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There’s nothing more comforting to me than sharing cheese with somebody else, and of course it’s always even better when it’s shared with people I love. Cheese became a bit of an obsession of mine in past years, and is partly one of the main subjects that inspired me to develop my exploration of food and its importance. From its history to its many forms, I think it’s one of mankinds best creations.
La Fromagerie
2-6 Moxon St, London W1U 4EW
It was a September day in 2021 and I had only been in London for around a week and a half. My dad and I were strolling around Marylebone: from his memories of when we lived in London, it was his favorite area. He told me about a tour he had done with my Mom where they were taken around specialist shops to find quality ingredients, and many of them were in this area. We passed by the fishmonger that they went to 16 years ago, the greengrocers and finally the cheese shop. We went inside and sat at their little restaurant, where we ordered a french cheese board, and I quickly realized that this would be one of my favorite places in London for years to come.
Since going with my dad that time, I’ve gone only with people I hold close to my heart. I go every year on my birthday to have brunch, and whenever I’m in the area I cant resist stopping by and taking a soft cheese or a comté.
If you’re ever in the need for some great cheese and bread, a good glass of wine and some delicious cured meats, I could not recommend this place more.
Gordon’s Wine Bar
47 Villiers St, London, WC2N 6NE
There’s another cheese spot that I was also introduced to by my dad. It’s called Gordon’s Wine Bar, and its rumored to be London’s oldest wine bar. Its indoor area is set in a type of bunker looking cave, candle-lit and damp smelling in an oddly comforting way. Outdoors, there are armies of staff ready to bring your order ASAP with the best attitude.
This place is great for any situation; outdoors there is so much energy, ideal for going with a group of friends. and indoors is intimate, perfect for a one to one catch up or a date. You can never go wrong with this place, day or night.
To end today’s post, I’m attaching a link to La Fromagerie’s Academy of Cheese, a series of courses offered a couple times a year where you are taught about cheese-tasting, cheese’s ripening process, and more:
https://lafromagerie.co.uk/pages/academy-of-cheese