Beautiful Rind
Featured Items
- Baguette$3.49
Baked in store daily. Please consume the day you purchase it for best quality.
- Prairie Breeze Cheddar$6.00
Our top seller! Tasty cheddar with lots of crystals from a great co-op in Iowa. Pasteurized Cow
- Toscano Salami$6.00
Cured Pork salami with a bright fennel seed flavor. Goes great with a variety of cheeses.
Cheese Boards & Dishes
Boards we picked
- Midwest Favorites$18.00
Support the producers in our area with this board featuring one meat and two cheeses from farmers in Illinois and bordering states. Exact selections may vary based on availability.
- Meats & Three$34.00
Three delicious cheeses & two meats. Picked from our monger's favorites at the moment. This is a great dinner option! Exact selections may vary based on availability. Wooden board not included.
- Cheese for Dinner$32.00
Our monger's five favorite cheeses on the board at the moment. Sort of a delicious version of roulette. Exact selections may vary based on availability. Wooden board not included.
- All the Cheeses$72.00
Ever just wanted to have a little bit of every cheese? Now you can, this board has each of our cheeses and their pairings. Ceramic board not included. Items may come on a compostable tray for an extra fee.
- All the Charcuterie$37.00
Can't decide? Try each of our daily charcuterie0 (aka cured meats) selections. Board will contain 6 selections. Exact selections may vary based on availability. Wooden board not included. Items may come on a compostable tray for an extra fee.
- Cheesy Spreads & Pretzels$39.99
4 fresh baked pretzels, crostini, blue cheese bacon dip, pimento cheese and brick spread. Perfect for the playoffs or just a fun spread for friends.
- Salami Flight$20.00
A variety of 3 of our salamis, including both dry-cured and cooked options, with paired accompaniments.
- Chevre Sundae$12.00
3 scoops of Blakesville chevre, topped with strawberry amaro jam, chocolate stout ganache, & pineapple aleppo jam, & chopped marcona almonds. CONTAINS NUTS, can be made nut free.
Classic Catering
- Cheese Snack for a Group$50.00+
A nice snack-sized tray featuring three of our favorite cheeses. You will have enough of each cheese for a snack/appetizer for your desired group size. It also includes pairings like jams, pickles, or preserves. Each cheese and meat has approximately 1-1.5oz per person, 4oz total per person. Select the size that most closely matches your group.
- Midwest Favorites for a Group$50.00+
A nice snack-sized tray featuring our favorite Midwest producers. You will have enough of two cheeses and one meat for a nice snack/appetizer for your desired group size. Each cheese and meat has approximately 1-1.5oz per person, 4oz total per person. Select the size that most closely matches your group. Selections may vary from photo shown.
- Meats & Three for a Group$80.00+
Our classic and ever-popular meat and three board built for a group! The board is sized as a heavy appetizer or light meal for your desired number of people. This board features our two monger selected charcuterie items (meats) and three cheeses, as well as pairings like jams, pickles, or preserves. Each cheese and meat has approximately 1oz per person, 5oz total per person. Select the size that most closely matches your group. Selections may vary from photo shown. Bread not automatically included.
- Cheese for Dinner for a Group$75.00+
A great cheese board built for a group! The board is sized as a heavy appetizer or light meal for your desired number of people. This board features our current favorite five cheeses, as well as pairings like jams, pickles, or preserves. Each cheese has approximately 1oz per person, 5oz total per person. Select the size that most closely matches your group.
- All the Cheese for a Group$115.00+
A true feast for a group. This tray features each cheese on our current menu, along with their pairings, such as jams, pickles, and preserves. This is sized to be a meal for the group. Each tray contains 0.75 oz of each cheese per person, around 1/2 lb total per person. Select the size that most closely matches your group.
- All the Charcuterie for a Group$80.00+
A meat platter to please a crowd! This features all six of our current charcuterie menu selections as well as a paired accompaniment for each item, olives, and cornichons. This is a celebration of cured meats and does not contain cheese. This tray contains 1oz of each meat per person, 6oz total per person. Select the size that most closely matches your group.
- Cheesy Spreads & Pretzels$39.99
4 fresh baked pretzels, crostini, blue cheese bacon dip, pimento cheese and brick spread. Perfect for the playoffs or just a fun spread for friends.
Build your own cheese board
- Cremeux de Bourgogne$8.00
A rich, luscious, & mushroomy triple cream brie.
- Capricho with Peppercorns$7.00
Tangy Spanish goat cheese rolled in green peppercorns for a great spicy counter point. Pasteurized Goat.
- Mozzarella di Bufala$7.00
Ciliegine mozzarella from water buffalo milk. Pasteurized.
- Prairie Breeze Cheddar$6.00
Our top seller! Tasty cheddar with lots of crystals from a great co-op in Iowa. Pasteurized Cow
- Sogn$7.00
A nutty & earthy tomme-style sheep milk cheese from Minnesota. Pasteurized sheep.
