Do any restaurants serve port wine cheese anymore?

Submitted by Crabcakez1 t3_10bdspn in baltimore

I just had a major lightbulb as I was snacking on some leftover port wine cheese from Christmas…

When I was growing up in the county, several restaurants would serve a little bowl of port wine cheese and crackers when you sat down, similar to rolls and butter. I completely forgot about this until now… I can’t even remember the last time I saw it.

Please tell me there is an old school spot(s) that still does this so I can go there for lunch or dinner this weekend?!

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trymypi t1_j49ozuf wrote

I have never seen this, and I will say that port wine cheese is definitely not as popular as it once was, whether at restaurants or in stores. But, it could become cool again like pimento cheese. Good luck, and you're not alone: https://www.foodandwine.com/appetizers/port-wine-cheese-ball

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anne_hollydaye t1_j4bimz2 wrote

I buy like 2 little tubs of it whenever it's on sale. It's FANTASTIC with Utz Sourdough Specials pretzels. Throw in a little cured meats and you've got a good lunch.

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RobAtSGH t1_j49x1fv wrote

While we're at it, bring back the Hickory Farms stores and their free samples.

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call_me_ping t1_j4ahyb8 wrote

WOW i haven't thought of these since i was a kid being dragged around a miscellaneous strip mall by my parents on a sunday afternoon

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molotovPopsicle t1_j49nrem wrote

yeah i love that stuff. my aunt used to make that and bring it to thanksgiving every year. it's actually pretty easy to make

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Animanialmanac t1_j49pgv5 wrote

Sunset in Glen Burnie and Kibby’s in Southwest Baltimore did this, both closed. I can’t think of any restaurants still open who do this. I’m following, this is a classic old fashioned appetizer.

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Animanialmanac t1_j49pnog wrote

You can buy the cheese spread in any grocery store if you want without the experience.

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anne_hollydaye t1_j4awpg5 wrote

This just gave me memory whiplash. Used to love going to the Middleborough Inn with my parents, because they always served port wine cheese prior to dinner.

I know you can buy it at the grocery store. Not the same but it's something.

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Crabcakez1 OP t1_j4aznx7 wrote

Yes! Middleborough inn was one of the places I went too!

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anne_hollydaye t1_j4bib73 wrote

ah, memories. sometimes i recreate that little tableau of cheese and various snacky cracker things.

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eclare1965 t1_j4b6p97 wrote

Snyder’s Willow Grove but they are closed

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LaraineAgain t1_j4bcqvn wrote

I grew up in that area, Snyders was totally the old person restaurant! Ha. Now there is a CVS maybe? A WaWa? I forget.

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eclare1965 t1_j4bdfh1 wrote

The original location is vacant prone to flooding and the strip mall location by the CVS is now under new owners and a different name

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Crabcakez1 OP t1_j4bdsga wrote

But do it hey still have port wine cheese!?😂

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Crabcakez1 OP t1_j4bdmzj wrote

Hmm I think they actually reopened on BA blvd as Willow Restaurant and Pub in one of the shopping centers

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ProteanBooks t1_j4dc3sn wrote

Cheese Galore and More definitely has port wine cheese. You should check them out anyways, it’s one of the hidden gems in Federal Hill.

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Crabcakez1 OP t1_j4dcf1h wrote

You can get port wine cheese at most grocery stores - I’m talking about restaurants that serve it with their bread/crackers when you sit down.

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ProteanBooks t1_j4do9pl wrote

They are a bar/restaurant. They serve it on charcuterie boards with nibblys (bread, meat or paninis). They serve wine and beer, but no hard liquor. It’s a great date spot.

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Ultraxxx t1_j4h7itu wrote

I'd suggest the RoFo in Highlandtown.

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