St. James Cheese Company

Why We Love It: In their own words, “It is a playground for the cheese rookie, the rind-sniffing expert, and the curd curious.” This is where New Orleans goes for funky, soft, crumbly, or hard-to-find fromage, charcuterie, and some of the best cheese-centric sandwiches in the city. Owner/cheesemonger Richard Sutton and a highly-trained staff are at the ready to offer tasting notes and pairing suggestions. It’s the place to go to grab a quick picnic lunch for nearby Audubon Park or to build a cheese/cured meat board to impress dinner guests.