Raclette is a staple for many during Christmas and New Year's Eve. People happily slide pans filled with potatoes and ...

We began with Cheese 101. "Cheese is mostly spherical globules of milk fat trapped in a three-dimensional matrix of milk protein (casein)," Prof. Hill explained.

Along with a traditional cheese-and-lager fondue ($16), the beer bar offers a brie, lobster and Pastis fondue entree, served with mini crab cakes, soft pretzel and fresh baguette.

Swiss raclette Historically served in Switzerland and countries with Alpine connections, raclette—which is really just melted Swiss cheese—could please cheese lovers of any nation.