Nothing says “Wisconsin culture” quite like cheese curds, and the deep-fried curds at Milwaukee Burger Company (2620 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire) are a must-have. (Don’t plan on sharing.) When you want the squeaky kind of curd, Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery (232 N. Wallace St., Ellsworth) has the freshest. Wanna have deep-fried cheese curds without a trace of gluten? Track down the Live Great Food food truck for its GF Wisconsin Curds. — Briana Novacek