Burrata, Emperor of Fresh Cheese  Burrata is the greatest of
fresh Italian cheeses, a sort of uber-mozzarella that stands
above other fresh cheese. It offers a burst of ultra-rich fresh
dairy intensity. The outer rind of a burrata is like the
freshest mozzarella you’ve ever had; as you approach the center,
it becomes creamier, softer, and more unbelievably luscious.
Burrata is to regular fresh mozzarella what a chocolate-falling-
down cake is to a brownie.  If you want to eat it at a
restaurant, try A16. They’re well known for their burrata
preparations, and they get the stuff flown in every day.  But if
you want it to take home, freshness is the thing. Try Cowgirl
Creamery. Like A16, they get regular shipments of very fresh
burrata from LA’s famed Gioia. Another option is A.G. Ferrari.
Be sure to ask how fresh their burrata is–their staff says it
keeps up to a week, but there’s a definite decline even after
the first day. SteveG says burrata goes from extraordinary to
sort of gross in five days. Rainbow Groce