- Gruyere$7.00
Alpine nuttiness at its best. Utterly snackable. Raw Cow
- Tete de Moine$7.00
Nutty, fruity cheese named after tonsure or the shaving of monks heads. We serve this the traditional way, thinly shaved on a girolle. Trust us, it looks really cool. Raw Cow
- Tomme de Savoie$6.00
An often forgotten gem of alpine cheese. It reminds you of a walk in the forest. Raw Milk. Pasteurized Cow
- Flory's Truckle$7.00
Ever wish Prairie Breeze was even more flavorful? This is a clothbound, aged cheddar from Homestead creamery that'll make your dreams come true. Unpasteurized Cow
- Mimolette$6.00
French cousin of aged gouda, famous for its bright orange, pumpkin like color. Pasteurized Cow.
- St. Nectaire$6.00
Semisoft, woodsy French classic. If you like gruyere or taleggio you should try this cheese.
- Bleu D'auvergne$6.00
Mild rich blue cheese from Central France. Raw Cow Milk
- Monger Selection: Llanes$9.00
A soft-ripened sheep milk cheese from award-winning Blakesville Creamery in Wisconsin, paired with pineapple aleppo jam. Pasteurized sheep. Available a la carte only.
Build your own charcuterie board
- Toscano Salami$6.00
Cured Pork salami with a bright fennel seed flavor. Goes great with a variety of cheeses.
- Prosciutto di Parma$7.00
Classic air and salt-cured ham from the Northern Italy.
- Coppa$7.00
Cured & spiced pork shoulder from Brooklyn.
- Spruce Tip Bresaola$8.00
Dry cured beef loin rolled in spruce tips by Smoking Goose from Indianapolis, IN.
- Tempesta Nduja$7.00
Slightly spicy spreadable salami, spiced with calabrian peppers.
- Iberico Chorizo$7.00
Smokey & slightly spicy, rich Iberico pork salami from Spain.
- Salame Rosa$7.00
A cooked Italian-style salami with coriander, white pepper, & pistachios. CONTAINS NUTS
- Monger Selection: Iberico Ham (1oz portion)$9.00
The prized acorn-fed Spanish ham, from the paleta (shoulder). 1oz portion, served a la carte only.
Conservas and Pairings
- Mariscadora Stuffed Squid in Ink$16.00
Stuffed squid in their own ink
- Ocean's Peppered Mackerel$11.00
Hot-smoked mackerel filets in pepper sauce
- Espinaler Scallops in Galician Sauce$14.00
Variegated scallops bathed in a sauce of sweet onion, tomato, and spices.
- Fangst Mussels$15.00
Danish mussels marinated with dill and fennel seeds.
- Matiz Lemon Sardines$9.00
Tender sardines with lemon
- Mouettes d'Arvor Anchovies$14.00
Tender French anchovies in extra virgin olive oil.
Sandwiches & Salads & More
- Arugula & Parmigiano Reggiano Salad$10.00
Arugula, preserved lemon, garlic croutons, and shaved parmigiano reggiano dressed with olive oil and lemon juice for a fresh light addition to your cheese dinner.
- Pimento & Okra Sandwich w/ side$12.00
A couple southern gems, pimento cheese and pickled okra for a veggie friendly treat.
- Prosciutto & Taleggio Sandwich w/ side$13.00
Prosciutto, funky Taleggio, whole grain mustard, and arugula on baguette. Served with fries or a side salad.
- Turkey Bacon Brie Sandwich w/ side$15.00
Roast turkey, cranberry mayo, bacon jam, Brie, and arugula on classic white bread. Served with a choice of fries or side salad.
- The Vermonter Sandwich w/ side$13.00Out of stock
Rosemary ham, 1 year cheddar, sliced apples, onions, arugula and honey mustard on a bacon brioche bun.
- The Sporty Italian w/ side$13.00
A savory combo of Toscano salami, soppressata, sport pepper chow-chow, arugula, and dijonaise on a baguette.
- Pimento Cheese & Bacon w/ side$14.00
Pimento Cheese Sandwich with Crispy Bacon on tosted in the bacon drippings. Served with fries or a salad.
- Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup$13.00
Our secret grilled cheese blend, pain de mei, really good butter, and 12oz of tomato soup to dunk it all.
- Fries$4.00
Basket of Fries, cause sometimes you just want some fries.
- Fresh Fried Potato Chips$5.00
Freshly fried chips with your choice of flavors.
- Side Arugula Salad$4.00
Arugula, preserved lemon, garlic croutons, and shaved parmigiano reggiano dressed with olive oil and lemon juice
- Tomato Soup$3.00+
Creamy Tomato Soup, great for a cool evening. 12oz container
Nuts, Pickles, and More
- Pimento Cheese To Go$6.00
Spicy, smooth collision of Southern style and Midwest product. 8 oz container.
- Bacon Blue Cheese Dip To Go$7.00
Rich blue cheese, crispy bacon, shallots, and a few other secret ingredients make for the perfect appetizer or sandwich spread.
- Marcona Almonds$7.00
The favorite nut of cheese plates everywhere and a great snack. 8 oz container by volume.
- Valencia Almonds$6.00
Similar to marconas but with a little more fruitiness and less oiliness.
- Pickled Okra$4.00
Crunchy pickled okra with just a hint of heat to them. Great with cheese. 8 oz container.
- Peppadews$6.00
Tangy, sweet and spicy peppers. Great for snacks or some color on your cheese board. 8oz container.
- Olives$6.00
Our house blend of marinated olives to give your cheese a little something extra. 8 oz container.
