![]() Help a Neighbor in NeedEvery morning this week, we’ve had a call-in huddle of our leadership to check in on each other - starting with identifying who is/was without power, water, and provisions. Read More![]() Hard to Get CheesesEleven years ago today, we were anxiously awaiting our “Certificate of Occupancy.” The media had already published our official opening date of Feb 11, yet our CO kept getting pushed back. Here we were, two days to go, and just an empty shop. Read More![]() FREE CHEESE WEEK(s)Somehow, Free Cheese Week turned into Free Cheese WEEKS over the past two years, and why not?! We’re going for it. Things look a bit different this year though. Read More![]() New Texas Iberico Maker!Texas Hill Country at the Trail’s End Ranch under Ashly Martin’s care. Martin is a third-generation rancher in Comfort, Texas, and as far as we know, this is the only herd like it in the United States. Read More![]() Preorder Valentine's - limitedI wasn’t ready to promote it yet, but apparently we’re already getting lots of inquiries. So we’re on it! Yes, we have a plethora of ways you can plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day with us. Read More![]() January Tastings Added!It’s January - a time when lots of folks recommit to their health in some way. Don’t throw out the cheese! Some of the healthiest societies in the world consume cheese, and it’s been proven to have many significant health benefits. Read More![]() A New Chapter...They’re often hard. This week, we say farewell to our wholesale director Alex, who has been with us for over six years. Read More![]() Roast 2020I know many of us are ready to bid a big ole adieu to 2020. And, as is the theme this year, it looks like we’re gonna have to do it secluded style, stuck at home. Read More![]() Birthday GiftToday’s my birthday and, perks of being the one who writes this email weekly, I get to proclaim it to the world. I even gifted you all the Great Conjunction alignment of Saturn and Jupiter for the first time in 800 years. Read More![]() Gift DeadlinesAH! Austin! Cheese Shop Friends Near and Far! You are AMAZING! Truly! Due to increased demand, as well as challenging work conditions (ie smaller pods), Read More![]() All About Molds ClassCan I eat the rind? What kind of mold is good mold (versus bad mold)? How do I know if this mold is supposed to be here or not? Well, you can find out! Come dive deep into the world of mold with us as we unpack the biochemistry of cheese molds. Of course, we can’t do it alone. Read More![]() Holiday Cookies & Cheese PairingThis Wed 12/2 - Deadline to get tickets is by NOON TUES 12/1 A couple of months ago, we hosted our first ever Cheese & Cookie pairing class - teaming up virtually with the awesome and talented bakers of Abby Jane Bakeshop. Read More![]() AccountabilityA simple, bountiful, from the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU to everyone who made a purchase from us this year, has plans to include us in your festivities this week, has shared a post, told a friend, read a newsletter, and otherwise just supported our team with a kind smile. Read More![]() WHEN TO SHOP this weekLet’s be honest. It’s been a doozie of a year. And we’re not gonna sugar coat it. Whether you’ve worked harder than ever as an essential worker - or perhaps not gotten to work at all...Whether you’ve been cooped up at home with many folks in one small space or have been lonely and isolated from family friends. Read More![]() Deadline: Thanksgiving Boxes!Last week, both Eleanor (our production lead) and David (our shop beverage purchaser) received notification that they passed the American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional Exam. Read More![]() Special Cheese & Chocolate Class Wed!Chocolate is a gift of love to yourself.” Sonja Blumenthal “Chocolate is happiness that you can eat.” Ursula Kohaupt Read More ![]() Now Accepting Thanksgiving PREORDERS!We are lucky to have Casie Wiginton, a Certified Cider Professional, as part of our team. (Yes, that CCP is a thing...and to boot, Casie is also a Certified Cheese Professional. Read More![]() World's Best Cheese...Only 11 tickets left! This Wednesday, all the selections and pairings were picked by yours