West Village, Manhattan · shop
The original Greenwich Village cheese shop that’s been aging wheels in its basement caves since long before “artisanal” was a marketing word. Grab a wedge of cave-aged Gruyère, a tub of truffle mousse, and ask a cheesemonger to point you toward whatever landed that week. They will, earnestly and at length.
Italian triple-cream from Piedmont — fluffy, tangy, melts on contact. Order with crackers.
Englands richest blue, imported direct. Creamy, pungent, ideal with a drizzle of honey.
Aged underground in Murrays caves. Nutty, firm, and crystalline — their most-requested cheese.