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Beautiful Rind is a cheese shop, restaurant, and classroom space showcasing cheese and all the wonderful things that pair with it. Join us for cheese, charcuterie, wine, and a fun selection of cheese-centric dishes. We are open for dine-in, take out, delivery, and private events. Looking to learn more about cheese? Check out our current class offerings in the event section of this page.

Experiences at Beautiful Rind

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    Spoooooky Cheese Thursday Session

    While we fear no cheese, Beautiful Rind knows the deep, dark secrets behind some of your favorite cheeses. Join us as we tell you the tales that other shops don't want you to know. This is a cheese class for the brave and the hungry. Five horrifyingly delicious cheeses and the blood of grapes* will be consumed.... if they don't consume you first.Content warning: This class will contain content that some may find challenging including death, bugs, and adult innuendo. It's all in good PG-13 fun, but please decide if these topics are troubling to you or your guests prior to purchasing tickets.This class is being offered in-person and virtually. If you wish to participate online you may select after purchasing your tickets. Each ticket will receive a tasting kit of all cheeses and a variety of accompaniments. Wine, beer, charcuterie pairings, and more are also available for purchase at checkout. *You must be 21+ years old with valid ID for alcohol pairings.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. Please email us if you’d like to sit with another group and we will try our best to accommodate.All participants will get a reminder email two days prior to the class with pickup information and in-person arrival instructions. Online participants will be emailed a link to the webinar approximately 1 hour prior to the class.

    Thursday, Oct 24, 2024
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    $35 per ticket

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    Italian Rinds & Italian Wines: 6pm session

    From legends to lesser-knowns, we will be tasting our way all around the peninsula with wine and cheese from Italy. We will be talking about the unique differences in each area that makes their wine and cheese unique, all while tasting some of the finest pairings around. Your ticket includes a light meal-sized tasting of five different Italian cheeses and tasting pours of five Italian wines from across the flavor spectrum. If for any reason you or your guests avoid alcohol, we do offer non-alcoholic pairings, please email us at least 24 hours prior to the event with your reservation information prior to the class to arrange. Please note that while we do offer non-alcoholic pairings in this class, we will be discussing wine and its history in detail. To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Sunday, Nov 10, 2024
    6:00 PM
    $60 per ticket

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    Kinslahger Brewing Beer and Cheese Pairing with Beautiful Rind

    Beautiful Rind is back at Kinslahger Brewing! We are partnering up with one of our favorite places to grab a beer in Oak Park, with a lineup of great cheese and beer pairings. Keith, the owner/brewer of Kinslahger, will be talking beer, while Beautiful Rind's cheesemongers talk cheese. You get to taste some great combinations of the two, while learning a bit about each and why they taste so good together.Five of Kinslahger Brewing Company's great beers will be paired up by the cheesemongers at Beautiful Rind in an interactive guided tasting. After getting the rundown of each beer, cheese, and why they work together, you'll have a chance to ask all your beer, cheese, and pairing questions of Kinslahger and Beautiful Rind.Please note this class is hosted at Kinslahger Brewing Company, 6806 Roosevelt Rd, Oak Park. To help us start the tasting on time, please plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes before the class. Past events have sold out and seats are limited so be sure to grab your tickets soon.All participants must be 21+ with valid ID. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Tuesday, Nov 12, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Holiday Wines & Holiday Rinds

    Get ready for the holidays with a pairing session dedicated to wines that are great for this festive time of the year. We'll pair them up with some festive and limited cheeses perfect for this time of year. The wines and cheeses will span a variety of styles including several different types of rinds from white & fluffy like snow to firm & funky like like a fruitcake (but tasty). Our team will guide on this coursed tasting while discussing the wines, cheeses, and pairings. Bring all your holiday entertaining questions and get ready for a fun event.The tasting will consist of 5 half glasses of wine and 5 tasting portions of cheese. We recommend no more than a light meal prior to be sure you enjoy all the great cheese.If for any reason you or your guests avoid alcohol, we do offer non-alcoholic pairings, please email us at least 24 hours prior to the event with your reservation information. Please note that while we do offer non-alcoholic pairings in this class, we will discuss wine and its history in detail.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Water Buffalo & Mixed Milk Cheese: Guided tasting & Exploration

