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well there’s a new kid on our block at 43rd & duval in the hyde park neighborhood - and there’s gonna be a rumble.
Antonelli’s - a temple to cheese ! has opened recently to rave reviews and much ado about fromaggi.
we at ASTI Trattoria were all too excited to meet our new neighbors john & kendall - two cheese “nerds” ( i mean cheesemongers ) with passion-commitment & dedication to cheese.
and a bit of charcouterie too ( truffle salami ) !
enter into this intimate shop to the welcoming voices of john & kendall-
“hey- what are you looking for today” - “can we taste you on a great new cheese we just got in” ?
it’s one thing to taste a great cheese - but quite another to have an accompanying story about it that just makes for an incredible experience.
i love a good roquefort. but how about one that is still hand ladled by a 92 year old man - jaques carles to be specific. and did you know that a true roquefort comes from one designated cave in this one small town that is shared by only 8 licensed families ?
who knew ? and that’s why this cheese at $39.99 a pound flies out the door.
and how about the renata from Sally Jackson Cheese in washington. this is a one cow cheese. (her name is renata). how special is that.
or an ash covered goat cheese - super fresh - made locally by a 22 year old who raises and milks her goats and makes the cheese with a little help from her family. this midnight chevre is from CKC Farms in blanco, texas.
john & kendall excitedly share their knowledge of the culture - history and love that goes into making a particular cheese. it’s an appreciation not to be taken for granted or tasted lightly.
coming soon ! we are matching the Antonelli’s passion and expertise with that of our wine director josh loving of FINO Restaurant Patio & Bar. the ‘chef’s table series’ will host “wine cheese & conversation” - every 6-8 weeks. kick off is may 17th with cheese & sparkling wine.
check out www.finoaustin.com for details.
rumble down with Antonelli & FINO !
and say “cheese” !
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