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05/31/2026

Days like this are why we live where we do.
The doors are open in Kent, the patio is ready, lunch is being made, and the gallery is waiting for anyone looking to slow down for a bit. Come by for a sandwich, some cheese for the weekend, or just an excuse to take the scenic route.
If Ridgefield is your stop, Sammi and Jemma are there to help with everything from tonight's dinner to this weekend's gathering.
No matter which shop you visit, we're grateful you're part of what makes these places special.
See you soon. 🧀❤️🚗☀️

05/29/2026

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Cars & Cheese this Saturday 4-6
The weather looks a whole lot better, so we're doing Cars & Cheese this Saturday because... well, we can.
If you're out for a drive, in the neighborhood, or just looking for an excuse to get out of the house, stop by and say hi. Bring the car, bring a friend, or just bring yourself.
We'll have great cheese, good food, a little rosé, and plenty of people who appreciate a good road and the stories that come with it.
No pressure. No judging. Just a relaxed afternoon at WKNDDRVR.
Take the long way.
See you in Kent.

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05/22/2026

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Memorial Day weekend brings the unofficial start of summer
but at its heart, it’s a time to remember.
To pause for those who gave everything, and for the families who carry that sacrifice every day.
As we gather around the table this weekend, let’s take a quiet moment of gratitude for the freedoms that make these moments possible. Let’s also remember those who continue to serve and those around the world who fight every day in the hope of peace, freedom, and democracy.
And let’s not take any of it for granted — choosing instead to live with kindness, respect, compassion, and a little more care for one another.

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05/02/2026

Finish the lap… then head to 109 Cheese and WKNDDRVR in Kent, CT for Cars & Cheese 4-6pm Today May 2
then again on
Saturday May 23
Saturday June 13
Saturday July 18
Saturday August 22

Stop by for an apéritif
After the perfect day of driving relax on our patio with a little cheese and more.
We are the perfect way to cool down and unwind
We will have the Kentucky Derby on the TV if you are interested.

A little play on cars & coffee—but a little more our speed.
Bring whatever you love to drive. Old, new, two wheels, four… it doesn’t matter. If you love the road, you’re in the right place.
We’ll have the cheese flowing, great food coming out of the kitchen, and a space to slow down for a bit after a good drive. Walk the lot, check out the cars, wander through WKNDDRVR, and spend some time with like-minded people.
Plenty of parking.
A beautiful patio.
No rush.
Come for the cars… stay for the cheese.

04/24/2026

Finish the lap… then head to 109 Cheese and WKNDDRVR in Kent, CT
for Cars & Cheese 4-6pm
Saturday May 2
Saturday May 23
Saturday June 13
Saturday July 18
Saturday August 22

Stop by for an apéritif
After the perfect day of driving relax on our patio with a little cheese and more.
We are the perfect way to cool down and unwind

A little play on cars & coffee—but a little more our speed.
Bring whatever you love to drive. Old, new, two wheels, four… it doesn’t matter. If you love the road, you’re in the right place.
We’ll have the cheese flowing, great food coming out of the kitchen, and a space to slow down for a bit after a good drive. Walk the lot, check out the cars, wander through WKNDDRVR, and spend some time with like-minded people.
Plenty of parking.
A beautiful patio.
No rush.
Come for the cars… stay for the cheese.
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04/17/2026

As we head into the weekend, the earth is starting to show off a bit…
Brighter colors, longer days, and those early sunrises that make you pause for a second. The drives are back. The boat is calling (when the weather cooperates). And there’s that feeling again — that we should probably be outside a little more.
Watching the Artemis mission, seeing Earth from a distance like that… it does something.
It reminds you how beautiful this place really is. How small the noise can feel. How much there is right here that’s worth slowing down for.
Bandit seems to have it figured out.
He reminds us to take the moment when it shows up… not rush past it.
We try to do the same.
When we can, we gather around food, wine, and good friends — simple things that turn into great moments.
That’s really what this season is about for us.
We hope you’ll join us this spring and summer. We’re looking forward to bringing back some of our cheese and wine classes, along with a few fun things we’ve been working on for Kent.
More reasons to take a drive, spend some time in WKNDDRVR, and enjoy the day a little differently.
Because when the world feels a little chaotic, we hope 109 can be a place where things slow down… and feel good again.
Maybe it’s just a glass of wine on the porch… a simple meal at the table… or a quiet moment by the water.
Whatever it is — don’t miss it

