Formaggio Essex

An amazing selection of high quality cheeses!…read more When we arrived, the restaurant was surprisingly empty, but the service was good and the food was top-notch. The biscuits and gravy hit the spot, though they weren't necessarily authentic, it's rare to find high quality southern dishes in NYC. Additionally, the adjacent cheese shop offered the best goat's milk Gouda I've ever tasted. I'll definitely be coming back for more of that cheese!

Returned for dinner on a Friday and sat at the bar. I ordered a coquito colada (seasonal cocktail)…read morewhich was amazing, then my boyfriend and I shared: + Butternut squash soup + Caesar salad + Classic Mac + Murray's wings (hot honey blue and truffle BBQ) It's mostly only worth getting the mac and cheese here, but everything else was solid enough. Would consider just grabbing drinks at the bar next time, too!

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Murray's Cheese - Bleecker

4.2(790 reviews)

1.2 mi•West Village

Teary-eyed and mouth watering at the abundance of deliciousness in Murray's! I went in early so I…read morecould enjoy this without a crowd. Elijah, behind the counter, helped me with my selection. I'd tell him my favorites and he offered up a variety of other cheeses that were similar but expanded the flavors. Go early to beat the crowd! Thanks Elijah!

As a past recipient of Murray's cheese gifts via mail, I was super excited to be in the area where…read morethe actual Murray's cheese shop is located. We were in the area doing our own mini pizza tour, and I had to ensure that our route took us by Murray's. I was hoping to get to try some of their in-house made charcuterie or mac & cheese bar, but our indulgence in nearby pizza places unfortunately left us too full to take on anymore. The shop itself is very well laid out with more options than you could ever imagine. The shop stretches back down a few steps and around the corner where they have much more than cheese. They have excellent options to put together at your whole charcuterie of any size here. They even have some premade options in their cold case if you're looking just for a quick snack for one or two people in a nearby park. I did pick up two options when I was in the store and I will say that both were exactly what I had come to expect for Murray's- delicious. Luckily, or unluckily, I'm not in the area otherwise I think a high amount of my money would be going to the shop.

Burrata making class!

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2Dutcheese

5.0(2 reviews)

3.4 mi•Midtown West

Zooming through NYC's Turnstyle Market, I see a sign for aged gouda cheese. Running late for…read moredinner, I am compelled to defy reason (um, you are so late; there's no time for a cheese break...this kiosk WILL be open on another day; you can come back). So yeah, I stop, purchase (without sampling), and dash to my intended dinner. As I slurped my EAK ramen, I thought of the gouda. During my commute home, I thought about the gouda. And then: I tasted the gouda. Whoa, mama! As the block gets smaller and smaller--seemingly by the second--I plan my next purchase (coconut? truffle? guacamole?). Decisions, decisions :)

We visited their Kiosk in Roosevelt Field Mall today. Worth the stop! I purchased the apple…read morequince jam, Truffle and Honey Cheeses. They will be a hit on our Christmas charcuterie board. The young lady who works there was great. Very friendly and took the time to explain each item and allow us to take our time and sample all the different cheeses.

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Baked Cheese Haus

4.1(73 reviews)

2.4 mi•Midtown West

Continues to be the fav at the Bryant Park Winter market. Enough to share, oozing cheese and the…read morelittle gerkin poking through. They have moved over toward the mid 42nd st side(across from Grace buildingish) Such nice people Follow your nose to the Raclette !

If you're having trouble finding the booth, just follow the smell of stinky cheese -- you'll smell…read moreit before you see it. We waited about an hour for one of these viral baked raclette sandwiches, and the cheese smell was so strong that it actually started to make me feel a little nauseous while standing in line. It was interesting to watch them prepare the sandwiches and see the wheel of cheese being melted and scraped onto the bread. However, the sandwich itself was overhyped for both the price and the length of the wait. I wouldn't wait over an hour in the cold for this again, but I'm still glad I got to try it once.

Jambon

Outdoors, outside, front entrance, store front, street view

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Murray's Cheese at Grand Central

4.3(134 reviews)

2.4 mi•Midtown East

Excellent selection right in grand central station at the market. It has a broad range of diverse…read morecheeses and affordable prices. The staff is friendly and helpful

Murray's cheese has the most extensive collection of gourmet fresh cheeses and I am a Cowgirl…read moreCreamery Northern California cheese snob, but wow, this place is just wow! We were able to get a small scraping for samples and every time we tasted something it was sooo good we had to buy it even though we were not looking to get any cheese today.

2.8 mi•Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District

Aged Gouda nutty flavor

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Broad Nosh Bagels

4.5(146 reviews)

Great spot for breakfast or lunch. Everything is huge and delicious. Highly recommend.read more

Went here because it was convenient to where we were staying but oh so good…read more Food: 5. Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: no but can pre-order online with Toast Return worthiness: yes Eve award: best build your own breakfast sandwich Highlights: - Make your own breakfast sandwich: such a great option. I got a crazy combo of everything, fried egg, cheddar, pastrami, and hash brown. Still dreaming of it. 5 stars - Plain bagel: my teen son said it was the best thing he had in New York. And he had several steaks and nice pastas! 5 stars - Bagel flavors: solid everything but fun ones like French toast were wonderful too. - Option for side of turkey by the 1/4 pound and up: good for my picky son - Order online and pickup option: glad didn't have to wait and they were awesome about reading the comments on customizations that weren't available in the checkbox Lowlights: - Since my son loved it so much, wish we had gotten more!

