These guys call themselves a fromagerie, but that's too fancy for me. Instead, I call them my favorite cheesemonger. Mostly because I LOVE the word monger and will use any excuse to work it into conversation. Think about it, how many mongers are even out there any more?
Fishmonger? Yes! Cheesemonger? Hell yes!
What does it take to become a monger? I'm not too sure, but if it's anything like the set up at Say Cheese, you can look forward to friendly service, a large blackboard with cheeses listed by type and price, tastings of new and unfamiliar cheeses, and reasonable prices.
When I was there on the weekend, the woman told me she's going to Quebec to make cheese with one of their suppliers. I asked if she needs someone to hold down the mongership while she's gone. Given the amount of tasting I usually do, she may have suspected my ulterior motives.
These guys are hands down my mongers of cheese, but I am still looking for mongers of pickles, candy, wine, and sandwiches. If you know any other mongers that may want me to taste their wares, I provide this valuable community service at no charge to them. It's win-win! read more