Grey's Fine Cheeses

In three words or less: what does being a cheesemonger mean to you?
Preserving sharing caring!

I have been a lifelong food guy-but always a fan of cheese. I've worked in food in some capacity off and on, owned a gym, sold construction equipment- but cheese has always been there for me. After doing some cheeseboards as corporate gifts for a client, the recipients asked if they could order them as well. Our focus was on using great cheese, and adding a card with some history of each cheese selected. We made a website that eventually turned into 3 retail stores with dine-in all based around great cheese.

The Cheese Traveler

In three words or less: what does being a cheesemonger mean to you?
Passionate, Caregiving, Troubadour.

My previous work and leisure experiences involved exploring the globe and providing service. I learned sharing food creates community and conversation. Cheese always makes a meal more memorable! Six years ago, I bought my cheese shop so I could share my favorite flavors with you. By learning about you, tasting cheese and indulging your palette, you truly can taste the world one cheese at a time. At The Cheese Traveler we embrace our role as Cheesemongers by sharing our excitement and providing the best quality local, domestic, and international cheese selections and artisan products while giving each guest outstanding service.

Instagram: @TheCheeseTraveler

DiBruno Bros, 9th Street Italian Market

In three words or less: what does being a cheesemonger mean to you?
Nutritionally dense storytelling.

Coming from a long line of restauranteurs, I've always had an interest in food. After a dozen years working in restaurants, I found my passion for local food and global cheese. This chapter began at a food hub in Western New York, where I learned about local food and, more specifically about cheese. A move to Philadelphia and a job behind the counter at DiBruno Bros would prove to be exactly what I needed to grow my knowledge and develop my storytelling capabilities.

Instagram: @thegyrohero

Malt & Mold

In three words or less: what does being a cheesemonger mean to you?
Trying new things!!!!!

Maya is a Cheese and Beermonger at Malt & Mold in Gramercy. They have a passion for trying every new cheese they can get their hands on and making extravagant cheese & charcuterie boards for their friends and loved ones. Their favorite part of cheesemonging and platter-crafting is when people explore different cheese pairings and find a new favorite!

Instagram: @punkybrujx

Uncle Giuseppes Marketplace

In three words or less: what does being a cheesemonger mean to you?
Life, Art, Tradition.

Cheese saved my life and I am dedicated to paying it back and forward.

Instagram: @Egthe1andonly

Campbell and Co.

In three words or less: what does being a cheesemonger mean to you?
Beauty of taste.

Molly Stewart currently works as a cheesemonger at Campbell and Co., located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She has worked in cheese for two years and is truly passionate about the community building involved in educating customers about the beautiful world of artisan cheese, from maker to monger to satisfied consumers.

Instagram: @mol.eclair

Fromagination

Three words describing what does being a cheesemonger mean to you?  What’s at peak?

As a mechanical engineer recently turned cheesemonger, I am passionate about learning and educating my customers when they walk into Fromagination on the Capitol Square in downtown Madison, WI. We celebrate our cheesemakers by sharing their stories and craft, so it is only natural for me to want to test my monger grasp by attending CMI. I am ecstatic about participating and hope to pick many tips and tricks along the way.

Wegmans

In three words or less: what does being a cheesemonger mean to you?
Sharing passion for cheese.

Like most mongers I’ve met, I fell into the cheese world by chance. I was looking to return to the work force after taking a year off after I had my daughter. I applied to Wegmans and was introduced to the world of cheese! 9 years later I love it more each day! I love finding new ways to educate not only myself but my team. Growing the passion for cheese is the best part of the job! I love to grow the excitement with my team that in turn helps gain customers for life! I’m developing the next generation of mongers!!!

Instagram: @Delcos_cheese_monger

Main Street Cheese Company

In three words or less: what does being a cheesemonger mean to you?
Sharing is caring.

I'm Noah Hunter, the person behind Main Street Cheese Company in Somerville, NJ. I've always had a passion for cheese and I want to share that love with everyone in my town and surrounding area. Teaming up with Tri State Restaurant Group, I'm starting with events, farmers markets, and catering. My dream is to open a shop on Main Street. I’m still very much a work in progress but eager to grow and learn.

Instagram: @mainstreetcheese

Murray’s Cheese

In three words or less: what does being a cheesemonger mean to you?
Elevating the miraculous ways of cheese making and having the customers feeling like their at home!

Cheese please!! Yes that should be on every shirt billboard and signs all over the globe and that’s my aim of cheese making everyone should be a curd nerd. Pushing the companies agenda in the simplest and the best way possible and making sure it’s for the love of cheese.

Instagram: @Nardosimms

Lunds & Byerlys

In three words or less: what does being a cheesemonger mean to you?
Sharing great cheese.

I interviewed for the monger position on a whim and fell in love with it. I got my CCP and now I'm ready for my next adventure.

Whole Foods Market

In three words or less: what does being a cheesemonger mean to you?
Way of life.

As an ACS Certified Cheese Professional, avid home cook and hobbyist foodie, I am always looking for the perfect bite in every dish and want to help others discover it as well.

Instagram: @dishinup

The Cheese Shop

In three words or less: what does being a cheesemonger mean to you?
Bugs. Milk. Harmony.

Returning for a second time, the British born, GBBS and Greene Grape trained ex combat medic competes again. Owner and chief monger of The Cheese Shop in NC, the last year has seen tremendous growth as the shop is named the best in 3 metro areas of over 2 million people. Looking forward to opening a new location this summer.

Instagram: @The_stevemonger