Look familiar? Lengthy cheese menus at restaurants, shops, and cheese counters that are as thorough and varied as wine lists or dinner menus themselves are positive indicators of a thriving cheese scene. But what if you’re the diner or shopper faced with the task of choosing, and you’ve never heard of any of the options? Cheese ain’t cheap, and you want to choose wisely, right?
To figure out how and where to start, you’ve got to know the right questions to ask, and a few tips.