Welcome to the Cheese Counter

We love cheese. We know cheese. We want you to find the best cheese for your occasion, whether it’s a party with friends, a fun dinner at home, or a special occasion – this is what we love to do. We have more than three dozen cheeses on site every day ready for sampling and plating in our cafe, or for custom orders to take out. And our cheesemongers are here to help. From rare cheeses, seasonal cheeses and farmstead classics, there is always something surprising and special on hand.

Our cheesemongers will help you find exactly what you’re looking for. Think of them as a sommelier for cheese. Whether you are looking for a specific flavor profile, cheese from a specific region, milk type or something vegetarian friendly. Ask your monger!

At the core of Negociant is the experience. Call us hopeless romantics, but shopping for food should be fun. And knowing the stories behind the food and wine in your basket is the start to a truly special and memorable experience.

Want to know a little bit more about the recent additions to our cheese case? Explore our blog below or stop into the shop and ask our mongers for a sample!

Posts tagged Basque

Tomme Brûlée

This Basque tommette is made from pasteurized ewe’s milk- the most prominent dairy animal in Basque Country. Its beautiful exterior is developed in just a few months before being scorched by flame, creating a unique profile both visually and palatably.

Flavors of the luscious grass of the region work in harmony with the notes of brown butter and plum. Meanwhile, gentler notes of toasted walnut and honey mingle nearby. A delectable (and traditional) food pairing with Tomme Brûlée is dark cherry jam, but any dark fruit jam will play well.

Sami GastonDecember 20, 2024Basque, Sheep

Le Secret de Compostelle

Le Secret de Compostelle is made with raw sheep's milk in the Basque region of France. Its name comes from an old secret passage between the Spanish and French Basque regions where pilgrims moved freely trading recipes and information on their way to the city of Santiago de Compostela (In French Compostelle). There are rumors that when the French ran low on sheep's milk, they would use Spanish Basque milk.

Guest UserOctober 7, 2024Sheep, Basque, Brebis

Urdiña

The Blue cheese of the Basque Country. A recent addition to the case is this stunning wheel of Urdiña: a sheep’s milk blue cheese from the Basque Country. This artisan cheese is pasteurized with a soft, slightly gooey texture and a washed rind that develops a reddish hue while aging. The flavor is brothy and tangy with a lovely depth, but on the mild side of the blue cheese spectrum.

Guest UserSeptember 12, 2024Sheep, Blue, Basque

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