S'MAC

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  • While I don't think they're the "best" mac and cheese, it's probably be up your alley to try. They're a shop specializing in mac and cheese and they even have a sampler skillet option where you can try 8 different kinds of Mac and Cheese.

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  • replying to u/Temporary-Lettuce-64: S’Mac in the East Village is a restaurant that specializes in mac and cheese. They‘re a local small business and also ran a community fridge during the pandemic. Worth supporting them with a visit, imho. [https://www.eatsmac.com](https://www.eatsmac.com)

    This is the best answer, especially if you’re already in the East Village.

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  • I’ve already tried and loved: * Joe & Pat’s (the regular pie) * Spicy Moon (especially the wontons in chili oil and dandan noodles) * San Marzano (the vodka pasta) * Lhasa Tibetan (the chive momos and stir-fried thenthuk) * S’MAC (the build-your-own mac and cheese)

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  • **S'mac** is 10/10 in terms of the idea but 5/10 in terms of execution. A mac and cheese shop sounds genius, and the sampler platter is genius too, but the taste of the mac and cheese falls very flat and I'm disappointed every time I go.

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  • not necessarily the mac itself. If you're in the neighborhood it's a fun place to stop in with friends but I personally wouldn't travel for it.

    H2

  • I honestly love SMAC in east village, a few other people mentioned - I used to go sometimes as a treat when work was especially stressful, and the crunchy top/portion sizes are good :) love it

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  • replying to u/boroughthoughts: il laboratorio del gelato. 6$ tip only gelato spot. Gets you two scoops and a cone if you ask for it. Known for doing whacky flavors that they rotate. You can try two different ones before committing. The ice cream is more like traditional ice cream than gelato, and I think this is perfect for a six year old.

    I practically lived at S’Mac when it first opened. I would get a big one and eat it for multiple meals in a row over 2-3 days.

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  • IMO S'Mac is pretty mid. A mac and cheese only spot sounds amazing but the mac and cheese itself alway leaves me disappointed.

    H1

  • some questionable places here like westville, s'mac, jacob's pickle, dos toros?? lol. i mean, there's more, but these places made me laugh, don't waste your time on these generic spots

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  • replying to u/crazeman: Honorable mention to Beecher's. They used to carry the "World's Best Mac and Cheese" and I would agree that it was accurate and it was actually the best mac and cheese I've ever had. Unfortunately they closed during the pandemic and they only have locations in Seattle nowadays. (Side note: [They released their recipe online](https://beechershandmadecheese.com/recipe/beechers-worlds-best-mac-cheese/) when everyone was stuck at home) [S'MAC](https://maps.app.goo.gl/TygkpZ5BkP6mzH596) is a restaurant that specializes in Mac and Cheese. While I don't think they're the "best" mac and cheese, it's probably be up your alley to try. They're a shop specializing in mac and cheese and they even have a sampler skillet option where you can try 8 different kinds of Mac and Cheese. [Murray's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mFPp2JPakruTqa9y5) is a cheese shop in the West Village and they have a counter that sells mac and cheese with other hot food.

    Seconding SMAC, it might not be the best ever, but it's pretty great.

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  • replying to u/crazeman: Honorable mention to Beecher's. They used to carry the "World's Best Mac and Cheese" and I would agree that it was accurate and it was actually the best mac and cheese I've ever had. Unfortunately they closed during the pandemic and they only have locations in Seattle nowadays. (Side note: [They released their recipe online](https://beechershandmadecheese.com/recipe/beechers-worlds-best-mac-cheese/) when everyone was stuck at home) [S'MAC](https://maps.app.goo.gl/TygkpZ5BkP6mzH596) is a restaurant that specializes in Mac and Cheese. While I don't think they're the "best" mac and cheese, it's probably be up your alley to try. They're a shop specializing in mac and cheese and they even have a sampler skillet option where you can try 8 different kinds of Mac and Cheese. [Murray's](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mFPp2JPakruTqa9y5) is a cheese shop in the West Village and they have a counter that sells mac and cheese with other hot food.

    Yep, S’MAC is awesome. I agree totally that it might not be “the best ever” (the best Mac and cheese I’ve ever had was NOT in NYC, and I don’t think anywhere here can come close frankly) but it’s really good nonetheless

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  • S'mac is VERY meh. A mac and cheese spot where you can get a mac and cheese sampler sounds amazing but it's a massive disappointment every time I went.

    H1

  • replying to u/boroughthoughts: il laboratorio del gelato. 6$ tip only gelato spot. Gets you two scoops and a cone if you ask for it. Known for doing whacky flavors that they rotate. You can try two different ones before committing. The ice cream is more like traditional ice cream than gelato, and I think this is perfect for a six year old.

    S’Mac is mighty tasty

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  • replying to u/SneedLikeYouMeanIt: We are not super trendy or tasteful people, so don't judge too hard, but these were me and my wife's go-tos when we were living in the city; La Lanterna di Vittorio; met an adorable old man who told us old NYC union stories our whole meal. Plus, an entire menu of lasagna. Sold, it's where our city dates end these days. Kenka for cheap beer and Japanese food. That's it. Sticky's Finger Joint. The fried chicken thighs. I'm drooling just thinking of it. Dumpling Galaxy in Flushing. I know there are probably a lot of better dumpling spots, but those rainbow lamb soup dumplings changed my life. S'MAC's cajun mac and cheese. I could eat that till I puked.

    I love S’MAC That crust

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  • replying to u/boroughthoughts: il laboratorio del gelato. 6$ tip only gelato spot. Gets you two scoops and a cone if you ask for it. Known for doing whacky flavors that they rotate. You can try two different ones before committing. The ice cream is more like traditional ice cream than gelato, and I think this is perfect for a six year old.

    S’mac is delicious

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  • replying to u/Dangerous-Regular-56: Donut Pub, Greenberg’s, Friend of a Farmer, Pete’s Tavern, Blue Ribbon Sushi, Hearth, S’Mac

    +1 for S’mac!

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  • I love mac ans cheese and got 3 to go and ate them over a few weeks they were delicious

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