Local Businesses

At The Cheese Cartel, we are building a community that celebrates craftsmanship, connection, and the simple joy of sharing something made with love. Our shelves and boards are filled with the care and craft of our local community — from small farms to artisan bakers and makers who pour their hearts into what they do.

Chef Craig's Woodcrafts | Falls Church, VA

Handcrafted variety of beautiful charcuterie boards, bowls, and kitchen tools.

 Del Ray Honey  | Alexandria, VA

 Pure golden, rich, floral honey from the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria. 

 Family of Nuts  | Chantilly, VA

Family-owned nut roasting company who specializes in premium dry-roasted nuts as well as dried fruits - perfect complements to charcuterie boards.

 Happy Creek Cheeses  | Front Royal, VA

Family-run artisan goat cheese creamery in Shenandoah Valley creating delightfully addictive goat milk cheeses.

 Lyon Bakery  | Hyattsville, MD

Serving the DMV for 21+ years, Lyon Bakery skillfully crafts delicious natural, artisan bread.

The Naughty Nougat | Alexandria, VA

Liquor-infused handcrafted chocolate- and jam-flavored delicacies.

 Nomini Boards  | McLean, VA

Beautifully handcrafted artisan charcuterie boards made from local fallen trees.

 The Happy Tart  | Falls Church, VA

Handcrafted baguettes baked just down the road. The Happy Tart is a dedicated gluten-free bakery crafting irresistible pastries, cakes, and café treats.

 Valley Shepherd Creamery  | Long Valley, NJ

An old fashioned creamery located on 120 rolling acres in Long Valley, NJ. Their cheeses are made in small batches and aged in their creamery's aging cave.