Monthly Archives: August 2012
Fromage of the Day, 08.31.12: Scharfe Maxx 365
Fromage of the Day, 08.31.12: Scharfe Maxx 365. Nutty, creamy and grassy, this cow’s milk is from Switzerland. It pairs nicely with your favorite Cab Franc, a Sint Canarus Trippel, a Redemption Rye or a dry-ish cider. If it was … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 08.28.12: Pierre Robert
Fromage of the Day, 08.28.12: Pierre Robert. Dense, rich, and tangy, this triple cream is from France. It pairs well with your favorite Cava, an Ommegang Rare Vos, Bulleit Bourbon, or a Doc’s Apple Cider. If it was a Verve … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 08.27.12: Dunbarton Blue
Fromage of the Day, 08.27.12: Dunbarton Blue. Sharp, peppery, and earthy, this bluish cheddar is from Wisconsin. It pairs well with your favorite Dolcetto, a Brooklyn Local 2, an Elmer T. Lee, or a good Pommeau. If it was a … Continue reading
The Autumn Event Schedule So Far
The August 27 cheese and beer event is stone cold sold out, so let’s look ahead. There’s a September 12 event involving six brews from Brewery Ommegang and six cheeses from the Gastronomie 491 cheese case on September 12. Details … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 08.26.12: Fourme Aux Molleux
Fromage of the Day, 08.26.12: Fourme Aux Molleux. Sweet, peppery and creamy, this blue cheese is Fourme D’Ambert rinsed rather liberally in Vouvray. It pairs well with your favorite Vouvray (imagine that), an Allagash White, a Templeton Rye, or a … Continue reading
September 12 at Gastronomie 491: Six Ommegangs, Six Cheeses $20
The Joy of Cheese Mininatures, a series of quick and easy events return to Gastronomie 491, the new upscale retail market and cafe hybrid at 491 Columbus Ave (83rd-84th). From 7-8:30 on Wednesday September 12th we will survey some of … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 08.25.12: Vermont Shepherd
Fromage of the Day, 08.25.12: Vermont Shepherd. Herbal, buttery and complex, this amazing sheep’s milk cheese is from well, Vermont–okay, Putney Vermont. It pairs nicely with your favorite Gewurztraminer, A Sint Canarus Tripel, the Van Winkle of your choosing or … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 08.24.12: Mt. Tam
Fromage of the Day, 08.24.12: Mt. Tam. Smooth, buttery and herbal, this cow’s milk cheese is from northern California. It pairs well with your favorite sparkling wine, an Allagash White, and various ciders and whiskeys. If it was a Beth … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 08.21.12: Kunik
Fromage of the Day, 08.21.12: Kunik. Rich, herbal and direct, this goat’s milk cheese (with a little Jersey cow cream) is made in upstate NY. It pairs nicely with your favorite Sancerre, a Southhampton Double White, a Templeton Rye, or … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 08.20.12: Old Ford
Fromage of the Day, 08.20.12: Old Ford. Meaty, sharp, and goaty, this firm, er, hard, goat’s milk cheese is from England. It pairs well with your favorite Sauvignon Blanc, a Hof Ten Dormaal Blonde, an Elmer T. Lee, or a … Continue reading
