J'adore Fromage, I Love Cheese, July is French Month

J'adore Fromage

So much of the cheesemaking process was developed by the French. They gave the world washed rind cheeses. They gave the world the affinage process. They gave us Brie and Camembert and Epoisses and Munster and Roquefort and so, so much more. With July being the month of Bastille Day, the month of the Tour de France, and the time of year when grazing conditions are at their peak, we are spending the month celebrating French cheese and its contribution to the world.
Herve Mons Tomme De La ChataigneraieHerve Mons Petit HeletarHerve Mons 1924 Bleu

Mons Cheeses

Mons Cheese may be the most revered affineurs in all of France. For more than 60 years, this small family business has been sourcing the best of small-batch French cheese and coaxing the most out of them through the aging process. The Mons caves are unlike any in the world. One is completely state-of-the-art, complete with robots that wash and flip the cheese around the clock. The other is super old school, so much so that it is built inside an erstwhile railroad tunnel. For French Cheese Month, we are delighted to be offering a selection of cheeses directly from those caves.

Tour De Fromage

To celebrate French cheese, we’re winding our way through the country all July, featuring the great varieties of French cheese along the way. Every week we will highlight the regions we are riding through, with special sale prices on the cheeses from those areas. Come pedal along with us on the Tour de Fromage.

New From Our Caves: Brebis Noir

It’s rare to find a bloomy sheep’s milk cheese, so we decided to change that. Brebis Noir is made in the French Pyrenees by Agour, producers of world-class sheep’s milk cheeses like Ossau Iraty. We then receive it green and age it in our NYC cheese caves. It’s classic French terroir with a bit of New York character: a profile that’s rich and creamy in texture, with flavors that are equal parts savory and umami. There’s mushroom, there’s almond, there’s fresh milk—it’s like a porcini frangipane that’s been left to cool on the windowsill.
Custom Designed Bicycle collaboration with Brooklyn BicycleSweepstakes: Enter To Win a Custom Designed, Cheesed-Out Bicycle from Murray's CheeseCustom bicycle with accessories for all of your cheesy travels

Sweepstakes: Enter To Win a Custom Designed, Cheesed-Out Bicycle

The Tour de Fromage is this month, so you’re going to need your very own cheese-themed bike. Just your luck: we’re giving one away! We've partnered with our friends at Brooklyn Bicycle Co. to create a cheesed-out ride that one lucky turophile will win. And it includes a bike basket filled with our favorite French cheese, just the fuel to keep you going on the Tour. Enter to win this one-of-a-kind ride and a basket of our favorite French cheese, meats & accompaniments. Total value is $750.
Baked Brie Cheese Recipe at Great Taste at Murray'sThe French Onion Sheep Grilled Cheese Recipe at Great Taste at Murray'sBien Cuit Asparagus, Fennel and Reading Cheese Tart at Great Taste at Murray's

Great Taste At Murray's

What are the best recipes for the cheesiest dishes? As cheese experts, we are here to answer this question. Great Taste at Murray’s is our collection of exclusive, in-house recipes. They are quick. They are easy. They are healthy. They are delicious. And we are sharing them with you right here.
French Regional Cheeses

French Regional Cheeses

France is a geographically diverse nation, with various climates and topographies. And because of the way cheesemaking developed in the country, each region of France has its own distinct cheeses. We’ve created this interactive map to demonstrate where in the country your favorite styles of French cheese come from.
Bastille Day Celebration at Murray's Cheese Bleeker StoreMons Cheese Tasting at Murray's Cheese Bleeker StoreFrench Cheese Tasting at Murray's Cheese Bleeker Store

Current Events & Classes

There’s a lot going on in the Murray’s World of Cheese, and we’re here to help keep you up to date. For all the latest news–from pop-ups and tastings to classes and workshops–Current Events at Murray’s is the hub of activity for all things cheesy. Click on through To see what’s coming up!