Cheese lovers on the North Fork, rejoice! While Kate’s Cheese Co. in Greenport may have closed its doors, a new cheese and charcuterie shop is set to take its place this spring.  Salumeria Sarto, the name of the new Front Street spot, will honor former owner Kate McDowell by continuing to provide artisanal meats, cheeses and specialty sandwiches while adding its own authentic, old-school Italian flair. 

The shop will be run by chef Frank DeCarlo and his wife, Dulcinea Benson, who both have decades of experience in the restaurant industry. The couple is best known for founding Peasant, a restaurant on the Lower East Side that has been celebrated for its rustic Italian cuisine and wood-fired cooking techniques.