how love feels, and how small, perfectly made things can create lasting memories. Thank you, Don, for your craft, your dedication, and for making something that became so much more than just cheesecake for us. My wife and I have been through some really tough times the past few years, and when I tell you that we reconnected over this cheesecake, I mean it. It's not just good, it was a big part of a moment in time that helped heal a part of us that was so very broken. What an amazing trip. We WILL be back. Thank you from the very bottom of my heart. P.S. to the girl that came in disgruntled when she found there was only plain cheesecake left, I hope you someday find happiness too. Maybe you should give the cheesecake a try. It worked for us. Doesn't my wife look happy with her PLAIN cheesecake?

    Last weekend we were taking a relaxing drive up to Cooperstown and drove by the Cooperstown Cheese…read moreCompany. It looked interesting so we turned around and stopped in. Local cheeses with samples to taste, jellies and jams, sauces and syrup, and plenty of deserts including CHEESECAKE! We used to have a restaurant in finger lakes area an one of our feature menu items was our Cheesecake, so I am a little bias when it comes to good cheesecake. Don was insistent that we try his but we were reluctant. We did purchase a bunch of other items and when we were checking out, Don put a piece of cheesecake in our bag. Soo glad he did! It was delicious. The challenge is accepted, the next time I'm in the area, I'll be bringing a piece of my cheesecake for him to try! Thanks Don! Glenn & Christine

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    Cooperstown Cheese
    Cooperstown Cheese
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    Stoltzfus Dairy - Cheese cooler

    Stoltzfus Dairy

    5.0(7 reviews)
    21.4 mi

    Large farm well kept and landscaped and the first on our day of doing the Cheese Trail. Needless to…read moresay this was the best one to start with as the flavors were the freshest, most natural, and best tasting. In particular the chocolate milk non homogenized and no pasteurization was smooth, creamy, naturally sweet, and the cocoa flavor was just enough. We love horseradish and were disappointed to not find any in the cooler although the sign indicated it is made there. A very nice gentleman overheard us and came out with an armful of the horseradish curds and a few other items that were in little or no supply in the cooler. Clean and fresh everything dairy fills the cases and shelves. They also make a homemade beef stick in a multitude of flavors. I chose the pickle and the sweet chili which i later tried at home and found them to be less salty than the typical beef stick with good flavor. Now back to that horseradish curd. Suffice to say our mouths exploded with fresh horseradish flavor and warmth leaving a slight heat on the tongue without overpowering the cheese flavor. We both agreed this was the absolute best we have eaten over the years and vowed to buy no other. More flavors to try we will skip the stores where it can be found and return to the farm for the best of the best.

    Absolutely THE best fresh curds packaged today! Son of the family was friendly and talked for a…read morebrief time about the cheese making, curd making process, and uncle whose cheese is also featured here.

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    Stoltzfus Dairy - Beautiful farm land with working family dairy

    Beautiful farm land with working family dairy

    Stoltzfus Dairy - Stoltzfus yogurt and milk

    Stoltzfus yogurt and milk

    Stoltzfus Dairy - Fresh cheese curds - delicious! Perfect amount of salt and 'squeak'

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    Fresh cheese curds - delicious! Perfect amount of salt and 'squeak'

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