The Cheese Shop
Carmel Plaza, Ocean and Junipero, Carmel
(831) 625-2272, thecheeseshopinc.com
It is doubtful that Miss Kitty ever asked the dry goods merchant about a wheel of petit gres de centre-Loire or a pound of la dama sagrada. But that’s the dilemma one faces at The Cheese Shop. Stocked with cheeses from around the world, customers can be overwhelmed. What does robiola bosina taste like? Will myzithra go with white wine? Should we give an American artisanal cheese like Rogue River blue a shot? Fortunately, the clerks here let you sample. And they can provide expert guidance. Plus there are craft salts, oils and other goods, as well as fine wines.
