Beautiful Rind is an inviting fromagerie and charcuterie where you can indulge in a stellar selection of cheeses and charcuterie while enjoying delicious pairings in a warm atmosphere.
"Specialty food shops, like Beautiful Rind — which specialize in gourmet cheese — aren’t abundant in Chicago, which is disappointing for a city this size. Beyond a great selection of cheeses, meats, and snacks, Beautiful Rind has a menu of wonderful sandwiches, wines, and cocktails. This gives it a wine bar feel, and an escape from Milwaukee Avenue’s hustle and bustle." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
"Cheeses. Such beautiful cheeses. There’s no simpler way to pair wine than with a host of the best artisan cheeses from around the world. Beautiful Rind, situated in Logan Square, features rotating pours each week and will open any bottle from the retail section for a $5 corkage fee. Pairing classes and tastings are held regularly and $15 half-bottles of wine and $10 cheese boards are available during happy hour from 3-5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Make a reservation through Tock." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam
"This new cheese shop and cafe in Logan Square has (of course) a fantastic selection of cheeses, and offers a variety of different wines too. Send someone a charcuterie spread with a bottle of wine, one of the curated “treat boxes,” or better yet, their “cheese for dinner” plate, which is exactly what it sounds like. Either way, more cheese is a good thing. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"This new cheese shop and cafe in Logan Square has (of course) a fantastic selection of cheeses, and offers a variety of different wines too. Send someone a charcuterie spread with a bottle of wine, one of the curated “treat boxes,” or better yet, their “cheese for dinner” plate, which is exactly what it sounds like. Either way, more cheese is a good thing." - adrian kane
"A specialty cheese shop and restaurant in Logan Square is now home to the best cheesemonger in the U.S. Cara Condon, the event coordinator at Beautiful Rind (2211 N. Milwaukee Avenue), won the 2022 Cheesemonger Invitational over the weekend in New York City, owner Randall Felts announced on Instagram." - aimee.levitt
