About the Table. Strom Peterson and his wife, Maria Montalvo opened the Resident Cheesemonger in 2002. Since, it has evolved into a gourmet sandwich shop with the same artisanal cheese and retail store within. The Table offers one of the most extensive cheese selections in the Seattle area; while serving delicious sandwiches, salads, cheese and charcuterie plates, and other pub and cafÃ© favorites.