- Cornichons$6.00
Classic crisp cornichons to go with your cheese or charcuterie. 8 oz container
- Meredith Dairy Marinated Cheese Jar$11.99
Rich spreadable blend of sheep and goat milk cheese marinated in olive oil. Great for a dip or to step up your sandwich game.
- Espinaler Olives with Anchovies Can$6.99
Manzanilla olives stuffed with an anchovy paste. Addicting!
Crackers & Bread
- Baguette$3.49
Baked in store daily. Please consume the day you purchase it for best quality.
- Bavarian Style Pretzel$2.50
Classic, old school German style pretzel.
- House made Herby Crostini$1.99
Thin sliced baguettes, toasted crispy with oregano and garlic oil.
- Olina's Wafer Crackers$4.00
Thin Australian style crackers designed for cheese and charcuterie.
- Olina's Pepper Crackers$3.99
- Divina Mini Toasts$2.99
- Rustic Bakery Olive Oil & Sel Gris Flatbreads$8.00
- Rustic Bakery Sweet Onion & Creme Fraiche Flatbreads$7.99
- La Panzanella Mini Croccantini$5.99
Good bang for your buck, multipurpose cracker
- Rustic Bakery Cocao Cherry Crisp$8.99
- Sesmark Gluten Free Rice Thins$5.99
- Potters Rye Crackers$7.99
- Potter's 6 Seed Crackers$7.99
Wine, Beer & Other Drinks
Traditional Sparkling Wines
- Brut Cattin Cremant D'Alsace Rose$18.99
Dry refreshing sparkling rose that is a customer favorite with a wide array of cheese.
- Domaine de la Bergerie Cremant de Loire$27.99
Classic cremant of chenin blanc and chardonnay - decadent and rich but still lively and fresh.
- Champagne Gratiot-Pilliere 'Brut Tradition'$53.99
Meunier-dominant Grower Champagne from 11th generation winemaking brothers - more red fruit and less racy than the Moncuit Blanc de Blanc.
- Pierre Moncuit Delos Grand Cru Champagne$53.99
100% Chardonnay champagne from the Cotes des Blanc. All of the racy bready goodness one would look for from Blanc de Blancs!
- André Heucq Rosé de Saignée$69.99
Intense, jovial rosé Champagne from a biodynamic producer devoted to celebrated the oft-ignored Pinot Meunier of the region.
- Enguera Cava$11.99
Inexpesive Spainish bubbles for coctails, mimosas, and picnics.
- Pares Balta Cava$19.99
Bright, organically farmed cava made primarily from higher-altitude Parellada.
- Lambert Bulles$24.99
Dry sparkling rose of cabernet franc from a shop favorite producer in the Loire Valley.
- Deltetto Metodo Classico Nebbiolo D'alba$34.99
Serious sparkler from Piedmonte that can go head to head with champagne. This Nebbiolo and pinot noir spends 3 years on the lees!
- Cleto Chiarli Amabile Lambrusco$14.99
Fruity chillable sparkling red, great with a variety of cheeses though classic with Parmigiano Reggiano. The amabile is off-dry vs the Brut Vecchia Modena.
- Domaine du Petit Couteau Sparkling Vouvray$21.99
Accessible, slightly off-dry sparkling Chenin blanc. Great for washed rinds or folks looking for an accessible, easy drinking wine.
- Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco di Vecchia Modena$16.99
Still fruity and cheese friendly, this drier Lambrusco offers more balsamic-y notes and goes equally well with harder cheeses.
- Migot Brut Method Traditionnelle$28.99
Sparkling rose of Gamay from Lorraine. Made from organic grapes grown around the Moselle. Great with goat cheese and triple creams.
- Ultraviolet Sparkling Rose$20.99
Crowd friendly bubbles from a female winemaker in Napa, California.
Pet Nats, Piquettes, and Adventurous Bubbly Wines
- Aubron Les Bulles Pet Nat$17.99
Pet Nat from a Muscadet Producer? Yep and its super delicious. Touch of that classic Muscadet salinity and acidity with lots of yeasty, stonefruit notes. Super drinkable with a lot of different cheeses.
- Hild Sekt$19.99
Refreshing, dry crisp sparkling riesling from the Upper Mosel in Germany. Great with earthy soft cheeses.
- Lunaris Secco$17.99
Sparkling from Malvasia made in Emilia Romagna, aka the heart of parm reg country. This is a great off-dry option with tons of fruit and infinitely drinkable.
- Leon Gold 'Pink Gold'$31.99
Pet-Nat of Trollinger from Swabia, Southern Germany. Zippy and dry, she'll go best with younger goat's milk cheeses and anything salty.
Rosé Wines
- Sans Wine Rosè Bubbles Can$9.99
Made in Central California by low intervention wine makers. This sparkly rose is crisp, dry, refreshing and perfect for picnics. 375ml can.
- Francois Ducrot Solange$17.99
Fun, zingy little natural rose' of merlot. Great with nutty cheeses and meats; bonus points for a cute sheep drawing on the bottle.
- Vignerons Ardechois Rosé$18.99
Organic, collectively farmed rosé from just west of the Rhone - more fun, less fussy.
- Field Recordings Kitties!$18.99
A blend of every grape that Field Recordings works with (literally). Fresh, fruity, simple and best enjoyed with a chill.
