$14.95
May 29 2012 - May 31 2012
Here's what you get:
- 1/2 lb of Brillat-Savarin
Murray's Cheese, owned by Rob Kaufelt, is not only one of the country's oldest cheese distributors, but also one of its finest affineurs, or cheese finishers. Cheesemakers from around the world entrust their wares to Murray's, which fine-tunes and finishes them in the company's Greenwich Village caves.
All of Murray's cheeses are cut to order and wrapped in cheese paper. This cheese will be shipped overnight and packaged in a box with an insulated liner designed to retain cold and prevent damage. All perishable orders are packed with non-toxic, reusable frozen gel packs. Murray's ships Tuesday through Thursday. You will receive an email from Gilt Taste notifying you of the ship date.
Why We Love It
Spanish civil war veteran Murray Greenberg opened a wholesale butter and egg shop in the West Village in 1940. In the 70s he sold it to Italian immigrant Louis Tudda. In 1987, Rob Kaufelt bought the place, keeping the original name and adding small-batch cheeses that no one would buy. Now Rob counts Tony Bourdain and Alice Waters among his customers. His success is partly thanks to Murray’s famous cheese caves, where an affineur brushes wheels with wines and beers, turns them, and wraps them in various leaves. The result? Some of the best cheese in the country.
You Need to Know
What's Included
- 1/2 lb of Brillat-Savarin
Use and Care
- Refrigerate upon arrival (we recommend the vegetable crisper, which is slightly warmer and moister than the rest of the fridge)
- To serve, remove cheese from the refrigerator an hour before eating to bring to room temperature
- Cheese needs to breathe, so do not wrap it in plastic wrap
- Wrap any unfinished cheese in cheese paper or wax paper and store in the refrigerator
Freshness and Quality Commitment
This item is final sale and non-returnable. Gilt Taste is committed to offering quality products that are fresh, honest and inspiring.
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