As a friend of mine would say, “this is the bomb!”  There are plenty of mac & cheese to go around the city and this one is definitely in the top 5.  Good gratin on top, creamy, cheesy and gooey on the inside…not too dry, not too moist ($13.00).

Freemans, Freeman Alley, off Rivington St., bet. Bowery & Chrystie St.  (212-420-0012).  www.freemansrestaurant.com

Satisfied crave:  Spring 2010.