An Early Look at Cheesetique in Shirlington

An Early Look at Cheesetique in Shirlington

An eight-inch flatbread is topped with stracchino cheese, marinated shrimp, garlic, and arugula. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

An Early Look at Cheesetique in Shirlington

Blue cheese coleslaw tops a sandwich of pulled roasted chicken. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

An Early Look at Cheesetique in Shirlington

A classic French onion soup is topped with Gruyère. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

An Early Look at Cheesetique in Shirlington

Many of the wines on the list in the dining room are also available in the retail shop. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

An Early Look at Cheesetique in Shirlington

Sparkling wine choices include the excellent (and excellently priced) Gruet from New Mexico. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

An Early Look at Cheesetique in Shirlington

Shirlington shoppers pop in for DIY cheeseboard accoutrements like dried fruit and Marcona almonds. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson

An Early Look at Cheesetique in Shirlington

Staffers at Cheesetique must take an exam before they are trusted to man the cheese case or offer suggestions in the dining room. Photograph by Kyle Gustafson