Hidden gem in Charlotte’s Oakhurst neighborhood where the menu is as creative as the food
October 12, 2021
Cheese Wisdom: Rich, tangy, unique
This cow’s milk blue hails from Switzerland
THE CHEESE: Simme Blue from Walter Treuthard, Lenk, Switzerland
AVAILABLE AT: Orrman’s Cheese Shop, The Market at 7th Street
PRICE: $35/lb.
THE STYLE: Blue cheese from Switzerland is unusual. This is very creamy, similar to Cambozola.
FLAVOR PROFILE: This cheese is has butter notes and is slightly nutty, with a delicate tartness from the blue mold.
HOW TO ENJOY: Serve with sliced fresh peaches and unsalted almonds, or gherkin pickles and fried capers.
WINE PAIRINGS: Refreshing Spanish albariño or French Picpoul de Penet; 20-year-old tawny port.
EXTRA READING: The alpine valley where this cheese is made is also home a breed of heirloom cattle known as Simmental, known to produce some of the best milk in the country.
