Editors’ Choice
The Cheese Shop of Salem, Salem
Once you’ve gotten over the awe and excitement of putting together an exquisite cheese board at The Cheese Shop of Salem, you can turn your attention to its other offerings. The wines are all carefully selected, with an emphasis on ones that are organic, biodynamic, and natural. The grocery items are well curated, too, and add the perfect complement to your cheese and charcuterie: crackers, candies, cookies, jams, honeys, salts, vinegars, mustards, and so much more. There are also events, like wine tastings, and even monthly cheese and wine clubs filled with limited-availability items and detailed tasting notes. 45 Lafayette St., Salem, 978-498-4820, thecheeseshopofsalem.com
Readers’ Choice
Giuseppe’s Fresh Pasta & Fine Food, Newburyport
In addition to the restaurant and grab-and-go selection of prepared foods available at Giuseppe’s Fresh Pasta & Fine Food, shoppers can also pick up dried pastas, oils, coffee, olives, and other gourmet essentials. 257 Low St., Newburyport, 978-465-2225, giuseppesfinefood.com