In advance of a week-long dedication to everyone’s favorite pairing, wine and cheese enthusiasts gathered in the cozy confines of Cocotte in the West Village to taste some of their most prized indulgences. New York City Cheese and Wine Week will kick off on March 18th, and we have some nuggets of gold to share ahead of time.
Sourced from Emmi Cheese, Savencia Fromage and Dairy, Germain Fromagerie, and Henri Hutin, a wide breadth of options will be available to lovers of many different types of cheese. The cheese selection on display was a wonderful preview of what’s to come, and featured six different curd creations, each with their own flavor profiles and personality.
Some of my favorites were the Saint Andre triple cream cow’s milk brie, of Germain Formagerie, which normally is not a cheese I gravitate towards. This brie was layered and flavorful, and each bite revealed something new to love. Cubes of Gruyere were rich and funky, with a nice bit of texture you could really sink your teeth into. The real star that took me out of my comfort zone was the Saint Agur bleu cheese, a nutty, decadent delight that paired perfectly with apple slices.
This sneak peek was a look ahead to the exceptional line-up for March 18th-28th all around New York City. Grab a ticket below to secure yourself a spot in one of the many dairy filled evenings ahead:
Events:
March 18th 7:00-9:00PM
Taste Wine Company (50 Third Avenue, 212-461-1708)
Taste Wine Company will host a sit-down wine and cheese pairing class and tasting. Tickets are $40 per person; reservations can be made by phone or on the shop’s website.
March 18th-28th
Murray’s Cheese (254 Bleecker Street, 212-243-3289)
At Murray’s Cheese flagship NYC store in Greenwich Village, guests are welcome to sample a selection of Swiss and French cheeses from Emmi and Savencia at the cheese counter during regular store hours.
March 19th 6:00-8:30PM
DeGustibus Cooking Class (Macy’s Herald Square 151 West 34th Street, 8th Floor, 212-239-1652)
Pierre Landet of Felix will be hosting a special De Gustibus cooking demonstration that will feature cheeses in classic French dishes paired with delicious French wines. Tickets are $110 per person and can be purchased on the DeGustibus Cooking School website.
March 25th, 7:00 PM
French Institute Alliance Française (22 East 60th Street, 212-355-6100)
On March 25th, FIAF will host a decadent cheese and champagne pairing class and tasting: 4 different cheeses, 6 different Champagnes – heaven! Tickets: $95 FIAF members, $115 non-members. Buy at fiaf.org or FIAF Box Office
March 18th-28th 3:00-6:00PM
Zabar’s (2245 Broadway, 212-787-2000)
Hosting daily cheese demonstrations.
