Murray's Cheese

Murray's Cheese Murray's Cheese is one of New York City's oldest artisanal cheese and specialty foods retailer with
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Your destination for all things cheese, in NYC and nationwide.

09/10/2026

NYC EVENT + GIVEAWAY!

Who is ready to go from the cheese caves to the dance floor? 🧀🪩

Join us on September 26th from 2-5pm at our Bleecker Street shop for our Cave Rave event! Throughout the day, you’ll be able to meet our partner creameries like FireFly Farms Creamery, Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese, , Shaleena Bridgham, and Jasper Hill Farm who craft the delicious green cheeses we age to become Murray’s Cave Aged classics. Get down to funky beats by DJ NIGELTHREETIMES and enjoy Cave Aged cheese recipes with our makers, along with samples courtesy of Sool Màkku 마쿠. You can also make your own cheesy bracelet at our bead bar and snap a polaroid photo to remember the funkiest day EVER.

Can’t make it to NYC but want a chance to bring a piece of the Murray’s Cave Rave to you wherever you are? We’re giving one lucky winner a package of our most delicious Cave Aged cheeses—including our next limited release, Buttered Pumpkin, AND some exclusive Murray’s Cheese Caves merch! Plus, a variety pack of beverages from Màkku 마쿠!

Here’s how to enter:
📲 Make sure you’re following us Murray's Cheese
❤️ Like this post and share it to your stories (make sure to tag Murray's Cheese)
🧀 Tag a friend (or several) in the comments who you would share your Cave Aged cheeses with!

GOOD LUCK!

One (1) winner will be chosen. Giveaway closes 9/26/2026 at 11:59PM EST. Winner will be randomly selected and announced on 9/27/2026 on Murray's Cheese Instagram Stories. Open to U.S. residents only. Must be 18 or older. This giveaway is not affiliated with or sponsored by Instagram.

09/09/2026

Next up in our cave partner series, we have Jasper Hill Farm from Greensboro, VT! Jasper Hill makes the base cheese for two of our Cave Aged cheeses, Barnstorm Blue and Greensward! More to come on Greensward later, but today we are giving you an inside look into how Barnstorm Blue arrives at our caves and how we age it to become something new and unique!

We’re honored to add a little Cave-Aged flair to the high-quality cheeses that Jasper Hill crafts with the utmost care and dedication!

09/08/2026

Spoiler alert: It isn’t caramel!

This is Gjetost (pronounced yay-toast), a Norwegian cheese known for refueling Alpine skiers post-slalom. It may have the firm, smooth texture of fresh fudge and taste like molten caramel, but this confection is 100% cheese, made from goat’s and cows’ milk.

This Gjetost fondue is one of our favorite ways to turn this little cube into a cheesy dessert that will be the star of your fall spread!

09/05/2026

Labor Day is HERE—time to stock up on all your summer cookout favorites before we officially kiss summer goodbye! Luckily, that “I got all my shopping done at Murray’s” glow isn’t exclusive to summer. Stop into our NYC shops!

09/04/2026

Our Cave Aged cheeses are co-crafted with some of the world’s best creameries. Throughout September, we’ll be introducing you to these partners, who help us constantly innovate, experiment, and age incredible cheese.

First up, we’re introducing you to Mike & Pablo from FireFly Farms Creamery in Maryland, who produce Carpenter’s Wheel! Want to know WHY the cheese is called Carpenter’s Wheel? Head to our stories to find out.

09/03/2026

If you’ve ever wondered what an affineur actually IS, keep watching!

Join us throughout the rest of September as we put a special spotlight on our cheese caves! We’ll be highlighting the cheeses, their stories, and the people who help bring such delicious and uniquely crafted cheese into our case and straight to your doorstep.

Introducing the Murray’s Classic Tee, a limited-edition collaboration with Dinner Service.Inspired by the city Murray’s ...
09/02/2026

Introducing the Murray’s Classic Tee, a limited-edition collaboration with Dinner Service.

Inspired by the city Murray’s has called home since 1962, Murray’s partnered with Dinner Service NY to create a T-shirt that celebrates the brand’s rich history, iconic heritage, and enduring connection to New York City.
Known for its culture-forward apparel and creative collaborations with leading brands, Dinner Service brought a distinctly nostalgic point of view to Murray’s legacy. Together, the brands reimagined Murray’s iconic Bleecker Street shop through the lens of a vintage New York baseball T-shirt—creating a piece that feels both rooted in the past and relevant today.
Founded in 1962, Murray’s is celebrated for its expertly curated selection, knowledgeable service, and iconic Bleecker Street shop—continuing to serve generations of cheese and artisanal food lovers in New York and beyond.
Shop the shirt in-store at the Murray’s NYC locations or online at murrayscheese.com and dinnerserviceny.com!

09/01/2026

Get your first taste of this season’s Rogue River Blue! This seasonal selection from Oregon’s Rogue Creamery benefits from the fall’s cooler, wetter climate, which makes the pastures lusher and the cow’s milk richer. Each wheel is wrapped in syrah grape leaves soaked in pear spirits, imparting a ripe sweetness into the cheese.

