How do you order from a cheese cart?

Question

My family wants to go to a restaurant that has a cheese cart, but we've never ordered from a cheese cart before.

Answer 1

Well, that's makes 2 of us. I would just sample what looks good though, have fun. Everything like this is a new experience. That's what life is all about.. ~~~

Answer 2

I think I'd ask the waiter to see the cheese cart, and then I'd ask for a recommendation.

Answer 3

Just have bits of whatever looks good. A tip though, start with the mild, and move through to strong or you won't appreciate the flavours. Always leave the blue until last.

Answer 4

Cheese cart?? Sounds fancy-shmancy to me.

Answer 5

They waiter will tell you what the cheeses are, you pick..If you are unsure of what to order...ask the sommelier if you are enjoying wine with it.

Answer 6

you will have the best experience
if you just say to the wait-staff straight up
that you'd like to order from the cheese cart
but that you're not sure exactly how to go about it
--if you want, you can also be frank about it to the maitre d' when you make your reservation

cheers!

"...about three-quarters of the customers order a cheese course as part of their meal..."
http://www.travellady.com/Issues/Issue81/81C-return.htm

"cheese-cart gridlock"...
"...why, in a nation bred on kraft singles and spray-can spreads, this sudden mania for california parmesan, brie from vermont, arizona gouda?..."
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=travel&res=990DE3DF143BF93AA35756C0A9679C8B63



a cheese course may consist of anything from a single small round of cheese to a plate with three or four varieties—or even a large cart with dozens of selections from which you can choose whatever suits your tastes.

"...a cheese course is often served with fresh bread, such as a sliced baguette—never crackers—and sometimes with fruit or nuts...but it’s equally valid to serve cheese entirely on its own..."
http://itotd.com/articles/219/the-cheese-course/

"...now came the cheese course, which we had somewhat grown to expect....the owner of the restaurant brought a tray of more than a dozen cheeses to the table..."
http://www.invinoveritas.com/bestof/2001/cheesecourse.shtml

",,,cheese, by design, is not intimidating...cheese is fun...and just like wine, cheese has so many variations, colors, flavors and nuances....it is something diners can experiment with, and each time choose a new experience..."
http://www.gaylordhotels.com/press/jan_06_02.cfm

"...we declined the cheese cart, and that took some restraint.
--i wish they would be more up front about the costs, which were not listed anywhere....also, the menu was nearly impossible to read, since it was printed on a translucent parchment that was easily smeared...."
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.tanabutler.com/images/cheesecart2.jpg&imgrefurl=http://69.93.174.34/~orik/forums//lofiversion/index.php/t7558.html&h=413&w=550&sz=21&hl=en&start=41&tbnid=KFT-ssSpDw0eQM:&tbnh=100&tbnw=133&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcheese%2Bcart%26start%3D40%26ndsp%3D20%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DN

cheese plate or cheese cart...
http://www.almanacnews.com/morgue/2002/2002_03_06.cheese.html



part of the tasting menu...or a separate course...
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/304372

"...the...cheese cart...like the wine you can choose or they can choose..."
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.virtualitalia.com/travel/lombardia_boccodivino_cheese_cart.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.virtualitalia.com/travel/lombardia_boccodivino.shtml&h=157&w=250&sz=31&hl=en&start=8&tbnid=2jwtF0werOQU0M:&tbnh=70&tbnw=111&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcheese%2Bcart%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DG

the cheese course...
--w/a cheese selection chart
http://www.taunton.com/finecooking/pages/c00184.asp

the cheese course...
http://www.amazon.com/Cheese-Course-Janet-Fletcher/dp/0811825418

"...the classic french cheese course usually offers a minimum of three cheeses, each representing a different type of milk...
a modern interpretation features a single family of cheese, with each selection bringing an interesting voice to the chorus. ..."
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4865689

pics. of cheese carts...
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.tastingmenu.com/media/2003/20031028-patina/images/13-Cheese%2520Cart.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.tastingmenu.com/media/2003/20031028-patina/imagepages/image13.htm&h=600&w=800&sz=87&hl=en&start=1&tbnid=NxZIDuoYcYXnhM:&tbnh=107&tbnw=143&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcheese%2Bcart%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26sa%3DG
http://www.sevenstarsandstripes.com/content/cuisine/LaMirande/Cheese-Cart.jpg
http://www.gangofpour.com/Marche/images/cheese.jpg
http://simonandbaker.com/george_v_cheese.jpg
http://simonandbaker.com/led_cheesetray.jpg
http://www.classicalgolf.com/DiningOldHickorySteakhouse/CheeseCart_480.jpg
http://foodienyc.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/finalcheeseplate4.jpg
http://www.virtualitalia.com/travel/lombardia_boccodivino_cheese_cart.gif
http://forums.egullet.org/uploads/1153107763/gallery_28660_3229_126079.jpg