THE CHEESE (B)LOG

April 27, 2024

Wine Director John Kay on the Wonderful World of Wine

by John Kay & Katie Glaudell Marché welcomed John Kay into the newly-created position of Wine Director in September of 2023, and he’s been making great strides with our wine programs and selections ever since. We enjoy his dad jokes and sunny disposition, but we especially benefit from his unique experiences as a well-traveled wine man and flavor aficionado. He’s […]

May 12, 2017

Cheesemonger Q+A: Steven Merkle

Favorite cheesy dish? The many variations of Mac and Cheese. Wine or Beer? Wine Cow, Sheep or Goat? Sheep; Rich, buttery, and nutty. Yum Desert Island Cheese? It would have to be a hard cheese that can keep longer then most and keep me nourished until the boats arrive rescue me. I’d take Parmigiano Reggiano. If I were a cheese I’d be… An […]

March 30, 2017

Cheesemonger Q+A: Jack Dronen

Favorite cheesy dish? Baked Harbison with caramelized onions. Wine or Beer? Beer, but it depends on what I am eating Cow, Sheep or Goat? Cow Desert Island Cheese? Alpha Tolman If I were a cheese I’d be… A stinky wash rind Dream trip? A tour of small creameries throughout Europe When I’m not mongering I’m… Playing golf

March 16, 2017

Cheesemonger Q+A: Maureen McHugh

Favorite cheesy dish? Grilled pizza with assorted toppings & Burrata Cheese Wine or beer? Wine Cow, sheep or goat? Too hard to decide – all three! The best music to eat cheese by is… It depends …this last weekend it was Crosby Stills Nash & Young / Déjà Vu Desert island cheese? Fresh Ricotta to make ice cream – thinking […]