Mo Pitkin's Fried Mac & Cheese

It's a calculated risk taking a bunch of New York attorneys to a comfort food restaurant, let alone one that claims to serve "Judeo-Latino" cuisine. I was dubious myself about Mo Pitkin's House of Satisfaction, mostly because of the Jimmy Fallon factor (he's one of the backers). However, one thing swayed me -- deep fried macaroni and cheese. The picture above doesn't do this wonder justice. Firstly, it's quite large, about the size of a couple fat paperbacks. The breaded crust is thick without being offensive, and the mac inside is soft and creamy. It actually comes as a side, but woe betide those who order it in addition to a full entree. I did so, and though I loudly denied sharing rights to anyone else, I was unable to finish. Not that I didn't want to. Other patrons who hadn't spotted the fried mac on the menu looked upon it enviously and asked what it was. The brick of fried goodness was maybe a little too tasty in fact, as I had to retire early to go home and digest. Still, even the attorneys present unanimously agreed that the mac was the star attraction, though the roast chicken, brisket, and whitefish all won high marks as well. Avoid the desserts though. And yes, Jimmy Fallon was there, wearing nerdy-cool horn rims to disguise his evil. I blame him at least partly for my digestive distress. But I'll back for the mac, and he can't stop me.

Mo Pitkin's House of Satisfaction [Official site]

Previously: Mo Pitkin's House of Satisfaction, Slice Pizza Map, More Soup for You, Meat Me in Manhattan, Eat NYC for Five Georges or an Abraham