I found out that most of the meat and cheese is delivered by UPS...and that cant mean that its extremely fresh. The owner was very rude and confrontational when I asked how fresh his food was. The wife was/is very nice, and very helpful. I heard the owner yelling at the person in the back because they were cutting something too large. I wanted to inquire about having them cater a dinner party I was having and when I heard him speak down to the workers, I took my business elsewhere. I also found out he owned and closed several other places around that failed...
The display was great and the store is clean, however once you know that the meat and all that sat in the back of a UPS truck for days, it really took away from the quality of it. I only bought a few...
Read moreDarien Cheese and Fine Foods is an absolute gem—warm, inviting, and full of charm. Owner Ken is incredibly welcoming and impressively knowledgeable about cheese and wine, always ready with the perfect pairing suggestion. The shop offers exceptional olive oil, aged meats that melt in your mouth, and a fantastic selection of fresh cheeses. The staff is genuinely kind and attentive, making sure you find exactly what you need. It feels great to support such a passionate and well-curated...
Read moreMe and my family LOVE the Darien Cheese Shop. We have been going there for years and they never disappoint. The selection, service and prices are superb . My favorite part is when we get to taste the cheese and decided if we want to buy some to bring home, (YUM), and we always do!!! It is our first stop when we are going to be entertaining to get a wonderful selection of cheeses, olives, breads, meats for our guest to enjoy! A MUST GO, because once you do, you will shop...
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