where is all the great Parmesan hiding?!

[Anonymous]

Where can I find a lovely, preferably organic, hunk of Parmesan in DC? I’ve found ones that taste like nothing but salt. And those that taste like nothing at all. Any suggestions? NW DC is where I live and shop, but I’d travel for a good Parm!

[Anonymous]

Parmesan? Or parmigiano-reggiano?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Parmesan? Or parmigiano-reggiano?

I would take either, really. If I could find a nice, nutty parmigiano-reggiano I’d be just as happy.

[Anonymous]

Psst. Try Pecorino-Romano. It's the new parmesan, or at least it tastes like I remember parmesan tasting. (i haven't been able to find a good parmesan in the States in years)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Psst. Try Pecorino-Romano. It's the new parmesan, or at least it tastes like I remember parmesan tasting. (i haven't been able to find a good parmesan in the States in years)

Thanks! Any particular brand you recommend?

[Anonymous]

As a PP noted, you should look or ask for "parmigiano reggiano" and also buy one made in Italy. Some products get some kind of stamp of approval from Italian government, but I don't have details on that. I haven't been to Italy, so I can't compare on the authenticity. I pay a lot for the parm I buy though. Eastern Market cheese counter is good for parm. I often just buy a block at Safeway though. Oh, and buy the block/wedge (not pre shredded)!! That's a major difference.

[Anonymous]

Pecorino Romano can be very strong. I don’t care for it as a parm regg substitute. Very different flavor profile.

I like Costco for DOP parm regg

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Psst. Try Pecorino-Romano. It's the new parmesan, or at least it tastes like I remember parmesan tasting. (i haven't been able to find a good parmesan in the States in years)

+1

I pick up chunks at WF. You could ask the cheesemonger for a certain flavor profile.

[Anonymous]

Organic Parmesan? Is that even a thing? It’s Reggiano for me, but I have no idea if it’s organic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where can I find a lovely, preferably organic, hunk of Parmesan in DC? I’ve found ones that taste like nothing but salt. And those that taste like nothing at all. Any suggestions? NW DC is where I live and shop, but I’d travel for a good Parm!

Costco. It's pretty much why I have my membership.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

I pick up chunks at WF. You could ask the cheesemonger for a certain flavor profile.

+1 I like the Parmesan at Whole Foods.

[Anonymous]

I like Trader Joe’s Parmiagiano Reggiano better than Costco’s - but either will work. I am not convinced that the cheese at Italian delis is superior. I am sure you could special order some really aged and expensive, but for everyday use Trader Joe’s is decent, imported and nutty.

[Anonymous]

I like both the TJs and the Costco. I’ve also bought it at balducci’s and also from south mountain creamery. It’s all pretty good and much better than giant.
My friend gets it at the Italian store in Arlington but I actually think that has too strong a flavor.
We go through a lot of parmegiana in my house.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Psst. Try Pecorino-Romano. It's the new parmesan, or at least it tastes like I remember parmesan tasting. (i haven't been able to find a good parmesan in the States in years)

Oooooo I got one of these st Whole Foods I think it was amazing

[Anonymous]

I think the chunks at Whole Foods are better than anything you can get at any other regular grocery stores.