Say Cheese!

Say Cheese!

Calling all cheese aficionados! A slew of Gouda cheese-y Qs to snack on.

“Do you like cheese? Why, yes, I do.” And whether or not your fave is Gouda like Viola—er, Sebastian?—in She’s the Man, we rounded up some sharp trivia all about the local cheese scene to top (had to) our best-of burger content. We swiss you the best of luck!

  1. Feelin’ board? Grazin’ Gals is run by food/hostess guru Carolyn Mundorf, who left her job in which sector to follow her creative charcuterie biz dreams?
    a. Tech
    b. Real estate
    c. Hospitality
    d. Marketing

  1. With vibes that are anything but cheesy, Vita Vite touts art, wine and charcuterie (natch) for a hangout spot where you can relax, socialize or unwind as you sip and snack. From what city does its delish cheese straws hail?
    a. Wilmington
    b. Asheville
    c. Savannah
    d. Columbus, GA

  1. All a-board! Barcelona Wine Bar feats a treasure of tasty tapas reminiscent of Mediterranean, Spanish and South American flavors—including gobs of cheese ops, of course. In how many states can you find this delish and welcoming wine bar/resto?
    a. 10
    b. 11
    c. 12
    d. 13

  1. It ain’t easy being cheesy. The Cheese Shop offers sharp skills in cut-to-order cheeses, meats and other gobbleworthy goodies. In which Downtown Carrboro bar is thi sup spot located?
    a. Glasshalfull 
    b. The Station
    c. Bowbarr
    d. Belltree Cocktail Club

  1. The first full-service locally conceived and owned restaurant to drop in Smoky Hollow, Madre will offer cheese board selects to whet or sate those cravings. Which Raleigh sup spot is co-owner Tyler Helikson also behind?
    a. Happy + Hale
    b. Barcelona Wine Bar
    c. Tazza Kitchen
    d. Layered Croissanterie

  1. Nothing can get cheddar than this! Boxcarr Handmade Cheese offers “artisan cheese handmade with love” via sibs and biz partners Samantha and Austin Genke. What year did the fam first establish their cheesy endeavor? 
    a. 2012
    b. 2013
    c. 2014
    d. 2015
  2. Let’s get shredded. Raleigh Cheesy believes the best way to celebrate significant life events is through cheese (we concur!). What was founder Courtney Bowman’s job before going full-send into the cheese scene?
    a. Waitress
    b. Pharmacist
    c. Teacher
    d. Lawyer
  3. How legen-dairy. Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar boasts oodles of cheesy delights on its menu—from macaroni and cheese to grilled cheese to cheese fries. (How’s that for Southern comfort food?!) What’s the name of the resto’s sister concept/board game cafe?
    a. Got Games?
    b. Stay Board
    c. The Kitchen Table
    d. Board Games at Relish

  1. Tastefully, yours. Ladyfingers adds a tasteful touch to both your extravagant affairs and modest mixers (the pimento cheese is always a must). Since what year has this fam-owned business been on the scene?
    a. 1975
    b. 1985
    c. 1995
    d. 2005

Answers: 1. A; 2. D; 3. B; 4. A; 5. A; 6. D; 7. C; 8. C; 9. B

Cheese the Day

Cheese the Day

It doesn’t get any cheddar than this—custom charcuterie board business Raleigh Cheesy just opened its second storefront in Raleigh, and while it may sound cheesy, we just know it’s gonna be gouda (had to). Started as a side hustle in 2019, Raleigh Cheesy was born from owner Courtney Bowman’s passion for living life to the fullest—and, obviously, cheese and charcuterie just make everything better. Hence their MO: “Our cheese boards are built out of an overflow of that feeling—the feeling of experiencing all that life has to offer to their fullest potential.” Beyond bountiful, beautiful boards (the ultimate centerpiece at your party table), Raleigh Cheesy offers both private and public classes dishing tips on how to make your own incredible charcuterie board. So, keepin’ Raleigh cheesy, indeed.