The Cheese and Charcuterie Shop — Local services in Cleveland

I am currently engaged in an experiment (or perhaps a self indulgent quest) to explore the psychoactive effects of authentic English Stilton cheese, especially on dreams. The Cheese Shop at the West Side Market carries a particularly tasty variety of Stilton that I am pleased to report has a pleasantly robust effect on my nocturnal adventures. Apparently 70% of the population reacts to the pennicillium mold strain in Stilton cheese and I am pleased to be among them. To be fair, the Cheese Shop has an extensive collection of cheeses from around the country and the world. The 2005 study by the British Cheese Board also found that cheddar cheese caused celebrities to appear in participants' dreams, Red Leicester was likely to cause dreams of the past while Lancashire focused on the future. But Stilton brought out the very strange and bizarre nocturnal flights and I can attest to the effect. Sorry I cannot go into detail on my dreams to protect the accomplices but I hope to meet you someday in the wee hours of the...

As a cheese aficionado, I love this place! Lisa was very knowledgeable and since I was there while it wasn't busy, she had plenty of time to talk to me about the various cheeses she procures. Her selection of Blues is amazing. Try my favorite Point Reyes Bay Blue for a legendary mild creamy Blue experience. There's tangy goat cheeses from local Cleveland producer Lake Erie Creamery, Gruyere's from Europe, Manchego from Spain, a variety of classic French cheeses, the best of California cheeses and many others. Whether you want a brie style, washed rind, hard aged Parmesan, a crumbly Feta, or an amazing Blue, they've got what you crave. Seriously, just check it out. This is not a paid advertisement, I just love...

As a professional chef, caterer, and father who cooks at home, I've visited the Cheese Shop quite a few times over the years.

The staff and owner are incredibly well-educated on their selections, I've never had an issue with the cheeses or supplemental items. They've helped select varieties and pairings with ease, and their prices are reasonable for high-ends imports.

They're a staple of the West Side Market, and...