Best Cheese Boards in Norfolk, VA
In recent years, charcuterie boards have undoubtedly taken the world—or at least social media—by storm with artful arrangement of colors, textures and flavors. Many Norfolk restaurants are on board with the trend of curating combinations of cheeses, cured meats and pickled veggies from across Virginia and beyond. Here are eight Norfolk restaurants featuring cheese and charcuterie boards almost too gouda to believe.
The Birch
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Who says cheese only pairs with wine? At The Birch, Norfolk’s first craft beer bar located in the eclectic Chelsea neighborhood, there’s a beer, cider, mead or seltzer to suit every palate imaginable. Speaking of pleasing palates, let’s talk about the boards. Their build-your-own option features a fine selection of artisanal cheeses and charcuterie—choices we can nearly guarantee you haven’t tried before. From there, choose exceptional accompaniments like smoked onion jam, spicy plum chutney, whole grain mustard and wildflower honey, followed by sides such as pickled green tomato, Castelvetrano olives and balsamic onions.
Crudo Nudo
We can’t get enough of the crudo (raw fish) or the nudo (housemade pasta) at this intimate Ghent restaurant. But trust us when we say their Spanish Meat and Cheese Board is a must. Start with a nutty manchego drizzled with honey before diving into the iberico chorizo. You can go just cheese or just meat, but that tasty combination is what truly transports you to Spain, right in the heart of Ghent.
Four Eleven York
Nestled in Norfolk’s charming, historic Freemason District, Four Eleven York combines sophistication with comfort to welcome guests into their unparalleled boutique inn and dining experience. They also combine an ideal assortment of bites on their cheese and charcuterie board. Each board comes with three cheeses, two types of charcuterie, olives, honey, candied pepitas and crackers. Cheeses rotate by season and availability, but a…
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