    This week we celebrate some of the more unique cheeses around: buffalo and mixed milk cheese. The class will start with a tasting and talk about a couple of water buffalo cheeses. We'll learn what makes these big ol' bovines great for mozzarella (and other cheese) production. We will then talk and taste a few different mixed milk cheeses. You'll learn why and where you find these amalgams of cow, sheep, and goat milk. This class is a stand alone part of our September and October series, Beautiful Rind at the Farm. Each week we will discuss a different dairy animal, so be sure to check out classes on sheep, goats, and cowss. Each class is independent of the others, so sign up for one, all, or something in between. For your comfort, this class is being offered in person and virtually. If you wish to participate online you may select after purchasing your tickets. Each ticket includes a tasting of at least five different cheeses and expert instruction. Wine, beer, and charcuterie pairings are also available at checkout.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. Reselling for greater than posted value is prohibited. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Thursday, Nov 7, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    $40 per ticket

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    How do you like them apples? A cider and cheese tasting

    Celebrate the arrival of fall with a guided tasting of ciders & cheese! We are pairing up four ciders with four cheeses to help you discover how do you like them apples. We'll be trying different styles of cider from funky Spanish stuff to a crisp refreshing cider made right up in Wisconsin. Rest assured though we won't be trying any of those big brand ciders you can get at any grocery store. Our cheesemongers will select a cheese for each cider for you to try and learn how to highlight the character of each. Along the way, we will teach you a bit cider and help you learn why it goes so well with cheese. This is a great way to kick off fall in the Midwest.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. For this class, all participants must be 21+ with valid ID. Info you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Sunday, Nov 17, 2024
    3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Indoor Dining Reservation

    Dine in the middle of the action. Watch our cheesemongers in action, as they prepare your cheese and charcuterie boards. We also offer small plates, sandwiches, salads, wine, beer, and a variety of other beverages all with cheese or charcuterie as their focus.We will be closed on September 24 for staff development day.Reservations may be canceled if 15 minutes or more late.Due to limited seating for larger parties, we do require a $10 per person deposit to secure your reservation for parties of 5+. The deposit fully applies to your bill and is a means of being sure to maximize availability for groups. If you cancel within less than 24 hours or have a smaller group than reserved, the deposit may be forfeited and not applicable to future reservations.

    Reservation for parties of 1 to 10
    Parties 5+ require a deposit

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    Tyromancy: Predicting your future with cheese with Jennifer Billock

    Find out what your cheese is telling you about your future! In this unique event, we are hosting Jennifer Billock, The Kitchen Witch, as she hosts her Tyromancy workshop here at Beautiful Rind.You will begin a journey into your future by selecting four cheeses from a select menu. As Beautiful Rind's cheesemongers prepare your plate, Jennifer will guide you through the history of divination and cheese. When your cheese board arrives, Jennifer will begin her tyromancy workshop, wherein you will learn what your cheese says about you. Jennifer will visit person to person helping you learn the art of tyromancy and letting you know what your cheese says about you.This event will last 1.5-2 hours to ensure Jennifer has the opportunity to read everyone's cheese and allow you to interact with your fellow tyromancy fans. Please note your reservation time to ensure you have the correct session.To learn more about Jennifer and her tyromancy, please check out some of the great articles recently in Block Club Chicago or Fox 32. Please note this session may be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes. By purchasing tickets, you agree that you may appear in such media used by or with the permission of Beautiful Rind or Jennifer Billock.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. Info you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Saturday, Oct 19, 2024
    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    The Cheesemonger Guided Tasting Experience

    A coursed tasting of 10 cheeses spread across five courses, each with its own unique and informative theme. The mongers will guide you through each course, tell stories about the cheese, and answer any cheese questions you may have. Charcuterie, wine and beer pairings are also available for purchase at checkout. Please note this experience must be booked at least 24 hours. Once a reservation is made, it may not be changed or canceled less than 48 hours before your reservation. To book with a Beautiful Rind gift card please email info@beautifulrind.com.Tastings last approximately 2 hours. All members of your party must be included in your reservation. Please note any dietary restrictions when booking the tasting. From July 9 - 13, we will be open and offering counter service, take out, and to-go only. Many of our staff will be at the American Cheese Society Convention in Buffalo NY.

    Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 10
    Counter, Dining Room
    $75 per person

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    White Wines after Labor Day - A guided tasting of cool weather whites

    Feel like you can't drink white wine after Labor Day? Just like in fashion, rules are made to be broken. We are here to show you why you should enjoy white wines year-round. These are food friendly wines and ones that of course go great with cheese.Our tasting will showcase a variety of styles, grapes, and appellations, and dip into a few natural wines. If you like wine, you'll like this class and probably find a bottle or two you'll want to keep in your fridge even after the temperatures fall.Our discussion and tasting will include at least five wines, a half glass of each. Of course, we also will be pairing up a few cheeses as a palate cleanser and snack, but this class is primarily all about the wine.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants must be 21+ with valid ID. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Sunday, Sep 22, 2024
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    $45 per ticket

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    Midwest Coast Brewery Beer and Cheese Pairing with Beautiful Rind

    Beautiful Rind is hitting the road and collaborating with our friends at Midwest Coast Brewing for a great cheese and beer pairing session. This tasting will be hosted at Midwest Brewings brand new rooftop space and include 5 of their beers paired up with 5 of cheeses curated by Beautiful Rind. Midwest Coast's brewer and Beautiful Rind's cheesemongers will be on hand to lead the tasting and answer all your beer & cheese questions.Five of Midwest Brewery's great beers will be paired up by the cheesemongers at Beautiful Rind in an interactive guided tasting. After getting the rundown of each beer, cheese, and why they work together by the MWCB and BR teams, you'll have a chance to ask all your beer, cheese, and pairing questions while tasting some perfect beer/cheese combinations for the summer.Please note this class is hosted at Midwest Coast Brewery, on the convertible roof top, 2137 W Walnut Street, Chicago. To help us start the tasting on time, please plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the class.All participants must be 21+ with valid ID. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Hopewell Holiday Beer and Cheese Pairing with Beautiful Rind

    Check out two of your Logan Square favorites for a special holiday season tasting of beer and cheese. Hopewell is a pillar of the Logan Square food and drink scene and we are beyond excited to partner up with them for another great pairing session and class, just in time to give as a gift or get pointers for compiling your own great lineup of beer and cheese for the holidays.For this event, four of Hopewell's great beers will be paired with cheese by the cheesemongers at Beautiful Rind in an interactive guided tasting. After getting the rundown of each beer and cheese from the brewery team at Hopewell and Beautiful Rind's cheesemongers, you'll have a chance to ask all your beer, cheese, and pairing questions while tasting some perfect beer/cheese combinations to share at your holiday parties!Please note this class is hosted at Hopewell Brewing, 2760 N Milwaukee Ave. To help us start the tasting on time, please plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the class.All gratuities are paid to your Hopewell bartenders serving up delicious beers that evening.All participants must be 21+ with valid ID. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Tuesday, Dec 17, 2024
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Cow Milk Cheese: Guided tasting & Exploration from Beautiful Rind

    Ever driven through Wisconsin and wondered what are those cows are really up to? Well, get ready to learn more than you will ever need to know about cows! Cows are the leading dairy animal in the Western world and for good reason. In this cheese class, you'll taste and learn why.We will be trying a series of delicious cheeses made from a variety of cow breeds from around the world. You'll get to know why a Swiss cow and a Dutch cow are about as related as a chihuahua and a great dane. You'll learn why cows are everywhere in Wisconsin. We will even discuss the hot topic of the environmental impact of these recently maligned animals. Best of all you'll get to taste some of the best cow's milk cheeses.This class is a stand alone part of our September and October series, Beautiful Rind at the Farm. Each week we will discuss a different dairy animal, so be sure to check out classes on sheep, goats, and water buffalos. Each class is independent of the others, so sign up for one, all, or something in between. For your comfort, this class is being offered in person and virtually. If you wish to participate online you may select after purchasing your tickets. Each ticket includes a tasting of at least five different cheeses and expert instruction. Wine, beer, and charcuterie pairings are also available at checkout.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. Reselling for greater than posted value is prohibited. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Thursday, Oct 3, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    $40 per ticket

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    Italian Rinds & Italian Wines: 3pm session

    From legends to lesser-knowns, we will be tasting our way all around the peninsula with wine and cheese from Italy. We will be talking about the unique differences in each area that makes their wine and cheese unique, all while tasting some of the finest pairings around. Your ticket includes a light meal-sized tasting of five different Italian cheeses and tasting pours of five Italian wines from across the flavor spectrum. If for any reason you or your guests avoid alcohol, we do offer non-alcoholic pairings, please email us at least 24 hours prior to the event with your reservation information prior to the class to arrange. Please note that while we do offer non-alcoholic pairings in this class, we will be discussing wine and its history in detail. To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Sunday, Nov 10, 2024
    3:00 PM
    $60 per ticket

