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 […]
Wabash Cannonball is a small but mighty American original with lots of character. Hand-crafted in Indiana by Capriole, it’s a goat’s milk cheese shaped into a little sphere and coated with a thin layer of vegetable ash much like its French relative, Delice de Poitou. The paste is soft, creamy, and luscious when young, with […]
It’s another Nor’Eater! The weather folks say we’re going to get, and I quote, “walloped” Sunday night into Monday morning — which sounds like the perfect excuse to stock up and stay cozy. Come by and grab the most perfect provisions for a proper snow day — beautiful cheeses, comforting soups, gourmet goodies, appetizers, and […]
This week marks the start of Lent, and while many people are giving something up, we truly hope it wasn’t cheese, wine, and gourmet foods. That said, Lent is also a nice reminder to slow things down a bit, cook a little more thoughtfully, and enjoy simple, good food around the table. Whether that means […]
Rispens Artisan Sheep’s Milk Cheese is crafted by the Rispens family and hand-selected for Essex Cheese by l’Amuse. Made from the milk of their own well-tended sheep, this beautiful farmstead cheese has a warm, nutty character that’s incredibly easy to fall for. It brings a little European farmhouse romance right to your table
The Chidaine Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is bright, crisp, and alive with citrus and beautiful minerality — perfect with fresh goat cheese or oysters. The Bouvet Rosé Brut brings those celebratory bubbles, offering delicate red-berry notes and a dry, elegant finish that absolutely loves triple creams and a little (or a lot of) caviar. And […]
This weekend is going to be full of love… and possibly a little bit of mischief. Second Saturday in Ridgefield is happening! Sarah and Bernard from à table will be serving up something delicious as always, Gary will be pouring spectacular wines lovingly at 109 Wine, and our cheesemongers in both locations have some beautifully […]
We are now open at 6 Kent Green Blvd, our new location in Kent. 109 Cheese Market and WKNDDRVR have moved to a great new space filled with light, great seating and we have a wine by the glass program in the works!, until then it’s a BYOB. The space is light and bright with […]
Super Bowl Sunday! Does your Super Bowl include a bowl of our Mac n’ Cheese? Well it should! Don’t forget about our Pigs in a blanket, Mini Croque Monsieur tarts, mushroom tarts and so much more! Kansas City Chiefs take on the San Francisco 49ers Sunday at 6:30 Bring us your game day platters or […]
