Bandit’s Corner Assistant Cheesemonger 109 Cheese & Wine Hi friends, Bandit Monkey Brown here. Well… my first day on the boat did not disappoint. I decided pretty quickly to channel my inner Otis — you know, just step into it — and before long I was riding the waves up on the engine cover… somewhere […]
A little bit of everything… just like the weather. Pigato (Liguria, Italy) Fresh, coastal, and full of life — citrus, a little salinity, and that easygoing Mediterranean feel. Great with: fresh chèvre, lighter cow’s milk cheeses, or anything with a little olive oil and lemon. Christina Rosé (Austria) Bright, playful, and just plain fun — fresh […]
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We just got one of our favorites back in… Landrauchschinken. “LAN-drowk-shin-ken” A traditional Alpine-style smoked ham, made the old way — gently cured, lightly smoked over wood, and aged to develop that deep flavor and beautiful texture. It’s rich but clean, with just the right balance of smoke and salt, and that silky, melt-on-your-tongue feel […]
Soumaintrain (Burgundy, France) Our featured cheese this week is Soumaintrain — one of those cheeses that naturally becomes the centerpiece of the table. From the Burgundy region of France, this is a washed-rind cow’s milk cheese with a long tradition. It’s gently washed during aging (often with brine or local spirits), which helps develop that […]
This Saturday in Ridgefield | 12–5 with Gary and maybe some Bandit moments too. Gary’s leaning right into it this weekend with a lineup that fits the moment — fresh, easygoing, and made for the table… or the deck, or a picnic that turns into the afternoon. Bisol “Crede” Prosecco from Veneto, Italy — made […]
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We’re starting to feel it… Windows down, longer drives, and that pull to just get out and go. The kind of days where the road matters as much as the destination — and maybe even a little more. This weekend feels like the first real step into it. Make a day of it… either way. […]
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Bandit, our personal Easter Bunny and honorary Matzoh Ball, along with Monica and I, want to wish you all a very happy Easter and Passover. We hope your tables are full, your glasses are raised, and you’re surrounded by the people who matter most. Both stores and our gallery will be closed Easter Sunday so […]
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At 109 Cheese & Wine in Kent and Ridgefield, we’re not just about cheese and wine… we make some pretty great sandwiches and grilled cheese too. In Ridgefield, it’s grab-and-go until they’re gone — and then we keep it going, making them fresh to order all day. Up in Kent, you can settle in a […]
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Bandit’s Corner
/0 Comments/in Home /by ToddBandit’s Corner Assistant Cheesemonger 109 Cheese & Wine Hi friends, Bandit Monkey Brown here. Well… my first day on the boat did not disappoint. I decided pretty quickly to channel my inner Otis — you know, just step into it — and before long I was riding the waves up on the engine cover… somewhere […]
Wine Tasting This Weekend with Gary | Ridgefield 12–5
/0 Comments/in Home /by ToddA little bit of everything… just like the weather. Pigato (Liguria, Italy) Fresh, coastal, and full of life — citrus, a little salinity, and that easygoing Mediterranean feel. Great with: fresh chèvre, lighter cow’s milk cheeses, or anything with a little olive oil and lemon. Christina Rosé (Austria) Bright, playful, and just plain fun — fresh […]
Landrauchschinken. “LAN-drowk-shin-ken”
/0 Comments/in Home /by ToddWe just got one of our favorites back in… Landrauchschinken. “LAN-drowk-shin-ken” A traditional Alpine-style smoked ham, made the old way — gently cured, lightly smoked over wood, and aged to develop that deep flavor and beautiful texture. It’s rich but clean, with just the right balance of smoke and salt, and that silky, melt-on-your-tongue feel […]
Soumaintrain (Burgundy, France)
/0 Comments/in Home /by ToddSoumaintrain (Burgundy, France) Our featured cheese this week is Soumaintrain — one of those cheeses that naturally becomes the centerpiece of the table. From the Burgundy region of France, this is a washed-rind cow’s milk cheese with a long tradition. It’s gently washed during aging (often with brine or local spirits), which helps develop that […]
This Saturday in Ridgefield | 12–5 with Gary and maybe some Bandit moments too.
/0 Comments/in Home /by ToddThis Saturday in Ridgefield | 12–5 with Gary and maybe some Bandit moments too. Gary’s leaning right into it this weekend with a lineup that fits the moment — fresh, easygoing, and made for the table… or the deck, or a picnic that turns into the afternoon. Bisol “Crede” Prosecco from Veneto, Italy — made […]
Our First Spring Second Saturday! Vintage Cars, Great Co-Pilots, Picnics and Boat Time!
/0 Comments/in Home /by ToddWe’re starting to feel it… Windows down, longer drives, and that pull to just get out and go. The kind of days where the road matters as much as the destination — and maybe even a little more. This weekend feels like the first real step into it. Make a day of it… either way. […]
Both Stores and Gallery will be closed Easter Sunday
/0 Comments/in Home /by ToddBandit, our personal Easter Bunny and honorary Matzoh Ball, along with Monica and I, want to wish you all a very happy Easter and Passover. We hope your tables are full, your glasses are raised, and you’re surrounded by the people who matter most. Both stores and our gallery will be closed Easter Sunday so […]
we make some pretty great sandwiches and grilled cheese too
/0 Comments/in Home /by ToddAt 109 Cheese & Wine in Kent and Ridgefield, we’re not just about cheese and wine… we make some pretty great sandwiches and grilled cheese too. In Ridgefield, it’s grab-and-go until they’re gone — and then we keep it going, making them fresh to order all day. Up in Kent, you can settle in a […]