5 Mac & Cheese Dishes Taken to the Next Level

Cheese. It is what makes the world go round, well at least for us here at SORI. This month, while we’re still in the depths of winter, tasting the best local takes on mac and cheese was a no brainer. This iconic comfort food is a must for the coldest of days, with al dente pasta submerged in warm cheesy goodness. Here are our verdicts.

Grille On Main
This tangy and creamy Baked Mac and Cheese is sure to please all cheese lovers. With a blend of gorgonzola, romano, cheddar and Monterey jack cheese, this classic is amped up with a drizzle of truffle oil to top it all off. There is a perfect ratio of Ritz Cracker crumbs to pasta so you get a crunch in every bite. 50 Main Street, East Greenwich. 885-2200

Twin Willows
Lobster and Scallop Mac and Cheese... need I say more? This twist on a traditional seafood favorite is done right, with chunks of buttery lobster and perfectly cooked scallops blended with peas and a three cheese, alfredo-like sauce... and they aren’t shy with the lobster. 865 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett. 789-8153

Mews Tavern
If nachos and mac and cheese had a baby, it would resemble Mews’s Buffalo Mac and Cheese. Topped with kettle-cooked chips, this crunchy favorite has hunks of crispy bacon, chopped celery and plenty of gorgonzola cheese; all that’s left is the roasted buffalo chicken. This plate is a crowd pleaser, for sure. 456 Main Street, Wakefield. 783-9370

DiMare Seafood Marketplace
If you are getting lobster from any seafood market in Rhode Island, you bet it is going to be amazing. And at DiMare Seafood Marketplace, restaurant and bar, their Baked Mac and Cheese with the add-on of lobster is divine. This rich and buttery dish is filled with chunks of tender, flavorful lobster smothered with a three cheese Béchamel sauce. 2706 South County Trail, East Greenwich. 885- 8100

The Rathskeller
The mac and cheese from Rathskeller has exactly what you expect in this comfort food, with a pleasant surprise of cherry tomatoes. With every bite, there is a refreshing pop of veggie that cuts through the gooeyness of the cheese blend. Without an overwhelming amount of cheese flavor, you are able to eat a plate (or two) and not feel like you are going to explode. 489A Old Coach Road, Charles- town. 792-1000