Ingredient appreciation — what makes Mac and Cheese special

What sets Mac and Cheese apart is the handling of hot sauce. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the sweet and tangy result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

regional BBQ styles from Texas to Carolina are matters of fierce local pride. The a classic diner atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had root beer as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Mac and Cheese is the place to start.