truly (Kendall) to see how they compared to John’s picks last week. Read More![]() Halloween Candy & Cheese Pairing!Wed 10/21 and/or Wed 10/28 - It's BA-AACK! Featured on BuzzFeed and an annual favorite is our cheese and Halloween candy pairing. Only this year, we're upping the ante by offering TWO TASTINGS with ALL NEW PAIRINGS and NO REPEATS. Read More![]() Rare Class Offering: Cheese 201For years y’all begged for more regular Cheese 201 classes, and we were thrilled that we got to team up with food scientist Pat Polowsky during the pandemic to create some unique (virtual) tasting events. Read More![]() We NOW CARRY CONSERVAS!Tuesday, Oct 6 at 6:30pm *Ticket Purchasing Deadline Tonight Know what pairs really well together? Cheese and Chocolate! Read More![]() Cocktail & Cheese Pairing - DEADLINE TODAYPlans Wednesday evening? Join John and me (Kendall) for our first Cocktail & Cheese Pairing on Facebook Live. Read More![]() RACLETTE NIGHTS ARE BACK!Last fall, we launched Raclette Nights in the Cheese House, and we blew up the internet. Read More![]() Last Chance: Cookies & CheeseWe got some great and fun news last Thursday. John won the Austin Under 40 Hospitality Award! After being nominated for the past 2 years and subsequently being named a Finalist both years, he’s taking home the win this 3rd time. Read More![]() New: Cookies & Cheese Tasting!I catch myself doing it multiple times a day. When my eyes first blink open in the morning. Another day of the abnormal. Deep inhale. Read More![]() September Events Announced!You still have time! Any purchase made online today will help benefit Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center as part of our monthly #CharitableCheeseCause initiative to live our #DoGoodEatGood mission. Read More![]() Support a California Maker...Hey Friends. We’d originally scheduled for today a “Behind the Scenes” Virtual Cheese Tasting with Point Reyes Cheese of California. Read More![]() First Ever SPICY Cheese Tasting!On second thought, maybe this is NOT the title to grab your attention, since I’m pretty sure that every person in Texas right now questions our choice of location. Read More![]() Pineapple Cheese?! How Flavor Works...We often describe a certain type of cheeses as fruity; Parmigiano Reggiano is known for pineapple and tropical fruit notes. Read More![]() New Local Cheese Alert!We've got a handful of brand new and seasonal cheeses that have made it back into our case. Read More![]() A New Texas Cheese! & Aug ClassesWhen we first started out, we looked at other business models, often saying to ourselves, “Yes! We want to be THAT kind of business.” Read More![]() SO Many New Products!Does one day run into the next for you? Lost all track of time during this pandemic? Days just transition into evening? Especially for those folks working from home, it can be hard to know when the work day begins or ends. Read More![]() Tasting: Celebrate France!In case you’re wondering what’s for dinner tonight, or a snack tomorrow, or breakfast the next day (you get the point), know that we have a lot of cheese! Read More![]() Honey & Cheese TOMORROWTomorrow Night on Wed 7/8! Deadline to purchase tix midnight tonight. Okay, since the beginning of the pandemic when we launched our virtual tastings, John has wanted to do a Honey & Cheese Pairing. Read More![]() New Tasting: Cheese 201!Mon 6/29: Eat cheese and feel good about it! One day a month, we spotlight a local nonprofit doing great work in our community. Read More![]() New Cheese 201 SERIES!As I pondered what to write for our introductory greeting, I realized that you haven’t really heard from us personally in the past few months Read More![]() Cheese & Soda Pairing...Wed 6/17 - Deadline TODAY to purchase tickets If you’ve watched any of our Facebook Live tastings that John and I have hosted, you know that we always have bubbles in hand. Read More![]() Accepting Same Day Orders!Throughout the pandemic, our weekly emails have centered on what’s next as we - and many of you - have lived day to day. Read More![]() (non-alcoholic) Soda & Cheese Pairing...Sat 6/6 (6-7:30 pm) - One-of-a-Kind Event! Ever heard of rotational grazing? Or wondered how animal diet affects cheese flavor? Or