Latona Pub

Once you put the word out that you love mac 'n' cheese, you don't really have to search for it any longer. The mac 'n' cheese finds you.

A good friend recently organized a costumed pub run. The concept was simple. Wear silly costumes on a Saturday afternoon and run (relatively short distances) between the various locations. I had a work event earlier in the evening and decided not to do the costume thing - mostly because I didn't want to go home to change.

We met up with the group at Latona in Wallingford. Totally one of those places I've driven by a million times, but had never been in. Or if I had, it was long, long ago. The group was sitting and standing on the little sidewalk seating area. I'd already eaten, so I just had beer. Great tap selection.

It was fun meeting some new people and seeing the creativity behind people's costumes and silly accessories. And then, I met Kerstin.

She had ordered none other than Latona's mac 'n' cheese. The description on the menu reads:

MACARONI AND CHEESE
Penne noodles tossed in a white cheddar and provolone sauce
baked with fresh herbs and parmesan served with baguette and
mixed greens...ask about nightly additions. $12.95

How about bacon and mushrooms as the additions for this particular night?

I think yes.

A girl after my own heart!

She graciously offered me a bite and it truly was delish. I'm excited to go back and try it another time with other additions. This is brilliant marketing, truly. I remember Mother's in Portland doing the same thing. And Lunchbox Laboratory does mac 'n' cheese du jour as well.

Now, let's take all take a serious moment for the beauty of macaroni and cheese.

I'm excited to try the truffle mac 'n' cheese sometime! A little trip up to Edmonds is in order soon.

And I'm also hoping to have a mac 'n' cheese tasting party this fall sometime. Details still totally TBD, but how beautiful would that be??