Take Solace in something Urban - Northpark

First of all, the picture I have taken her is terrible - sorry about that... my BlackBerry flash decided to stop working completely.  The night I got this delicious (but small) cup of M&C was a strange one. I was not planning on going to Urban Solace, but at a switch of a moments notice, dropped in to sit at the bar, have some biscuits, glass of wine, and try the mac and cheese. It was raining this evening (yes this is one of my older posts I was mentioning - from late April) and I was painting just down the street at the Art Academy.

The M&C was deliciously filled with baby tomatos, onion and rather heavily sprinkled with breadcrumbs. When I mixed it all together that made every bit taste a bit of bread crumbs, so I was unable to single out the cheese flavors from the past from the onion - you get the picture. Regardless - the small cup was worthy of a second visit that I manage a month or two later. At that visit my sister took part in the duckaroni - a M&C infused with duck. I only had one bite of that, so will have to visit again to do a 'round 2 writeup'.

If your in the area, this is definitely a must visit, but with the tavern right around the corner - it will have to increase it's portion to keep up.

Urban Solace is located in Northpark, just south of University on 30th.

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West Coast Tavern - North Park

Last week, while at a nearby wine bar (that didn't serve macaroni and cheese, so it will go unmentioned) the waiter suggested, no rather, insisted that I try out West Coast Tavern in North Park. I planned an outing with a friend whom I haven't seen for a long time and I have to say it was amazing (the friend and the tavern). The presentation scared me a little - being all bright and visibly creamy/moist... you will come to find out that I slant more toward the 'baked' line of M&C.
This tasty treat had an infusion of sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, chives, and a hint of spinach. The cheese tended to be a bit too creamy, but the veggies made up for it. My friend inquired to the waitress, who informed us that it is never the same M&C - they change it up every day, the day before it had peas in it. I do not know if West Coast starts with the same 'stock' of pasta and cheese - that will require another trip - one that I look forward to! I would like to see them try to ease off on the yellow cheese, throw it in the oven and bake it with some bread crumbs... mmmm.
A couple other comments... the drink selection was good, a couple of the other appetizers were good (the green beans) and the atmosphere was comfy. The dining room is a bit noisy due to the ceiling having some strange acoustics, so if you are heading to North Park for a drink and some good comfort food - sit in the bar, and order the Mac and Cheese - not sure what you'll get, but it will be an experience I'll be trying again and again.