Exclusive Cheese

Two weeks ago I broke the news that Bill Oglethorpe would be back with his famous grilled-cheese sandwich after having been ousted for trading illegally outside Neal’s Yard Dairy.  Unbelievably, none of the newspaper editors I contacted thought this incredibly important piece of information merited a place in their pages.  Okay, so maybe poisonous chocolate warrants slightly more attention, but shouldn't the real story be a major investigation into who’s feeding Dairy Milk “chocolate” to those poor children?  That sounds like an unpardonable offence to me.   

Anyway, as promised I was at Borough Market for the much-anticipated return of my sandwich. I made a beeline for Neal’s Yard Dairy and asked where Bill's new stall was, then dogged chorizo scoffers and £4 smoothies as I closed in on my target. 

Imagine my surprise when I finally found Bill at the back of the Green Market (near the cathedral), sweating over his bubbling Raclette with barely a bustling queue in front of him. 

He later told me that, apart from my mention, nobody knew where he’d be!  His numerous disciples had not known where to follow.  See, ye elusive editors—legions of Bill’s fans were in silent mourning over the disappearance of their grilled cheese, and nobody told them their ardent cheddar-and-onions-on-buttered-and-toasted-sourdough cravings would be satiated again.

So, I suppose the cross of spreading the good news falls squarely upon me; and I bear the worthy duty with honour.  If not yet with a byline.

Comments

[MelMartin]

That picture literally makes my mouth water! (The picture of the sandwich, not the picture of Bill. No offense to Bill.) There is not much in this world that can top a good grilled cheese!

[Brent]

I need to cycle from Liverpool St to Waterloo to catch a 10:30 train to Bournemouth tomorrow morning. Conveniently, Borough Market is on the way...

[Pim]

I am shocked. Shocked. I tell you. I live the other side of the pond away and I appreciate this news!

Thank you for telling me where he's gone, or I'd be weeping at the spot where he used to be next time I'm at Borough.

cheers,
Pim

[Jess]

What a delight to see you here, Pim. Consider me your Borough Market correspondent.

[Pim]

deal!

[acme]

there's a really nice write mention of the cheese man in the new york times dated march 13, 2005...

[Tom G]

Greetings from another Bill's Grilled Cheese fan from the other side of the pond!

So where do we find Bill in his new spot at the green market? And what are his days/hours?

[Jess]

Hi, Tom. Bill has moved yet again! He is now inside the market just next to the cathedral, and only on Saturdays. Last time I was there though he was away and had very nice assistants at his stall, but I have to say it just wasn't the same.