The SFA Hall of Fame
Honoring long-serving members of the specialty food community for their achievements and impact 
2017 Hall of Fame award winner

Ron Shalinsky

The Better Cheddar
2017
Hall of Fame

In 1983, Ron Shalinsky purchased a small cheese and sandwich shop in Kansas City. It has morphed into the destination for cheese and specialty foods in the Midwest. Carefully curated, the shop is packed to the ceiling with accoutrements of every variety. In 2003, SFA honored The Better Cheddar as an Outstanding Retailer of the Year.