Cheese Bar

Steve Jones, probably Portland’s premiere cheesemonger, has expanded his gourmet horizons beyond the counter at Square Deal Wines, much to the delight of foodies all over town (and especially those lucky neighbors in Mt. Tabor). His new Cheese Bar is one part cheese counter, one part charcuterie (thanks to Olympic Provisions), one part gourmet grocery (and perfect picnic shop!), and entirely neighborhood hangout, with a bar counter, tables, a menu with sandwiches and salads, and yep, beer and wine as carefully selected as the food. Liz Hummer, 4/6/10