Brian Keyser

Brian Keyser is the founder and proprietor of Casellula Cheese & Wine Caféthe premier cheese-focused restaurant in the country. He has been a cheese evangelist and educator for over a decade and has previously worked at some of the best restaurants in New York City.

Leigh Friend is a graduate of the New England Culinary Institute. She was the pastry chef and condiment maker at Casellula from 2007-2014 after previously working at New York City’s renowned Gramercy Tavern. She continues to work in the cheese industry.

Brian and Leigh live and work in New York City.