- Poggerino Toscano Rosato$19.99
Biodynamic Sangiovese rosé from Tuscany - lightly floral and perfect with any saltier soft cheeses.
- Brisa Suave Vinho Verde Rosé$19.99
Lightly spritzy and just as crisp as the whites of Northern Portugal - in a liter!
Orange Wines (Skin Contact White Varietals)
- Field Recordings SKINS$18.99
Affordable, easy drinking intro to orange wine from Central Coast of California.
- Old Westminister Salt$22.99
Everyday dinner table wine, partially fermented on skins - drink with burrata and pizza.
- Sybille Kuntz Riesling$34.99
Biodynamic Riesling from the Mosel, with several weeks of skin contact. Unique, petrol-y and dying to be enjoyed with stinky cheeses.
- Left Foot Charley Skin-Fermented Pinot Gris$23.99
Skin contact Pinot Gris sourced from multiple farmers devoted to growing amazing grapes on the Old Mission Peninsula in the north of Lower Peninsula, Michigan.
- Les Vins Pirouettes Eros$27.99
Bright, light refreshing Alsatian orange wine made using pinot gris with a touch of Riesling and sylvaner. Great with Charcuterie and raceltte.
- Chalmers Mother Block Skin Contact$15.99
Co-fermented Italian varietals from Chalmers' nursery vines - 5 days of skin contact produce a lighter, citrus driven wine.
- Matic Skin Contact Kerner$24.99
A winemaking tribute to the maker's grandfather, who illegally planted Kerner in Central Slovenia 40+ years ago. 2 weeks on skins makes for a tropically fruited orange wine with minimal tannin.
- Christian Binner 'Bomb-isch'$27.99
Somewhere between a lighter skin-contact and a more rustic white, with salty tropical notes and endless pairing options.
- Tschotiashvili Kisi$25.99
Rich, tannic historical style of orange wine from Georgia, fermented on skins for 8+ months.
- Do Re Mi 3 day Mtsvane$24.99
A shorter skin maceration results in a less traditional Georgian orange wine - a less tannic, easier drinking version of the style.
- Do-Re-Mi 6 Month Mtsvane$24.99
Grippy local varietal from Georgia (the country), the ancestral home of skin-contact/orange wine.
- Enderle + Moll "Muller"$21.99
Muller-Thurgau from Baden, Germany, fermented in contact with skins for 5 days and aged on lees for 8 months.
- Diem D'ora Orange$19.99
organic blend of Grüner Veltliner and the lesser seen Roter Traminer, fermented on skins for 3 weeks - dry orange creamsicle in a liter!
- Cosimo Maria Masini Daphné Bianco$30.99
Native tuscan white varietals fermented on skins for 5-10 days - a more elegant, herbal skin contact wine that holds up well with firmer cheeses.
Traditional White Wines
- La Roche Guilhem Jurancon Sec$9.99
While its no secret the Basque make great cheese, they also make some really crisp cheese friendly white wine... at a steal of a price.
- RAIN Sauvignon Blanc$16.99
Classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Lots and lots of grapefruit with a refreshing dry finish. Pair it with goats or Meredith Dairy
- Reeve Wines Vermentino$39.99
Mineral driven, complex Vermentino from the Sonoma Coast. A great aperitif wine for when our winter has dragged on too long and you'd rather be on the Amalfi Coast.
- Chateau Freynelle Blanc$16.99
Soft, floral blend of Semillion and Savignon Blanc with just a touch of Muscadet. This is a refreshing wine for light cheeses like goudas, medium aged goats, and young cheddars.
- Land of Saints Chardonnay$21.99
A great take on classic oaky California chardonnay from a great producer.
- Ulli Stein 'Blauschiefer' Riesling Trocken$26.99
Dry, stony, mouthwatering Riesling from old, organically farmed vines in the Mosel.
- Charles Gonnet Chignin$17.99
hand-harvested jacquere from Savoie - best enjoyed in multiples with Raclette.
- Domaine du Grand Chene Muscadet$14.99
Delicate, food friendly expression of Muscadet from a third generation winemaker.
- I Croppi Albana Secco$19.99
Textured, herbaceous white wine made from a lesser known white varietal native to Emilia Romagna.
- Txakolina Xarmant$19.99
The classic white wine of Basque Country - racy, bright, and begging to be drunk on a 90 degree day with conservas.
- Philippe Tessier Cheverny Blanc$21.99
Sauvignon Blanc/Chardonnay blend from the Loire Valley, perfect for lovers of Sancerre.
- Mary Taylor Anjou Blanc$18.99
An importer focused on highlighting the lesser known appellations of western Europe, Taylor's Anjou (100% Chenin Blanc) is classic, crisp, and full of orchard fruit flavors.
- Domaine Vetriccie 'Biancu Gentile'$22.99
Literally translated to "easy white", this indigenous Corsican varietal is a fun alternative for drinkers of French and Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc.
- Von Hovel Kabinett Riesling$26.99
Classic demi-sec Riesling from the Saar - decadent but well balanced, and intense enough to stand up to blues and funkier washed rinds.
- Marchisio Roero Arneis$24.99
A varietal native to Piemonte, this Arneis is organically grown and fermented in clay amphorae. Orchard fruit and bright acidity make this a perfect wine to transition from late summer into the colder weather.
