Who's the Mac Daddy (and Cheese)?
By Keith Wagstaff, City Editor
Sure, instant mac and cheese made with the powder packet was delicious—at age 11. But now that you're grown up, something a little fancier is called for, something, say, with Gruyere or truffles or bacon. Not that there's anything wrong with a weak spot for that little blue box …
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Westville
210 W 10th St, New York, NY
Bacon is like VH1--good in moderation. Thick chunks of the fatty treat give this mac and cheese a kick, but don't overwhelm the thick noodles in a creamy Gouda with excessive saltiness. -
Supermac
348 7th Ave, New York, NY
Supermac is NYC's best mac and cheese-only restaurant, and the Quattro Formaggio demonstrates why: Three delicious cheeses (Asiago, mozzarella, parmesan) under crisp bread crumbs and a layer of cheddar that doesn't coagulate. -
The Waverly Inn and Garden
16 Bank St, New York, NY
The infamous $55 macaroni and cheese with shaved truffles is actually quite good: The truffles add a delicious earthiness without overpowering the dish. Worth the money? That's up to you, Mr. Moneybags. -
DuMont
432 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY
A delicious dish with a somewhat clever name: Dumac and Cheese. Radiatore is smothered in cheddar, parmesan and that staple of gourmet mac and cheese everywhere--Gruyere. -
Primehouse NY
381 Park Ave S, New York, NY
Simple and indulgent--that's the way steak lovers like their macaroni and cheese. No fancy truffles here--just perfectly cooked noodles in an insanely rich combination of Wisconsin extra sharp cheddar and Asiago.
