The beauty of locally owned businesses in
downtown Peterborough is that upon entering them, you can literally sense the
passion. At Chasing The Cheese, located at 372 Water Street, you can actually
taste it! Locally owned and operated by
Julie Austin, Chasing The Cheese has been tempting taste buds since October 1st,
2010 in its current location.
Julie has always had a passion for cheese
and has acquired a background in business through both education and work. Realizing it was difficult to find a variety
of good cheese in Peterborough, she saw an opportunity and went for it. She decided to attend the Cheese Education
Guild (yes, that really does exist) to enrol in Cheese Appreciation courses;
with this newfound knowledge, she began her business.
Chasing The Cheese is a cheese lover’s
paradise. The store, which began with a modest selection of 50 different
cheeses, has grown to hold over 300, including some of the tastiest
cheeses this world has ever known. Here
you can find gooey triple creams, sharp and crumbly aged cheddars, pungent
stinkers and beautiful blues.
While
Julie carries many of the notable and familiar European offerings, her main
goal is to introduce your palette to some of the lesser-known Canadian and
local gems, which include cheeses from local dairies such as Crosswind Farms in
Keene and Mariposa in Lindsay.
Aside from the plentiful variety of
available cheeses, Julie also boasts a wide selection of crackers, bread, oils,
vinegars, pasta, and even artisanal bacon from Seed to Sausage of Sharbot Lake.
Julie is proud of what the shop has to
offer, and employs a staff which shares her passion. Noella, Judy, and Nicole
are eager to tailor the shopping experience to each customer’s needs. Julie has
a “taste before you buy” motto, and will happily cater to any budget. The aim is to make the customer’s experiences
as uncomplicated as possible, as choosing a
cheese can be a daunting task when faced with so much variety!
Julie is thrilled to be a part of downtown
Peterborough because of the friendly atmosphere, and the supportive
relationships that exist between shop owners.
Chasing The Cheese is a proud supplier to downtown restaurants Le Petit Bar, Brio Gusto and
St. Veronus.
Prearranged private or group tastings,
custom gift baskets by request, gift cards, and pre-orders for future events
and occasions are all available. To top it all off, the shop also sells local
art. With such a vast selection, Chasing the Cheese has something for every
taste. Julie and her staff extend a warm welcome to you. Stop in and give them a try. There truly is
no other experience like it in the Peterborough area!
