Sarah Cooney

J.G. Melon's

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in response to Daniel Menegaz

Taking a microtrip to NYC next week! What MUST I fit in during my 5 days there?

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Best burger in town. I've been coming here my whole life!

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J.G. Melon

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even*cleveland

even*cleveland

“When I lived in NYC, we'd walk across the park to JG Melon for burgers, fries, and bloody bulls. They'd always have tennis matches playing on the TVs at the bar.”

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Big Night

Big Night

“We’ve been known to send someone over to Melon 30ish before close to put our name down for a table. It’s a casual dinner spot dishing out classic American fare (burgers, club sandwiches, steaks) to a consistent, delicious degree. Our big secret is to order the cup of chili, small and nostalgic, to warm your soul on colder nights.”

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Evan Buddle

Evan Buddle

“Very good burger. Very New York. I thought it was hilarious this was referenced in ‘The Goldfinch’.”

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