Over the years, I've trudged up and down the Touchet sneakily scouring for tricky trout. During my…read moreadventures, I've noticed a unique house along the stream's shores. This house had a goat-shaped sign with "Monteillet" on it. For years, I wondered what it was. I eventually found out it was a fromagerie, or goat cheese "factory". I always thought it cool and out of place to find something like this amongst the palouse and wheat fields, but I am a goat cheese-making illiterate. I wanted to get educated. I emailed the Monteillet and made contact. I had friends visiting, and I thought it would be a treat to visit the fromagerie. So, we scheduled a tasting. I corresponded with Jessica, and this ended up being the person who gave us a tasting (I did talk to one of the owners, Joan, on the phone, and she was super nice, and also pointed us to the actual fromagerie when we pulled into the driveway). Jessica is someone who's interned with Monteillet & has also learned about cheese-making in France. Her welcoming demeanor and text book knowledge of cheesemaking was felt within seconds. Monteillet doesn't officially open its doors for tastings for a couple more weeks (tastings are $10/person & a little more with a wine pairing). Right about NOW is when the fromagerie is hopping. The painfully cute baby goats are starting to get weened & the mommy goats are peaking with their milk. You could tell the farm was hoppin'. So, we made our way in to the tasting room. One must be forewarned of the aroma. Cheese is definitely in the house and the nose knows. But HEY, it's cheese, so it's worth the aromatic suffering! The tasting room is a little small, but it was perfect for our party of four. We saddled up to the bar and Jessica already had an array of their cheeses ready. Two of us opted for just the cheese tasting while a third chose to have a wine pairing as well (the fourth tried finding a clothes pin for his nose). Jessica walked us through something like 5-7 different cheeses, and we also tried a Mexican chocolate on some of them as well (YUM!). Jessica was the best of hosts. We were all a bit taken aback by how young she was because her breadth of cheese knowledge was astounding and she was the best host. She talked about how things are really coming together for Monteillet. They've been featured in some national magazines, are staged to tour Farmer's Markets (I saw the owner Joan at the one in Pasco last weekend), and were also in an NPR piece (http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=125425910). At the moment, they are also putting the finishing touches on an exquisite outdoor dining area (for tastings, events, visiting chef presentations, etc.). Overall, we had the best experience here. Wouldn't anyone like to get a personalized tour of a farm?! The goats and sheep were also cool to see (the baby goats clearly stole the show [they were painfully too cute!]....as well as the big lumbering and sweet doggies walking the grounds). We all ended up buying quite a load of cheese. I bought a full round of a soft cheese, and also a quarter wedge of the hard cheese (my fave). The names of the cheeses escape me, but there wasn't a non-excellent one in the bunch--it was just hard to pick one to buy. WARNING: the smell can be potent. You should have a tupperware container at the ready when you get home, otherwise your kitchen/house will explode with cheesiness! But if you're like me, you won't mind. In fact, you might be trying to figure out a way to bottle the smell for cologne (the ladies, must like this smell, right?). The cheese has been excellent, and I can't wait to make another trip to the fromagerie!

Super tasty cheese!…read more Came Saturday for the cheese tasting and I was blown away by the taste of every one of the eight cheeses we sampled. Right now, the cheese is 95% goat, 5% sheep's milk, using the milk collected from free-range animals raised on-site. Can't get more local than that. For $10, we tried their: cardebelle, larzak, le roinoir, provencal, feta, causse neir, causse blank and wasabi-ginger chevre. Everything was really tasty and after much debate, we left with the feta and the provenchal in hand. Who could resist the provencal, some of its ingredients include truffle oil, garlic, rosemary, olive oil, savory, peppercorn...drooling yet? I don't blame you, it's good. They are open to the public for tastings Friday and Saturday noon-5pm. You are welcome to wander around the farm, see the goats and sheep (the baby goats are super cute) and the garden. Wine pairings are available for an extra $5. k, that's all I got for you, go try the cheese, it's fabulous!

Chocolates were great, ambiance was great, but service was the greatest! Will be back soon!read more

Store is in a gorgeous old house on Main Street in Milton Freewater that is painted a deep spring…read moreviolet with mellow yellow trim that enhances the details and adds joy. You turn onto a stone paved drive to a beautiful parking lot. The store strikes the perfect tone of elegant and welcoming. I took my kids, including 2 toddlers and we tried an array of the house made truffles, which were divine. The owner was knowledgeable, kind and full of smiles. He recommended other local stores to visit. We thoroughly enjoyed- Espresso Passion mango fruit Tres Leches Violet Can't Wait to come back!!!

I'm not sure why, but I've got a soft spot in my heart for smalltown butchers, especially artisan…read morestyle butchers that carry slightly more specialized meats. We stumbled upon this place while walking to another spot, and instantly had a place that we were excited about going every time we come into town! It was open by a gentleman who felt like the area could use a specialty butcher that carried a little bit nicer cuts of meat, slightly larger variety and had a cool vibe. He accomplished all three! They carry all the standard beef, chicken and pork, but also do some more specialty meats like rabbit and specialty sausages. We also loved the fact that they carry some good cheeses, including a really nice aged Gouda! My best half loves her some aged Gouda, so anytime we find something good we make note of it. The Decour here is slightly eclectic, but still familiar. They've also got some really cool custom doors that lead back into The back and windows that allow you to see where all the action is taking place. Never anything gruesome, but it's nice to see where the meat is actually being cut and prepared. In addition to the delicious non-vegetarian options, they carry some different varieties of crackers, some legit Marcona almonds and straight from the farm eggs. Prices were very fair, and the service was impeccable. This is a place that I hope starts to make T-shirts as I will definitely be excited to support all that they're doing. If you're in the area, you should definitely check this place out!

