In honor of Antonelli’s Cheese Shop’s second anniversary, various restaurants throughout Austin will be offering free cheese plates all week at the dates and times listed below. To prepare for this cheese extravaganza, we checked in with Kendall from Antonelli's to learn more about how to pair cheeses with wine or beer. more ›

After nearly a year of anticipation, today Chef Andrew Curren (24 Diner) is opening the doors to his latest concept, Easy Tiger -- a German-style bakery and beer garden located in an old brick building on East 6th Street. From the soft pretzel rolls to the rosemary chicken sausage to the "beer cheese" made with lager, sharp cheddar and garlic, it's difficult to find anything on the menu that's not carefully crafted in-house. If meat, cheese and bread are the holy trinity of food, then Easy Tiger is Austin's new megachurch (hallelujah, praise cheeses). more ›

As if Antonelli's in Hyde Park didn't house enough cheesy goodness, they've joined a select group of shops around the United States to take part in the Jasper Hill Farm "Conundrum Project." The goal of the project is for shops to sell exclusive cheeses made by Jasper Hill, a lauded Vermont producer, and then to give Jasper Hill feedback from cheesemongers and customers. more ›

Hip West 6th hangout Haddingtons has gained some recognition for its stellar wine list -- the Austin Wine Guy called it "simply the best, most well-chosen wine list in Austin." But rather than go the obvious route with a wine and cheese pairing, Haddingtons is livin' on the wedge by hosting a BEER and cheese pairing this coming Monday, July 25. more ›

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The first time we passed by Antonelli's Cheese Shop was a moment of wonderment. Yes, Central Market has a cheese section bigger than many Austinites' apartments, but the lone cheese section attendant's main responsibility seems to be little more than to set out the tasty samples. more ›

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If you've tried to book seats to FINO's popular and often sold-out Wine, Cheese, and Conversation series in the past and have been shut out, you're in luck. A few cancellations have opened seats at the 16-top Chef's Table for tonight's event, which begins at 6pm. Tonight's theme is an unconventional one: aromatized wines, meaning vermouth, lillet, and many more that most are likely not familiar with. The fun of the event is the collaboration and interaction: Antonelli's owners John and Kendall Antonelli and FINO wine director Josh Loving work in tandem to create unusual and rare pairing combinations. more ›

Austin loves its wine and cheese - just search "wine bar" on Yelp or take a peek at the plaudits garnered by Antonelli's Cheese Shop . We also have a fine appreciation for all things local, which makes Local Focus: Texas Wine & Cheese Pairing one of the most anticipated events at the 25th annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival. more ›

It's no secret that Austin has experienced something of a gastronomic revival over the past couple of years, with the opening of several locally-sourced, high-quality restaurants, breweries and wine bars indicating a growing taste (or thirst) for the unique and well-crafted. You can now add Antonelli's Cheese Shop to the list. more ›

Don't be surprised if downtown smells like feet this Saturday—the American Cheese Society is bringing attendees the finest of fromage, from fragrant to creamy, to the Hilton, in what can only be described as the most outrageous display of cheese in the country. more ›