Monthly Archives: September 2011

Fromage of the Day, 09.30.11: Harbourne Blue

Posted on September 30, 2011 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 09.30.11:  Harbourne Blue.  Potent, earthy and peppery, this goat’s milk blue is made in England; it terms of sheer strength, it’s in the same league as Valdeon, Monjes, Picon Cabrales.  It pairs well with your favorite … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Cheese October Events

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jmartin437

Lots to report. Here’s the rundown. October 5, 5-7:30 Cheesy Happy Hour at In Vino, 215 E. 4th St., In Vino is bringing back the concept of the fromagier for a day, or well, for a Happy Hour.Starting October 5th from 5-730 … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Cheese October Events

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jmartin437

Lots to report.  Here’s the rundown. October 5, 5-7:30 Cheesy Happy Hour at In Vino, 215 E. 4th St.,  In Vino is bringing back the concept of the fromagier for a day, or well, for a Happy Hour. Starting October 5th from 5-730 and … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 09.29.11: Balarina

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 09.29.11: Balarina.  Crumbly, Tangy, and sweet, this goat’s milk gouda is from Holland.  It’s what comes after Arina and Midnight Moon and before the L’Amuse Grey Goat Gouda.  It pairs nicely with a L’Audigere Recolte (2001), … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Cheese October Events: The Cornerstones

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jmartin437

Please join us October 19 at 7 at Premier Cru, 1163 Madison, for a wine and cheese event called The Best Gruyere Ever and Five Other Cornerstone Cheeses. This tasting nwill focus attention on the work of leading European affineurs … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Cheese October Events: The New Stuff

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jmartin437

What’s new?  Please join us October 18 at The Clerkenwell, 49 Clinton St., as we will answer that question with nine of the most interesting cheeses that are new to the New York City market.  Some will be domestic and … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Cheese October Events: Beer and Cheese Rules Again

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jmartin437

The complex flavors and salty finishes of great, hand-crafted cheeses are a perfect match for the cane like sweetness that underpin so many of the best Belgian beers.  Multiply those matches times seven and you have a very lucky evening. … Continue reading →

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Fromage of the Day, 09.28.11: Shushan Snow

Posted on September 28, 2011 by jmartin437

Fromage of the Day, 09.28.11: Shushan Snow.  Creamy, dense and wooly, this bloomy rind sheep’s milk cheese is made in New York.  Shushan Snow isn’t a triple creme but it compares well with cheeses like Mt. Tam, Brillat Savarin, and … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Cheese Presents Cheese Plate Happy Hour at In Vino October 5

Posted on September 28, 2011 by jmartin437

The Joy of Cheese Reinvents the New York City Cheese Program at In Vino Even though I’ve created three cheese programs that I’m proud of, overall, I hate, yes a strong word, but I hate most New York City restaurant … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Cheese October Events: First View

Posted on September 28, 2011 by jmartin437

Here’s a quick and dirty rundown of The Joy of Cheese in October.  Details to follow soon., October 5 at In Vino, 215 E. 4th St. (between Avenue A and Avenue B):  Cheesy Happy Hour.  I now run the cheese … Continue reading →

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