A La Minute Update: Cheesetique Reopens
In the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, there once lived a cheese maven, named Jill Erber. With thoughts of bringing cheeses from near and far, she transformed a tiny storefront into a mecca for cheese lovers from around the area. Soon, the word of her shop’s cheeses, wines, and gourmet goodies spread and Jill decided it was time for more elbow room. Just a few doors away sat a new space ready for Jill to fill. This weekend, I visited the newly opened Cheesetique and apparently I wasn’t the only one anxious to get a peak into the new digs.If you’ve been to Cheesetique, a familiar feel will comfort you when you walk in the door. The beautiful wooden trough sits in the front window, with its companion counter full of soft cheeses just a step away. Beyond, two large counters sit side by side; one filled with dozens of cheeses, all perfectly and temptingly labeled, and one with meats. Proscuitto, salami, speck, lamb and chicken, oh my!Stainless steal racks, short and tall, are filled with even more high quality olive oils, salts,vinegars, tuna, biscuits and beer. A wall of wines leads is a clever way to display a nice collections of beverage to compliment just about anything she carries. In the back of the store, yet another case holds dairy products such as creme fraiche and mascarpone as well as meats from Neiman Ranch.On my visit, I sampled 2 wonderful cheeses- a Stilton with chives and and Midnight Moon. Delicious. For home, I purchased a 6-month old Farmerhouse Cheddar and a couple mini salami links.Now, what’s behind the the red curtain, you ask? Well, it will be a small cafe and tasting room opening next week-perfect for extending the enjoyment of Jill’s products. I highly recommend signing up for the Cheesetique newsletter so you can keep apprised of what she is carrying, as well as upcoming classes and events.
Cheesetique
http://www.cheesetique.com
2403 Mt. Vernon Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 706-5300
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We are way too in sync with each other!! Heck, we’ve probably run into each other without even knowing.
We went over to Cheestique on Saturday to check out their new diggs. I bought the Truffle Tremor which is a goat cheese and truffle blend…combining my two favorite flavors! We also brought home the whiskey cheddar which I’m dying to use in a mac and cheese dish.
I also saw where the butcher was moving into their old space. I’m excited for them to open as well!
Susan,
We probably have been in the same place at the same time! I like your taste in cheese. Please let me know how that mac and cheese turns out.
I’m probably going to use some of my cheddar in grits or mash potatoes. If it lasts that long