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 […]
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 […]
Bandit’s Corner Assistant Cheesemonger 109 Cheese & Wine Hi friends, Bandit Monkey Brown here. This week, I’m keeping things simple. I’ve been spending some quiet time lately… watching the light come in, listening to the house, keeping an eye on the yard (very important work). And it got me thinking about something I’ve been learning […]
Some cheeses don’t whisper… they make an entrance. Moliterno al Tartufo is one of those. A firm sheep’s milk cheese from Italy, aged and then infused with ribbons of black truffle running through the paste. Rich, savory, and deeply aromatic — every bite delivers that unmistakable earthy truffle flavor. Shave it over pasta, fold it […]
WKNDDRVR lives inside 109 Cheese & Wine in Kent, but it’s really about what happens before you get here. It’s about the drive. The kind where you don’t rush. Where the road matters as much as the destination. Where you roll the windows down, take the long way, and let your mind settle into the […]
Hi everyone, Bandit Monkey Brown here. I’ve officially been living with Todd and Monica for about a month now, and from what I understand I had some very big paws to fill. A lot of you knew and loved Otis, and I hear he was a pretty legendary guy. I’m doing my best. So far […]
Second Saturdays in Ridgefield Oregon Wines This Week This Saturday March 14th, we’re heading out to the beautiful Willamette Valley of Oregon for our Second Saturdays tasting with Sarah and Bernard from à table. We’ll be pouring two wonderful organically farmed wines that are perfect companions for cheese and charcuterie. First up is the 2022 Illahe Pinot Gris. […]
We really do love cheese and wine — not just as products on our shelves, but as a way of living. They’ve shaped our days, our table, and the life we’ve built together. We cook side by side, share meals as a family, and hold deep respect for the winemakers, cheesemakers, and charcuterie artisans whose […]
In case you were wondering…. The first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere in 2026 is Friday, March 20. This date marks the astronomical vernal equinox, which occurs at 10:46 a.m. EDT (9:46 a.m. CT), when the sun is directly above the equator. Yay! Front porch and al fresco dining days are intermittent right […]
A recent EatingWell article explored what the “healthiest” cheese for everyday eating might be, and the takeaway was refreshingly simple — cheese absolutely can be part of a balanced lifestyle when enjoyed thoughtfully. Dietitians highlighted that cheeses like feta stand out not because they’re perfect nutritionally, but because their bold flavor, satisfying texture, and versatility […]