- Mary Taylor Cotes de Gascogne$13.99
Another in the line of Mary Taylor's less-traveled appellations, an easy going white wine from an area more famous for it's Cognac. Simple, but fresh and stonefruity.
- Heitlinger Pinot Gris$24.99
Minerally, citrus driven Pinot Gris from biodynamic farms across Baden, Germany - excellent with ash ripened goat's milk cheeses.
- Bernard Dubois Aligote$24.99
An elegant take on the little brother white grape of Burgundy - orchard fruit and some nuttiness make this a great pairing for younger alpine styles and tommes alike.
- Triebaumer Furmint$27.99
Made in the region of Rust, towards the Hungarian border, this Austrian Furmint shows what Austrian wine can be all about - fresh fruit, light herbaceousness, and pairing perfectly with the soft sheep's and goat's milk cheeses that are in season over the spring/summer.
- Bloodroot Sauvignon Blanc$22.99
Fresh California Sauvignon Blanc from Mendocino County - fresh and zingy, perfect for young sheep and goat's milk cheeses.
Adventurous White Wines
- Chalmers Mother Block White$15.99
Italian white varietals grown in Australia and co-fermented, creating an aromatic, dry, bright wine.
- Seehof Riesling Feinherb$18.99
Focussed riesling from one of our favorite producers in the Rheinhessen. This has just a touch of sweetness and goes great with washed rinds and charcuterie.
- Ohlzelt Gruner Leader$20.99Out of stock
Crisp, dry Gruner veltliner from a great Austrian natural wine producer.
- Mallea Grenache Blanc$27.99
A young, unoaked grenache blanc out of the Santa Ynez Valley in California. A crisp & mineral-driven take on the classic French grape.
- Alexis Hudon 'Matouse'$24.99
Sauvignon Blanc-dominant blend from Quebecois winemaker Alexis Hudon - funky, fresh, and continuing the Beautiful Rind legacy of wines with cats on the label.
- Ante Sladic Marastina$20.99
An indigenous Croatian varietal from a winery focused on local grapes - grassy, green, and a great companion to tommes.
- Day Wines 'Vin de Days'$23.99
Field blend of various Alsatian varietals grown throughout Willamette, including Riesling and Muller Thurgau - bright, sunny, and friendly to slightly funkier cheeses.
- Alexis Hudon Clac!$28.99
indigenous Loire varietal that goes great with all things pickled and briny.
- Enderle & Mull Muller-Thurgau$29.99
Blend of Muller grown in multiple sights across Southern Germany - bright, picnic-y wine straddling the line between white and orange.
- Brand Riesling Trocken$19.99
Bright, zippy riesling from the Pfalz (east of her more historical home of the Mosel) - in a liter!
- Broc Love White$23.99
We'd explain the vinification but it's about 2 paragraphs (check out their website). Essentially it's a big ol' mix of organic grapes made into a more medium body, deliciously accessible natural wine.
Traditional Red Wines
- Land of Saints Pinot Noir$21.99
Classic Central Coast Pinot Noir. Balanced tannin and great fruit. This will go well with whatever food you throw at it.
- Domaine de La Charmoise Touraine Gamay$19.99
Loire Valley Gamay. Rich, bright, and balanced, perfect for sheep milk cheeses.
- Seppeltsfield Shiraz$21.99
Big rich Classic Australian Shiraz. Have this one grilled beef or meaty cheeses like Hornkuhkase
- Scaia Veneto Corvina$14.99
Great bang for the buck...goes nicely with a number of different cheeses.
- Zillamina Red$13.99
Magnificent Monastrell from organic Valencia vineyards. This is bigger and bolder than you think it's going to be. Perfect burger/pizza wine.
- Bodegas Pinuaga Tinto$9.99
Easy drinking grenache/tempranillo blend from Spain. Put a chill on it if you'd like but its good with cheddars and medium aged cheeses either way.
- Marco Porello Langhe$18.99
Classic estate nebbiolo from Langhe, best enjoyed with cured meats.
- Chateau St Andre Corbin St George St Emilion$24.99
St George St Emilion is a tiny little appellation just north of the more famous St Emilion. Here they let Cab Franc shine with just a bit of Bordeaux. Chewier and grippier than Chinon but still delicious with cheese if you're looking for a bigger red for your cheese dinner
- Domaine Migot Gamay$27.99Out of stock
Fruity, cold climate gamay - probably the most soft-cheese friendly red wines that we offer.
- Depaula Monastrell$15.99
Earthy, savory Monastrell (known as Mourvedre in France) from Bodegas Ponce. Organic from a family owned winery that focuses on native Spanish varietals.
- Benoit Daridan Cheverny Rouge$24.99
Blend of gamay and pinot noir from the eastern Loire - slightly earthier than our other gamay options while still offering fresh red fruit on the palate.
- Mas de Gourgonnier Rouge$22.99
Rich complex Provence blend of Grenache, Cabernet, Syrah and Carignan. Great if you are looking for a versatile red to pair.
- Finca Enguera Tempranillo$13.99
soft, easy-drinking Tempranillo - unoaked, a fresher, slightly savory style.
- Anthony Thevenet Morgon$29.99
Low intervention cru Beaujolais - fully carbonically macerated and aged in concrete, a fresher style of Morgon while maintaining some floral elegance.
