What did the Hand say to the Face? S’MAC!

It’s not every day that you get knocked on your ass by a handful of scrumptiousness, but on this beautiful HAPPY FRIDAY, I was toppled over with a skillet of flavor. Indulging in the goodness of a glutinous meal, I had the Buffalo Chicken Mac ‘n’ Cheese from one of my favorite spots in the city, S’MAC (http://www.smacnyc.com). This quaint, but incredibly large at heart place is located on 12^th St. between 1^st and 2^nd Ave. slightly off the beaten path in the East Village. You could easily, or could have easily, passed by without even noticing. The block is lined with low-hanging trees and across the street is the chaos of a high school which could pull your attention away from this little treasure which is hidden behind a small blockade of shrubbery.

Assuming you find the place, first order of business is to pick a style of mac ‘n’ cheese that you want. From choices like the “Buffalo Chicken,” “Cheeseburger” - American and cheddar cheeses combined with seasoned ground beef, “Mediterranean” -   goat cheese, sautéed spinach, kalamata olives, and roasted garlic, and the “Napoletana” - fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, roasted garlic, and fresh basil, you’ll surely have an elite selection to choose from. Once you've got that figured out, now pick what size skillet you want your food to come in. The same skillet they cook it in, is the same skillet it’s served to you in. From smallest to largest, typically people go with the “Nosh” size if you’re looking to be satisfied and the “Major Munch” if you are seeking a food-coma. They’ll give you a number and in 5-10 minutes, your food will be brought out to you. With a crispy baked top and a creamy delicious layer of excellence underneath, go to town and thank me later for the recommendation.

Key notes about this place – You’ll be offered breadcrumbs on every order of mac ‘n’ cheese. If you like a crispier top, have this added on at no additional cost. If you can’t quite finish you meal, all the necessities to pack your food to go (containers, bags, plastic forks, etc) are located next to the register. And last, but not least, if you’re looking to make your choice slightly healthier, get the multi-grain or gluten-free pasta.

This is by far one of the best places you can get mac ‘n’ cheese, and not only in New York City.  On my cold, hard scale from 1-10, 10 being a huge S’MAC in the jaw, this place is a solid 10! The perfect score doesn’t come often, but when you’ve never had a bad experience somewhere and consistently get quality food for a good price, you earn the grade. Great job!

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