Stopped in to pick up some cheese to accompany a roadside snack. So that is all I can rate for this…read morevisit. We look forward to shopping here again during our next visit to Walla Walla, as we expect their other products will meet the high bar set by the cheese we found. SERVICE: 4.5. Fast and friendly. CHEESE: 5.0. Camembert - excellent buttery gold interior with firmish, ridged white exterior.

Overall 5.0. For the second year in a row we had a plate from Palette delivered to a winery to have…read morewith a wine tasting. Last year it was Excellent; this year Outstanding. SERVICE: 5.0. Delivered to the winery at same time as our arrival. FOOD: 5.0. 2025: A modified charcuterie plate. We decided to have all cheese and no meat, and also to have no edible decorative gold powder on the grapes. 5 types of cheese, several types of very fresh and ripe fruit, olives, pickles, etc, for 3 people. We also ordered crackers. Exceeded expectations.

From the owner: Palette is a high end catering company specializing in charcuterie, cheese, and other luxury foods…read more We offer individual boards, delivered subscriptions, and large event catering/installments.

I'm disappointed that andy's market has essentially "sold out" to giant corporate interests. A…read moregrocery store built on the premise of healthy options now sells mostly main stream junk food products from the mega corporation Pepsico which uses very manipulative advertising and false claims. Their cereal is mostly sugar based, same effect on the brain as cocaine and proven to cause brain rot. There are few to no organic options I buy such as hummus, cereal, chips, non sweetened fruit, bread, unprocessed protein options, and milk. Personally I don't like being "served", I think required politeness and civility hurts workers by emotionally enslaving them and isn't authentic to the history of the products, how they are made, and what they really are. Instead of processing the history of products they are selling empty emotional transactional "vibes" essentially trying to emotionally own the transaction. Payment shouldn't be a value The bulk food section is an option with a wide selection though not as many organic options as I'd prefer. The vitamin selection is adequate though I'd prefer to buy medicinal tinctures in larger quantities than available. The vegetarian processed food is too expensive to buy on a budget, non organic, and have way too much oil and salt in them. Most of the brands sold are lecherous and emotionally manipulative. I know they are trying to process their "biblical" beliefs but "killer" bread, "love" cereal, "gold" milk, "Morningstar" vege food, is just garbage.

I love this store. Freshest produce in town, great bulk…read moresection, and the natural health care department is well stocked with knowledgeable helpful people. This store is a GEM!

Old fashioned . Quaint , friendly staff, odd items from yesteryear to purchase . Beautiful old…read morefurniture! The kind that's made to stay together when you move it ! Food always top knotch for eating . Fun adventure!

If in the area, this is a must stop. You have antiques, souvenirs, produce, and scoop ice cream…read more I did not know that there were so many types of popcorn until I came here. If you stop here, plan on at least an hour to browse the whole store.

Great selection of Eastern European imported food products!…read moreBreads-cheeses-confections-jams-juices-preserved meats-preserved veggies and so much more! Great store to shop for an impromptu tasting adventure dinner or make a much better version of charcuterie boards!great prices & friendly service

Amazing food market with all products what people want. Nice service, good location. Thank you to…read morethe owners for organizing such a wide variety of products for us here. Good luck and prosperity, Happy New Year!

Amazing place to visit! The staff was fantastic!!! We had the most delightful afternoon.read more

Delicious and friendly-- I mean, first the balsamics, then the people. Maybe the people are tasty,…read moretoo. I thought it would be rude, however, to just walk up and lick one. Anyway, the light and dark balsamic vinegars and olive oils are delicious. Try mixing the Tuscan Herb olive oil with the Sicilian Lemon balsamic.

They have everything you didn't know existed! I love their bulk spices--much fresher and less…read moreexpensive than the standard brand name found elsewhere. Lots of options for bulk products, like grains, nuts and dried fruits.

We come shop here at least once a week. A few things we normally purchase are kombuchas, brazil…read morenuts, alternative coffee, soap-making products, yogurt making products, specialty grains to make breads at home and my favourite Mineral Fusion make up! I have been ordering mine online for years and I'm so happy they now carry it here! I've only been able to find it in store at Whole Foods locations in the larger cities. Totally saves me shipping and handling fees while getting other goodies for the home. The supplements are great here, I am able to find things here that I can't necessarily find anywhere else in town. I do wish they had an ice cream machine here like they do at the Kennewick store, but whatevs..... I'll live.

Was on our short list to visit during our stay in Walla Walla…read more Store hours posted online included Friday. So we planned our schedule in order to enable a visit. We arrived during the posted hours, and entered through the open door. Immediately a woman came from the back area and ushered us back out the door with the explanation that the store was closed that week, and then locked the door behind us. We look forward to possibly visiting during our next visit to Walla Walla.

What an exquisite place! Everything is perfect! You enter through an alley like it's a secrete just…read morefor you. There are treats you couldn't get anywhere else in Walla Walla. Taramasalata, snacks and chocolates from Japan, cheeses, wines. I like to go in and get something I've never had before. They also do a carry out meal weekly, carry fresh seafood, and all the seasonal delicacies. And the spices are endless!