Paste & Rind
✨ Vibe
A quaint and intimate neighborhood sanctuary where passion for domestic artisanal cheese meets a warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for deep conversation.
🍸 Best For
Romantic first dates, wine and cheese aficionados, cozy happy hours, and bespoke event catering.
🔥 Highlights
- Expert Pairings: Enjoy a rotating menu of seasonal domestic cheeses paired with curated wines and beers, including standout bites like Appalachian cheese with shallot confit.
- Unique Celebration Pieces: The shop is a go-to for creative event solutions, offering everything from stunning multi-tier "cheese wedding cakes" to convenient, individual "cheese cones."
- Artisanal Leadership: Founded by industry expert Kara McGrath, the venue is a champion for American makers and has recently expanded its presence with a dedicated cheese counter at the historic Union Market.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Join the "Trolley Club" to receive a monthly curated selection of hand-picked artisan cheeses and expert-led tasting notes delivered to your door.
- The space doubles as a morning destination, hosting the "Amazonica" coffee pop-up Tuesday through Friday starting at 7 a.m.
🔄 Weekly Events
🚜 Petworth Farmer's Market
Find our selection of artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, and accompaniments at the Petworth farmer's market.
🧀 Sunday Cheese Tastings
Join us for artisan cheese slates and wine pairings at the Tasting Bar.
🧀 Sunday Wine & Cheese Tasting Bar
Weekly artisanal cheese tastings and wine pairings available on Sundays.
🚜 Trinidad Farmer's Market
Shop our retail selection of artisanal products at the Trinidad farmer's market.
🍷 Weekly Cheese & Wine Tastings
Stop in for hand-crafted, constantly-changing cheese slates featuring six artisanal American cheeses with hand-picked accompaniments and wine pairing suggestions.
Weekly Artisanal Cheese Tasting Bar 🧀
Each week we plate up six artisanal American cheeses with hand-picked accompaniments and thoughtful wine pairing suggestions. No reservations needed.
Recent Reviews from Google
Paste and Rind was one of the best things to come to H Street while I was living there. The perfect wine and cheese bar with owners and staff who you can trust to steer you in the right direction with...
I had new appreciation of cheese and charcuterie coming to this place. You don’t come here for the fanciest or extensive cheese collection. You come for the amazing charcuterie/cheese pairings. The...
My bff and I visited this place on Saturday and we loved it. It's a small cheese shop with quaint seating areas. The owner, Kara, was very friendly and made us feel welcome in the shop. (My friend was...
One of the best places in DC. Their staff is wildly knowledgeable about the cheese they serve and the makers they come from. Celebrating American cheese with tried and true "old world" sometimes...
I am so incredibly grateful for Kara & Aaron (& the whole Paste & Rind Team!). They put together the wedding "cake" of my dreams. I can't believe how lucky we were to have found them. They were so...
