A trip to Beecher's is worthwhile even if you go just to watch the staff make the shop's wares fresh in the large, glass-walled kitchen. But no one comes to a cheese shop just to feast their eyes, and Beecher's selection of handmade cheeses can satisfy even the mightiest cheese craving. These gourmet cheeses taste every bit as good as they look. Buy a wedge or two, or enjoy one of Beecher's...
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In Short Pike Place shoppers sit on milk jug stools at the metal counter, eating lunch and watching cheesemakers handcraft fresh cheese daily in big, bathtub-like vats. The macaroni and cheese here is practically a local celebrity--a rich, gooey mix of penne and their award-winning flagship and Just Jack cheeses. The store also offers samples of fresh cheese curds and crackers, and...
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Posted by Anna Roth
on April 21, 2009, (Edited March 23, 2006)
Beecher's isn't a restaurant per se, as you might infer from the substantial cheese-making operation going on inside the retail space. But you can still order from one of the friendly (even to tourists) counter staff, grab a stool, and sit down. Their macaroni and cheese, made with a blend of Beecher's handmade jack and their signature Flagship cheese, is obscene. A small cup of it isn't enough...
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Living in Seattle, I'm a bit spoiled because I can head to Beecher's store in Pike Place or get their cheese from any number of local shops in the area.
That said, I was on a food blog the other day when I heard someone raving about Beecher's mac & cheese. I have heard this previously but since I love to cook and have a favorite mac & cheese recipe (several actually, one featuring extra sharp...
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Posted by hubriis
on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 09, 2009)
Beecher's has excellent products. Their cheese is delicious but they also have other things available. Great crackers, cheese curds which are an excellent snack and unbelievably good mac and cheese. Stop by and watch the cheese actually being made.
Posted by Citysearch User
on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 28, 2008)
We took four cheeses back to the room with a loaf of crusty bread and had a midnight feast. The folk here are wonderful in their discriptiveness of the cheeses and will allow you to try just about any of their cheeses. We also picked up a couple of crab at the Pike Place Fish market 1, to go with the cheeses. there is a kitchen basics shop in the market where we picked up the woden mallet and...
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Posted by MartinFranklinTN
on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 22, 2008)