Category Archives: thoughts and musings
So What Happened?
It seemed that things were going swimmingly in late January. We had just received a glowing write up on the cover the New York Times Wednesday food section, (here’s the piece, http://bit.ly/VSYuhe). Then one Friday, I felt a slight twinge … Continue reading
Wednesday’s New York Times
There was a fine piece on cheese signage in the Wednesday NY Times. I was featured prominently. Very prominently. The article is here, http://bit.ly/VSYuhe
Fromage of the Day, 11.12.12: Epoisses
Fromage of the Day, 11.12.11: Epoisses. Aromatic, sweet and deep, this wonderful washed rind cow’s milk cheese is from France. It pairs nicely with a Hermann Wiemer Late Harvest Riesling, an T-Gaverhopke Extra, a Four Roses Small Batch, or an … Continue reading
Okay, So What Happened to Fromage of the Day?
Two things got in the way of this blog during the last month. For one, I am doing new signage for the cheese case at Gastronomie 491, (491 Columbus Ave, between 83rd and 84th on Manhattan’s Upper West Side), and … Continue reading
Daphne
Let’s take a break for a minute to praise Daphne Zepos, who passed away yesterday at an age that is far too young to ponder. I’d heard about Daphne long before I met her seven years ago, and everyone that … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 05.10.12: L’Amuse
Fromage of the Day, 05.10.12: L’Amuse. Tangy, sweet, and salty, this cow’s milk cheese is from Holland; Beemster never had it so good. It pairs with your favorite Gavi di Gavi, an Evil Twin Yang, a very dry cider or … Continue reading
Finally, Word is Out
This article was nice to wake up to. http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/16/high-end-takeout-at-gastronomie-491/?scp=1&sq=Gastronomie%20491&st=cse And yes, that’s what I’ve been up to for the first quarter 2012. I think it’s a very Joy of Cheese style case. So far, the following affineurs are represented in the case: … Continue reading
Fromage of the Day, 01.04.12: Selles Sur Cher
Fromage of the Day, 01.04.12: Selles Sur Cher. Creamy, herbal and smooth, this is one of the classic French chevres; every cheese lover should have it at least once. It pairs well with your favorite Gavi di Gavi, a Pilsner … Continue reading
Cheese and Beer Elsewhere
Specifically, my weekly Brooklyn Brewery pairing. http://www.brooklynbrewery.com/blog/2011/10/19/wednesday-cheese-pairing-oct-19/
