Little Italy is where it's happening, every Saturday morning. We continue to be blown away by the crowds and the enthusiastic response we've had since launching last month. We love being out in the streets and look forward to seeing more of you each week. Check out all the great cheeses lined up for this week's Mercato including one of our all-time favorite American cheeses, Pleasant Ridge Reserve...
FRESH GIOIA BURRATA While they last…these sell out early! (El Monte, CA)
PIERRE ROBERT French triple crème from producer Rouzaire
HUMBOLDT FOG Artisan goat cheese from Cypress Grove (Arcata, CA)
PURPLE HAZE Soft chevre blended with lavender & fennel pollen (Arcata, CA)
CROTTIN d’CHAMPCOL Small rounds of goat cheese from France’s Loire Valley
CHAORCE Soft-ripened rounds made from pasteurized cow’s milk. Chalky & rich!
CAMEMBERT Perfectly ripe & stinky rounds from France’s Le Pommier
IDIAZABAL Smoky Spanish Basque cheese made from raw ewe’s milk
SALLY JACKSON RENATA Another incredible cheese from SJ! (Oroville, WA)
JP GRANDE REBLECHON A twist on the classic - firmer texture, terrific flavor
MIMOLETTE Resembles a cantaloupe, tastes mild and nutty with a rich finish
PLEASANT RIDGE RESERVE Award-winning Alpine style cheese (Dodgeville, WI)
EWEPHORIA Sheep’s milk Gouda, back by (very) popular demand!
BARELY BUZZED Rich cheddar hand-rubbed with coffee & lavender (Uintah, UT)
ROARING 40s BLUE Tangy Aussie blue, another customer fave.
OREGONZOLA From Rogue Creamery, lush blue with a nice bite (Salem, OR)
SHREDDED BLEND A shredded mix of 20+ different cheeses.
PEPPADEW South African sweet peppers. Try stuffing with Purple Haze!
See you at the Mercato!
Mary & George
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
North Park FM Selection 5/20/10
Things are really starting to click at this market and we're enjoying seeing you regulars stop by for a weekly cheese fix. Here's what's in store this week...
NORTH PARK MARKET SELECTION (Thu 5/20 3-7pm)
FLORETTE Soft-ripened, lush d’Affinois rounds made from tangy goat’s milk
BUCHERON Soft-ripened French goat. Excellent with a drizzle of honey
CHAORCE Soft-ripened rounds made from pasteurized cow’s milk. Chalky & rich!
JP GRANDE REBLECHON A twist on the classic - firmer texture, terrific flavor
TOMME de SAVOIE Rustic French cheese with earthy, mushroom flavors
ANDANTE ETUDE Tasty hard goat - another Andante winner! (Petaluma, CA)
BELLWETHER CARMODY Tangy semi-firm cow’s milk cheese! (Sonoma County, CA)
RLM CANTAL (AOC) One of France’s best cheeses, rarely available in the US
MIMOLETTE Resembles a cantaloupe, tastes mild and nutty with a rich finish
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO The real deal…DOP Parmigiano Reggiano!
OLD AMSTERDAM Rich, buttery Gouda aged 18+ months
BOSCHETTO AL TARTUFO Mixed milk (sheep/cow) cheese with white truffles
FOURME d’AMBERT Fruity, salty, creamy French blue. A customer fave!
SHROPSHIRE BLUE The annatto herb gives this classic Stilton its orange hue
SHREDDED BLEND A shredded mix of 20+ different cheeses.
Let us know if there's something you'd like to see us bring in.
North Park Farmer's Market
Thursdays, 3-7pm
CVS Parking Lot (North Park Ave/Herman Street)
See you at the market!
Mary & George
NORTH PARK MARKET SELECTION (Thu 5/20 3-7pm)
FLORETTE Soft-ripened, lush d’Affinois rounds made from tangy goat’s milk
BUCHERON Soft-ripened French goat. Excellent with a drizzle of honey
CHAORCE Soft-ripened rounds made from pasteurized cow’s milk. Chalky & rich!
JP GRANDE REBLECHON A twist on the classic - firmer texture, terrific flavor
TOMME de SAVOIE Rustic French cheese with earthy, mushroom flavors
ANDANTE ETUDE Tasty hard goat - another Andante winner! (Petaluma, CA)
BELLWETHER CARMODY Tangy semi-firm cow’s milk cheese! (Sonoma County, CA)
RLM CANTAL (AOC) One of France’s best cheeses, rarely available in the US
MIMOLETTE Resembles a cantaloupe, tastes mild and nutty with a rich finish
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO The real deal…DOP Parmigiano Reggiano!
