The 3rd Annual Mac & Cheese Smack Down took place at the Newport Marriott on Saturday.

The sold-out event featured two sessions and saw MainSail Newport, located at Newport Marriott, take the top spot, Scratch Kitchen & Catering came in second, while Family Ties Restaurant came in third.

  • 3rd Place: #5 Family Ties Restaurant

  • 2nd Place: #1 Scratch Kitchen & Catering
  • 1st Place: #8 MainSail Newport

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