Artisinal Brands to open first store

New York -- Artisanal Brands, a marketer and distributor of specialty, artisanal and farmstead cheeses and other specialty food products, has signed a long-term lease on a new Artisanal Cheese Center in New York City with cheese aging caves, production and office facilities, as well as the first retail outlet to be owned and managed by the company.



The new location, The Falchi Building in Long Island City, Queens, is owned and operated by Jamestown, a nationwide real estate investor and manager of major commercial properties, including Chelsea Market in Manhattan.



Daniel W. Dowe, president and CEO of Artisanal said, "Our search for a new location took two years to complete as we sought a multiple-use facility that could accommodate our entire operation and provide us with a retail outlet. This will be the first retail location operated by Artisanal and will give us a unique opportunity to showcase our premium-quality products and add a new revenue stream