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!
A Swiss cheese like no other! Schnebelhorn stands out from other Swiss alpine cheeses because it is a grüyere style cheese with the addition of cream to the raw milk. This added cream creates a more decadent and rich product. It is nutty and satisfying and we are here for it.
Read MoreChallerhocker loosely translates to “sitting in the cellar” or “cellar dweller.” The label does a great job of representing that without words—the slightly demonic-looking child peering out of the cellar with excitement to announce to the village that the cheese is ready to eat. And this is one alpine cheese we can hardly wait to get into!
Read MoreStompetoren Grand Cru is a dutch Gouda aged for about 18 months. The cheese matures in the Remijn family’s ripening facility under perfect humidity that allows the cheese to stay moist and creamy. Where it also develops those calcium lactate crystals everyone loves.
Read MoreFoxglove is washed in a culture made of beer, yeast, salt and other secret ingredients the cheese markers call the “Magic Potion”. Foxglove was inspired by great stinky cheeses like Epoissess and Talegio. It's supposed to be stinky! That’s part of the delicacy. The slightly pungent exterior makes the sweet cream finish just that much more enjoyable. Trust us, you’ll go back for more!
Read MoreAlpine cheeses make for such satisfying snacking and this latest wheel of swiss Appenzeller is no exception. The right amount of firm, the right amount of creamy and the right amount of savory, enjoy this sliced up with some fresh fruit as an afterschool snack or a little after work pick-me up.
Read MoreOur current favorite cheese and crackers cheese: Le Gruyère Surchoix. This Swiss matured raw cow’s milk cheese is the ideal snacking texture complimented by a balanced nutty, fruity and slightly herby flavor. Pick some up for your next picnic and thank us later!
Read MoreThis small format, bloomy rind cow’s milk cheese should be the next centerpiece on your summer cheese board. The petit rounds are topped with a California Bay Laurel Leaf and they are a delight to dive into.
Monger’s Tip: Simply pop off the top of the rind and get in there with a spoon. Enjoy it on crusty baguette, crackers or fresh fruit slices. This cheese is in season now and should not be missed.
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