Day 220: The Rind

S and I had our monthly Happy Hour at the end of last month and decided to try The Rind again.

"The Rind is a cheese-centric bar where you can experience unique and inspiring artisanal cheeses paired with delightful and complex wines and beers.  Cheese Enthusiasts will finally have a place in Sacramento to explore cheeses, from buttery to blue, nutty to stinky, with a glass of wine or beer and no pretention.  Still hungry? Indulge in classic and "grown up" grilled cheese sandwiches to mac & cheese."  

We'd been once before but hadn't made this a regular spot, primarily because the food offerings are limited and very cheese-focused (understandably, given the name...) and also due to small space that sometimes causes challenges in finding a table.

The cheese selection is extensive, as shown by the cheese list that's organized by source (goat vs. cow), origin (country, state), and relative hardness:

I secured a table by arriving a bit early and ordered a glass of wine and eventually a cheese plate, figuring that S would probably like any cheeses that I selected. The cheese plates come with a few sides and some crostini and are quite elegantly but simply presented:

At some point, I'll need to bring Mr. E to The Rind so he can enjoy the cheesy goodness!