Monthly Archives: May 2015

Beer and Cheese Pairings May 29

Posted on May 30, 2015 by jmartin437

One of the big takeaways from Friday was that summer is definitely upon us here in New York City. Not only did the warm humid day feel routine, but traffic patterns at the store (Westside Market, 84 Third Avenue) changed. … Continue reading →

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Beer and Cheese Pairings May 27

Posted on May 28, 2015 by jmartin437

My hopes to spend the Wednesday rush hour at the store sampling Evil Twin Ron the Beast Ryan, a saison brewed with wild yeast, came to a crashing halt that afternoon when I discovered that the stock clerk had decided … Continue reading →

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Beer and Cheese Pairings May 25

Posted on May 26, 2015 by jmartin437

I wasn’t sure what to expect from Memorial Day as I approached the store on Monday. I brought my computer in case, it turned out to be a routine Monday where I did purchasing and merchandising until 6 then sampled … Continue reading →

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Beer and Cheese Pairings May 24

Posted on May 25, 2015 by jmartin437

Beer and Cheese Pairings May 24 We did fewer pairings today than a usual Sunday. In part that reflects the slow pace of business on the middle day of a holiday weekend, and it reflects that some of my time … Continue reading →

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Beer and Cheese May 22

Posted on May 23, 2015 by jmartin437

Beer and Cheese Pairings May 22nd The powers that be left me three cheeses to sample on Friday which made me chuckle.  The Friday late afternoon/early evening of a three day weekend is going to be slow.  In fact as … Continue reading →

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Beer and Cheese May 20

Posted on May 21, 2015 by jmartin437

Beer and Cheese Pairing, May 20. The cheese manager requested that I sample her latest addition, a mixed milk Manchego.  It was made from the milk of sheep, goat and cow.  The flavor was smooth yet complex; there were the … Continue reading →

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Beer and Cheese Pairings Monday May 17

Posted on May 19, 2015 by jmartin437

Monday night’s beer and cheese pairings were dictated by the fromage. I had hoped to shine a spotlight on the Slyboro Hidden Star, a bright delicious if ever so slightly sweet cider from Vermont, but the cheese manager had left … Continue reading →

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Beer and Cheese Pairings May 17

Posted on May 18, 2015 by jmartin437

On Sundays we do lots of pairings. Sometimes I’m on the floor for six or seven hours hawking beer and cheese. Naked Flock Cider and Provolone Piccante (5 year old Auricchio) In the last couple of weeks, we’ve significantly bolstered … Continue reading →

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Cheese and Beer Pairings May 13 and 15

Posted on May 18, 2015 by jmartin437

May 13 Haystack Mountain Snowdrop with Westbrook White Thai (Belgian Wheat brewed with ginger and lemongrass) Cabot Clothbound Cheddar with Gaverhopke Bitter Sweet Symphony (Belgian Pale Ale) May 15 Friday’s cheese and beer pairing was Beaufort (big smooth, very nutty … Continue reading →

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Cheese and Beer Pairings May 11

Posted on May 18, 2015 by jmartin437

37 years ago and a couple of months before I packed my bags and moved to New York City, my Godmother took me to lunch to have what she called a “savvy session.” Over lunch we talked and told stories. … Continue reading →

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