- Romitorio Ghiaccio Forte Sangiovese$19.99Out of stock
100% Sangiovese from Morellino di Scansano - located in Southern Tuscany, a slightly earthier red, still bursting with fresh fruit.
- Mary Taylor Coteaux de Cabrerisse$13.99
Easy drinking Carignan from the rocky Mediterranean coast of France - lightly spiced, a perfect tuesday night pasta wine.
- Kivelstadt 'Father's Watch'$20.99
Blend of mostly Grenache and Carignan from Mendocino County, California - a good balance of dark fruit, earth and tannin make it a great option for cheddars.
Adventurous Red Wines
- Matthieu Barret Petit Ours$22.99
100% Syrah from the Côtes-du-Rhône. Big fruity juicy and a lasting finish make this a great wine for harder cheeses and charcuterie; but you also wouldn't be wrong to put it with a softer sheep milk cheese.
- Hurluberlu$22.99
This "weirdo" wine is 100% carbonic cab franc from the Loire made to be lightly chilled and enjoyed with food.
- Jazzy Juice$27.99
Direct press, light-bodied field blend from the famous Johan Vineyard. A blen of St Laurent, Gruner, Zweitgelt Pinot Gris, Blaufrankish, and Kerner. Put a light chill on it if you'd like and enjoy!
- Chalmers Mother Block Red$15.99
Various Italian varietals blended to make an easy-going red.
- Akutain Rioja$19.99
Classic rich rioja made on a small scale with native yeast. Tempranillo with an added boost from garnacha.
- Planet Mouraz Chibu$22.99
unfined, unfiltered red blend of ~20 red and white Portuguese grapes. - drink chilled with plenty of sardines and olives.
- Enderle & Moll Pinot Noir Basis$28.99Out of stock
German Pinot from 30 yo vines in Baden. A great food wine.
- Fakin Teran$17.99
Indigenous Istrian varietal bringing a savory depth to this organic Croatian wine.
- Domaine des Lampyres 'Mal de Cap'$35.99
Delicate, pretty wine from the lesser spotted Pineau d'Aunis - aromatic, slightly herbaceous and endlessly unique.
- Leon Gold 'Neon Gold'$24.99
Easy-going Trollinger (in a liter!) from the Black Forest of Germany. Bright, slightly herbaceous, and a great pairing to any salty cheeses or dishes.
- Gustavo Riffo 'Viña Lomas de Llahuen' Pipeño$18.99
From the southern Itata valley of Chile, Pipeño refers to lighter, usually organically farmed, styles of pais, a grape common to the region. Light savory and sour cherry notes in a Liter makes this an ideal wine for sitting around the fire.
- Old Westminister Pepper$23.99
Cab Franc from Maryland! Old Westminister gained acclaim for their pet nats and piquettes, but is now out with a food friendly classic red. It also has a little blaufrankish and Chambourcin. Goes get with a variety of cheese.
- O Tinto Perfeito O Clarete$19.99
Rich but easy drinking Portuguese blend. Great movie night wine.
- Pares Balta Indigena$27.99
100% Garnatxa (Grenache) from high altitude vineyards in Penedes, Catalonia. Stony, savory, a really unique contrast to Rhone based grenache that goes great with Alpine style cheeses.
- Cacique Maravilla Cabernet Sauvignon$25.99
Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon from the Bio-Bio Valley. Organically farmed and fermented in neutral oak, a much fresher expression of Cabernet than it's typical North American cousins. Great with alpines!
- Tinta De Valle$24.99
Rich, full body Grenache from one of Mexico's foremost wineries. Great to warm you up on a chilly day.
Cocktails & Canned Wine
- El Banderra Vermut Rojo$27.99
A great aperitif or digestive. Best served on the rocks with a slice of orange. Flip-top bottle just in case you don't finish it in one sitting.
- El Banderra Vermut Blanco$27.99
White aromatized wine from Spain. Probably the best smelling thing we've got in the shop!
- Sans Wine Rosè Bubbles Can$9.99
Made in Central California by low intervention wine makers. This sparkly rose is crisp, dry, refreshing and perfect for picnics. 375ml can.
- Old Westminster Skin Contact Piquette Can$8.99
The ideal hammock beverage - a 6% spritz made by refermenting water and sugar in contact with wine skins.
- Underberg Bitters .67oz$2.49
The ubiquitous herbal digestif!
- Sans Carbonic Carignan Can$11.99
Organic carignan that has undergone just a bit of carbonic maceration to give it a bright finish, great with a slight chill.
- Misoo Spritz$7.99
Classic Italian style spritz in a 250ml can. Made in Chicago and a great start to a meal. 8%abv
- Straightaway Gin Fizz 250mL$5.99
A classic gin fizz from Portland, Oregon - nitrogen infused for maximum mouthfeel.
- Lubanzi Chenin Blanc Can 375ml$6.99
375ml can of crisp, off dry Chenin Blanc that is great for drinking outdoors (responsibly & legally of course). This wine is also Fair Trade and Fair Life certified.
Beer
- Hopewell Going Places$13.99
6.8% ABV IPA. 4 pack of 16 oz cans. This citrus forward balanced IPA is made right here in Logan Square.
