Were you feeling left out last week when I told you about the fabulous deals on the Upper East Side at Grace's Marketplace? Want to know about what sort of deals you can find in your area to save but still be able to enjoy nice cheese? I thought for a few weeks we would explore a few different neighborhoods of NYC to discover cheese deals as part of our "how to save / how to splurge" column.
This week, we will travel through Central Park which is in full bloom at this time of year to Zabar's, the Upper West Side market to discover a few fantastically affordable cheeses :
1. Le Mini Chevrot - Clocking at $3.98 for a small round this is the perfect blend of two of my favorite Loire Valley soft ripened aged goat's milk cheeses -- crottin and Chevrot. Firmer than a normal crottin but softer than a normal crottin, this is a perfect small party cheese and at under $4 a round, you can't go wrong.
2. Doux de Montagne - Clocking in at $3.99 a pound, this classic versatile aged cow's milk cheese is a veritable bargain. Great for cooking with pastas, utilizing in grilled cheeses or enjoying on its own with a glass of wine or a beer, you can't go wrong especially at $3.99 a pound!
3. Lastly, on sale this week is the fabulous Tete de Moine or Monk's head and at $9.98 a pound, I recommend you buy it in bulk...a cylindrically shaped Swiss cheese that is refined, aromatic, nutty, and the perfect melange of dressed up chic and casual fun in a cheese. Meant to be eaten utilizing a Girolle that slices the cheese thinly so one can achieve the maximum taste sensations.
This is just an example of the wonderful options, Zabar's has to offer, but be prepared, they close earlier that most supermarkets -- 7pm.
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