OLD AMSTERDAM Rich, buttery Gouda aged 18+ months
BOSCHETTO AL TARTUFO Mixed milk (sheep/cow) cheese with white truffles
FOURME d’AMBERT Fruity, salty, creamy French blue. A customer fave!
SHROPSHIRE BLUE The annatto herb gives this classic Stilton its orange hue
SHREDDED BLEND A shredded mix of 20+ different cheeses.
Let us know if there's something you'd like to see us bring in.
North Park Farmer's Market
Thursdays, 3-7pm
CVS Parking Lot (North Park Ave/Herman Street)
See you at the market!
Mary & George
AdamsAvenue FM - 5/19/10
This week the Adams Ave market moves to a NEW LOCATION at 4721 35th Street, south of Adams Ave. at the Elementary School. Same time - 3-7pm. Come out and support this new market and help it grow into one of San Diego's best!!
Here's the selection we're bringing out...
FLORETTE Soft-ripened, lush d’Affinois rounds made from tangy goat’s milk
BUCHERON Soft-ripened French goat. Excellent with a drizzle of honey.
CHAORCE Soft-ripened rounds made from pasteurized cow’s milk. Chalky & rich!
LA SERENA Spanish torta made from raw ewe’s milk & cardoon thistle
ANDANTE ETUDE Tasty hard goat - another Andante winner! (Petaluma, CA)
BELLWETHER CARMODY Tangy semi-firm cow’s milk cheese! (Sonoma County, CA)
RLM CANTAL (AOC) One of France’s best cheeses, rarely available in the US
MIMOLETTE Resembles a cantaloupe, tastes mild and nutty with a rich finish
TOMME de SAVOIE Rustic French cheese with earthy, mushroom flavors
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO The real deal…DOP Parmigiano Reggiano!
BOSCHETTO AL TARTUFO Mixed milk (sheep/cow) cheese with white truffles
WINCHESTER JALAPEÑO GOUDA From Winchester Cheese (near Temecula)
FOURME d’AMBERT Fruity, salty, creamy French blue. A customer fave!
SHROPSHIRE BLUE The annatto herb gives this classic Stilton its orange hue
SHREDDED BLEND A shredded mix of 20+ different cheeses.
See you there!
Mary & George
Here's the selection we're bringing out...
FLORETTE Soft-ripened, lush d’Affinois rounds made from tangy goat’s milk
BUCHERON Soft-ripened French goat. Excellent with a drizzle of honey.
CHAORCE Soft-ripened rounds made from pasteurized cow’s milk. Chalky & rich!
LA SERENA Spanish torta made from raw ewe’s milk & cardoon thistle
ANDANTE ETUDE Tasty hard goat - another Andante winner! (Petaluma, CA)
BELLWETHER CARMODY Tangy semi-firm cow’s milk cheese! (Sonoma County, CA)
RLM CANTAL (AOC) One of France’s best cheeses, rarely available in the US
MIMOLETTE Resembles a cantaloupe, tastes mild and nutty with a rich finish
TOMME de SAVOIE Rustic French cheese with earthy, mushroom flavors
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO The real deal…DOP Parmigiano Reggiano!
BOSCHETTO AL TARTUFO Mixed milk (sheep/cow) cheese with white truffles
WINCHESTER JALAPEÑO GOUDA From Winchester Cheese (near Temecula)
FOURME d’AMBERT Fruity, salty, creamy French blue. A customer fave!
SHROPSHIRE BLUE The annatto herb gives this classic Stilton its orange hue
SHREDDED BLEND A shredded mix of 20+ different cheeses.
See you there!
Mary & George
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
**NEW** Adams Avenue Farmer's Market Wed 5/12/10
We're excited to be a part of the launch of this brand-spanking new neighborhood market. Given the great vendor & farmer mix, it promises to quickly become one of San Diego's top markets for foodies. Come be a part of the fun tomorrow afternoon!
Here's the selection we have lined up this week...
PIERRE ROBERT French triple crème from producer Rouzaire
PURPLE HAZE Soft chevre blended with lavender & fennel pollen
HUMBOLDT FOG Artisan goat cheese from Cypress Grove (Arcata, CA)
BANON de CHALAIS Soft cow’s milk cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves
COLOROUGE Washed-rind cheese by MouCou Cheese Co (FT Collins, CO)
PILOTA Mixed milk (cow/ewe) cheese from the French Pyrenees
SILVER MTN CHEDDAR Clothbound cheddar from CA’s Central Valley
PECORINO CROTONESE Hard, tangy sheep cheese from Sardinia, Italy.