Notes of vanilla, truffle, and fig mingle with the traditional blue piquancy, infusing this fudgy, rich cheese with incredible flavor.

Comment BLUE and we’ll send you the link!

08/31/2026

Pizzas, pickles, and perfect pairings!

Murray’s classes go beyond your typical w**e and cheese pairings (although we have that, too!). The schedule at our Bleecker Street classrooms is always expanding to include new and unique offerings like mozzarella & pizza making, pickle & cheese pairing, pasta making, and seasonal favorites—like the first taste of fall!

Our talented team of expert instructors make our classes fun, engaging, and full of must-know cheese knowledge that you can impress your friends with later. Head to the link in our bio and click “Take a cheese class” to see our full list of September classes—including our Labor Day specials!

Vintage NYC energy. We’re teaming up with on something special—arriving next Wednesday, September 2nd...
08/28/2026

Vintage NYC energy. We’re teaming up with on something special—arriving next Wednesday, September 2nd...

08/27/2026

We had a doggone good time at our National Dog Day event yesterday in partnership with Rescue City 🐶! 🐶❤️

As cheese people, we had to ask the dog people what kind of cheese their pups would be and why! What cheese would YOUR dog be and why? Tell us in the comments! 🧀🐶❤️

08/25/2026

We’re kicking off a new series over on our YouTube channel called “& Cheese,” where the Murray’s experts will be diving into their specialties...and, of course, tying it all back to cheese! The first episode is out now! Head to the link in our bio to watch the full video.
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08/24/2026

Summer 🤝 Spritz 🍹
Swipe through to see a few of our favorite cheeses and accompaniments to pair with whatever spritz suits your vibe!


Named for the Piave River in Northern Italy, Piave PDO is a perfect table cheese. Hard and savory, with hints of tropical fruit sweetness, it’s great for carving into chunks on a cheese board. Create the perfect bite with Prosciutto di Parma Prosciutto di Parma and call it an aperitivo.

A Hugo Spritz pairs perfectly with Castelbelbo, a bloomy rind cheese made in Northern Italy (where this drink was invented!). This cheese is rich but not too rich thanks to the blend of milks—the goat’s milk has a slight tang, which pairs perfectly with the delicate florality of the spritz. This is light summer snacking at its best, and the bubbles will cleanse your palate between bites.

Gorgonzola Cremificato and an Amaro Spritz create a quintessential sweet-and-savory pairing—almost like dessert! The cheese is known for its pudding-like texture, mild blue veining, and subtle hints of peppery anise—it can hold up to the more bitter notes of the Amaro Spritz, and Toschi USA Amarena cherries bring the fruitiness you want with blue.

08/21/2026

Have you tried our seasonal Spanakopita Mac & Cheese? If not, what are you waiting for?! Our very own Chef Clare is taking us into the kitchen to show us how the mac gets made at our Bites of Bleecker counter. You’re going to want to stick around to hear that phyllo crunch!

Can’t make it into our NYC shop to taste? You can order a heat-and-eat version this mac online to ship anywhere in the U.S.

08/20/2026

If there’s one cheese to invite to your end of summer BBQ, it’s halloumi. High in protein and packed with umami, it makes a great meat substitute, bringing chew, richness, and savory satisfaction to any meatless meal. Grill it, fry it, or pan-sear it: no matter the method, halloumi is the perfect centerpiece for a simply savory dish.

What’s your favorite way to enjoy this Mediterranean marvel?

08/19/2026

GIVEAWAY! 🧀🎉
 
New cheese is always a reason to celebrate! We’re thrilled to be partnering with BEZI to gift one lucky winner the Mediterranean feast of their dreams, featuring Bezi Labneh and some of our Mediterranean favorites.
 
Founders Ilya and Hasan, both natives of Turkey and labneh lovers, are on a mission to make labneh a thing in the U.S.—and so, Bezi was born! Now you might be asking, “What IS labneh?” It tastes between yogurt and cream cheese, and is perfect as a spread, dip, or topping! Bezi is high in protein, low in tang, and comes in four delicious flavors—all of which can now be found on the shelves at our NYC shops!
 
Here’s how you can enter for a chance to try Bezi and win some other delicious goodies along with it:
📲 Follow Murray's Cheese and BEZI
❤️ Like this post
💭 Tag 3 friends in the comments who NEED to try Bezi
🧀 Share this post to your stories and tag us
 
And make sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, August 22! We’ll be sampling Bezi at both of our retail locations from 2-6pm!
 
GOOD LUCK!
 
One (1) winner will be chosen. Giveaway closes 8/28/2026 at 11:59PM EST. Winner will be randomly selected and announced on 8/28/2025 on Murray's Cheese Instagram Stories. Open to U.S. residents only. Must be 18 or older. This giveaway is not affiliated with or sponsored by Instagram.

08/18/2026

Why did we ever start taking tinned fish out of the tins? Here are 3 simple and fresh tinned fish recipes that require very little actual cooking and keep the fish right where you can see it—in the tin!

Save this post for the next time you have no motivation to cook, want a delicious meal in minutes, and don’t have it in you to do the dishes!

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254 Bleecker Street
New York, NY
10014

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Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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