Gift certificate, Dinner for Four, S'MAC (short for Sarita's Macaroni & Cheese), Value $60  Review from Citysearch: Macaroni and cheese is the main event at this storefront dishing out comfort by the skillet. If memories of mom's mac and cheese don't brighten your day, the surroundings here certainly will, with a cheerful yellow and orange color scheme and a sunny, glass-paned facade. Fast-food-style service makes the spot especially user-friendly for parents with kids, students and other comfort-seeking habitués. The macaroni and cheese comes sizzling by the skillet in three sizes: nosh (substantial); major munch (will fill you up for the day); and mongo (definitely meant to be shared). Choose from the menu (with or without breadcrumbs) or build your own blend by selecting cheese sauce, meat, veggies and herbs. The house offerings are perfectly, crafted--not too soupy, not too stiff. Salty gruyere with thick bits of crunchy bacon and floral fennel mixed with manchego and shallot rank as the best of the bunch. Salads, cookies and brownies are also available, but appeasing mac attacks is what this place is all about.
FYI: For those days that you just don't want to change out of your pj's, they also offer delivery.

www.smacnyc.com                                  

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