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO The real deal…DOP Parmigiano Reggiano!
CAVE-AGED GRUYERE Great flavor and texture from 15+mos aging
MORBIER Traditional French cheese made from raw cow’s milk
BALARINA Hard goat gouda with intense nutty flavors, aged 4+ years
BARELY BUZZED Rich cheddar hand-rubbed with coffee & lavender (Uintah, UT)
LONG CLAWSON STILTON Classic English blue with a distinct, piquant bite
PEPPADEW South African sweet peppers. Try stuffing with Purple Haze!
ADAMS AVENUE FARMER'S MARKET
Every Wednesday Rain or Shine
3-7pm
Located (temporarily) in the Rite Aid parking lot
3650 Adams Avenue (at Cherokee)
Here's the selection we have lined up this week...
PIERRE ROBERT French triple crème from producer Rouzaire
PURPLE HAZE Soft chevre blended with lavender & fennel pollen
HUMBOLDT FOG Artisan goat cheese from Cypress Grove (Arcata, CA)
BANON de CHALAIS Soft cow’s milk cheese wrapped in chestnut leaves
COLOROUGE Washed-rind cheese by MouCou Cheese Co (FT Collins, CO)
PILOTA Mixed milk (cow/ewe) cheese from the French Pyrenees
SILVER MTN CHEDDAR Clothbound cheddar from CA’s Central Valley
PECORINO CROTONESE Hard, tangy sheep cheese from Sardinia, Italy.
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO The real deal…DOP Parmigiano Reggiano!
CAVE-AGED GRUYERE Great flavor and texture from 15+mos aging
MORBIER Traditional French cheese made from raw cow’s milk
BALARINA Hard goat gouda with intense nutty flavors, aged 4+ years
BARELY BUZZED Rich cheddar hand-rubbed with coffee & lavender (Uintah, UT)
LONG CLAWSON STILTON Classic English blue with a distinct, piquant bite
PEPPADEW South African sweet peppers. Try stuffing with Purple Haze!
ADAMS AVENUE FARMER'S MARKET
Every Wednesday Rain or Shine
3-7pm
Located (temporarily) in the Rite Aid parking lot
3650 Adams Avenue (at Cherokee)
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Little Italy Mercato Selection - May 8th
FEATURED PRODUCER!
SALLY JACKSON LEAF-WRAPPED CHEESES
This is a great chance to discover one of our very favorite domestic artisan producers! We’ll feature all 3 of Sally Jackson’s fine varieties, each encased in a beautiful leaf-wrap. Most of her cheeses are sold to restaurants near her Eastern Washington farm. Learn more about Sally Jackson Cheeses at http://www.sallyjacksoncheeses.com/
We’re fortunate to have grabbed up a wheel of each of her fine cheeses but they won’t last long so be sure to visit the TasteCheese booth early or you’ll miss out on these featured cheeses:
SALLY JACKSON GOAT
SALLY JACKSON SHEEP
SALLY JACKSON RENATA
FRESH BURRATA We have another fresh batch of incredible burrata on order. We ran out by 11am last Saturday so don’t miss out!
PIERRE ROBERT Serving up a Mom’s Day brunch? Make it extra-special with this lush, delectable and guaranteed to be Mom-approved French triple crème!
BUCHERON Tangy French goat cheese with a bloomy rind. Great with a drizzle of your favorite honey.
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO If you’ve never had freshly split Parmigiano Reggiano, then you haven’t lived. Be sure top by for a taste on Saturday!
PIAVE VECCHIO Hard cow’s milk cheese from Italy’s Veneto region. A great cheese for a spring picnic!
SILVER MOUNTAIN CHEDDAR We’re excited to introduce this excellent American cheddar from Bravo Farms in Traver, CA. It won gold at the ’08 ACS contest.
BALARINA 5-year aged goat Gouda from Holland. The earthy and caramel flavors pair well with big, jammy red wines.
BEEMSTER XO A customer favorite, this Dutch cow’s milk Gouda is amazing with great butterscotch flavors and nice crystallization.
BARELY BUZZED Another American original, this one from Utah’s Beehive Cheese Co. This award-winning flavored cheddar is rubbed with lavender infused coffee giving it an rich, almost chocolate-like flavor.
CASHEL BLUE From Ireland’s County Tipperary, this fruity blue is one of our all-time favorites.