- Hopewell Ride or Die$13.99
5.5% ABV Pale Ale. Great malty/hoppy balance. 4 pack of 16oz cans.
- Hopewell Lil Buddy Lager$6.99
4.7% ABV Helles Lager. Great for a beer back or a little whistle wetter. Great with a lot of different cheese. 4 pack of 8 oz short boys.
- Pipeworks Infinite Citra$12.99
4 pk of 16oz cans. 7% abv. Bright citrussy IPA.
- Pipeworks Ninja vs Unicorn$13.99
4 pack of 16oz Cans. This big hoppy IPA is great for the hopheads.
- Is/Was Tree Tipper$11.99
Farmhouse ale made using spruce tips steeped in honey. A great beer for wintertime cheese. 500ml bottle
- Is/Was Tree Tipper with Brett$12.99
- Is/Was Télé$9.99
Brettanoymces fermented saison brewed in collaboration with Television Brewing, using Cascade hops from Michigan, the Pacific Northwest, and New Zealand. Dry, citrusy,
- Is/Was x Joiners Biere de Miel$9.99
Cider
- Isastegi Cidre 330ml Can$4.49
Everyone's favorite funky little Basque cider in Koozie-ready cans.
- Arratzian Sidre$11.99
Basque cider with laser acidity and a touch of funk. Great for cheese.
- Manoir de Grandouet Cidre Fermier$12.99Out of stock
Normand Cider that is not too funky and not too mild. Very drinkable and a great gateway to farmhouse ciders. Enjoy, like most French Ciders, with camembert and earthy bries, as well as cheddars and sheep cheese.
- Ciderie du Legeur Premium 750 ml$17.99Out of stock
Alcohol Free Drinks
- Weingut Leitz Eins Zwei Zero$16.99
Dealcoholized aromatic blend of Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc from Rheingau, Germany
- Tost Rosé Sparkling$2.99
off-dry sparkling tea, made with elderberries and ginger.
- Tost Sparkling White Tea with Cranberry and Ginger$2.99
off-dry sparkling tea, made with cranberries and ginger.
- Open Water Sparkling Water Can$2.49
- Metric Cold Brew Cans$4.99
- Companion Kombucha$5.29
- Dr. Brown's Black Cherry Soda$1.99
- Dr. Brown's Root Beer$2.00
- Wisco Pop Strawberry$3.49
- Odd Bird Blanc de Blanc Can$8.99
Dealcoholized sparkling Spanish chardonnay in a 250 ml can. Must be 21+ to purchase
- Odd Bird Sparkling Rose Bottle$26.99
Dealcoholized sparkling Spanish rose in a 750ml bottle. Must be 21+ to purchase
- Ghia Soda$5.99Out of stock
Slightly sweet, moreso bitter gentian based aperitif - zero proof!
- Odd Bird Rose Cans$8.99
- Vichy Catalan 500 ml$3.99
- Open Water Still Water Can$2.49
- St. Agrestis Phony Negroni$5.49
n/a take on the classic bittersweet cocktail.
- Weinugt Leitz Eins Zwei Zero Sparkling Can$6.99
Cheese, Charcuterie, Conservas, Chocolate and Crackers
Cheese by 1/2 lb
- Gruyere 0.5 lb minimum$14.99
Alpine nuttiness at its best. Gruyere has been many a cheesemonger's first love.
- Parmigiano Reggiano 0.5 lb minimum$15.99
The King of Cheese ready to go for your pasta.
- Prairie Breeze 0.5 lb minimum$11.99
Cheddar base with crunchy Alpine style cultures. An Iowan original made at Milton Creamery.
- Taleggio 0.5 lb minimum$10.99
Classic Italian cheese that is a great gateway into the world of funk.
- Manchego 0.5lb minimum$12.99
Classic Spanish sheep milk cheese. Our manchego is a raw milk farmstead manchego for extra complexity and deliciousness.
Cheese Individually Packaged
- Meredith Dairy Sheep/Goat Cheese Jar$11.99
Rich spreadable blend of sheep and goat milk cheese marinated in olive oil. Great for a dip or to step up your sandwich game.
- Blakesville Creamery Chevre Retail Tub by ea$9.99Out of stock
- Little Lucy Brie by ea$11.99
- Tulip Tree Foxglove by ea$16.99
Funky, fruity, & creamy, a cheese modeled after Epoisses that gets gooey-er the longer it sits!
- Apricity by ea$8.99
Alemar Cheese Co's rich, fudgy, & tangy staff favorite cheese
Tinned Fish & Other Conservas
- Ati Manel Garfish in Olive Oil$6.99
Tender garfish (needle fish) that are one of the most sustainable fish species to preserve
- Ati Manel Octopus in Garlic Sauce$13.99
- Conservas de Cambados Scallops in Galician Sauce$9.99
- Conservas de Cambados Small Sardines$9.99
- Espinaler Scallops in Galician Sauce$9.99
- Fangst Brisling Smoked Sardines with Heather & Chamomile$11.99
- Fangst Limfjord Cockles$12.99
- Jose Gourmet Cod in Olive Oil & Garlic$13.99
- Jose Gourmet Smoked Salmon$12.99Out of stock
- Jose Gourmet Spiced Tuna Pate$5.99
- Les Mouettes d'Arvor Anchovies in Olive Oil$9.99
- Ocean's Wild Mediterranean Sardines$5.99
- Olasagasti Anchovies a la Basque$12.99
- Olasagasti Cantabrian Anchovy and Tuna Pate$10.99
- Patagonia Lemon Caper Mackerel$8.99
- Ati Manel Mussel in Pickled Sauce$9.99
- Espinaler Olives with Anchovies Can$6.99
Manzanilla olives stuffed with an anchovy paste. Addicting!
