Burrata

Burrata is a fresh cheese that derives its name from the word burro—Italian for butter. The name makes perfect sense when you cut into it—burrata’s center oozes with heavy cream and soft stracciatella. Like fresh mozzarella, the quality and flavor of burrata correlates directly with its terroir. Chefs tend to serve the cheese “au natural” or in dishes where its quality and freshness can shine.

The Franciscan Crab Restaurant, San Francisco, CA
Artisanal Salumi & Burrata Bar: Prosciutto di san daniele $9.5, fra mani salame $8.75, mortadella citterio $8.95, fra mani coppa $8.75; combination of all four: $29.95
The Farm and Fisherman, Philadelphia, PA
Heirloom tomatoes, purslane, burrata, pickled wonderberries, cantaloupe broth; $11
Scampo at the Liberty Hotel, Boston, MA
Swift Burrata BLT, warm tomato soup; $15
Via Matta, Boston, MA
Creamy burrata, truffled mushrooms, arugula, red onions, capers; $16
Felidia New York, NY
Burrata e granchi; burrata cheese, kumato tomato caprese, Alaskan king crab, celery; $24