SALLY JACKSON LEAF-WRAPPED CHEESES
This is a great chance to discover one of our very favorite domestic artisan producers! We’ll feature all 3 of Sally Jackson’s fine varieties, each encased in a beautiful leaf-wrap. Most of her cheeses are sold to restaurants near her Eastern Washington farm. Learn more about Sally Jackson Cheeses at http://www.sallyjacksoncheeses.com/
We’re fortunate to have grabbed up a wheel of each of her fine cheeses but they won’t last long so be sure to visit the TasteCheese booth early or you’ll miss out on these featured cheeses:
SALLY JACKSON GOAT
SALLY JACKSON SHEEP
SALLY JACKSON RENATA
FRESH BURRATA We have another fresh batch of incredible burrata on order. We ran out by 11am last Saturday so don’t miss out!
PIERRE ROBERT Serving up a Mom’s Day brunch? Make it extra-special with this lush, delectable and guaranteed to be Mom-approved French triple crème!
BUCHERON Tangy French goat cheese with a bloomy rind. Great with a drizzle of your favorite honey.
PARMIGIANO REGGIANO If you’ve never had freshly split Parmigiano Reggiano, then you haven’t lived. Be sure top by for a taste on Saturday!
PIAVE VECCHIO Hard cow’s milk cheese from Italy’s Veneto region. A great cheese for a spring picnic!
SILVER MOUNTAIN CHEDDAR We’re excited to introduce this excellent American cheddar from Bravo Farms in Traver, CA. It won gold at the ’08 ACS contest.
BALARINA 5-year aged goat Gouda from Holland. The earthy and caramel flavors pair well with big, jammy red wines.
BEEMSTER XO A customer favorite, this Dutch cow’s milk Gouda is amazing with great butterscotch flavors and nice crystallization.
BARELY BUZZED Another American original, this one from Utah’s Beehive Cheese Co. This award-winning flavored cheddar is rubbed with lavender infused coffee giving it an rich, almost chocolate-like flavor.
CASHEL BLUE From Ireland’s County Tipperary, this fruity blue is one of our all-time favorites.
This week’s North Park Market Selection
Week two of being at the Thursday market in North Park. We think it's going to get better every week and we hope you'll come help in that effort. Here's what we have lined up for this week...
BUCHERON Tangy French goat cheese with a bloomy rind. Great with a drizzle of your favorite honey.
PIAVE VECCHIO Hard cow’s milk cheese from Italy’s Veneto region. A great cheese for a spring picnic!
PILOTA Semi-firm cheese made from a blend of sheep & cow’s milk. From French Pyrenees region.
SILVER MOUNTAIN CHEDDAR We’re excited to introduce this excellent American cheddar from Bravo Farms in Traver, CA. It won gold at the ’08 ACS contest.
BLACK BUTTE RESERVE From Pedroza Farm in Central, CA, the is an excellent seasonal cheese made from raw cow’s milk.
CAVE-AGED GRUYERE Rich and full-flavored, this is one of favorite Alpine cheeses for snacking, mac-n-cheese and grilled-cheese sandwiches.
BEEMSTER XO A customer favorite, this Dutch cow’s milk Gouda is amazing with great butterscotch flavors and nice crystallization.
STILTON From one of England’s finest producers – Long Clawson, this is truly a classic Stilton with a piquant bite and a rich, creamy texture.
POINT REYES BLUE From Point Reyes Station near San Francisco, this raw cow’s milk blue is tangy and sharp - an American original!
BUCHERON Tangy French goat cheese with a bloomy rind. Great with a drizzle of your favorite honey.
PIAVE VECCHIO Hard cow’s milk cheese from Italy’s Veneto region. A great cheese for a spring picnic!
PILOTA Semi-firm cheese made from a blend of sheep & cow’s milk. From French Pyrenees region.
SILVER MOUNTAIN CHEDDAR We’re excited to introduce this excellent American cheddar from Bravo Farms in Traver, CA. It won gold at the ’08 ACS contest.
BLACK BUTTE RESERVE From Pedroza Farm in Central, CA, the is an excellent seasonal cheese made from raw cow’s milk.
CAVE-AGED GRUYERE Rich and full-flavored, this is one of favorite Alpine cheeses for snacking, mac-n-cheese and grilled-cheese sandwiches.
BEEMSTER XO A customer favorite, this Dutch cow’s milk Gouda is amazing with great butterscotch flavors and nice crystallization.
STILTON From one of England’s finest producers – Long Clawson, this is truly a classic Stilton with a piquant bite and a rich, creamy texture.
POINT REYES BLUE From Point Reyes Station near San Francisco, this raw cow’s milk blue is tangy and sharp - an American original!
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