http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/42836 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 … en Copyright 2008 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:30:57 -0800 http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/e1/46/42836r1.jpg http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/42836 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles 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. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/37628631/new_york_ny/westville.html Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:30:57 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles 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. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/44657374/new_york_ny/supermac.html Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:30:57 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles 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. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/44559173/new_york_ny/the_waverly_inn_and_garden.html Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:30:57 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles 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. Brooklyn, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/11570675/brooklyn_ny/dumont.html Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:30:57 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles 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. New York, NY http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/45830793/new_york_ny/primehouse_ny.html Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:30:57 -0800 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/42654 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:30:57 -0800 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/42711 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:30:57 -0800 http://newyork.citysearch.com/roundup/41090 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:30:57 -0800