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MAC'S
To ensure the most delicious Mac possible, we cook all of our dishes fresh to order. It takes 12-15 minutes to get bubbling hot, so if you are in a rush, be sure to order ahead. We are not currently taking orders over the phone, please order online here.
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Traditional Love & Care smothered w/ Cheddar
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Chopped Cauliflower, Black Truffle & Parmesan
Calimyrna Fig, Ham & Goat Cheese
marinated heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, topped with ciabatta bread crumbs and
an herb EVOO drizzle
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Real Deal Bolognese & Pockets of Ricotta
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Applewood Bacon, Scallions & Gruyere
Hot Chicken, Gorgonzola & Texas Pete
Broccoli Casserole Meets Mac-n-cheese
Taco Beef, Peppers, Tomato, Onion & More Cheese
VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE MAC
Traditional Love with peppers, onions, mushrooms, basil, oregano blended with creamy vegan cheese sauce and topped with vegan parmesan cheese
STEAK & BIRDIE'S PIMENTO MAC
shaved ribeye steak, Birdie's Jalapeno Pimento Cheese, topped with cheddar and fried onion petals
FRIED MAC n' CHEESE BALLS
Three-cheese blend mixed with our creamy house made cheese sauce, macaroni and chopped jalapeños, coated with an herb breadcrumb mix, served with a side of ranch, includes a side of fries
SANDWICHES & MORE
THE DUKE
grilled cheese sandwich on Tuscan white bread, with Duke’s mayonnaise, American & gruyere cheese, 3 slices of peppered bacon, 2 slices of Hanover tomato and 3 fried Mac & Cheese balls
PULLED PORK SANDWICH
slow smoked pork on potato roll with side of slaw
ULTIMATE CHEESEBURGER
with pepper bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, served with fries
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
Grilled Charbroiled chicken with lettuce tomato onion and pickle on potato roll, served with fries
CHICKEN TENDERS
Four chicken tenders with homemade honey mustard sauces
BIGWIFE'S FRIES
served w/ cheese sauce
CRABCAKE SANDWICH
Bookbinder's famous crab cake receipe, served with lettuce, tomato, and a side of tartar or cocktail sauce
CRABCAKE PLATTER
Includes 2 crabcakes, cole slaw, and french fries
SALADS
baby arugula, goat cheese, strawberry, pecans, & balsamic vinaigrette
romaine lettuce, topped with Parmesan cheese & homemade Caesar dressing
iceberg topped with diced tomatoes, bleu cheese & bacon, finished w/ gorgonzola dressing
It's exactly what it sounds like
chocolatey deliciousness
ABOUT BIGWIFE'S
Mac and cheese. It’s the ultimate comfort food.
And it’s exactly what owner Jayme Taxin craved throughout both her pregnancies. Her husband John began affectionately referring to her as Big Wife as her belly would grow. A glowing and happy pregnant woman, she celebrated her weight gain indicative of a healthy pregnancy at every doctor’s appointment.
As their children grew, mac and cheese became more than just a comfort food — it became a weekly staple. Known in the Taxin household as “Ole’ Faithful,” mac and cheese was a go-to answer for the question “what’s for dinner?”
The Taxin family is proud to offer that comfort to you. These mac and cheese recipes were designed to please and comfort you and your family — from the 'Classic Mac' made with traditional love & care (not to mention a smothering amount of cheddar), to more adventurous offerings like the 'Little Figgy Mac' with Calimyrna figs, ham, and goat cheese. We hope you enjoy!
PICKING UP YOUR ORDER
Orders are available for pickup at the BIGWIFE'S storefront on Arthur Ashe Blvd, right next to Starbucks. There is a shared parking lot to the right of the building entrance.
1017A N. Arthur Ashe Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23230
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS
Reheating your leftovers? This might sound a little weird, but use the microwave! Trust us.
From Room Temp:
30-60 seconds
From the Fridge:
90-120 seconds
TAKE & BAKE INSTRUCTIONS
For baking an uncooked Mac dish, just preheat your oven to 400°F, remove the plastic lid from your Mac, place the aluminum container in your oven on a cookie sheet, and bake until bubbling hot.
(Don't burn your mouth!)
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Aaron Meshon
Aaron Meshon is an illustrator, an award-winning children’s book writer, map-maker, muralist and cartoonist.
He first met John (the co-owner of BIGWIFE’S MAC N' CHEESE) in the early 1980s in elementary school in Pennsylvania. Since then John has been the big brother Aaron never knew he wanted or needed.
Currently, Aaron lives in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, with his wife and son. When he is not illustrating, you can find him eating BIGWIFE’S Buffalo Mac of course!
See more of his art at aaronmeshon.com!
"It has been so much fun helping to bring these characters and dishes to life ... and then eating them!"