5/5 stars
I finally ushered myself in here after passing by that charming "Curd to your Mudder" sign too many times. The Rhined unwinds its charm in bits and pieces, so you have time to slowly sip your wine. Let's break down the pieces, cheese by cheese:
1) When you think cheese and wine, you usually think classical music/pinky rings/royal noses. Throw all those body parts in the hamper, and roll out Ludacris' "Rollout." That's right, this is a cheese/wine shop with a hip-hop step.
2) Become friends with the $6 Havarti Cheese Sandwich. Start a texting group with the flavor and price, and then let them do all the talking in your mouth.
3) Holler @ the self-swipe credit card menu, for not soliciting a gratuitous tip. Most coffee shops etc now suggest extra for 3-4 seconds of service, but ironically this was the first time that I actually felt like giving extra.
4) The Rhined has events happening every week, and it looks like many sell out (check FB).
Also, don't think of this as a place you swiftly shop for artisanal dairy and then make like a baby and head out.....this is where you can enjoy some delicious cheeses, charcuterie, and booze, but in a casual/cool setting. Just don't fog it up in here with your cocky pinkies.
Finally, in honor of their "Curd to your Mudder" sign, here are some chalkable ideas for future cheese-themed boards:
Cheesus Christ! The Musical
Milk does the body Goat
Do the Muenster Mash
The Infetable Hulk: Hulk Hungry
#BrieWeezy
Don't Provolone, It's better with Friends
The Feta and the Curious: Vin Diesel's Bisexual Affair with Dairy