About Us
Ordinary is Boring
When most people think of macaroni and cheese, they picture a small side dish—or maybe a box of the classic Kraft favorite from childhood. But what happens when you take that nostalgic comfort food and reimagine it with bold flavors, premium ingredients, and extreme creativity?
You get Mac Boyz—where mac and cheese is transformed into a full-blown culinary experience. We’ve taken this timeless dish and turned it into something unforgettable, packed with flavor, attitude, and a whole lot of cheesy goodness.
Erik Forman, Owner
The Creative Mind Behind Mac Boyz
With a lifelong passion for food and creativity, Erik Forman is the culinary force behind Mac Boyz—a brand dedicated to redefining what mac and cheese can be. A proud graduate of The International Culinary Center (formerly The French Culinary Institute), Erik has intentionally built a diverse and deeply rooted foundation in the culinary arts.
From early on, Erik immersed himself in every opportunity to learn. He volunteered tirelessly at the prestigious James Beard House, assisted at school events alongside pastry chefs and master chefs, and interned for ICC’s Culinary Entrepreneurship program. His approach was simple: absorb knowledge from anyone and everyone willing to teach.
Erik’s professional journey spans the full spectrum of the food world. He’s cooked on the line at rustic spots like The Meatball Shop, stepped into fine dining at NYC’s iconic Tavern on the Green, tested recipes for the Food Network, served as a Cheese Specialist at The Fresh Market, and helped shape new culinary minds as an Instructor and ServSafe Proctor at the Gateway Center.
But his experience didn’t stop in the States. Erik took his love for food abroad, traveling through Spain, Portugal, and Italy to deepen his cultural understanding of cuisine—an influence that now flavors everything on the Mac Boyz menu.
Each dish at Mac Boyz tells a piece of Erik’s story—his upbringing, values, friendships, and the unforgettable adventures that shaped his journey.
Originally from New York City and now based in Atlanta, Erik is on a mission to create the most unique and flavorful mac and cheese dishes ever served. Mac Boyz is more than comfort food—it’s a culinary experience, a love letter to creativity, and a cheesy celebration of culture, community, and craft.
The Mac Boyz Experience
At Mac Boyz, we keep things fresh, fun, and full of flavor. Each week, our menu features just 6 unique mac and cheese dishes, carefully curated to cover every craving. One of those six is our signature staple—the bold, flavor-packed Bad Boyz Mac. The remaining five rotate weekly and represent every major category: Meatless, Chicken, Beef, Pork, and Seafood.
With over 80 original mac and cheese creations in our lineup, it’s rare you’ll see the same dish twice within three months. That means there’s always something new to discover—and every reason to make Mac Boyz part of your weekly routine.
We didn’t forget about the little ones either. Our Lil Rascalz mac is a creamy, kid-approved classic served with juice and a snack—because mac and cheese is for everyone.
And don’t forget to grab a drink from Mixology Boyz—our creative lemonade concept serving handcrafted beverages that pair perfectly with our cheesy creations. Whether you're craving something sweet, tangy, or refreshingly bold, we’ve got a drink to match your mac.