All true Wisconsinites know the best kind of cheese is fried. Milwaukee Burger Company (2620 E. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire) remains the Valley’s No. 1 favorite for the 11th consecutive year with ginormous curds that are sure to make your mouth water. Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery (3001 County Hwy. B, Menomonie) offers classic beer-battered curds and fresh, squeak-on-your-teeth curds of all flavors. Keep an eye out for the Live Great Food Truck, whose curds keep on truckin’ in this category. Order their must-have, full-of-flavor gluten-free cheese curds. I promise you won’t be disappointed. –Stephanie Nesja