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The Curd Nerd: Syracuse’s Cheesy Hidden Jem
By Daisy Polowetzky, Photo By Dana Ward (Unsplash) Did someone say cheese? Located in Syracuse’s homey Eastwood neighborhood is The Curd Nerd, a specialty cheese and charcuterie store founded by microbiologist-turned-cheesemonger, Sarah Simiele. The Queens native founded the small business in 2022, after her now-husband, Matt Simele, got a job in Syracuse as an engineer in 2020. Matt handled the shop’s paperwork and finances and … Continue reading The Curd Nerd: Syracuse’s Cheesy Hidden Jem