Good, Stinky Cheese: Red Dragon Cheese
Lexington Co-op, have I told you lately that I love you?
As of late, one of my favorite dining options has been a quick stop at the Co-op. For me, it’s the perfect place to grab lunch- loaded with fresh, yummy options for anyone that likes to graze. I love to graze. The sandwiches here are delicious, but grazing is more fun. A little of this, a little of that, pretty soon you have a one woman (or man) picnic.
The cheese offerings are really nice. Their prices are comparable to those elsewhere in the city, and the selection is well chosen. Yesterday, I just couldn’t settle on anything until I spotted the Red Dragon cheese. Red Dragon ($11.99 lb.) is a creamy English cheddar made of cow's milk, Welsh brown ale and whole grain mustard. It has a really pronounced flavor, very piquant and tangy. Especially enjoyable is the texture resulting from the mustard seeds. This cheese is remarkable with good beer, but it was only 11 a.m., so a bottle of water had to suffice.
Armed with a small wedge of the good stuff, a granny smith apple, crusty roll and a few greens dressed in vinaigrette, I was out the door and on my way to a beautiful meal.
Lexington Co-op
807 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, 14222
886.2667
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MikeJr
Hello Christa,
I agree the Co-op is great, lots of special items and something for everyone. Try the hot foods and cold salad stations, everything is fresh and very good. Wonderful cheese in small sizes, so you can have two or three to try. Beautiful breads and even something for the sweet tooth. I shop there each week and lunch there once a week.
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viking
Christa, I love your posts, but please check out the word graze. The picture I have doesn't fit "( lightly touching or moving while eating grass) ". Webster's National Business English addition (1937). Thanks for the info on cheese though.
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ChristaSeychew
A nibble here, a nibble there.... It's a term sometimes used to use in retail for customers that would come in and eat an entire meal by "grazing" from the demonstration/sampling tables.
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viking
Kind of like sash-swaying around, ---you must be thin, some of us are serious diners and can be identified easily. Substance is what I seek and pray that more people feel the same. Give me a huge delicious anything ( lobster )( steak) and enough time to indulge. any thing less is being teased. (Sounds like a commercial message.)
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krysta
I’m with you Christa, I like to nibble on my food and get a sampling of different tastes rather than just one large meal.
I’m far from home, but will be returning soon and I really look forward to stopping in to Lexi’s for some cheese, great breads and their salads. I particularly enjoy the bulk section too for their nuts and dried fruit.
I could try to find some cheese here in the Connecticut stores, but I want to wait until I arrive!
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Truthonlytruth
Hey Viking,
I just found this post and in the interest of "full and fair disclosure" I feel that I must respond to your post: "Kind of like sash-swaying around, ---you must be thin..."
While I have had the opportunity to view Krysta in action she is far from thin. If this is the impression you are getting it is far from the truth!
This post will probably not be posted as it is not entirely complimentary of the Buffalo Rising Staff.
"With a lamp, in search of an honest man/woman"
Truthonlytruth
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