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04/10/2026

Our First Spring Second Saturday!
Vintage Cars, Great Co-Pilots, Picnics and Boat Time!
We’re starting to feel it…
Windows down, longer drives, and that pull to just get out and go. The kind of days where the road matters as much as the destination — and maybe even a little more.
This weekend feels like the first real step into it.
Make a day of it… either way.
Start in Ridgefield with Second Saturday — Gary will be pouring wines from 12–5, and our neighbors Sarah and Bernard from à table will be right next door, joining in as always. It’s the perfect place to begin — something to taste, something to eat, and a little inspiration for what comes next.
Then head north to Kent. Spend some time in WKNDDRVR, our gallery space inside 109 Cheese & Wine, and settle in for a bit. The patio is open, the pace is slower, and it’s the kind of place you end up staying longer than you planned.
Or do it the other way around.
Start with a drive to Kent — take the long way, walk through the gallery, grab something to eat, sit outside for a while — then make your way down to Ridgefield to catch the tasting and see what Gary has open.
Either way… it works.
Cheese, wine, a good drive, and a little time to enjoy it all.
Bandit’s already leaning into it… ears up, taking it all in, ready for wherever the road goes next.
Stop by, grab something good, and make a day of it.

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04/07/2026

Who takes their kids for a ride. Let’s see them! Get out and drive.

03/22/2026

WKNDDRVR — On the Road, On Purpose
WKNDDRVR lives inside 109 Cheese & Wine in Kent, but it’s really about what happens before you get here.
It’s about the drive.
The kind where you don’t rush. Where the road matters as much as the destination. Where you roll the windows down, take the long way, and let your mind settle into the rhythm of it all. Two wheels, three wheels, four… old or new, it doesn’t matter. If you love to drive, you’re one of us.
We created WKNDDRVR as a space for people who feel that pull. A place to land after a meaningful drive. A place to connect with others who understand that sometimes the best reset in life is a good road, a great machine, and a little time.
And when you get here… take a look around.
The walls tell stories.
Moments in motion. Quiet roadside scenes. Machines and memories from days gone by.
Our current collection includes the work of Richard James—what we like to call “roadside views you may have missed”—alongside continuing works from Chuck Queener, Steve Klucik, Bryan McCarthy, and Lans Christensen. Each piece captures a different part of the drive… the stillness, the movement, the feeling you can’t quite put into words but always recognize.
And of course, there’s food.
109 Cheese offers a full lunch menu built around the same idea—simple, thoughtful, and worth slowing down for. Whether you’re pulling in solo or arriving with a group, we can also put together custom breakfast or lunch spreads for fellow enthusiasts. Good drives deserve good food.
There’s plenty of parking—because sometimes the drive turns into a gathering.
WKNDDRVR isn’t just a gallery. It’s a mindset.
Drive with intention. Arrive with purpose. Stay for a bit.

02/27/2026

Come celebrate the remote possibility of Spring this Saturday at 109 Cheese & Wine.
With all of this snow, it’s hard to believe there is actually grass, daffodils, and tulips just waiting for a sign. Well… so are we. Like the dancers on the table, we’re ready to gracefully step out of winter and into something new — a little more light, a little more warmth, and a lot more hope for the season ahead.
We’ll be celebrating the thoughts of Spring all weekend with a lovely rosé and a bright white wine to help balance the current winter reality, and we’ll be wine tasting this Saturday at 109 Wine in Ridgefield for anyone ready to sip their way into the new season. It’s supposed to be close to 50 degrees, so we’ll have the doors open, the cheese cases full, and plenty of reasons to get out of the house.
And let’s not forget — Daylight Saving Time is just around the corner, bringing longer evenings, softer mild light, and one step closer to porch-swing weather. We even heard the UV rating might be creeping up near 4, which practically feels like sunscreen weather at this point.
Only 20 days until Spring from this Saturday… woohoo!!!

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