The attentive staff regularly checked up
on us to make sure that we knew what
we were eating as we went through the
selection. I know I have said it already but
these guys really know their cheeses, I
mean really know them.
We polished off every last morsel and
washed it down with an excellent wine
recommended by our waiter; an immensely
delicious Malbec Rosé.
We started with a refreshing champagne
and elderflower cocktail to wake up the
taste buds whilst enjoying some antipasti
and olives. At the waiters recommendation
we opted for a mixed cheese board with a
board of paired charcuterie.
The food was simply yet stylishly
presented on slates with a large basket of
delicious fresh bread. We were directed to
start at one end and work our way around
both boards as the cheeses were arranged
from mildest to strongest. Going from
cheeseboard to charcuterie board and
back surprised us that meat and cheese
could be paired so well and we slowly
chomped our way through.
This isn’t a restaurant so no push for
deserts and coffee at the end just an
eagerness from the staff to see which
cheese we liked the most and for me it had
to be the Lancashire Bomb; a very ripe,
rich and strong cheese preserved in black
wax. It has a deep yellow coloured paste
with a unique moist yet crumbly texture
and a fresh, salty taste with a very pleasant
spicy tang.
I’m not sure how to describe La Cave a
Fromage, it is not a restaurant and it is not
a café. It is a unique dining experience for
cheese lovers served by cheese lovers in a
room full of more cheese lovers.
This is not a meal out so don’t pick this
place if you are looking for a belt-loosening
feast. This is more of a gourmet treat for
your taste buds but having said that we left
completely satiated.
For a relatively light and delicious evening
with friends and good wine you cannot go
wrong here (unless you are one of those
strange people that doesn’t like c heese).
By Jason Edge
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