Andrew's Cheese Shop owner Andrew Steiner is not one to be bashful with his opinions. If you mention you like a certain cheese that isn't tops on his list, be prepared for a raised eyebrow and the ensuing commentary. But that's also why he's a great cheesemonger. For starters, Steiner doesn't "give a shit" what kind of cheese you buy, or what sort of praise your friends bestowed upon that well-known California cow's milk cheesemaker — as long as you like that cheese. "People come in here and say they only want to buy a California cheese, or that they only like certain cheeses," he says. "I really don't care where a cheese is from if it's an interesting cheese. We have a lot of California cheeses that people think are good, but really aren't as great as they think."
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