Great mac n cheese in pasadena/sgv/LA area?

[lapchern]

any recs?? i like mastro's mac n cheese, but that's in costa mesa.

[thomtompkins]

As is mentioned here: Smittys serves a pretty good Mac and Cheese but it used to be much better. In years past is was much creamier and with a richer texture than what we see today. The pasta has also changed from the larger tubular noodle to the more traditional macarroni shape but its lost something in translation.

I dont think they are developing their flour base long enough or possibly they arent using one at all. Cant say, its just not as rich as it used to be. The smoked ham contained within is still a stand out though.

[Fru]

Roscoe's can be hit or miss. When it is a hit, it's delicious.

[Servorg]

Pretty exhaustive thread on this subject here: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/387010

[Debbie W]

Mimosa.

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Mimosa Restaurant
8009 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

[search_for_the_holy_gruel]

i like the mac & cheese at luna park (w/out the ham, though) and fleming's steak house serves a good version, as well.

[fe2cruz]

if you are ever forced to dine at redrobin for work or something, the mac is decent there.
it can be had with or with out bacon/chicken. best part is the breadcrumbs and goat cheese bits. Formosa cafe's mac is tiny and pricey but yummy with lobster, truffles & crunchy baked top.

[maxzook]

Still crazy for the spicy mac and cheese at Fred 83.

Linking ...

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Fred 62
1854 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Whole Foods Market
4520 Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91403

[maxzook]

More ...

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Smitty's Grill
110 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101

[paulfromla]

second that fred 62 mac n cheese - very memorable for some reason

[maxzook]

Non-CHOW places aren't linking ...

Magnolia Lounge
492 S Lake Ave,.
Pasadena, CA
http://www.magnoliaonlake.com/

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Red White & Bluezz
70 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

[wutzizname]

Is "83" a typo or an inside joke?

[benoswald]

83 is how many times you have to visit before you get good service.

[Burger Boy]

I would have agreed on the service issue, but since Mr. Eric is gone, they have really improved! I got dragged their several months ago, kicking and screaming, I was surprised, been back 3 times since. I was there last friday, had a great meal and excellent service!

[SauceSupreme]

I love the panko-breaded mac and cheese at redwhite+bluezz

[Jack Flash]

Magnolia, on Lake, serves an excellent version.

[ipsedixit]

Smitty's Grill. www.smittysgrill.com

For something a bit different, try the mac n cheese balls at Larkin's. www.larkinsjoint.com

[RoxyGrl]

I 2nd Smitty's

[Fru]

I'm sure you mean what sit down restaurants have it but I love Whole Foods mac n cheese. I keep it in the fridge most of the time for my 8 year old. Don't buy the stuff in the cold case. For some reason, it tastes way different from the hot case.