just seen a happier group of dairy cows than these?! Read More![]() Announcing...Austin doesn’t lack for great beverage folks, and we are thrilled to collaborate with many often. Still, collaborating during the pandemic has been challenging, and we haven’t done any beverage pairings since February. Read More![]() A Black Tie AffairWed 5/20 (6-7 pm - but accessible online later): Facebook Live with The Antonellis - AWARD-WINNERS! Yes, we’re featuring all award-winning cheeses… Read More![]() May Class TicketsWed 5/13 (6-7 pm - but accessible online later): Taste of Vermont via Facebook Live with John and Kendall Antonelli Did you know that Vermont is known for making some of the best artisan cheese nationwide?. Read More![]() BEST CHEESE IN THE WORLD!If you haven’t noticed by now, we offer various different styles of virtual tastings. And we’ve enjoyed hosting OVER 2000 of you since we launched these 6 weeks ago! THANK YOU! The win-win? Read More![]() Special Mother's Day EditionWe know mamas come in all shapes and sizes. Some biological, chosen or adopted. Many have lost their mamas or can’t be with them. For some, it’s “just” that special woman in their lives that cared for them and told them they could. Read More![]() Facebook Live Tasting WEDI am so proud and honored to serve on the board of the American Cheese Education (ACE) Foundation, a nationwide nonprofit organization. Read More![]() Order by 8am...Usually, it hits me at some point in the week: “Oh! This is what I’ll write about in this week’s newsletter.” But those days are fewer and fewer. Instead, many of us are just “hanging on.” And our arms are tired! While we’re all in different positions (and personally we are so grateful and blessed), we can feel it in the air. Read More![]() Roadtrip USA Virtual Tasting!Wed, April 22 (6-7 pm) - Cheese & Road Trip Pairings… Facebook Live with The Antonellis Yep, we’re feeling a little kooky these days, as well as cooped up! Read More![]() Easter Candy & Cheese Pairing!Thank you for letting us be your boredom cure - or at least provide you with a little escapism for an evening. Our events continue to see out. We have lots of tickets for later in the month. Read More![]() ONE OF A KIND EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT!Well, it was bound to happen. I broke down crying and crawled back into bed yesterday morning by 9:30 am. But it had nothing to do with business - y’all have been awesome! Read More![]() We are Open!Yes, more news has come out and we anticipate that Austin will follow Dallas's guidance to shelter in place, with the exception of groceries and essential services Read More![]() BIG (good) NEWS!Empty shelves at grocery stores got you down? Fear not! We have 8000 pounds of cheese and meat to move...The upside to challenging times is that it forces us to adapt, innovate, get scrappy, bear down, and do what we do - better… and that’s exactly what we’re doing. Read More![]() Business as Usual?Yes! … and no. Here’s how and why: there’s a lot of information out there, and it’s hard to sift through it all; we understand the concern and pandemonium and we’re taking it seriously and monitoring the latest updates from the WHO, CDC and from the City of Austin Read More![]() What's a Feminist Cheese?March is Women’s History Month and this Sunday, March 8 is International Women’s Day, so we’re all about celebrating women. Read More![]() Have you heard of our Cheese-y Bus Tour?!Yep, it may sound crass. But it’s something we do in the small retail world. We keep track of how we’re doing against the goal, against budget. Is traffic down or is it up? Read More![]() New Events Announced!I’m not sure what happened to winter (or was it ever here?!) and spring is officially still a month away, but these spring showers are rejuvenating us. Read More![]() TODAY- Free Birthday Cheese!I’m sitting here this morning on this dreary day, scrambling to write our 10-year email (yes, I’m behind schedule) and looking for perspective in my cup of jo. All the things we could say or write. All the people who deserve appreciation. But truly, I’m am just excited Read More![]() FREE 10-Year Cheddar!There’s more to come! Thanks to those who have celebrated our #FreeCheeseWeek with