2015 Hall of Fame award winner
Edward J. Edelman
Ideal Cheese Shop
Ideal Cheese Shop thrived under Ed Edelman's leadership. Zagat rated it the 'Best Cheese Shop' for four consecutive years. In 1987, the Ideal Cheese Book was published. Edelman has presented seminars at the Fancy Food Shows and New School, and also appeared on the Food Network and other television shows. Edelman served as Chair of the NASFT/SFA Retailer Network.