{"id":17229,"date":"2017-05-30T13:22:18","date_gmt":"2017-05-30T18:22:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=17229"},"modified":"2017-05-30T13:22:18","modified_gmt":"2017-05-30T18:22:18","slug":"midnight-mac-and-cheeserie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/midnight-mac-and-cheeserie\/","title":{"rendered":"The Good, The Bad and The Cheesy: A Midnight Mac & Cheeserie Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

How the New Rogers Park Restaurant Gets It Right… And Not So Right<\/h2>\n
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Photo Credit: Midnight Mac and <\/em>Cheeserie via Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After selling out completely every night of their opening weekend, Midnight Mac & Cheeserie<\/a> is back and ready for business. The macaroni and cheese restaurant reopened Friday, May 26, and has made some changes to accommodate the unexpectedly high demand for their cheesy delicacies.<\/p>\n

Formerly delivery and pick-up only, seating is now available for those who want to enjoy their meal\u00a0in-house. There’s something on the menu for everyone. The Loaded Veggie Mac will have veggie lover’s mouths watering, and there’s Sam’s Sizzling Steak for the carnivores. Feeling fancy? Try Antonia’s Decadent Lobster \u2013 the name says it all. The additional draws for local pasta lovers are clear. The \u201cCheese Your Own Adventure\u201d side of the menu lets customers create their own dish with a variety of cheeses, proteins, and veggies. Gluten free pasta and vegan cheese sauce make the restaurant friendly for those with allergies or dietary restrictions.<\/p>\n

Though the owners have made great strides to improve their new eatery over the course of the past week, this comfort food joint may still need some work. Despite the addition of tables and chairs, the bare white walls are less than inviting. The restaurant has not yet established the community hotspot feel they\u2019re going for. Time will tell if regular guests and the chance to become a Rogers Park staple change that. The more pressing concern is the food.<\/p>\n

Apparently, not every plate is as creamy, cheesy and delicious\u00a0as advertised. Facebook reviews<\/a> regarding create-your-own dishes sporting paltry offerings of meat and veggies have cropped up since the reopening. Cold food has also been a complaint. Perhaps there\u2019s just something about \u201cCheesing Your Own Adventure\u201d that leads to dissatisfaction. There are an equal number of\u00a0reviews heralding the perfection\u00a0of Antonia\u2019s Decadent Lobster, last weekend\u2019s bestseller.<\/p>\n

Overall, it would seem Midnight Mac & Cheeserie is a hit or miss. Think it\u2019s worth the risk?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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