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Cheesemongers
In Vancouver:
East Side
West Side
Regional:
North Shore
Greater Vancouver
Vancouver Island
EAST SIDE
LA GROTTA DEL FORMAGGIO
Since 1979 foodies have been coming for olives and oils,
but mostly for international cheeses. Expanding their
list, La Grotta now carries local artisan lines like
Carmelis, Moonstruck, Little Qualicum, and Natural Pastures.
1791 Commercial Dr., 604-255-3911.
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WEST SIDE
THE CHEESE PLACE
Notable for its knowledgeable staff, The Cheese Place
has been doing cheese and crackers and absolutely nothing
else for 30 years. It’s the place to go to for
gift baskets at all price points. 267-2083 Alma
St., 604-222-1911.
FORSTERS FINE CHEESES
Ken Cheeseman (yes, really his name) is the new owner
of Forsters, carrying on Stephen Forster’s tradition
of educating the world (or at least his customers) about
the finer points of gourmet cheese. 2104 W. 41st
Ave., 604-261-5813.
LES AMIS DU FROMAGE
Alice and Allison Spurrell’s second location in
Park Royal is almost as well-stocked as the main store
on West 2nd, which has upwards of 350 cheeses. Nice
selection of olive oils, honey from Europe and the southern
U.S., and quality condiments—everything good to
go with cheese. A wide variety of local artisan cheeses
are also featured. 1752 W. 2nd Ave., 604-732-4218;
518 Park Royal South, 604-925-4218.
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NORTH SHORE
DISCOUNT CHEESE
On any given day there are 70 to 100 cheeses in stock
from France, Germany, Denmark, Italy and other countries
around the world, all at very reasonable prices. 991
W. 3rd St., North Van, 604-985-4527.
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GREATER VANCOUVER
NATIONAL CHEESE
For 40 years National Cheese has been the home of locally
made TreStelle cheeses; they also have great retail
prices on imports. 7525 Lowland Dr., Burnaby, 604-437-8561.
SCARDILLO
The Scardillos have been making the freshest bocconcini,
ricotta and mozzarella and more Italian cheeses for
over 25 years in their Burnaby factory. Storefront operation
offers all they make, along with a great selection of
olive oils and balsamic vinegars. 2580 E. Hastings
St., 604-254-4611.
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VANCOUVER ISLAND
HILARY'S CHEESE AND DELI
Cheesemaker Hilary Abbot has settled in nicely with
his own cafe, offering over 100 artisanal cheeses, including
his own farmgate specialties. Belle Ann, a goat’s
milk chevre washed in Cherry Point Vineyards blackberry
port is queen, with cheese curds equally regal. Order
from the daily cheeseboard, served with a crusty baguette
from neighbour True Grain. 1737 Cowichan Bay Rd.,
250-748-5992.
NATURAL PASTURES
Milk is sourced solely from Island farms practicing
sustainable farming and environmental stewardship. Over
13 varieties, with many small-batch treats like the
much-anticipated Fairburn Farm water buffalo mozzarella.
We love boerenkaas, a luscious semi-hard Dutch treat,
and the Island-grown wasabi verdelait, a zippy blend
of cheddar. Can ship Canada-wide. 635 McPhee Rd.,
Courtenay, 250-334-4422, 866-244-4422.
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