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Ideal Cheese Shop

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http://www.idealcheese.com offers the best selection of Gourmet Cheese from all over the World! Over The Ideal Taste...The Ideal Choice

Cheeses of the world, from Ideal Cheese

Ideal Cheese offers the finest cheeses of the world. Our cheeses are available per lb, per full wheel, or even in specialty cheese baskets for gifts or great treats. Ideal Cheese also offer specialty products, such as fine Cooking Oils, Vinegars and specialty meats. Our Cheese and Specialty Products are of the highest quality and we pride ourselves on offering our customers the very best cheeses of the world and specialty foods, online today.

05/29/2026

Summer hours are officially here.
From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Ideal Cheese will be open Saturdays from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Stop by a little earlier, stock up for the weekend, and let us help you build something delicious.
See you at the shop.

05/15/2026

Spice things up at Ideal Cheese Shop 🔥
We’re excited to now carry — bold, flavorful, and made to bring the heat without overpowering the food.
From Red Habanero & Black Coffee, to Jalapeño, Tequila & Lime, to Scotch Bonnet & Ginger, these bottles are packed with serious personality and perfect for leveling up everything from cheese boards to eggs, sandwiches, and more.
Come by the shop in NYC and grab your new favorite hot sauce. 🌶️🧀

05/12/2026

Erborinato, but make it art.
This blue beauty is giving major Starry Night vibes with its rich marbling and creamy texture. Bold, buttery, and beautifully funky, it’s the kind of cheese that stops you in your tracks before it even hits the board.
Perfect for pairing with honey, pears, fig jam, or a glass of something bold. Come see why this one’s a masterpiece.

05/05/2026

It’s goat cheese season 🐐✨
There’s nothing quite like a fresh, creamy chèvre paired with a bright, tart strawberry jam—simple, balanced, and absolutely delicious.
What’s your favorite way to enjoy goat cheese? Drop your go-to pairings below 👇
FoodieNYC CheesePairing

04/05/2026

We will be closed today for Easter Sunday Ideal Cheese Shop.

04/02/2026

Delice de Bourgogne, ladyfingers, crushed candied walnuts, and melted 100% cocoa chocolate — a little taste of absolute luxury for Easter. 🍫🐣
Rich, creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey in all the best ways. Would you serve this as dessert, an afternoon treat, or the grand finale to your Easter spread?
Tell us your Easter food traditions in the comments! We’d love to hear what makes your table special. 💛

03/24/2026

🧀 Tasting of the Day 🧀
Today we’re traveling to the French Alps with Tamié de Savoie — a semi-soft, washed-rind beauty made by monks at Abbaye de Tamié. Mildly earthy, creamy, and utterly comforting.
We’re pairing it simply but perfectly with:
• Pop Whole Seed Mustard for a bright, tangy kick
• Cornichons for that classic crunch
• Rustic Bakery Rosemary Crackers to tie it all together
A balanced board that’s equal parts savory, herbal, and satisfying — ideal for spring afternoons or your next wine hour.
✨ Stop by Ideal Cheese to taste this Alpine favorite and take a wedge home for your weekend grazing board.

03/19/2026

Fun dip, but make it cheese.
Today at Ideal Cheese Shop we’re dipping aged 5‑year Gouda into Mara’s sage honey and finishing with crushed candied pecans for a salty–sweet–crunchy bite that eats like dessert.
Here’s how it works:
1️⃣ Pick your Gouda slice
2️⃣ Dip in Mara’s honey
3️⃣ Dip again into the pecans
Come taste our new “Cheese Fun Dip” at Ideal Cheese Shop, 942 First Ave (btw 51st & 52nd) — happening today while supplies last.
Tag a friend who needs a cheese tasting date and we’ll see you at the counter.

03/17/2026

Shropshire Blue from Colston Bassett is back in the case and it’s an absolute showstopper 🧡💙
Picture the creaminess of a top Stilton, but with a deep golden paste, electric blue veining, and a slightly milder, nutty-sweet finish that just keeps going. This wheel is hand‑ladled at the Colston Bassett dairy in Nottinghamshire, giving it that luscious, almost fudgy texture that melts across your palate instead of crumbling on the board.
Pair it with:
• Tawny Port or aged Madeira for classic dessert-board luxury.
• A malty brown ale or stout if you’re more of a beer person.
• Honey, pear slices, or a hunk of crusty baguette to let the cheese shine.
Swing by Ideal Cheese (942 1st Ave in Midtown East) to taste this beauty, or DM us and we’ll ship it right to your door anywhere in the U.S. Tag your blue-cheese-loving friends and tell us how you’d serve this stunner on your next cheese board.

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03/07/2026

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03/06/2026

Bloody Mary, but make it cheesy. 🍅🧀💚
Today’s tasting at Ideal Cheese:
Danish Blue–stuffed green martini olives served with Stirrings Bloody Mary mix – the perfect Sunday brunch bite in one sip-and-snack combo.
Stop by for a sample, grab a hunk of Danish Blue, a few pitted green olives, and a bottle of mix so you can recreate this at home for your next brunch board or game day spread.
Tag your Bloody Mary lover and tell us: team celery stalk or team cheese-stuffed olive?

Address

942 1st Avenue
New York, NY
10022

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+1 800-382-0109

Website

http://www.idealcheese.com/

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