1 Huge Jones
Paul Fehribach layers textures and flavors in his superlative model. The thick, sharp unfold (made with Hook’s cheddar, Duke’s mayo, home Worcestershire sauce, and roasted pimientos) comes topped with crisp, vinegary chow-chow and is served alongside crunchy benne seed crackers. $8. 5347 N. Clark St., Andersonville
2 Advantage
Erick Williams’s tangy, herby secret-recipe pimiento cheese can be scrumptious by itself, however spreading it onto the accompanying heat, honey-drizzled biscuits takes it to a different stage. $6. 1462 E. 53rd St., Hyde Park
3 Tempesta Market
The important thing to the Italian deli’s amped-up take: a mixture of roasted pink peppers for sweetness and Calabrian chiles for spicy notes, which minimize proper by way of the wealthy unfold. $9.99. 1372 W. Grand Ave., West City
4 Barnaby’s of Northbrook
For many years, Barnaby’s set out vats of its no-frills snack for patrons to nosh on whereas ready for pizza. Gentle and nearly liquid, the oddly satisfying cheese is now offered to go together with Ritz. $5. 960 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook
