Tucked away (far away) in the hills and valleys of the Catskills is a tiny hotel and its tiny restaurant called The Rest (which makes it really hard to find via online search--hint: It's youshouldrest.com). We have been there twice for dinner. A little hard to arrange because their hours are limited (Thursday - Saturday, 5-8:30 pm) and their emphasis is on the hotel guests, but don't give up: it's worth it.
Now, I am not a mac and cheese fan. Never liked it as a kid and I find all the upscale "comfort" versions a bit full of themselves--it's macaroni, folks. But I -loved- this. It was cheesy and toasty, nuanced and complex, not gloppy or heavy. I want this again.
The hamburger was also something special. Meaty and juicy. I want this again.
I am a pizza snob and The Rest nailed it, with interesting flavors on a crisp, thin dough baked in a super hot oven to melty, hot doneness. I want this again, too.
I'll be back here again! read more