Think of a clean, sharp, space that is full of life. It is a laboratory of tastes, it brings the…read moreold with the new, and it bridges the expanses of what an immigrant brings to this very country: excitement, curiosity, and an originality that is bound to be copied. The dinner itself brings you on a real journey of flavors, and it is one that is never repeated twice. From the first light stop of a variation of bruschetta, that holds creamy textures and the real sweetness only homemade bread can bring, it glides you to a second course. Four to five bite-size appetizers are introduced to your palate in a manner that is akin to meeting new strangers. The variability of seafood, to the freshness of salads with seasonal combinations, to traditional tastes of Northern Italy, and the occasional heartiness of street food. We then move to our next stop, that of the one of the two main courses. Usually, as all stereotypes tend to say, a dish of pasta is served. However, there is a full range that is thoroughly explored. New landscapes of flavors are married, from saffron and blueberry to black garlic and cocoa, and many more. Yes, the traditional side is honored as well, from the chef's own region of Piedmont and its abundances in mountainous recipes and ingredients, alike the winter season that overtakes the North. To even a fully celebrated and homey wild boar ragù Bolognese, spaghetti alla Nerano, or to a pesto Genovese. It lingers on the buds, and it grows with a sense of warmth that provides a blossoming curiosity.

The restaurant is very pretty & service was good. We heard good reviews & wanted to try it. We…read morehad the first seating & all dishes were explained as to the ingredients. I only loved the gnocchi. The meats were not good & the seafood ceviche was too fishy. My biggest complaint is that not one dish was hot. All lukewarm. I appreciated presentations, but was underwhelmed for the price. Too many other Italian restaurants to go with delicious food.....

The Royce offers free wine tastings on Wednesday from 6-730pm. They pours during the tasting are a…read moretrue "taste" lol don't expect full pours like you get at Cooper's hawk. However, the tastings are in small groups of about 8 people at a time so you can hear the wine descriptions and interact with the group easily. I ran into a college classmate that I haven't seen in 8 years because we were both running our mouths about how we liked the wine we were tasting. I wasn't a fan of the wines we tasted but I loved the Chardonnay I purchased as we sat around and talked. Conner was a great server and gave excellent recommendations. There are plenty of seating options, including a few couches upstairs. I will be back just to enjoy the atmosphere and have a glass or 2 of the Chardonnay.

Early evening bottle of champagne and charcuterie. Decor is a vibe. Love the selections, music and…read morevibe.

Who doesn't like cheese?…read more I got a 1/4 wedge of the midnight moon (aged and slightly harder) and the smoked Gouda and a ginger beer. $20.71 Midnight goat cheese has become one of my favorites this year. The smoked Gouda is softer, nice distinctly Smokey flavoring to it.

Quaint family owned shop in Brighton. It's a wonderful time…read morefor the whole family, young and old. I personally enjoy their many cheese options and the unique flavours of ice cream. I also appreciate their allowing me to sample something questionable. Kinda selly in the long run because I'm going to like it and buy it, anyway. It's more than that. In the handful of times we've been here, they seem to know us the second we walk in. They usually can recall where the conversation left off....usually 6 months later! I'm not a crepe guy but the other three in our party are. The compliments range from incredible to awesome. I'm more the beer guy and the good news is this place is craft beer capital. A myriad of selections! This shop alone is a compelling argument to move to Brighton, Mi. Maybe one day! 11/24

A cheese shop that is not just a cheese shop. While the main focus of this shop is cheese, that is…read morenot all they do. I will circle back to the cheese. It's a gift shop also, selling all things delicious and snacky. They have everything you need to build an amazing charcuterie board, while selling you the board also. Lots of meat and jams that can be paired with the cheese they sell. They will help you pair everything together to create a great board. They have cheeses that you would not find elsewhere. Their selection is second to none in the area. Every step of the way the staff will make sure you get the right products. Don't forget to the wine shop in the back, they will get you the proper wine to go with all that amazing cheese.

