Yes it's a produce store, with a nice selection. But most important to me is their cheese…read moreselection. They have a great little cheese room next to their store in Forestway Shopping Centre. It well stocked with one of the best selections of European artisanal cheeses I've found in the Sydney area. And the two guys running the shop really know their cheeses. They even knew of my favorite cheese, the red wax Prima Donna gouda, which they had ordered by not yet received. I picked up a very nice fresh goat cheese, rich, flavorful, but not overpowering.

Another great stop at the Growers Market in the Entertainment Quarter at the old Fox Studios…read more They have an impressive selection of cheeses, with a heavy focus on Italian cheeses. Some Australian and a few from elsewhere in Europe, but lots of Italians. Friendly and helpful service with pitiful small samples to taste, but what can you tell from an ice cold piece of Taleggio anyway? They also have sweets and other food items. Their cinnamon cookies are excellent. I bought some very creamy Brebirousse cheese from Lyon, a sheep's milk brie. It was outstanding - now I'll have to watch to see if I can ever find it again.

Ok, I'm going to be roughly the hundredth person to testify that this place is amazing--with a few…read morecaveats. The food here is stunning, but it's really the wine and cheese pairings that are the star attraction. Seriously, my first visit was six weeks ago, and I'm still gushing about it. My partner and I took every recommendation the staff offered and did not regret it. However, what you should keep in mind is that this place is tiny, and does not take reservations on Fridays or Saturdays, so you take pot luck on seating and volume. So, for instance, I probably couldn't take my parents here, but if I could convince my partner to spend his next Christmas bonus (oh yeah, this place ain't cheap) roughly 10 months in advance, well I would go back tomorrow. So when you want a really nice meal, but with a slightly inconvenient twist, march right on in and order everything.

As someone who doesn't know much about cheese the staff were very friendly and accommodating and…read morehelpful in recommending some based on my preferences and all were enjoyable. Very laid back atmosphere during the day great place for a coffee too. On the slightly more expensive end for a cheese board I thought but I guess they're specialised and selection is unmatched.

A Hidden gem in the depths of Martin place in the CBD of Sydney is the GPO cheese room. Enter via…read morethe old post office building, head down the stairs and you will find your cheese wonderland. Once inside the cheese room, to the left is a cheese counter and the rest of the room is filled with bottles of wine. This could be considered heaven for some and probably is. There is a nicely set dining room to the right, where you can enjoy your selections in sophisticated comfort. The staff are very attentive, filling your water glass and providing great service. The GPO cheese room has a large selection of wine from many regions around the world, much like their cheese offerings. We browsed the menu trying to decide what to order, a difficult task considering everything they have to offer. Do we pick a couple of different types of cheese, burgers, antipasto, a cheese and wine flight or a main? Nope, we spot that they have fondue on the menu, something you do not come across too often in Sydney. This is something that appeals to my Swiss roots. We select a nice glass of pinot and sip away, in anticipation for the brie coulommiers and truffle fondue to arrive. The fondue hits the table, the flame is lit and the cheese melts, turning into a bowl of liquid goodness. The fondue set was very impressive, consisting of a large platter containing a selection of cured meat, potatoes, bread, crackers, pickled figs and grilled garlic prawns. The fondue forks were kept busy as we were selecting items to pass through that decadent mix of cheese and truffle, transforming each item into a mass flavour infusion. At $56 between two, it is great value. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the GPO cheese room, set up in the historic post office building at the bottom of Martin Place. With a great selection of cheese and wine at a good price, this place is now on our radar and one we recomnend you add to your list.

Do you like cheese? Do you LOVE cheese? (are you the weird person who doesn't like cheese but likes…read moreyour friends who like cheese?) Then the GPO cheese and wine room is for YOU! There are a range of options to get your cheese fix including a cheese fondu for two ($49), Mac and cheese (16$) and cheese boards. The friendly and knowledgable staff will keenly pair a beautiful wine for you choice of cheese. The restaurant is intimate with low lighting and a sneaky corridor for a quiet date night or a lovely night with friends! I haven't needed a reservation here but if you are planning to come it wouldn't be worth missing out on. cheese cheese yes please!