restaurant partners around town. Read More![]() Deadline: Superbowl Trays!Step up your football munchie game with one of our cheese and cured meat trays. Whether you're hosting, headed to a friend's, huddling up at home, or not watching at all, we're pretty sure you can't go wrong with a big ole board of delish treats Read More![]() Music + CheeseFeb 21 (6:30 pm) - An Antonelli's Social: Featuring Aaron Stephens and Sponsored by Virtuoso Wines Our new series,An Antonelli's Social, is the perfect experience for both music and cheese lovers alike! Read More![]() New Events! Farmer for a Day!Have you ever dreamed of spending your days with the goats or making your own dairy creations? Now you can with our new event, A Day In The Life of a Dairy Farmer! Amelia Sweethardt and Hope Boatright of Pure Luck Farm & Dairy. Read More![]() Cheese for Bushfire ReliefFor those of you who have been in the Cheese Shop, looked across the street, and pondered, "But what do you do over there?" - know that our 110-year old Cheese House is our events venue. Read More![]() Deadline: NYE Cheese Trays!It's not too late! Get your order placed online today, and we'll build that beautiful cheese, cured meat, or antipasti board for you tomorrow morning - just in time for you to be the hit at your New Year's celebration. Read MoreWhat's the most religious cheese?We all know the trend is to gift experiences. After all, you can't beat a good time with good people (over good food!). Whether purchasing for yourself or as a gift this holiday season, you've got a couple of options. Read More![]() Last Chance - Seasonal CheesesBe still my heart. We have a couple of wheels left of newly-crowned World Champion cheese Rogue River Blue. How did the season already come and go? We're down to a handful of wheels left of Black Betty Read More![]() FREE EVENT - Noon TodayBreaking into an entire wheel of Parm is a right of passage for every cheesemonger, and today at noon in the Cheese Shop, Read More![]() Record-breaking...We feel the spirit of the season! I caught myself yesterday taking a deep breath in the car and having a mindfulness moment to just soak it all in. Read More![]() Raclette Night TONIGHT!Woohoo! We are about to hit our all-time record of preorders of our special Thanksgiving Cheese Course bags. We only have a small amount left, since we specially order the product in for the holiday. Get your online order placed by midnight for pickup the following date. Read More![]() Beer & Cheese Class!Here's to those of you who have made us part of your holiday tradition for the past 8 years! Yes, we're offering a selection of cheeses, meats, and pairings in Small ($65) or Large ($115 - pictured to left) for your Thanksgiving Cheese Course! Read More![]() PREORDER- Limited!Here's to those of you who have made us part of your holiday tradition for the past 8 years! Yes, we're offering a selection of cheeses, meats, and pairings in Small ($65) or Large ($115) for your Thanksgiving Cheese Course! Read More![]() ON SALE NOWWhat's better than chilling in the Cheese House, grazing on a handful of cheeses (with pairings), and listening to live music? Read More![]() LAST CHANCE - Cheese-y Bus TourThe annual arrival of Black Betty is something we look forward to for months every year at Antonelli's and indeed nation-wide! Read More![]() NEW CLASS ADDEDCelebrate this gorgeous weather with one of our farm tours! And heads up, with two classes already sold out, we JUST ADDED a third Spooky Pairings. Read More![]() Limited Edition Pumpkin ChevreWe push ourselves daily to live this mission and think of all the different ways we can apply it. This past weekend, John and I organized a border service trip with Servant Church. Read More![]() Tix Avail for Class TONIGHT!We know it doesn't feel like it outside, but it really is "Fall in Austin," which of course means new cheeses! Read More![]() Party Bus with the Antonellis...on our Cheese-y Bus Tour with 49 of your new best friends! That's right. It's here! Next Sat 10/5, we are personally hosting one of our favorite events of the year. Read More![]() Perspective, Bouncing Back, and BasilYes, this email title is a hodgepodge of seemingly random introduction. Thus is my brain