Obika Mozzarella Bars
|Fresh buffalo mozzarella matched with salty prosciutto and chilled Prosecco is my idea of the perfect Italian lunch. The smooth and silky surface of the curvaceous mozzarella, with its creamy center that slightly oozes when pierced, is epicurean bliss. And I am not nearly alone in my enthusiasm: mozzarella has now joined the ranks of haute chocolate and wine, with its own class of internationally placed bars. Obika is just that, a set of stylish mozzarella bars with locations in places like Rome, New York, Tokyo, and Kuwait City.
The concept behind the bar centers on offering fresh, authentic Mozzarella di Bufala Campana, served alongside high-quality artisanal Italian products. Here, purveyors regularly fly in (where applicable) handmade mozzarella processed entirely from water buffalo milk. To really explore the depths of the cheese, go for a tasting. Depending on the mozzarella’s region, different flavors and intensities, ranging from sweet and delicate to strong and smoky, are exhibited. What’s more, each tasting is paired with Italian specialities like prosciutto from San Daniele, Sicilian vegetables, and salami from free range Tuscan pigs. This is a “Slow Food” junkie’s paradise. Admittedly, some of the Obika bars have received a few less-than-stellar reviews, but that is just one more reason to go and check it out yourself.
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