Our Story

Black Radish Creamery: The Art and Craft of Cheese

In the rolling hills of Granville, Ohio, Black Radish Creamery is an independent, family-owned creamery devoted to the timeless art of cheesemaking. Each cheese is handcrafted with care, using locally sourced, grass-fed A2A2, NON-GMO cow milk. The result—award-winning cheeses that reflect the purity, flavor, and spirit of the Ohio countryside.

A Destination for Cheese Connoisseurs

Experience the world of fine cheese at our boutique shop inside Columbus’s historic North Market. Here, our talented Cheesemongers curate an ever-evolving collection of artisanal cheeses from around the globe—alongside our own house-made creations. Every visit offers something new, seasonal, and inspiring, inviting you to explore cheese as both a culinary art and a sensory journey. As Central Ohio’s only Cheesemakers and Cheesemongers, we offer an experience like no other.

Our Creamery Farm Store

For those who wish to experience a more low-key shopping experience, our Creamery Farm Store in Granville offers a charming, self-serve destination just steps from where our cheeses are made. Operated on the honor system, our store is thoughtfully stocked with our artisan cheeses, house-made preserves, and a curated selection of local goods and cheese board essentials—including farm-fresh eggs, locally raised meats, and seasonal specialties from our community and beyond. It’s open for exploration at your own pace daily 10-7pm

The Cheesemonger’s Craft, Perfected

At Black Radish Creamery, every encounter is personal. Our passionate team brings artistry and expertise to each recommendation—whether helping you discover a rare import, choose the perfect pairing, or witness the spectacle of a 90-pound wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano cracked opened by hand. From cut-to-order service to impeccable presentation, we proudly share our passion when it comes to cheese.

Our Story: The Heart Behind the Creamery

Black Radish Creamery was born from the shared passion and partnership of Anne and John Reese, whose journey together blends artistry, craftsmanship, and an enduring love of good food.

Anne grew up on a small family farm, where her appreciation for quality ingredients began with the animals she helped raise as a child. That early connection to the land inspired her lifelong dedication to authenticity, nature, and sustainability. John, who grew up in the heart of Amish country, was equally shaped by a community built on local craftsmanship and honest, seasonal ingredients.

Their paths led them to New York, where they pursued their culinary ambitions together—Anne as an in-house photographer and media archives manager at the Culinary Institute of America, and John as a student refining his craft and earning both his AOS and BPS degrees in culinary arts. Their time in the culinary world deepened their appreciation for food as both craft and culture.

John later earned a Certificate in Cheesemaking from the Vermont Institute of Artisanal Cheese and became an American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professional (CCP). Together, Anne and John apprenticed with cheesemakers in Vermont and Wisconsin, honing their skills and expanding their understanding of the craft. Both are also Level 1 Sommeliers, bringing an added dimension of pairing expertise to their work.

Blending Anne’s artistic vision with John’s culinary and cheesemaking expertise, they returned to Ohio to create Black Radish Creamery—a celebration of craftsmanship, flavor, and the enduring beauty of handcrafted food.