December 31, 2023, Sunday ... New Year's Eve, For My Last…read moreReview Of The Year at 11:00 PM. :-) Review # 459 "The Big Blue House Known As The Cheese Lady In Rochester" has it All when shopping Year Round for My Charcuterie Board Parties! By the Way - The Cheese Lady has several locations to visit in Michigan: Rochester, Muskegon, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Traverse City, Fenton and St. Joe. Step in one of these shops, Smile and say Yes "Cheese Please!" My Experience here = 5 Stars with Atmosphere, Setting, Food, Ambience, & Taste when in need to buy many different flavors of cheese and textures. I love the way this location offers Free tastes first when pairing up cheese flavors with wines to create a delectable Board! It was great to meet Kimberly one of the owners when I stopped in Friday late in the day to make my cheese purchases. Then I waited briefly in line to start my tasting and shopping with cheese employee Delaney. She certainly knows her job and assisted Me with my party planning. I left her a nice tip in the jar at the register when paying too. So see her when you are shopping for tasty and creamy cheese flavors for your next wine party or celebration. Her expertise and personality is a Plus! Please Enjoy My many photos attached throughout this well-known and popular store in Rochester that sells European & Artisan Cheese, In-House Jams, Spreads and Local Products. Check out their website: rochester.thecheeselady.net and Shop By Category With Cheese Baskets, Cheese of The Month, Teas, Coffees, Jams, Jellies, Crackers, Cookies, Candies, Sweet Chocolates, Breads, Pickles, Honey, Olives, Dried Fruits, Nuts, Hummus, Chips, and Marinades to name the items I saw inside on my shopping visit. Call ahead or order online and pick up at Curbside when in a hurry. Phone: 248-413-5758 Email: rochester@thecheeselady.net Humor: There's twelve months in a year YES ! In every month there is a Holiday or Special Occasion YES! Plus in the Summer & Fall months is the best time to relax, snack and sip with friends and family YES... So I Thank You The Cheese Lady! So YES ...Stop in at THE CHEESE Lady Smile, Say Cheese Please as You can taste along the way with shopping As I Tastefully DID ! :-) Enjoy My photos and Thanks Again Delaney! All the cheese blocks I bought were a hit and tasted fantastic for My New Year's Eve Charcuterie Board Party! Cheers & Cheese To 2024 ! That's A Wrap and Happy New Year ! SpecialK Smiles! :-) Karen N.

I stopped by here for the first time this week - I had a work appointment at Zingerman's Bakehouse,…read moreand figured I'd try out the Creamery and the candy store next door too. I am a big Swiss fan so I asked if they had any - I ended up buying a small piece of one, which ended up being tasty, and also an aged cheddar they had, called Prairie Farms - they had a sample of it and it was DELICIOUS, which swayed me to try it. They also sell tiny little charcuterie boxes here and even big things of gelato. Everything looked really good. Staff is also very friendly - the girl behind the counter is a recent UM grad so we talked about that, I'm a 2009 alum. $6-7 for a small block of cheese is pretty standard for gourmet cheeses too, so I didn't think it was super pricey (although they did have some for $15+). I definitely want to stop by here again the next time I'm in A2.

After a disappointing lunch in Ypsi, we turned to Yelp for something sweet…read more How 'bout Gelato? Head to Zingerman's Creamery! Quickly. This is an excellent stop for all things dairy. Mostly, cheese for me. Today I picked up: six ounces of a very creamy Goat cream cheese, a smoked salmon cream cheese and a Goat feta. Since we had a cooler, I also bought a half pound of Detroit Street Brick cheese. It begins as a dense, crumbly cheese with a twist of lemon and ages into more of a savory, spicy flavour. The star of the show is the gelato. I say the best is the Coffee flavour. Closely followed by the Peanut Butter chocolate and the Dark chocolate. Today we split a Cherry Cream Cheese Gelato. It really hit the spot. The prices are a bit steep. You're paying for quality, not quantity. Always an education talking cheese with these folks! 08/24

The sweet corn ravioli was outstanding. Glad we were able to get our order in…read more Our daughter in law was traveling today and was so disappointed to miss corn ravioli day. Thanks for the great weekly specials.

