Seattle's Top 5 Macaroni and Cheese Dishes

By Ma'Chell Duma LaVassar Wed., Jan. 11 2012 at 8:00 AM

Categories: Top Five

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Eleven days into the New Year and those resolutions are sticking like glue.You've made it to the gym at least five times and remained steadfast to the mantra "so many salads, so little time". Good for you!

Maybe it's because it's chilly and grey or maybe it's just because we're assholes, but some carb heavy temptation seems to be in order. Get ready for the one dish that can make both Jilllian Michaels and Paula Dean simultaneously weep for very different reasons...Macaroni and Cheese.

Hate us all you want--It's time to otherwise employ that elastic waistband on your work out pants and revisit the best baked, comfort food/diet busters the city has to offer:

West 5 (4539 California Ave SW)

Proclaimed "the Best Mac 'n Cheese in the West" this California Ave. joint's skill with melty, dairy goodness has given the Food Network many an occasion to get all up in their business. The famous Astral Mac 'n Cheese is baked in a round dish and served with a side of ...bread and butter.

Gainsbourg (8550 Greenwood Ave N)
Surprise! This spot, that pays tribute to the love of Serge and Jane does it's M&C with a French focus. The Macaronis et Fromage features Penne, Gruyere, Brie, roasted garlic & thyme. It's dense, richness will have you pushing it to the other end of the table for a little digestive relief. Moments later however, your taste buds take over and the nibbling will begin again. A perfect pairing with their roasted beet salad and house Cava. Note: Due to a recent kitchen fire, Gainsbourg's Mac won't be back till Friday, January 13.