these days! But let's see if you can follow me here. Read More![]() Introducing Cheese-y Brunch...For all those who like to get their brunch on, we're offering a Sunday tasting - during sunshine hours - this Sunday 9/15 at 12:30pm Read More![]() National Salami Day...We've got a handful of brand new and seasonal cheeses that have made it back into our case. Read More![]() A Sellout Cheese...To round out what has been an amazing National Goat Cheese month, we're bringing it on home! Goats are stubborn and hearty little beasts, so it's no surprise that they're well suited for our wonderful "seasons" in Central Texas. Read More![]() B-B-B-BIG Events (read this one!)Whew. When we sent out an announcement eight months ago that we were closing the doors on our downtown venture to get back to our Passion With Purpose, that is, spreading joy through food and telling the stories of artisanal producers, we weren't quite sure what the future of our business looked like Read More![]() Your Chance To Taste...Ever tasted a piece of cheese immediately after a wheel has been cut into? Read More![]() August Classes...Come celebrate National Goat Cheese Month in the Cheese Shop! For the month of August, we'll be featuring some of our favorite goat's milk producers and cheeses. Read More![]() Taste your FAVEs.....A Whirlwind Week(end) Whew! And I don't say that easily, since John and I love to live life in the fast lane. Read More![]() Dreams Come True!We are thrilled and excited to share the news that we've been invited to serve as food guides for a special Curated Touring trip to Tuscany this September 29 through October 6. Read More![]() Celebrate National Cheese Day!You can visit us in the shop and pick and choose your own treats, or you can let us do all the work. Read More![]() GIVEAWAYAs we pass from SXSW madness into Spring Break (for those in school or parenting/herding those in school) Read More![]() Cheddar, Whiskey, & DadFather's Day Fun A month ago we transported you and Mom to Hawaii, and this month we travel to the Scottish Isle of Mull with Dad for Father's Day. Read More![]() New Taste of Place ClassesHow does a Missourian ask for cheese? They say, "Show Me!" This week in the Cheese Shop we're excited to feature a producer from The Show-Me State, Green Dirt Farm! Read More![]() National Wine & Cheese Day!.Is tomorrow, Thursday 7/25 - and you bet we're celebrating. Visit us in the Cheese Shop from 11am to 7pm. We'll be tasting a couple of our fave wine and cheese pairings and all are invited for the complimentary fun. Read More![]() New Class Added!Thanks to everyone for helping us grow our class and tastings schedule. We love spreading the curd word! If you haven't been. Read More![]() GELATO CLASS IS BACK...It's Getting Hot in Here... Oh yes, July isn't even here yet and we're already feeling it. Don't get me wrong; I'm not complaining. Read More![]() Bastille Day Cheese ClassDidn't get to take that European summer vacation? Or perhaps you're recently back but still dreaming of being away. Read More![]() Patriotic Cheese ClassLong live the Land of the Free! And tomorrow on Tues 7/2, we're excited for one of our fave classes: Taste of Place - The USA! Read More![]() Flavors of SpringSpring has sprung! Officially, the spring season began on March 20. I'm always hesitant this time of year whether to plant my pots - or hold out for that last freeze. Read More![]() A CASE OF THE MONDAYSAs we pass from SXSW madness into Spring Break (for those in school or parenting/herding those in school) Read More![]() WHAT'S NEW: BOOK YOUR PRIVATE EVENT ONLINEWe've got a handful of brand new and seasonal cheeses that have made it back into our case. Read More![]() JUST KEEP SMILINYesterday, I was left speechless after a discussion with a gentleman named Robert.... which never happens, because I'm always talking. Read More![]() (CHANNELING) THE POWER TO SAY NOInhale. Exhale. This time of year... I know the holidays can be a bit chaotic for some folks. For those of us in retail... Read More![]() WHAT'S NEW: Thanksgiving Holiday (Orders and Hours)There's still time! You've got just over 22 hours to get your online order processed; they're due by noon Tuesday (for Wednesday pickups) Read More |