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Say Cheese!

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One of the many treats of walking through San Francisco's Ferry Building is stopping by Cowgirl Creamery cheese shop (the actual creamery is located about an hour north of the City). The staff is very helpful and very knowledgeable of the array of cheese, which they bring from over 200 producers in the U.S and Europe (Cowgirl produces just under 10 of their own). They also don't push you to overbuy, and they let you taste anything you want! We last tried a gorgeous Spanish Mahon Reserva and a Greek (of course!) Mt. Vikos feta, which was possibly the best we've ever had. I can't wait to go back and try a few of Cowgirl's signature cheeses- or maybe we'll just take a road trip up to the creamery and see how they make them as well!

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Elie said…
isn't the ferry building where the slanted door restaurant is? amazing place! the best asian food i have had.
July 25, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Elena said…
It is- I've been dying to go, but you really have to plan ahead to get a reservation. Maybe when you guys visit? :)
August 1, 2009 at 11:30 PM
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