And Mary Prankster isn’t the only one. M writes to us asking:

Hi,
Any recommendations on a place to get great mac and cheese here in D.C.?
Thanks!

Some people really like the Mac and Cheese at Logan Tavern at Logan Circle, Rocklands has it as a side, and I’d be surprised if The Diner in Adams Morgan didn’t, too.
But you don’t have to take my word, the experts at Chowhound suggest:

• Florida Avenue Grill
• Henry’s
• Lobby cafeteria/cafe at the NEA HQ at 16th & M

These are folks who take their cheesy carbs seriously.
Other options include B. Smiths at Union Station, who will give it to you as a main if you ask nicely. The Soul Vegetation Restaurant has a non-dairy version. If you’re willing to trek out to Baltimore, SoBo Cafe has it as an appetizer or a main.
Kraft not cutting it? Zola’s does it with Lobster, and Equinox at Farragut Square cooks it up with with black truffles.