In recent years, Warren has emerged as an Ocean State “foodie destination.” But Chelsea Morrissey and Sasha Goldman are bringing a niche previously unfilled to the community with Wedge, the town’s first cheese and provisions store.
The co-owners opened the shop shortly before Christmas to serve as “a destination for cheese, chocolate, charcuterie, everything you might need to entertain at home,” Goldman said.
That includes offerings of around 45-50 cheese varieties on a given day, as well as a range of charcuterie staples such as meats, chocolate and crackers.
Morrissey and Goldman decided to pursue the business after noting limited artisan cheese options in the area and saw an ideal location at 279 Water St. when the site’s previous business, MUSE Jewelry, moved down the street.
The shop is also increasing its presence through catering, collaboration with other local eateries and sampling events. And after a boom in business around Christmas and Valentine’s Day, the co-owners are gearing up for increased foot traffic that warmer weather brings to Water Street.
“I think everyone likes cheese,” Morrissey said. “Trying cheeses is such a communal, fun thing, and something I think people were missing.”