More Reasons to Visit Feast

“Feast, an artisanal cheese shop, charcuterie and gourmet market that could easily be found in Paris.”
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“36 Hours in Charlottesville, Va” by Joshua Kurplantzick,
The New York Times October 26, 2008.

“But the shop I spent the most time at was Feast, a gallery of exquisite artisan food curated by wife-and-husband co-owners Kate Collier and Eric Gertner. The shop's original emphasis was cheese and cured meats, but it has since expanded to include produce, organic oils, varietal vinegars, condiments and the inevitable but admittedly fabulous cupcakes. (Try the clementine with citrus cream.) Most of the products come from local producers, which keeps the quality high and the selection far more intriguing than what you find in the chain gourmet stores. ”


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“If It Tastes Good It's in Charlottesville” by Jane Black,
The Washington Post May 7, 2008.

“Each cheese on display (at Feast) has an information card containing the country of origin, type of milk used, its history and tasting notes. Says Eric Gertner, ‘We pride ourselves in featuring unusual cheeses from small producers. The cacciotta dolce di pecora is handmade in the traditional old-world way, using the milk of free-range and naturally fed sheep. It is allowed to mature in caves, thus yielding a delicate, nutty and complex flavor.”
“Love of Food Helps Feast! Succeed ” by Hilde Lee,
The Daily Progress May 18, 2005.

“At Feast!, a cheese and specialty food shop in Charlottesville, VA, expansion paved the way for a café and a prepared foods program. With a host of cheeses, meats, produce and packaged items around them, Kate Collier said it’s easy to incorporate things they already have in their meals to go.”
“Prepared Food Cases let Customers Explore a Store’s Many Offerings” by Joanne Frederick, Gourmet News June 2005.

“The 75 to 100 items in Feast’s cheese case change with the seasons and the availability of certain products. In spring, the focus is on goat cheese. In May, the spotlight was on American and locally made products. During the winter, more international cheeses crowd the case…” “Within the international category, Feast’s focus is on Spain and Italy. Collier says, “People love those hard, flavorful cheeses.”
“Retailers, Importers Alike Answer the Call from Cheese-hungry Consumers” by Joanne Frederick, Gourmet News June 2005.

“Want to throw a wine and cheese party but you don’t know anything about either? Feast!, a gourmet cheese shop recently named by “Saveur” magazine as one of the top 20 cheese shops in the country, comes to the rescue!”
“Pair ‘em up: Wine + Cheese = the Bee’s Knees,” by Courteney Stuart, The Hook July 7, 2005.

“Every town should have a treasure like Charlottesville's Main Street Market. Meat lovers flock to the charcuterie at Feast. This delightful store stocks a wide array of cured meats from summer sausage to prosciutto; plus they serve sandwiches. Customers can fill (or refill) their own bottles of olive oil and sample a few of the prepackaged gourmet foods also served here.”
“A Market on Main Street” by Cassandra M. Vanhooser, Southern Living February 2005.

“The real show-stopper is the new Café Feast, open for lunch and before-dinner snacks. In addition to soups, salads and sandwiches, the café introduces a series of ‘antipasti platters' that pair cheeses, meats and other savory tidbits with wines.”
“Cheesy Trivia” by Christina Ball The Hook November 18, 2004.

“Don't miss Feast! and Gearhart's fine Chocolatier while you're there (in Charlottesville). Feast! is owned by another couple, Eric Gertner and Kate Collier, and specializes in artisanal cheeses, cured meats, olives and other gourmet fare. They make tasty sandwiches that can be packed to go or enjoyed in the (Main Street) Market's communal space…”
“Culinary C-ville” by Karen Miller Richmond Magazine September 2004.

“Feast! is a carefully designed shop with a delightfully helpful staff, food lovers one and all. Everyone who works at Feast! has good food experience; they are well versed and approachable. It's obvious they love what they do.”
“Think Globally, Act Locally” by Rowena Morrel In the Kitchen May 2003.

“Collier's store, Feast!, reflects a lifelong passion for food and wine, years of traveling, tasting and testing, and the desire to bring a gourmet food boutique to Charlottesville.”
“American Made, Artisanal Cheeses Have Come of Age” by Jennifer McManamay The Daily Progress April 30, 2003.

“Feast, as the name implies, is a shop whose items will turn an ordinary meal into a feast.”
“Personalized Service Puts Market a Cut Above” by Hilde Lee The Daily Progress September 18, 2002.

“Main Street Market is a collection of owner operated shops, the kind of grouping food lovers dream about. Move on for cheese and farm-fresh butter at Kate Collier's inspired Feast!.”
“The Weekly Dish” by Stephanie Witt Sedgewick The Washington Post July 10, 2002.