Daybar and Phil Bugler opened EDEX, a cheese shop that brings community together. | Photographs by William Crate

Peabody’s EDEX Provisions is Moving More Than Cheese Forward

At New England’s first Blackowned cheese shop, the owners are reshaping the region’s cheese scene with inclusivity, education, and community at the heart of every platter.

Danielle Evans-ColeDecember 18, 2025

I am instantly struck by the extended rectangular wooden table that anchors the space at EDEX Provisions on Main Street in downtown Peabody. Alongside a gleaming glass case of domestic and international cheeses and shelves lined with gourmet crackers and spreads, it’s easy to envision an elaborate, decadent grazing table coming to life. For co-owners Daybar and Phil Bugler, the focus of their work is crafting customized sandwiches, cheese and charcuterie platters, and expansive grazing tables for events. As spouses and business partners, opening EDEX in 2022 is deeply personal. The name stands for Eat Drink Explore—the same name as the

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Peabody’s EDEX Provisions is Moving More Than Cheese Forward

At New England’s first Blackowned cheese shop, the owners are reshaping the region’s cheese scene with inclusivity, education, and community at the heart of every platter.

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