September is National Italian Cheese Month! Which local formaggio dish has you cheesin’?
- “Giovanni Scorzo runs an Italian cheese clinic at Andreoli Italian Grocer, from the thick grafts of shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano over the simple salad to the supple mozzarella in the roasted eggplant sandwich.”
— Craig Outhier, editor
- “The cacio e pepe at Tratto is transcendent. Love the shavings of Parm on the salads there, too. Mora Italian’s focaccia di recco is cheesy, carb-y perfection: stracchino, sea salt, bread. I could eat a ghastly amount of that focaccia.”
— Leah LeMoine, managing editor
- “The first time I had Italian-imported burrata was at Meritage at JW Marriott Desert Ridge. It was in a seasonal salad that combined the silky cheese with fresh herbs and veggies and was served on a translucent glass plate over dry ice. I have been chasing that high ever since, and feel a surge of dopamine every time I see a burrata dish on any menu.”
— Madison Rutherford, associate editor
- “I’m far overdue for a trip to Mingle & Graze! Their monger’s board is like a chef’s choice of cheeses, meats, breads and yummy sweets. But their grilled cheeses are where it’s at! I like the vegetarian best, but they have carnivorous options, too!”
— Mirelle Inglefield, art director
- “Baked beef lasagna at Sauce! When I can’t get homemade lasagna, I go to Sauce and grab me a slice. I love the ricotta in this dish! But we can’t forget the cheese board at Patio 54 Fusion Kitchen! I am a fan of ALL things cheese.”
— Angelina Aragon, managing art director
