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UPDATE: Supermac closed up shop in January 2010. The spot is now taken over by a Kosher vegan restaurant, Loving Hut. Rest in peace, Supermac. Your bubbly, cheesy goodness will be missed.
Next to a hug from your mom, there’s nothing more comforting than mac & cheese. There’s just something about hot, gooey cheddar melted throughout bits of buttery pasta that can cure any and all sadness in the world… and here to capitalize on this is Supermac: “Creative Mac & Cheese.” Located in the heart of the fashion district on 7th between 29th & 30th, Supermac is the premier place for all your cheesy needs.
They’ve thought of everything from Wild Mushroom Mac (Cremini, Shitake and White Truffle oil with Parmigiano Reggiano) to Mykonos Mac (spinach, Kalamata olives and red onions with goat cheese). But not to worry, the Traditional Mac with American and cheddar cheese is the first on their menu. Vegetarians will love the 7 veg-friendly options to choose from, and people who feign healthfulness (…in a mac & cheese shop) will appreciate their whole wheat pasta option...
Next to a hug from your mom, there’s nothing more comforting than mac & cheese. There’s just something about hot, gooey cheddar melted throughout bits of buttery pasta that can cure any and all sadness in the world… and here to capitalize on this is Supermac: “Creative Mac & Cheese.” Located in the heart of the fashion district on 7th between 29th & 30th, Supermac is the premier place for all your cheesy needs.
They’ve thought of everything from Wild Mushroom Mac (Cremini, Shitake and White Truffle oil with Parmigiano Reggiano) to Mykonos Mac (spinach, Kalamata olives and red onions with goat cheese). But not to worry, the Traditional Mac with American and cheddar cheese is the first on their menu. Vegetarians will love the 7 veg-friendly options to choose from, and people who feign healthfulness (…in a mac & cheese shop) will appreciate their whole wheat pasta option...
I should probably be ashamed to say that I’ve ordered take-out here about a dozen times. Always fresh and piping hot, the Supermac mac & cheese is out of this world. All selections come with a delightfully crunchy bread crumb topping- and with the generously portioned mini-mac starting at $6.50, there’s no reason not to get your fill.
I most recently ordered their French Onion Mac on a cold, blustery day- a perfect day for mac & cheese. I waited only about 8 minutes in their very compact shop (just four small tables) and my order was soon on the counter. Had I stayed to eat, my mac would’ve been served in a ceramic skillet- complete with an adorable oven mitt around the handle (pictured above). But a savvy girl has no time to dilly-dally, so out I trotted into the cold evening with my aluminum container. By the time I arrived back home, I was thrilled to find my hot mac & cheese had survived the frigid air.
Their French Onion Mac, made with caramelized onion and Gruyère cheese, tasted every bit as good as it sounds. The onions were perfectly browned and added sweetness throughout. The Gruyère was savory, but not overbearing. I also enjoyed the pasta, which held its shape and didn’t turn into mush from the cheese- and the breadcrumbs added a nice crunch. I personally would have added another, more salty, cheese to the mix- perhaps a Parmigiano Reggiano or feta to better offset the sweetness of the caramelized onions. But for a $6.95 gourmet mac & cheese dinner, I couldn’t complain. I was perfectly satisfied from the heavy meal and, yes, comforted, too.
I most recently ordered their French Onion Mac on a cold, blustery day- a perfect day for mac & cheese. I waited only about 8 minutes in their very compact shop (just four small tables) and my order was soon on the counter. Had I stayed to eat, my mac would’ve been served in a ceramic skillet- complete with an adorable oven mitt around the handle (pictured above). But a savvy girl has no time to dilly-dally, so out I trotted into the cold evening with my aluminum container. By the time I arrived back home, I was thrilled to find my hot mac & cheese had survived the frigid air.
Their French Onion Mac, made with caramelized onion and Gruyère cheese, tasted every bit as good as it sounds. The onions were perfectly browned and added sweetness throughout. The Gruyère was savory, but not overbearing. I also enjoyed the pasta, which held its shape and didn’t turn into mush from the cheese- and the breadcrumbs added a nice crunch. I personally would have added another, more salty, cheese to the mix- perhaps a Parmigiano Reggiano or feta to better offset the sweetness of the caramelized onions. But for a $6.95 gourmet mac & cheese dinner, I couldn’t complain. I was perfectly satisfied from the heavy meal and, yes, comforted, too.
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