There’s a new place to purchase cheese, charcuterie, wine and specialty foods in Wauwatosa Village. The Village Cheese Shop, located in the former firehouse at 1430 Underwood Ave., quietly opened in mid-June. And you can visit this week, beginning Wednesday, July 5.
The European inspired shop features a wide variety of artisanal and farmstead cheeses from Wisconsin, as well as across the U.S. and Europe which are cut to order by approachable, knowledgeable staff.
The shop also features a variety of accompaniments, including charcuterie, distinctive jams, crackers, nuts and cheese accessories along with a curated wine selection represents small quality producers from around the world.
For cheese lovers who would like to linger with a glass of wine, a cheese bar within the shop offers a small menu of cheese and charcuterie boards, sandwiches and salads.
Moving forward, the shop will also offer its own freshly stretched mozzarella, cheese classes, gift boxes and catering trays.
Village Cheese Shop owner Sabina Magyar is a native Milwaukeean and accomplished traveler whose appreciation for food and wine has been honed through a variety of experiences in Europe and beyond. Her professional experience has included work as beverage and cheese manager at Glorioso's Italian Market, where she assisted in expanding the market's selection of both cheeses and wine.
Most recently, she has worked with companies in the wine industry, including Thief Wine and Rootstock Wine Co. Magyar is also an American American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional and certified by the Wine & Spirit Educational Trust.
The Village Cheese Shop is open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The shop will observe extended hours during the summer farmer’s market season and will be open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
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