Has anyone taken a course at Murray's Cheese (on Bleecker Street)? I am thinking of giving a gift to a cheese- lover and wondered how the classes were at Murray's. I know that Artisanal also offers classes, but they are given all... (5 replies, last updated by bxgirl June 18, 2008)

I’m going to stop by Murray's Cheese shop today and would love some suggestions. I know that they have a large and unusual selection of cheeses and sometimes it can be quite daunting! (10 replies, last updated by hungrylikeawolf November 27, 2006)

At the end of my recent trip, we stopped by Murray's to stock up on cheese for the trip home. I was not adventurous, and asked the cheese guy for his best examples of a gruyere and manchego. I also picked an aged gouda off the... (10 replies, last updated by bern1 August 19, 2008)

Murrays recently came out with their list of November and December courses. Are there any ones that people particularly recommend, either because of the teacher, the stuff taught, or the uniqueness of the cheese tasted?... (0 replies, last updated by D-NY October 26, 2005)

Is it me, or has the entire tone of Murray's changed. I originally thought it was due to the crush around the holidays, but even now, there is a decided chill in the air. Used to be you could go in, ask questions, try new cheeses... (1 reply, last updated by customer February 6, 2005)

Was just there, and was suprised to find out they don’t sell Coach Farm cheeses. Anyone know the story behind that? More importantly, they are having a sale on Azeito (one of my fave cheeses), $12 a round instead of $19!... (0 replies, last updated by D-NY March 8, 2003)

several times, for convenience sake, my girlfriend and i have grabbed a few cheeses to try at the Murray's in Grand Central. on pretty much every occassion, the cheese started drying out, and in some cases, getting moldy, well... (5 replies, last updated by Tree March 10, 2003)

Just a note... I have decided that I want learn a lot about cheese. My fiance bought me Steve Jenkin’s Cheese Primer for Christmas so I am on my way. I have a read a lot and I am learning a ton. I went to Murray's cheese... (27 replies, last updated by Jim Leff January 31, 2002)

I read about this on another board...sounds interesting. $495 for a weekend of cheese. Has anyone out there participated in this course? (0 replies, last updated by triggs73 January 18, 2009)

Murray's (and those sandwiches . . . mmmm) was how I discovered I had a dairy allergy. I’d haul home a chunk of artisanal blue cheese, eat it (with a little bread and wine) for lunch, get sick. I’d buy a sandwich, eat... (3 replies, last updated by Scagnetti April 24, 2002)

I think Ideal Cheese is good, but it is not Murrays. There has been great strides in the US with all these artisinal cheese makers, and Murrays seems to be the best cheese shop that carries a wide selection of these up and coming... (4 replies, last updated by Nina November 20, 2002)

Hello—Murray's Cheese site, in it’s description of nevat (a cheese from Spain) says that a wine pairing is tricky because of the bloomy rind. I’m a complete newcomer to wine, but I think many cheeses have that... (6 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston October 31, 2006)

Which of those is the overall best for cheese? I shop at both of them. To me service quality is relatively equal, but I’m under the impression that in general at Fairway the cheese is more often at its perfect ripeness than... (4 replies, last updated by jasmurph August 11, 2003)

Hi Chowhounders, I am a big fan of French cheese (preferably with soft, creamy textures and strong characters). Who has a better selection and/or price: Murray's (West Village) or East Village Cheese?? Thanks! (11 replies, last updated by KRS September 24, 2005)

I tried my first Murray's bagel today—it was good—crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, but not great. Their cream cheese, though, was just plain mediocre. Anywhere to get a better bagel and schmear around 23rd... (17 replies, last updated by daniellaczar April 16, 2008)