DIY charcuterie boards are all the craze right now!
With endless options in New York City, it can be difficult to narrow down where to get the freshest, most high-quality ingredients.
To make this process a little easier for you guys, we sat down with Digital Creator and Charcuterie Connoisseur, That Charcuterie Chick, for her expert recommendations.
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Take yourself on a shopping spree around the top gourmet markets in NYC—and if you’re feeling spontaneous—Northern New Jersey!
Cheese
Murray's Cheese Shop
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In the wise words of Katie Heron—shoutout all you Mean Girls lovers—the limit does not exist at Murray’s Cheese Shop! With a vast selection of every type of cheese you can possibly imagine, all marked at different price points, this gourmet market is guaranteed to satisfy any charcuterie addict. Depending on your palette, we recommend getting the Buffalo’s Milk Cheese, English Cheddar, Cave Aged Gruyere, Mini Brie, and Young Manchego.
Bedford Cheese Shop
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This downtown cheese shop is famous for its selections of artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, accouterments, and everything in between! Although you can purchase a delicious pre-made cheeseboard, we encourage you to choose from the very carefully curated cheese case that rotates seasonally. The cheese case includes 150 kinds of cheese from three different continents and 20 different countries. With a selection this unique, you’re guaranteed to impress your guests!
Jersey Girl Cheese
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If you live just over the bridge, head on over to this local dairy farm in Branchville, NJ. Contrary to popular belief, the only thing smelly here is the cheese—not the garden state. Jersey Girl Cheese is family-owned, which makes for an even more wholesome, authentic experience. Renowned for their creamy Italian cheeses, you must try their melt-in-your-mouth Burrata, Stracciatella, and Provola Calabrese.
Meat
Ends Meat
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Having a charcuterie board without salami is like having a Kraft Mac and Cheese without the cheese. Really just boring noodles—or a wimpy plate of cheese, for that matter. If you live in Brooklyn or NYC, Ends Meat should be your go-to spot for freshly sliced cured meat. Known for their Spicy Italian Sausage, Pork and Beef Bratwurst, and Ginger Sausage, End Meat will absolutely take your charcuterie board to that next level.
Brooklyn Cured
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No matter if you live in the heart of Manhattan, or across the country in California, Brooklyn Cured has your back. Inspired by the culinary traditions of Brooklyn, this online meat shop is famous for its award-winning charcuterie boards and top-of-the-line ingredients for a DIY board. Treat yourself to the pre-sliced charcuterie package with four different types of pork including Hot Soppressata and Fennel Salame, and three different types of deliciously seasoned beef.
Brick Farm Market
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You don’t typically see butcher shops worrying about the environment, but Hopewell New Jersey's Brick Farm Market prides itself on having many eco-friendly options. Head on over to the deli section for salty Pancetta, fatty Prosciutto, and hot and spicy Sopresetta. If you’re in a hurry, the bakeshop offers crispy French Baguettes, and the dairy section is home to Italian-imported Parmesan cheese.
Fruits & Vegetables
Meat and cheese may be the lead singers, but the fruits and vegetables are the overlooked, but equally as important, background chorus. Below are the best farmer’s markets in NYC with fresh, organic produce.
Union Square Greenmarket
Grand Army Plaza Greenmarket
The New York Botanical Farmers Market
Sunnyside Green Market
Down to Earth Chelsea Farmers Market
Tucker Square GreenMarket
Crackers & Jam
Some may say crackers and jam are a means to eat meat and cheese, but we beg to differ. Meat and cheese is a perfect excuse to indulge in your favorite high-carb snack and sugary, delicious spreads. Here are the best high-end markets for crackers, jam, and then some.
Citarella Gourmet Market
Eataly
Dean & Deluca
Grace’s Marketplace
Eli’s Market
If you're not completely out of breath from running all over, pour yourself a glass of Pinot and start preparing for that stuffy dinner party you've been dreading.
Photography by: Nathan Mullet, Jordan Christian, Juliana Barquero.
