Every Cheese Lover's Dreams Are Granted In Central New York

If you're a cheese lover here in Central New York, the wait is finally over.

The Wedge is now open in Syracuse at 2802 James Street in Syracuse. The whole concept was created by Sarah Simiele, who is also the award-winning cheesemonger behind The Curd Nerd.

So far one reviewer at Wander Cuse says the vibe is warm, quirky, and charming. The whole place specializes in CHEESE:

The Wedge

Now, the space is open, with cream-colored side walls and a navy blue bar back. A mix of salvaged tables and chairs in various shapes and sizes are scattered throughout the restaurant. When building up the space, Sarah had asked friends, family, and neighbors for any old items that they would be willing to donate to the space. Each thrifted piece adds to its charm. Around the front corner is a beautifully curated display of vinyl records. Everything from Taylor Swift and Noah Kahan to Joni Mitchell and The Beatles."

Sarah and her team are working with local chefs and mixologists to bring something really special to each table.. Everything is super fresh, with pasta made in-house every day. You’ll find everything from duck confit to beet salad to a rotating daily mac and cheese made with whatever cheese Sarah’s loving that day.

Drinks are also a big part of the experience. They’ve got a full bar stocked with local beer, cider, and creative cocktails—including non-alcoholic versions. And for dessert? They’re serving up things like crème brûlée, handmade truffles, and ice cream—plus, of course, dessert cheese boards.

The Wedge

There are already plans in the works for Sunday brunch and private events. And while you probably won’t find vegan cheese on the menu (due to allergy concerns), they’re happy to accommodate dairy-free diners when they can.

On Facebook, they write that their hours will be Wednesday - Saturday 4pm - 10pm and Sundays 11am - 4pm for brunch. You can learn more about them online on their website here.

These 8 Spots on the Central New York Cheese Trail Are Pretty 'Grate'

"Central New York’s cheesemakers are combining forces to elevate your culinary experience in the Heart of New York!"

Hop aboard the Central New York Cheese Trail, where 8 different vendors are teaming up to bring you straight to the "gouda" stuff, if ya know what we mean.

Here's the different places you can visit. Don't forget to pick up a trail card from any of these participating locations! If you go to all of them, you can win an insulated tote bag (which is super nice, by the way.)

Gallery Credit: Kaylin

When You Are Ready For a Heaping Of Mac and Cheese, These 10 Upstate NY Restaurants Are Ready to Serve You!

Upstate New York still can't shake the chill out of the air. Maybe this is a good time to sit back and relax with a steaming bowl of Macaroni and Cheese. Perhaps the quintessential comfort food, still reliable since our youth! May as an appetizer or maybe as a whole meal. Just, do it!

This gallery looks at ten restaurants scattered all over Upstate New York that serve up a darn good plate of mac and cheese. Sometimes it is simply that, macaroni and cheese. Like Mom made. Other times they get a bit fancy and chef's like to add in, well, add in almost everything. These are the new gourmet mac and cheese dishes. Either way it is still delicious after all these year.

If your favorite restaurant that serves up mac and cheese in Upstate New York did not make our list, please visit our Facebook page and give it a shout out. We really do want to hear frmo you!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

14 Exquisite Gourmet Cheese Shops in Upstate New York

Cheese production is a big business in Upstate New York. In fact, the Empire State is the fifth largest cheese-producing state in the US (Wisconsin is #1 of course).

What many don't know is that New York actually used to be one of the most dominant states in terms of cheese-making in the country. That was about 150 years back at this point. But there are still tons of delicious cheeses being produced in our state and we want to show them off.

Here are 14 of the best gourmet cheese shops in Upstate New York.

We hope you will visit them and when you do, don't forget to ...."say cheese!"

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

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