Recently Seen at The Buffet

All over New York, grocery stores, small and large, have by weight buffets, they vary greatly in size, selection and quality.  For the most part I avoid them, something about food that has sat out for who knows how long makes me suspicious.  The only time I feel good about eating like this is at restaurants where I know the food is fresh and served only for as limited time, usually just lunch, City Bakery comes to mind.

So anyway....I was in this corner store which had a fairly elaborate food buffet/steam tray set up.  As I was walking by I noticed something very orange with a Maraschino cherry in the middle of it.  I paused to take a closer look.  Best I could tell it was Mac and Cheese.  I guess a cherry on top makes everything better?