How to celebrate National Cheese Day in the Rocket City
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For those who don’t know, June 4th is National Cheese Day. No matter how you like your cheese, whether fried, grilled, melted, or whole, have a blast and check out these lactose-loving restaurants.
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Grilled cheese
Grilled cheese is an American staple. One dish in particular that stands out is a mac and cheese grilled cheese sandwich at Melt, two classics hot-pressed into one.
What: Mac Melt
Where: Melt, 201 Jefferson St N, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: MONDAY – THURSDAY 11am-9pm; FRIDAY – SATURDAY 11am-10pm; SUNDAY 10:30am-8pm
Shepherd’s pie
At the Poppy & Parliament, you have a couple options. Try the Shepherd Pie’s with lamb, cream braised carrots, and a parsnip mash all under a crisp layer of melted cheese. Enthusiasts can go crazy where The Poppy & Parliament has a store upstairs from their eating area. You’ll find a wide assortment of, get this, cheese, jelly, jam, and more!
What: Shepherd’s Pie
Where: The Poppy & Parliament, 117 North Side Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: Monday – Thursday: 11am-3pm (Lunch) 4pm-9pm (Dinner) Friday & Saturday: 11am-3pm (Lunch) 4pm-10pm (Dinner) Sunday: 11am-2.30pm (Brunch) 3pm-8pm (Dinner)
Cheese board
If shepherd’s pie and an upstairs shoppe aren’t really your style, consider visiting Domain South for the, you know, more refined taste. They have a wide assortment of wine and cheese and are, in fact, a winner of the 2022 Wine Spectator award of excellence.
What: Retail cheese and wine
Where: Domain South, 103 Northside Square, Huntsville, AL 35801
When: Tuesday – Friday 11 am – 8 pm; Saturday 10 am – 8pm (10am – 3pm Brunch); Sunday 10am – 3pm Brunch; wine tastings every Friday 4pm – 6pm
Cheese burger
Old Black Bear is known in the Huntsville area for having some of the best burgers, beer, and drinks in North Alabama. In honor of Cheese Day, try a twist on a cheeseburger with their pimento cheese handcrafted burger.
What: Pimento cheese burger
Where: Old Black Bear, 212 Main St, Madison, AL 35758
When: Monday – Thursday 4pm – 11pm; Friday and Saturday 11am – 11pm; Sunday 10am – 4pm
Vegan cheese
If you don’t eat dairy, are allergic or lactose intolerant, don’t worry, there’s an option for you too. The Veggie has a completely vegan Philly Cheese Patty Melt or The Classic Chee, which is their take on a cheeseburger.
What: Philly Cheese Patty Melt or The Classic Chee
Where: The Veggie, 7504 US-72 W Suite A5, Madison, AL 35758
When: Sun 11-4pm, Monday CLOSED, Tuesday – Thursday 11-7pm, Friday & Saturday 11-9pm
Honorable mentions to celebrate National Cheese Day
Nothing look very appetizing? Check out these other places to find your perfect match.
Betty Mae’s Restaurant – 2007 Memorial Parkway NW Ste L, Huntsville, AL 35810
Peppered Pig – 1305 Four Mile Post Road SE, Huntsville, AL 35802
For more spots, check out our older article on National Cheese Lover’s Day, which takes place on January 20 and is not to be confused with National Cheese Day. You’re welcome.
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