Burgers are a perennial best-selling menu fav but all of a sudden they have leapt to all-star status. The very best versions are topped with cheese and other assorted goodies; here are some crave-worthy restaurant combos worth seeking and sampling. 8 oz (West Hollywood): Burger with iceberg lettuce, white onion, tomato and pickles ...

Like most Italians, Turin-born Andrea Cavaliere knows much about mozzarella, loves it with unbridled affection and isn’t hesitant to express strong thoughts about it. He insists that the best time to eat the cheese is the very day it’s made, before it spends even a minute in the refrigerator. When fortunate enough to encounter su...

When it comes to versatility and widespread appeal, this cheese stands alone. Mario Batali is quick to take a stand on the topic of cheese. Staking a celebrity-chef claim with his empire of Italian restaurants, including Osteria Mozza (as in mozzarella) in Los Angeles, Batali says make no mistake, “the undisputed king of cheeses” i...

Like a classical still-life painting, the best cheese trays are composed, each item considered as part of a larger tableau. The result—pure artistry of the edible kind. Cocktail-hour companion or after-dinner offering, cheese trays are sophisticated treats that hide a secret: underneath their sophisticated demeanor, they’re surprisingl...