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    Oktoberfest Celebration: Pairing Cheese with Oktoberfest & Fall Seasonal Beers

    Join us for our annual pairing of Oktoberfest beers and cheese. We will be sampling four of our favorite fall beers with four great cheeses. Along the way, we'll give you tips for pairing beer with cheese, learning about the beers, and getting all of your cheese questions answered. This is a fun way to try those once a year beers and get some great cheeses along the way.If for any reason you or your guests avoid alcohol, we are happy to substitute non-alcoholic pairings. We just ask that you let us know at least 24 hours prior via email to info@beautifulrind.com. We also believe that cheese is a food everyone should be able to enjoy in a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment. Please note that while we do offer non-alcoholic substitutions in this class, we will be discussing beer and its history in detail. To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. Info you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Friday, Oct 18, 2024
    6:30 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Delicious & Stinky: Halloween Edition of our guided tasting of washed rind cheeses

    Whether you think stinky cheese is a trick or a treat, this class is coming for you! We are tasting and talking about the wonderful world of washed rind cheeses and lovely orange rinds. These loveably rich and pungent cheeses are often misunderstood. We will be helping you understand them better by tasting and talking about their history, flavors, and of course where they get their aromatic qualities. For your comfort, this class is being offered in person and virtually. If you wish to participate online you may select after purchasing your tickets. Each ticket includes a tasting of at least five different cheeses and expert instruction. Wine, beer, and charcuterie pairings are also available at checkout.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. Reselling for greater than posted value is prohibited. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Thursday, Oct 17, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    $40 per ticket

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    Alpine Favorites: A taste of the Alps from classic to contemporary

    Alpage gruyère and 24 month aged Comté are customer favorites year after year at Beautiful Rind. Both can lay claim to being the cheese king of the Alps... and in turn one of the best cheeses in the world. However, these classics are just skimming the surface of the delicious variety of cheeses made in the Alps. In this interactive tasting and class we will be tasting both of these classics and a variety of other Alpine cheeses that really shine in the wintertime. While you enjoy these cheeses, we will be teaching you about these cheeses and answering a mountain of cheesy questions.For your comfort, this class is being offered in person and virtually. If you wish to participate online you may select after purchasing your tickets. Each ticket includes a tasting of at least five different cheeses and expert instruction. Wine, beer, and charcuterie pairings are also available at checkout.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. Info you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Thursday, Nov 14, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    $40 per ticket

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    Spoooooky Cheese Sunday Session

    While we fear no cheese, Beautiful Rind knows the deep, dark secrets behind some of your favorite cheeses. Join us as we tell you the tales that other shops don't want you to know. This is a cheese class for the brave and the hungry. Five horrifyingly delicious cheeses and the blood of grapes* will be consumed.... if they don't consume you first.Content warning: This class will contain content that some may find challenging including death, bugs, and adult innuendo. It's all in good PG-13 fun, but please decide if these topics are troubling to you or your guests prior to purchasing tickets.This class is being offered in-person and virtually. If you wish to participate online you may select after purchasing your tickets. Each ticket will receive a tasting kit of all cheeses and a variety of accompaniments. Wine, beer, charcuterie pairings, and more are also available for purchase at checkout. *You must be 21+ years old with valid ID for alcohol pairings.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. Please email us if you’d like to sit with another group and we will try our best to accommodate.All participants will get a reminder email two days prior to the class with pickup information and in-person arrival instructions. Online participants will be emailed a link to the webinar approximately 1 hour prior to the class.

    Sunday, Oct 27, 2024
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    $35 per ticket

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    Where in the Wine World? A guided tasting of lesser known wine regions

    For this guided wine tasting and class, we are exploring some lesser-known wine-growing regions. From Mexico to Georgia (the former Soviet country, not the peanut growing state), there are great wines coming from places not on most wine drinkers' radar. Join this interactive tasting and class, as we find out about some of these areas producing world-class wine. We'll tell you about the wines, the region, and delve into why they don't get the love that better-known regions, states, and countries might. Our discussion and tasting will include at least five wines, a half glass of each. Of course, we will also pair up a few cheeses as a palate cleanser and snack, but this class is primarily all about the wine.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants must be 21+ with valid ID. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    $60 per ticket

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    Tyromancy: Predicting your future with cheese with Jennifer Billock

