Main Street Cheese Sets Opening Date In Somerset County

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Main Street Cheese, a new gourmet cheese and charcuterie board shop, is opening on Saturday in Somerville.

This new shop is opened at 92 W Main St. in Somerville, in the space formally home to Slingin' Dogs by Somerville locals Jordan Nash and Noah Hunter.

The duo has always loved frequenting cheese shops in Brooklyn and putting together cheese boards together. Their passion for cheese has grown into their business. Read More: New Gourmet Cheese, Charcuterie Board Shop Coming To Somerville

Hunter eventually went to Murray's Cheese Boot Camp to expand his knowledge and competed in the Cheesemonger Invitational in Brooklyn.

In January, Hunter and Nash started displaying Main Street Cheese at local farmer's markets where they would get inquiries from customers asking for a storefront.

A majority of people enjoy cheese and cheese boards yet their experience of cheeses is pretty limited so Hunter and Nash decided to take the plunge and open a shop where "people can come in and try something and talk to someone behind the counter."

"We want to provide a more personalized experience and sell those kind of specialty items that go well with cheese boards," said Hunter.

There will also be a grab-and-go section with cheese boards, charcuterie boards, grilled cheeses, and more.

Eventually, Hunter and Nash hope to host classes such as cheese and wine pairings and one-on-one classes on how to make mozzarella or other cheeses.

"We are excited to build that community of cheese lovers and share our passion for cheese with others," said Hunter.

For more information on Main Street Cheese visit instagram.com/mainstreetcheese.

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