Wine and cheese. The time-tested combo finally comes to Downtown Lowell. Word from gourmand Dick Rourke is Cest Wine Say Cheese, is slatted to open in a matter of weeks. Located in the basement of the Claffin Block. on Prescott St., CWSC will carry 45 kinds of cheeses and access to 650, so let your imagination go wild fromage fiends. Vins will hail from hither and yon, with a special focus on Italian labels the proprietor favors. You want tastings? Weekly samplings of the shop's holdings are all part of the education Ricky insists on. Tile is being laid now in this space that suggests small European wine shop. Located along the Pawtucket Canal, a few yards from Blue Taleh, the gourmet ghetto is getting stronger.
Seems the news for the downtown foodie just keeps getting better. With any luck, a full-scale grocer will open,(Trader Joes are you reading this?) and we'll never have to get in our cars. Gas problem, what gas problem?
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Dickie Rourke's come a long way.
Posted by Elaine | April 25, 2008 8:58 AM
Posted on April 25, 2008 08:58
I hope he carries a few micro brews for us non-wine drinkers.
Posted by Brian | April 25, 2008 10:34 AM
Posted on April 25, 2008 10:34
Excellent news. For its size, Conlon's has a good selection of beers including a handful of microbrews.
Posted by craig | April 28, 2008 10:50 PM
Posted on April 28, 2008 22:50
Conlon's has definitely taken a step in the right direction since it's new owner took over. They've got a much larger wine selection, and the beer selection isn't too bad either! Hopefully both stores will offer selections that compliment each other, instead of competing.
Posted by Jessica | April 29, 2008 9:31 AM
Posted on April 29, 2008 09:31
Anyone know when the Boston Beerworks will open? Planning an alumni event at the Spinners in July and want the after party there.
Posted by Beer Drinker | April 29, 2008 3:32 PM
Posted on April 29, 2008 15:32
Hey? I’m confused… I heard that C’est, the new Cheese Wine and Flower Shop, was to open at 177 Merrimack St.??? Please help explain the confusion? Why have I read signs in the window at 177 Merrimack St. and now hear of this other address? Are they changing the location? Are they selling the other locations? Are there in fact two locations? Where exactly will I buy my flowers and wine, not to mention my cheese?
Posted by Brenda | April 29, 2008 5:31 PM
Posted on April 29, 2008 17:31
I think there are in fact two shops opening. The Merrimack St. shop is focusing more on flowers. I didn't know the names were so similar. I'll try and more concrete info on that to ease the confusion.
Posted by Anonymous | April 29, 2008 5:35 PM
Posted on April 29, 2008 17:35