Recommended by Carina Katigbak

S'mac (Sarita's Mac & Cheese), New York City

Address 45 E 12th St, NY, NY 10003, between 1st Ave & 2nd Ave Map, Tel 212 358 7912 Call, Website

Who doesn't love Mac & Cheese? This great East Village restaurant appeals to kid in all of us and helps me to literally think of mac and cheese as separate from a Kraft Dinner box! Creative recipes (think gourmet), and generous servings at fast food prices make this a go-to place for those of us with kids. Lunch hours are best as dinner can get a little crowded with the college crowd searching for comfort food.