Gothamist: Mac and Cheese Attack

Lisa

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 14:06:37 -0500

Just headed over to Daphne's Caribbean Express to give their mac&cheese a try. I loved its tall, cake-like consistency, but it had almost no flavor whatsoever, nearly to a school cafeteria level of blandness. Disappointing!

scoboco

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 13:13:10 -0500

Dave H.

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 12:45:39 -0500

Relish in Williamsburg on Wythe Ave. Multiple types of cheese and a massive serving portion. Good for sharing.

Pioneer Bar-B-Q

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 12:42:30 -0500

I'm think Brooklyn Life nailed it on the head of her review of the mac and cheese at this Red Hook joint: http://www.abrooklynlife.com/2005/11/red_hook_barbec.html

K

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 12:12:58 -0500

I know it's already been mentioned, but I must concur with the others who've noted Chip Shop's Fried Macaroni and Cheese. Pics at Hot Lunch.

lactard

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 11:59:44 -0500

Dammit, now I want Mac & Cheese for lunch. Too bad I'm lactose intolerant. I guess I'll just bust out lots of Lactaid...

Tim

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 11:38:40 -0500

I second Dumont. Theirs is enough mac-cheesy goodness for two! Must eat lunch now...

dude

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 11:35:39 -0500

My mom's recipe is the best. And I'm sorry, but there is no good m&c north of the Mason-Dixon (except for Mamie's, but she comes from the South). All you Yankees are fooling yourselves, especially those who think hipsters in Williamsburg can actually make it the right way.

Ed

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 11:19:03 -0500

I can't believe no one has mentioned Bubby's in this discussion. Definitely one of the best in town. Also, Velveeta Shells and Cheese can't count because Velveeta is not real cheese. Is it? Happy Eating.

heather

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 10:43:37 -0500

The mac & cheese at the Park Slope Ale House is really good -- simple and cheddary. (Also, I second the recommendation of Kitchenette. The one at 122nd and Amsterdam is way better than the downtown location.)

smitty

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 10:43:09 -0500

add in sour cream and chive cream cheese. yum.

a@yahoo.com

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 08:49:36 -0500

artisinal.....yum

Jen W

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 02:08:18 -0500

I split the difference and mix breadcrumbs, parmesan black pepper, paprika, and cayenne for my topping. I use cavatapi, which are tubular like macaroni, but spiral. Cheese-wise, I'm pretty basic. Mostly sharp cheddar, parmesan, and something random in the fridge. I heat about 1/3 cup finely chopped onions and a couple of cloves of minced garlic in the milk. I fluctuate on how much butter/flour, but usually any more than 4 tablespoons of each can lead to some separation anxiety upon the reheat; I think if you're looking to have leftovers you should go with about 2 or 3 tablespoons. OK I'm hungry now, as well as post-vacation insomniac.

BA Brown

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 01:21:59 -0500

Velveeta Shells & Cheese, my friends, is the king of all mac and cheeses. Don't let my uppity foodie brother brainwash you. Any thoughts on those crispy fried onions from a can going on top? Or some crispy bacon tossed in?

david

Thu, 05 Jan 2006 00:17:50 -0500

my mom does a nice one with sherry that is lovely

kathryn

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 23:07:51 -0500

the mac and cheese at westville is also very good.

dallas

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 22:12:37 -0500

I'm a huge fan of Mama's (200 E. 3rd St.)Mac n' Cheese. You can get it alone or part of the veggie platter (it goes well with their amazing brussel sprouts and roasted parsnips). Delicious!

Toby

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 22:04:06 -0500

When I do mac & cheese I tend to use a whole lot of cheeses (ususally after going nuts at Zabars) and a secret ingredient in the sauce which I will reveal here: Guinness. Another tip, if you are going to bake it, cover it with cheese instead of breadcrumbs.

tiara

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 21:14:23 -0500

I had mac + cheese at the Roebling Tea House in Williamsburg a few weeks ago and it was tasty. I'm totally a sucker for Chat N Chew's, too...

Rodney P. Sweetchops

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 21:04:35 -0500

Alton Brown has an awesome macaroni and cheese recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_18422,00.html

Schizohedron

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 20:16:44 -0500

Do any of your mac 'n' cheese recipes include dry hot mustard powder, like Colman's? My mother's recipe includes it and it would definitely be less successful without it.

Beth

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 19:48:40 -0500

Hey Eefers, thanks for the referral to the Chip Shop--I tried some of their mac & cheese tonight, in fact, and found it delicious!

joe

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 19:09:28 -0500

I love Kitchenette's Mac & Cheese on 122nd & Amsterdam.

Atomische

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 18:56:58 -0500

Serendipity! I'm just surfing through gothamist while waiting for my M&C to cool ... tried the recipe with cottage cheese & cheddar from the NYT.

emily

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 18:53:11 -0500

Dumont in Williamsburg has excellent mac and cheese with or without bacon. Mmmm...

mike

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 18:47:55 -0500

I thought Chat and Chew's was pretty bad. Duke's mac and cheese, though, is awesome. They're at 99 E 19th St (manhattan).

Brightliner

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 18:26:50 -0500

Jen, Jen, Jen. You adore Alton Brown but you neglect to mention his recipes? BTW, that very episode of Good Eats, "For Whom the Cheese Melts 2," will be re-aired on February 14, if you can wait that long. Happy Valentine's Day!

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 18:21:34 -0500

Chat and Chew and Acme both of really good mac and cheese.

Trunk

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 18:09:24 -0500

Too much mac and cheese means too much junk in your trunk.

Anonymous

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 18:07:39 -0500

Blue Smoke's is my favorite... it only comes as a side, but very creamy and really damn good...

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 17:58:16 -0500

I've made the Canteen mac and cheese using the recipe posted on Gothamist months ago, and it is INCREDIBLE. Whenever i make it, people go apeshit. Seriously, it might be the perfect food. Thanks, Gothamist (and Canteen R.I.P.)

diabolix

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 17:58:03 -0500

My fave is Miss Maime's Spoonbread on 110 & Columbus Ave. They definitely know soul food much better than anything I've found in the city. I can't say that the earlier posts are correct in their assessment but Jacks & the Pink Teacup must have something going on because it's not their food.

TCita

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 17:52:23 -0500

The Pink Teacup on Grove and Bleecker has great Mac and Cheese and any other soul food you may be looking for

homeopt

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 17:50:03 -0500

crusty is the way to go although last night i had some creamy mac and it was surprisingly good. but overall, finishing the mac up in the oven with some sprinkled cheese and bread crumbs is a winner.

eefers

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 17:42:32 -0500

that jack's is in brooklyn (park slope), by the way chip shop has both locations in brooklyn and earl's is in manhattan

eefers

Wed, 04 Jan 2006 17:41:02 -0500

jack's on 5th ave at 13th street has amazing mac 'n cheese. the chip shop has an awesome baked mac 'n cheese and a pretty great deep fried one. earl's on third ave in midtown (don't know the street exactly) has a good one, but very rich.