JG Melon

I'd never been to J.G. Melon, it never hit my radar screen - living downtown, I'm not in the neighborhood. Until I recently saw Bobby Flay say he'd been going for decades, and it was his favorite...

Here's the thing about old New York restaurants - they're too over-hyped. Often the food is just ok, but its reputation is bolstered by the mere fact that it's been around for decades. I'm here...

Last night I was in the city for an event in the upper east side. Afterwards I went to a place called J.G. Melon on 74th and Third Ave. It's an old-school bar and grill that's been around since...

Cash only but old school vibe can't be mad at it. Prices really reasonable, homey ambiance albeit a bit cramped. Melon decor is on point!!

I go by JG Melon a lot, and it was finally time to walk inside. It is a cash only establishment so make sure you have money on hand before you go in. Started with the Chili just a very hearty...