Inside

This was a salmon Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich on a toasted pumpernickel. And it gave me life.

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The Lavaux

4.3(174 reviews)

1.7 mi•West Village

•$$$

First, I want to say I will return to try their Sunday brunch or in cooler weather for their…read moreraclette and fondue. I was walking around Greenwich Village and was intrigued by the Swiss flag, as I previously spent a summer in Switzerland and have visited that beautiful country a number of times. But the restaurant and bar were completely empty. Others nearby were buzzing. Their sidewalk patio had folks at two tables. And me inside. I ordered a nice Swiss wine and had a nice conversation with the woman bartender. They have a busy brunch on Sundays and they are doing World Cup watch parties for Switzerland, France, and Belgium teams. The owner is Swiss and has done a great job bringing some nice Swiss vineyard wines here. The restaurant and bar are modern, beautiful.and cozy. I will try again!

We decided to stop in here on a Tuesday evening. Very chill. Unique in the fact that they only…read morehas Swiss wines. We didn't try and food but the fondue sounds awesome. The bartender was knowledgeable about the wines and we were able to find a nice one to drink.

Long table with fondue pots at the end!!

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Ideal Cheese Shop

4.1(91 reviews)

2.8 mi•Midtown East

So.. I'll start by saying I've been a devoted customer for 30+ yrs. However, recently bought a…read morewhole tete demoine, $80.00. One of only two in the store apparently (diminished lack of selection a different story). Tete Demoine is supposed to hard, shaved slowly using a proper cheese wheel which I own. Instead this one is soft and mushy. Clearly NOT what you'd expect from Ideal! But for the price wholly unacceptable. Will try again, but twice bitten, three times shy... So Ideal, get it together por favor, before I return! Soon!

Friendly staff Great assortment of cheese and other deli…read moreitems. Definitely a neighborhood gem

3.4 mi•Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West

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Kashkaval Garden

4.2(769 reviews)

What incredible value! I came with a friend and got the $99 prix fixe for two before going to see a…read morebroadway show. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with nothing but warm hospitality. Our server was incredibly friendly and even asked if we had a show to get to so he could expedite our food. So considerate! The prix fixe was really good value - starter, main, desert AND a bottle of wine for $99! The salad was really tasty, I liked the warm walnuts and the figs added a nice contrast of texture and sweetness. Of the other items in the tasting board, I really enjoyed the Kashkaval cheese. We didn't opt for any add ons/fondue dippers with our fondue, so only had bread. While we did feel full at the end, next time I'd go for an add on for more variety. Highly recommend and can't emphasize the warm hospitality and great service enough.

I came here for lunch with a couple friends from out of town. We were given window seating, and the…read morespace was cozy with pretty lights, brick walls, as well as wood. There was a welcoming ambiance to the place. We shared the Rose Cardamom Pistachio Pastry, and I wish I had gotten one of them with fruit salad and labne. The Rose Cardamom Pistachio Pastry was delicious, layered with delicate mixture of rose and cardamom flavor, and sprinkled with plenty of crushed pistachio. It was sweet, lightly flaky, and slightly crunchy. For my entree, I chose the Truffle Fondue with various types of sausage. The Truffle Fondue was served on top a small flame to keep it warm. It was satisfyingly melty, full of true truffle taste, and quite yummy. It came with pieces of white sourdough bread, which were nicely chewy. The sausage also came with purple grapes, as well as a piece of carrot. Sausage was succulent, juicy, and well seasoned. It was a perfect dipper for the fondue. I would have also liked to have potatoes with it, but each additional ingredient were priced a la carte, so would have to pay more. I wasn't really a fan of that set up and think that each fondue should have included more than just bread. Service was solid. Our waiter was personable and helpful. We were well taken care of throughout. Prices were reasonable, though fondue can get a little up there, depending on what you order with it. I would be open to returning to try the Cheeseburger.

Back room dining area

Tapas & Meze ($23) - Any 4

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Elderberry spritz and lavender lemonade

Forever Cheese

5.0(1 review)

1.8 mi•Flatiron

This location is headquarters of the importer, which slaps their various brand names on a bunch of…read moredifferent cheeses and other products imported from Italy, Spain, Portugal, and elsewhere in the Mediterranean. I don't think they actually milk the goats or wash the rinds, if that's what you're asking. Nor do they have a company retail shop as far as I know, at least not here. Nevertheless, I have had so much pleasure over the years their cheeses in my local shops and restaurants, now called Mitica (meaning "myth") here in the US, that I want to give them a shout-out here. What prompted this was a small sliver of Campo de Montalban I picked up from the "odds and ends" bin at Whole Foods, that happened to be perfectly paired with a bourbon-barrel aged heirloom cider I also bought there, it was a lot like the Spanish cheese Mancheco but more rounded for me with a little funkiness in addition to the nutty taste. Anyway, it was one of those peak cheese moments. Several other Mitica cheeses are on my go-to list, so all I can say is Thank You!!! FWIW they have started to import other mediterranean products like olive oil, chocolate, and so on, but are mostly known for cheese.

From the owner: Forever Cheese debuted in 1998 as a wholesaler for specialty foods focused on Mediterranean…read moreproducts from Italy, Spain, Portugal and Croatia.

Ca De Ambros brand DOP Taleggio

Gen. Fulvi Pecorino Romano

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Casatica di Bufala - 100% Buffalo Milk, Farmstead cheese from Quattro Portoni, Bergamo, Italy

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Joe J.

143

4 years ago

Great tasting cheese. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

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