- Fangst Færøsk Grilled Salmon$11.99
- Fishwife Smoked Salmon with Fly by Jing Chili Crisp$16.99
Charcuterie
- Brooklyn Cured Sweet Sopressata pre-sliced$9.99
- Brooklyn Cured Smoked Beef Salami pre-sliced$12.99
- Underground Meats Black Garlic Salami$6.99
A dry-cured salami from our friends in Madison, WI.
- Underground Meats Calabrian 3 Way Salami$6.99
- Underground Meats Spanish Chorizo$6.99
- Underground Meats Finocchiona Salami$6.99
- Underground Meats Saucisson Sec$6.99
- Underground Meats Wisco Old Fashioned Salami$6.99
- Tempesta Salame Di Manzo by ea$14.99
- Pio Tosini Pre-sliced Prosciutto by ea$12.99
- Underground Meats 'Nduja$8.99
- Red Bear Holy Cow$14.99
One of our favorites, an all beef salami from Red Bear in Mundeline, 6oz individual wrapped portion
Crackers & Bread
- Baguette$3.49
Baked in store daily. Please consume the day you purchase it for best quality.
- Divina Mini Toasts$2.99
- La Panzanella Mini Croccantini$5.99
Good bang for your buck, multipurpose cracker
- Olina's Pepper Crackers$3.99
- Olina's Wafer Crackers$4.00
Thin Australian style crackers designed for cheese and charcuterie.
- Rustic Bakery Olive Oil & Sel Gris Flatbreads$8.00
- Rustic Bakery Sweet Onion & Creme Fraiche Flatbreads$7.99
- Fine Cheese Fig & Honey Crackers$6.99
Chocolate Bars
- OmNom Milk of Nicaragua 50%$8.99Out of stock
- OmNom Nicaragua 73%$8.99Out of stock
- Omnom Cookies & Cream$8.99
White chocolate topped with chocolate cookies. A staff favorite!
- OmNom Lakkris & Sea Salt$8.99
- Goodio Peppermint Crunch$6.99
- OmNom Krunch Toffee Malt Balls$8.99
- Wild Jurua by Luisa Abram$14.99
- Luisa Abram White Chocolate & Brazil Nuts$9.99
- Luisa Abram Rio Tocantins 81% Wild Cacao$9.99
- Luisa Abrams Rio Acara Wild Chocolate Bar$9.99Out of stock
- Cacao Sampaka Gin & Tonic$8.99
- Goodio Coffee$6.99
Catering
Classic Cheese and Charcuterie Platters
- Cheese Snack for a Group$50.00+
A nice snack-sized tray featuring three of our favorite cheeses. You will have enough of each cheese for a snack/appetizer for your desired group size. It also includes pairings like jams, pickles, or preserves. Each cheese and meat has approximately 1-1.5oz per person, 4oz total per person. Select the size that most closely matches your group.
- Midwest Favorites for a Group$50.00+
A nice snack-sized tray featuring our favorite Midwest producers. You will have enough of two cheeses and one meat for a nice snack/appetizer for your desired group size. Each cheese and meat has approximately 1-1.5oz per person, 4oz total per person. Select the size that most closely matches your group. Selections may vary from photo shown.
- Meats & Three for a Group$80.00+
Our classic and ever-popular meat and three board built for a group! The board is sized as a heavy appetizer or light meal for your desired number of people. This board features our two monger selected charcuterie items (meats) and three cheeses, as well as pairings like jams, pickles, or preserves. Each cheese and meat has approximately 1oz per person, 5oz total per person. Select the size that most closely matches your group. Selections may vary from photo shown. Bread not automatically included.
- Cheese for Dinner for a Group$75.00+
A great cheese board built for a group! The board is sized as a heavy appetizer or light meal for your desired number of people. This board features our current favorite five cheeses, as well as pairings like jams, pickles, or preserves. Each cheese has approximately 1oz per person, 5oz total per person. Select the size that most closely matches your group.
- All the Cheese for a Group$115.00+
A true feast for a group. This tray features each cheese on our current menu, along with their pairings, such as jams, pickles, and preserves. This is sized to be a meal for the group. Each tray contains 0.75 oz of each cheese per person, around 1/2 lb total per person. Select the size that most closely matches your group.
- All the Charcuterie for a Group$80.00+
A meat platter to please a crowd! This features all six of our current charcuterie menu selections as well as a paired accompaniment for each item, olives, and cornichons. This is a celebration of cured meats and does not contain cheese. This tray contains 1oz of each meat per person, 6oz total per person. Select the size that most closely matches your group.
- Cheesy Spreads & Pretzels$39.99
4 fresh baked pretzels, crostini, blue cheese bacon dip, pimento cheese and brick spread. Perfect for the playoffs or just a fun spread for friends.