Made Thomas Keller's Mac and Cheese (Bouchon)--mostly.  I was higly skeptical that it would enough better than my regualr to justify the extra work.  Maybe not, but wow was it good.  Grilled Salmon and a romain, Marcona almonds, cranberry salad.  Served with Ridge Zin--nothing goes better with Mac and Cheese.   First contribution to Dinner! thread.  That was fun. Sam