The 4th Annual Cheesemonger Invitational was held Saturday, June 29 in Long Island City. The event pitted 52 top cheesemongers from around the country against one another, with Justin Trosclair of St. James Cheese Company in New Orleans taking top honors. Nadjeeb Chouaf of Whole Foods Market Mid-Atlantic in Charlottesville, VA took second place, while Kate Carter of Arrowine & Cheese in Arlington, VA took third place.
Cheesemongers competed on various skills and abilities, including pairing, accompaniments, plating, wrapping, and cutting. Check out the full story and photos from the event here.
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