S'MAC

REVIEW

March 17, 2009


CUISINE: American (New), American (Traditional), Noodle Shop
NEIGHBORHOOD: East Village

 

345 E 12th St Between 1st and 2nd Avenue

(p) 212-358-7912

 

Only in Manhattan would there be a restaurant that exclusively serves Macaroni and Cheese-- and in a skillet! Kids, parents, singles, and couples alike crowd to S'MAC for a boiling hot pot of mac n' cheese.  My friend Jeanne and I ventured in on a cloudy, overcast afternoon, hoping for a pick-me-up and  S'MAC did not disappoint.  The menu consists of over 11 different types of S'macs, plus some options, starting with the noodles themselves.  All S'macs can be made with either regular (for those of us who don't care),  multi-grain (for those who pretend to be healthy), or gluten free (for those who don't eat wheat) noodles.  So not only is S'MAC delicious, but thoughtful too!  Menu highlights include the all-American, 4 cheese, cheeseburger, napoletana, cajun, masala, and buffalo chicken macaroni n' cheeses, to name a few...

 


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Posted in FOOD on March 17, 2009 10:13am by Jena Steinbach | 15 comments



MOMOFUKU NOODLE BAR

REVIEW

February 17, 2009


CUISINE: Asian, Japanese, Noodle Shop, Pan-Asian, Soups
NEIGHBORHOOD: East Village

 

171 First Avenue between 10th and 11th street

(p) 212-777-7773

 

I have a confession. When I used to go to my cousin’s house as a kid one of my favorite things to do was make and eat instant, chicken flavored Top Ramen. Those artificial flavorings were really, really tasty.  Luckily I moved to New York City where I can get the real thing at Momofuku. Momofuku’s pork ramen with the poached egg is a delightful soup/noodle/meat combo with rich, satisfying flavors.  Definitely order the steamed pork buns, which may be Momofuku’s best dish, and one you can’t replicate at home from a box.  

 


Posted in FOOD on February 17, 2009 3:55pm by Jena Steinbach | 2 comments