Owned by the Somma family, Paesanella was one of the first producers of Italian cheese. Unable to…read moreimport cheese, several families around the country attempted to start their own factories and Paesanella was one of the most successful. Umberto Somma started making cheese around 1959 and established a business in 1962 when his neighbours and friends wanted to buy the cheese. Today the factory is run by his two sos and produces about 20 different styles: burrata, boconcini, ricotta, cacciota and fior di latte to name a few. The cheeses produced by Paesanella are all soft cheeses and have a shelf life of less than a week but they are the best cheeses of their kind that you will find in Sydney. They also sell a range of hard cheeses from other manufacturers. You can buy straight from the factory or from their shop which is located at 88 Ramsay St Haberfield.

The mozzarella and ricotta are divine. I particularly like the smoked mozzarella. :-) The queues…read morewaiting for tubs of ricotta can sometimes be long but the wait is worth it. The one downside is parking in the area.

Hmmm, what is it? I would call it a... Café, with a bottle shop attached, with an choclateur…read moreattached, with some really good ice cream off to one side. It feels like a one stop shop fo r a really good night, doesn't it? Theres heap s of wines to choose from, and you can visit the discount bin if youre looking for a bargain, or grab a bite to eat at the café - there are some great healthy options, looking pretty kosher, I think there'll even be some vegan alternatives and such. It also feels like a supermarket of up market goods, they're heap to peruse in the aisles, a surprising amount considering how small the store is. Theres a kitchen too, that'll whip you up something, but if I were you, I wouldn't leave without one of the chocolates. Just a great mixture of stuff! Deinately worth a look!

My Friend Gonzie lives a few doors from Bottega Del Vino in Potts Point and at times he can be a…read morebit of a hermit with expensive taste, so Bottega Del Vino is perfect for him. Whenever I come over and say lets go out for dinner, he says lets go to the deli and get something and to be fair they have everything you could want. I often get a serve of their Lasagne and heat it up and a salad. These prepared meals are reasonably priced for what their quality. What really makes this shop worthwhile is the gourmet foods and wine. The selection is pricy but impressive. We had a $40 bottle of red wine from there one evening and it was one of the best I've ever had. Although their products are expensive, the quality is the highest and you know you will enjoy what you have. Bottega Del Vino is like something which has escaped from Europe and is a cut above the average deli.

Delicious ravioli with burnt butter, pumpkin and walnuts! My friend had this fish with zucchini…read morepasta and it was also amazing. The truffle fries were great, Nom nom nom! I couldn't them all day! Vanilla and peanut butter shake was interesting. My favourite would be the highly recommended Oreo and Nutella shake!!! Divine!!!! The food is costly but worth it!! The service was pretty bad but hey you can't have all great things in one!!! 8/10

Second store out in Drummoyne for Salt Meats Cheese…read more The store is shared with Harris Farm. Walked in around 140pm on a Saturday and all the tables were taken! So opted to just grab a pre made ham roll. Order and pay at the counter and you will get a number. I ordered 2 X ham and three cheese buns $7 and a Nutella muffin$5 . I didn't realize till after I left that they gave me a Nutella donut instead of a muffin! Sigh. They place looks like it's still finding its feet. Will be back and hopefully won't be as busy.

Eureka! My search for the best coffee in Neutral Bay is over. And it ended so fortuitously. There I…read morewas, having ordered my vege burger from Fab Food, nipping around the corner to get a passable soy piccolo from Chaos, when I saw it- right next door! You know when you suddenly realise that the very thing you have been seeking was right in front of your eyes all along and somehow you were blind to it? Cucciolo is simply gorgeous. The charming kitchen area is as open-plan as it gets, and I am personally a BIG fan of being able to see what people are doing to your food. They specialise in artisan breads and amazing Italian cakes and pastries. And my (Bonsoy- soy drinkers will get it) piccolo was perfect. Just the right strength, not too milky, and my $1.50 home-made date biscotti went down a proper treat. Love!

The BEST thing to come to Neutral Bay ever! When I first walked past Cucciolo I thought I would…read moresee Johnny Depp as it reminded me of the little shop in the movie Chocolate. I've enjoyed the coffee and quiche and last weekend bought my first cake, the chocolate torte for a dinner party. Every one loved it and wanted to know where I had got it from. Topped with blueberries and hazelnuts. Do support Cucciolo - you will not be disappointed. Lyn, Cremorne