Kaempff-Kohler in Luxembourg

We had the pleasure to be hosted by the National Tourist Board of Luxembourg right before Easter. After the pleasantries at the city tourist office, we were whisked away to the closest and apparently highly recommended cafe, Kaempff-Kohler along Rue du Cure for the initial meeting for more discussions. Apparently, Luxembourgish both love their pastries and their cheese, especially with their own wine. So we were made to choose: we chose cheese and wine.

So there we were at the fromagerie- bar a vin, with our cheese board and local white wine. Unlike a true food connoisseur, I couldn't note all the types. All I knew we were in cheese heaven. But two actually stood out, the cheese stuffed with truffle (you see the striped one on the edge of the board) and a local cheese soft cheese called Kochkaese, literally cook's cheese in the tiny bowl. It wasn't one of the fancier ones in the spread but I truly enjoyed it (aside from the truffle) because it was my first time to try it and because I rarely saw it in the German parts I lived at and here in Geneva. Must really check out specialty cheese chops here too. 

Cheese is everywhere in Europe but there's always a type you just get from few and selected towns and cities. And in case you see them at your local grocery, it's never the same. Despite the seemingly elite and high-end image of Luxembourg, at Kaempff-Kohler, one can casually enjoy and get a sample at of their cheese and wine or have some pastries at their cafe across the passage. Some say it is expensive but coming from Geneva, Luxembourg is very affordable.