Planet Berlin: Prenzlauer Berg's big cheese
Eighty varieties of the finest French cheese, in addition to meats, jams and wine, are on display at La Käserie in Helmholtz Kiez in Prenzlauer Berg.
New beginnings
Bastien Slovinski and Romain Dumond were dissatisfied office workers in Berlin who, in 2010, together decided to cut anchor and follow their dream: To sell the best French cheese. One went to France to link up with partners and suppliers in the cheese and dairy trade, and the other took care of business and found a shop space in the former East Berlin. Two years later they opened La Käserie.
Illustrious names
After the Frenchmen open their specialty cheese shop in 2012 in the Helmholtz district in Prenzlauer Berg, it quickly became a Berlin hub for lovers of traditional, seasonal French cheeses. Around 80 cheeses fill the display, including Rovethym, a soft goat cheese, Époisses and Comté d'été.
Handpicked specialties
Bastien Slovinski and Romain Dumond themselves selected the small farmers and manufacturers who produce the best French seasonal cheeses on offer at La Käserie. But the owners haven't stopped there: To complement the cheeses, they’ve curated a selection of cold cuts, wines and jams.
After hours
From 6pm, the cheeserie transforms into a restaurant that offers French classics such as fondue and raclette, in addition to cheese and ham plate selections. The Frenchmen have also assembled a selection of red and white French wines to complement the dinner experience. Meanwhile, the owners offer extensive catering options for anyone who wants to bring La Käserie to their event.