    Find out what your cheese is telling you about your future! In this unique event, we are hosting Jennifer Billock, The Kitchen Witch, as she hosts her Tyromancy workshop here at Beautiful Rind.You will begin a journey into your future by selecting four cheeses from a select menu. As Beautiful Rind's cheesemongers prepare your plate, Jennifer will guide you through the history of divination and cheese. When your cheese board arrives, Jennifer will begin her tyromancy workshop, wherein you will learn what your cheese says about you. Jennifer will visit person to person helping you learn the art of tyromancy and letting you know what your cheese says about you.This event will last 1.5-2 hours to ensure Jennifer has the opportunity to read everyone's cheese and allow you to interact with your fellow tyromancy fans. Please note your reservation time to ensure you have the correct session.To learn more about Jennifer and her tyromancy, please check out some of the great articles recently in Block Club Chicago or Fox 32. Please note this session may be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes. By purchasing tickets, you agree that you may appear in such media used by or with the permission of Beautiful Rind or Jennifer Billock.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. Info you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Sunday, Dec 8, 2024
    Multiple times, starting at12:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Orange Rinds & Orange Wines Krampus's Picks 2024

    It is the time of year when Krampus visits Beautiful Rind to pick the wines he'll drink after another long year of dispensing justice to evil, selfish children. Krampus will be dumping the children out of his basket and filling it with delicious skin-contact white wines from his homeland to share with adults... no kids allowed, they make Krampus grumpy.Don't let Krampus's gruff exterior scare you. He has impeccable taste in pairing orange wines from Central & Eastern Europe with deliciously stinky cheeses. Rumor is he may even be making a special batch of Krampus schnapps to share at the end to wish you all happy Yule and good dispensing of rute & coal.To keep Krampus in line, Beautiful Rind's cheesemongers are pairing up four orange-rinded cheeses and four orange wines from Krampus's basket. They will also be sure you learn a lot about the unique processes that give washed rind cheeses and skin-contact white wines their unique flavors.Krampus's Rules.....We havemultiple sessions for this popular event. Please sign up for the session that works best for you. Transferring sessions may not be available as sessions may sell out.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date.*All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID plus you really shouldn't bring children around Krampus.If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Sunday, Dec 15, 2024
    Multiple times, starting at2:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Trick or Treat? Cheese & Treats! Halloween Candy & Cheese Pairings

    Join us for this special one night only class, all ages class featuring our favorite candy & cheese pairings. This one is for kids and kids at heart. We'll have five different cheeses and five different chocolates or candies that our mongers paired up. We'll tell you a little about each cheese and why we paired it. Costumes are welcome but not required. We are starting early and ending by 7:30 just in case you've got school the next day or hauntings to do later that night.Each ticket includes a tasting of at least five different cheeses, candy, and expert instruction. Wine, beer, and charcuterie pairings are also available at checkout. *Please note that many of the candies in the class might be manufactured in facilities that process nuts, or may contain nuts themselves*To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. Reselling for greater than posted value is prohibited. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Thursday, Oct 31, 2024
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    $35 per ticket

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    Our Favorite Things 2024 - Our Annual Tasting of our Staff's Favorites

    For our fourth holiday season, we wrap up our year with our annual celebration of our favorite (cheese) things with our biggest and best tasting of the year. This is a celebration and tasting of our cheesemonger's favorite cheeses. Each BR cheesemonger is selecting their favorite cheese in the case for you to taste. Randall will lead the tasting of ten cheeses, each picked by one of our staff. We will tell you why it's their favorite, a little about it, and of course, taste it.Because of popular demand, we are offering two sessions of this class! On Wednesday and Thursday, we will be featuring the same favorites so only sign up twice if you really really love cheese and want to try them twice. Please note that transfer between days may not be possible as tickets for this event do sell out so be sure to buy a ticket to the day that works best for you.For your comfort, this class is being offered in person and virtually. If you wish to participate online you may select after purchasing your tickets. Each ticket includes a tasting of at leasteight different cheeses and expert instruction. Wine, beer, and charcuterie pairings are also available at checkout.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. Info you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Wednesday, Dec 18 and Thursday, Dec 19, 2024
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    The Getaway Cocktails and Cheese Pairing with Beautiful Rind

