"Rob Kaufelt, cheese purveyor to American's top restaurants and owner of Murray's Cheese--named the world's best cheese store by Forbes magazine--guides us through the bewildering variety of cheeses available today in this entertaining and indispensable guide featuring: Descriptions of more than 300 cheeses from across America and around the world, including what to drink with each Suggested accompaniments for all the different styles and types of cheeses How to arrange cheese plates for dressed-up dinners or casual cheese tastings The best cheeses to serve before a meal, with a salad, or for a gooey grilled cheese sandwich Must-have lists: The Ten Most Intimidating Cheeses, Sexiest Cheeses, Cheeses to Eat Before You Die Answers to the most frequently asked questions about cheese."--Publisher's website.