I figured the very first post deserves to be a good one, so I am sharing with you one of the most under-the-radar, honest to goodness, soul-fulfilling cheese dishes. Taking my number one slot for best mac in Chicago, I present to you: Halsted’s Bar and Grill’s mac and cheese. I dream about this stuff – it keeps me up at night, pushes me through hard days and never leaves the table with a remnant of gooey goodness.
I have to credit one of my besties, Hana, for introducing me to this guy (perhaps this very dish earned her favorable slot in my friendship rank, in all seriousness).
What makes the best mac? It’s all about the creamy factor. No sauce? No-go. None of that baked crispy stuff that leaves the fork clean after a stab. This one is slightly torched on top, but just enough to turn an ordinary cheese layer into a bubbling gold-specked crust. Not too many fancy combos of queso, either- and definitely no bleu or gruyere to overpower a skillet that stands powerful enough on its own. In the heart of Boystown, this one will make your own beat faster.
Warning: Don’t let your cravings disappoint. I showed up on a Friday afternoon to soak up some cheddar, only to face the harsh reality of lunch dining restricted to weekends.
(photo credit Yelp.com)
Halsted’s Bar and Grill
3441 N Halsted Street
Chicago
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