Very knowledgeable owner and was a pleasure speaking with. Quality Italian fare. Definitely check…read morethem out!

We came on a Monday and did not see cheese being made. The glockspiel was also not working because…read moreit was too cold. Overall they have an assortment of cheeses and other charcuterie style foods.

Expecting an old school Cheese/Deli type place, but this place is more of a tourist trap. I…read morethought I would be walking into a massive selection of cheese, maybe be able to sample a few and purchase what I wanted, not at all what I had imagined. They do have cheese, not as much as expected, although a few unique ones, but I don't want to pay $15-$20 bucks to get a block of cheese that I dislike, so this was sort of a bummer. They had tons of Knick knack type stuff you could purchase almost l like you were at a kiosk at the airport. I did end up purchasing 1 cheese as I just could not pass it up and was not able to try it, they have a Chocolate Cheese, it was described as tasting like a tootsie roll, it did not taste like a tootsie roll and was welcomed to the trash can.

Definitely a cool stop in (or near?) eastern market in Detroit. It's 3 floors but the one you…read moredefinitely want to check out is the first. They sell edible goods local, foreign, and basic. The problem is that everything is somewhat to grossly overpriced. The local stuff sure - for example, I paid $2.50 a piece for Bev's Bagels (decent, nothing compared to mid tier NYC bagels but better than the vast majority of what you can find in southern Michigan). But for basic (or even foreign) goods it seems ridiculous to buy here instead of a normal grocery store or one of the myriad ethnic shops around. The real star is the cheese selection. They don't have much out, but they have a multi-page list of what they have in stock and they are both knowledgeable and generous with samples. I picked up a really interesting 12-year aged cheddar and tried a few others. There are always a couple of samples out but I've found them unexciting. They have an equally impressive list of meats but I haven't had the chance to explore those. Take the original (and super cool) elevator up to the second or third floors and you can find all kinds of knick knacks from lawn ornaments to Detroit gear. I'm not sure if it was a sale or not, but the last time I was there I picked up a decent quality t shirt for a mere $10. Overall it's a cool store and definitely worth checking out, but unless you're looking for a particularly rare cheese the likelihood of finding anything worth purchasing is slim.

DeVries is a shop in the Eastern Market district that specializes in cheese but also has many other…read moregoods to sell. The store is clean and well organized and the employees are friendly and helpful. One of the best things is you can try/taste the cheese. Ask for a taste of a particular cheese you are interested in and an employee will cut the cheese and give you a taste. If you go to Eastern Market, give DeVries & Co. Cheese shop a try. Nice selection of cheese and sauces and gifts in 3 floors.

Hadn't been there in 4 years. Took 1 step inside and almost left. Looked back at my phone.Yes,…read morethat is my review. Yes, this is the same building, outside. Not so much inside. Walked down a couple aisles thought "yep", this is the same place! It is so neat and well, organized; absolutely phenomenal! Had my arms full, turned towards the register. An absolutely beautiful young woman, Vivian, said she'd get me a cart, and verified they had done a complete makeover 3 years earlier. I must have been in there for at least 45 minutes. Staff were busy behind the counters and in the aisles. Everyone acknowledged my presence and offered their help. I scored BIGLY! The Musakhan* (chicken with sumac) didn't make it out of the parking lot. It was deeelish. That was a new dish for me. Yum... *I think

Employees are wonderful; helpful and friendly. The food is fresh and the meat is delicious. My kids…read moreand I love the fresh Kibbeh and Falafel. We come often and are so happy to support this market.

The cheese shop is inside the Kroger. They have over 150 varieties of fresh cut cheeses and many…read morevarieties of specialty items like crackers, jams, olives, pickles, etc..! They will even let you taste the cheese before you purchase!