Miami - October 17, 2008

Cheese Whiz

Vito Volpe’s Mozzarita Cheese

Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: “Does this taste funny to you?”

Ah, cheesiness. It’s always been your weakness. That’s why you’ll love Mozzarita, fresh mozzarella made right here in South Florida by a bona fide Italian (named Vito, no less).

Vito Volpe churns out different shapes of rich mozzarella like braids, knots, and bocconcini (tiny mouthfuls, great for parties). He makes a mean burrata (thick mozzarella outside, shredded mozzarella mixed with buttermilk inside) and fior di latte (the one-pound ball used to make Caprese salad).

You won’t find any preservatives in Vito’s all-natural cheeses, and because they’re made locally you can sink your teeth into Florida’s freshest ’rella with the smallest carbon footprint.

And that’s no joke.

Available at Mozzarita, 5392 Northeast 13th Way, Pompano Beach (954-426-5115); Sunday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Las Olas Outdoor Gourmet Market, 1201 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale; starting November 1, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., The Upper East Side Green Market, Legion Park, 6447 Northeast 7th Avenue.