    Beautiful Rind is headed to North to visit our friends at The Getaway in Lincoln Square for a night of pairing cocktails & cheese! For this guided tasting, we will have five pairings* of cocktails and cheese that will help you step up your cocktail game just in time for party season. The bar team at The Getaway and Beautiful Rind's cheesemongers will be leading this guided tasting and answering all of your cocktail, cheese, and pairing questions.Please note this class is hosted at The Getaway in Lincoln Square, 4530 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625. To help us start the tasting on time, please plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the class.Any gratuities during checkout will be given to the awesome bartenders at The Getaway.*All participants must be 21+ with valid ID. Cocktails will be smaller sizes to ensure you can safely navigate all of our pairings in this hour-long tasting. Please consume responsibly and take CTA or rideshares. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Sunday, Nov 17, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    $60 per ticket

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    Winter Walk in the Woods - Bark Wrapped Cheeses 2024

    Each year a few select cheeses are released for a limited time such as Rush Creek Reserve and Ebeenzer. These cheeses are highly allocated and hard to get, but cheesemongers always find a way to get these on their holiday table. This year we are giving you a chance to try each of these cheeses and more. For the first time, we are having a release party to celebrate, taste, and learn about the tradition of bark-wrapped cheeses. You'll have a chance to try the big three plus a few more as we talk about the history, process, and flavor of these cheeses. This is a class not to be missed and seats are highly limited.For your comfort, this class is being offered in person and virtually. If you wish to participate online you may select after purchasing your tickets. Each ticket includes a tasting of at least five different cheeses and expert instruction. Wine, beer, and charcuterie pairings are also available at checkout.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. Info you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Thursday, Dec 12, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    $45 per ticket

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    Goat Milk Cheese: Guided tasting & Exploration from Beautiful Rind

    Goats are one of our favorite animals. They are cute, funny, and make really really good milk for cheese. We will be tasting a wide variety of goat milk cheese, from the classic chevre to some hard, grating-type cheeses. While doing so, you'll learn about why their cheese tastes unique, the different types of goats, why you find goats around the world, and delve into a few other fun details. This class is a stand alone part of our September and October series, Beautiful Rind at the Farm. Each week we will discuss a different dairy animal, so be sure to check out classes on sheep, cows, and water buffalos. Each class is independent of the others, so sign up for one, all, or something in between. For your comfort, this class is being offered in person and virtually. If you wish to participate online you may select after purchasing your tickets. Each ticket includes a tasting of at least five different cheeses and expert instruction. Wine, beer, and charcuterie pairings are also available at checkout.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. Reselling for greater than posted value is prohibited. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Thursday, Sep 26, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    $40 per ticket

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    Central Park Festive Cocktails and Winter Cheese Pairing with Beautiful Rind

    If you've visited Central Park bar, you know how well their amazing cocktails pair with deliciously good cheeses from Beautiful Rind. For this guided tasting, we will have five* pairings of festive cocktails and winter friendly cheese that will help you step up your cocktail game just in time for party season. The bar team at Central Park and Beautiful Rind's cheesemongers will be leading this guided tasting and answering all of your cocktail, cheese, and pairing questions.Please note this class is hosted at Central Park Bar, 2924 N Central Park Ave. To help us start the tasting on time, please plan to arrive at least 10-15 minutes prior to the class.Any gratuities during checkout will be given to the awesome bartenders at Central Park Bar.*All participants must be 21+ with valid ID. Cocktails will be smaller sizes to ensure you can safely navigate all of our pairings in this hour-long tasting. Please consume responsibly and take CTA or rideshares. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Wednesday, Dec 11, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    $60 per ticket

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    Tyromancy: Predicting your future with cheese with Jennifer Billock

    Find out what your cheese is telling you about your future! In this unique event, we are hosting Jennifer Billock, The Kitchen Witch, as she hosts her Tyromancy workshop here at Beautiful Rind.You will begin a journey into your future by selecting four cheeses from a select menu. As Beautiful Rind's cheesemongers prepare your plate, Jennifer will guide you through the history of divination and cheese. When your cheese board arrives, Jennifer will begin her tyromancy workshop, wherein you will learn what your cheese says about you. Jennifer will visit person to person helping you learn the art of tyromancy and letting you know what your cheese says about you.This event will last 1.5-2 hours to ensure Jennifer has the opportunity to read everyone's cheese and allow you to interact with your fellow tyromancy fans. Please note your reservation time to ensure you have the correct session.To learn more about Jennifer and her tyromancy, please check out some of the great articles recently in Block Club Chicago or Fox 32. Please note this session may be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes. By purchasing tickets, you agree that you may appear in such media used by or with the permission of Beautiful Rind or Jennifer Billock.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. Info you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024
    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    $50 per ticket

