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When you head out on the town for a fine dining experience, you can expect a meal that will involve several courses and span several hours. You may start off with an appetizer, then soup or salad before the main entrée. At an Italian restaurant in New York City, a pasta course may also be included. Then, your meal typically winds down with dessert and coffee or after dinner cocktail. This last course may be followed or accompanied by a cheese plate. Enjoying a variety of cheeses as a meal in itself is also becoming popular, especially when paired with wines. Whether your cheese plate is one of several courses in your meal, or a meal on its own, the variety and styles are endless. Practically every country in the world has a traditional cheese, and each is sourced from a different animal. There are also numerous processes and aging methods to make each cheese unique. With the multitude of choices, it may be difficult to make one selection, let alone a handful. Plus, you will likely need to pick accompaniments. Many times, the cheese plate will include the chef's choice of options intended to complement each other. If making your own selections, there are a few tips to keep in mind. To start off, a good rule of thumb is to pick three different cheeses. Of course, you don't need to limit yourself to three, but it should be a minimum. One should be a blue veined variety, such as Maytag, Roquefort or Gorgonzola. It is true that blue cheeses are pungent and strong, and they may not appeal to everyone. But a well chosen cheese plate would not be complete without one selection of this style. There is a little more flexibility with your second and third choices. One should be a firm or semi-firm cheese, and it should relate to the cuisine which is the specialty of the restaurant. At a British pub, you might opt for cheddar. If dining at an Italian restaurant in New York City, try the Parmesan Reggiano or Pecorino. For the third cheese, look at the opposite extreme: soft and spreadable. A goat's milk cheese is very mild and a perfect complement for many palates. Triple cream Brie is also an ideal choice, though it is slightly bolder in flavor as compared to the Chevre style goat cheese. Of course, you will want to include some crusty bread, such as a baguette. Water crackers are another excellent choice for the spreadable cheeses. Grapes and nuts are typically included to accompany your selections, and these are not just for garnish. Try each of them with the different cheese, and you will note that these additions really change the flavor of the cheese. Other inclusions may be apple slices or honey, both of which go well with any blue veined cheeses. With these tips, you should have no problem putting together an excellent cheese board that your whole group will enjoy. Head on out for an unforgettable night at ReSette, one of the best Italian restaurants in NYC. Translated as "Seven Kings" in Italian, ReSette rouses the warmth and revelry of feasting at the king's table, transporting guests to another era with exquisite design and elegant, yet rustic Southern Italian cuisine.
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