The selection of 250-plus cheeses continues their trend of global-wise and artisanal, with quick turnover guaranteeing freshness. Packaged goodies run the gamut from artisanal pastas and potato chips, exotic olive and nut oils, cured meats from Sebastian & Co. Meats, Spanish and Italian rice varietals, and the daily bread from local champ Fol Epi.

This tiny gourmet respite is jammed to the rafters with the best products to satisfy any snack-attack. Hone in on 350 kinds of cheeses from cave-aged, farmhouse Cheddars to exotic raw-milk Morbiers and Camemberts with truffles. Mother and daughter team Carmen Lassooij and Nicole Ingram encourage tastings offered on a small piece of marble and do double time as sleuths seeking out customer’s... more