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    Cheeses We are Thankful For 2024

    See and taste what cheeses we are thankful for and the ones that will be on our holiday season boards!Each year, Beautiful Rind stocks up for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Year's Eve, and all the many reasons to celebrate with cheese. Beginning in November, our cheese case is full of delicious and unique cheeses that we only have for a few months each year. In this class, you will have a chance to try a few of our favorites while learning more about them and getting tips on how to put together the perfect cheese selection for whatever you are celebrating. For your comfort, this class is being offered in person and virtually. If you wish to participate online you may select after purchasing your tickets. Each ticket includes a tasting of at least five different cheeses and expert instruction. Wine, beer, and charcuterie pairings are also available at checkout.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. Info you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Thursday, Nov 21, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    $40 per ticket

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    Intro to Cheese - Beautiful Rind's Signature Class

    Want to learn more about cheese but not sure where to start? This is the class for you. In this class, we taste five different styles of cheese and learn how they are made, what to pair with them, a little bit of history, tips on cheese care, and still leave plenty of time to answer all of your cheese questions. This is our most popular class and a great way to start a new hobby or expand your cheese horizons.For your comfort, this class is being offered in-person and virtually. If you wish to participate online you may select after purchasing your tickets. Each ticket includes a tasting of five different cheeses and expert instruction. Wine, beer, and charcuterie pairings are also available at checkout.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. Info you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    $35 per ticket

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    2024 Wine Down - Our Annual Top Ten Tasting of our Favorite Wines

    Join Beautiful Rind as we taste our 10 favorite wines of the year! This is our largest guided tasting of the year and it features some of our best wines as picked by our beverage team.In this guided tasting, we will talk about the wines, why we liked them, and of course, have a little cheese along the way. With your ticket, you will receive a tasting size (about 2oz) of each wine, a selection of cheese, bread, and a few other accompaniments. We will also have a tasting sheet for you to record your thoughts, jot down your favorites and help you pick up a few bottles to ring in the New Year!Mulitple sessions are offered of this event. However, tickets may not be transferred between sessions unless seats are available and a request is submitted at least 72 hours prior. Email info@beautifulrind.com for more information or to request transfer.This class is being offered in person only. All participants must be 21+ years old with valid ID. We know after a busy holiday season you might want to give your kids 10 glasses of wine but that is illegal and bad parenting. To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all groups must be made under a single reservation or may not be seated together. All sales are final. Reservations may not be canceled but may be transferred to another guest. If you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Sunday, Dec 29, 2024
    Multiple times, starting at3:00 PM
    $60 per ticket

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    Intro to Cheese

    Want to learn more about cheese but not sure where to start? This is the class for you. In this class, we taste five different styles of cheese and learn how they are made, what to pair with them, a little bit of history, tips on cheese care, and still leave plenty of time to answer all of your cheese questions. This is our most popular class and a great way to start a new hobby or expand your cheese horizons.For your comfort, this class is being offered in-person and virtually. If you wish to participate online you may select after purchasing your tickets. Each ticket includes a tasting of five different cheeses and expert instruction. Wine, beer, and charcuterie pairings are also available at checkout.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. Info you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Friday, Sep 20, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    $35 per ticket

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    Giving the Gift of Cheese

    Join Beautiful Rind's team as we host a tasting and class featuring some of our favorite cheeses to get & give this holiday season. In addition to tasting five delicious cheeses, we will be sharing info about the cheeses, how to shop for cheese, which cheeses we pick for which people on our lists, and having a good time as we go. This is a great class to learn a little more about cheese and make progress on your Christmas shopping at the same time!For your comfort, this class is being offered in person and virtually. If you wish to participate online you may select after purchasing your tickets. Each ticket includes a tasting of at least five different cheeses and expert instruction. Wine, beer, and charcuterie pairings are also available at checkout.To ensure a safe and comfortable setup, all group reservations must be made under a single name or may not be seated together. All sales are final and non-refundable. We are unable to transfer class tickets to another date. All participants purchasing and consuming alcohol pairings must be 21+ with valid ID. Info you have any questions, please email info@beautifulrind.com.

    Thursday, Dec 5, 2024
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    $40 per ticket

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