JG Melon, "Burgers don Right." Yes that's correct. The've been doing it a long time, and they know what they are doing. No Frills, just a Tasty Burger, just the right size, cooked on a Flat Top Grill, and "Done Right.
Go and get a tasty Burger, and stay for the nostalgia, as JG Melon has been a tavern on the corner of East 74th Street and Third Avenue since the 1920s. Jack O'Neil and George Mourges (J.G.) took it over in 1972 decorating the restaurant with green and white checkered tablecloths and watermelons, thus the name.
If you don't want a Quick in & Out, like 7th Street Burger, or Smacking Burger, and you want to sit down and relax. Maybe have a Beer or Cocktail, JG Melon is the place for you.
CHEESEBURGER
At JG MELON
UPPER EAST SIDE MANHATTAN
"WE LOVE IT" !!!
GOTHAM SOCIAL BURGER
On MANY FAVORITE LIST
"YES WE LIKE IT" !
Gotham Burger Social Club (GBSC) has a small-town-diner feel that blends seamlessly into the hustle and bustle of NYC, exemplified by their always-busy atmosphere. It's a good sign whenever you see a chef running the show in the front-of-house, and that’s exactly where you’ll find Mike Puma. There he is, ensuring that every burger (beef or Impossible) with grilled onions, American cheese, and housemade pickles is smashed to perfection, and that each order of “frickles” (fried pickles) comes with tasty homemade sauces. Don’t miss out on their vanilla or chocolate egg creams to maximize that nostalgic feel, and make sure to drink yours while sitting at the counter looking out on an iconic New York City corner.
The BROOME STREE BAR & GRILL
BROOME at WEST BROADWAY
The Broome Street Bar & Grill's Burger is a Sleeper. No-one really knows about it. Well not literally, yes there are some who know of it. Just not the masses. It's not a Big Hit on Instagram. I'm actually having reservations about writing this. Should I let the Cat Out of The Bag? Will I ruin it, by writing this ? Will it be inundated with Instagramers ? Hope not. Well, Write I must.
Yes, I believe their Burger is one of the City's Best. And when it comes to Price - Quality Ratio, it for sure is one of the City's Best. They use the best Burger Meat there is, in the Burger Blend from Pat LaFreida Black Angus Beef Brisket, Short Rib, & Shoulder Clod. And the Burger only cost $17, and with a choice of Potato Chips or Salad. "Nobody does that." Such high quality meat for under 20 Dollars a Burger ? That's unheard of ! Yes, but not at The Broome Street Bar & Grill, and in "High Priced" Soho, no less.
I've been going to The Broome Street Bar & Grill for Years, but mostly just for drinks. It was until, 5 years ago when I first started eating the Burger. My friend Peter told me about it, how good it was, and the price. Not a Rip-Off, which is what I call Burgers priced at over $20 a pop, as by the time you pay $24 or more for a Burger, plus tax, Plus Tip, and you usually would be getting a drink, it ends up costing you 450 or more. Not at Broome Street. That top quality Burger, a soda or beer, with tax & tip, and you can walk out the door for just about $30. Not bad.
So take my advice, and get one. The best Price - Quality Ratio Burger in all of New York. How's that for a mouthful ?
Note : little HistoryA
Located in a landmarked building that might be the oldest structure in Soho, dating back to 1825, the Broome Street Bar opened in 1972.
There's been a bar here since the 1850s. According to The Historic Shops & Restaurants of New York, the stained glass windows and panels around the bar come from the time when it was a German beer hall in the 1880s. I don't know where the lion heads come from -- they're on the sign that hangs outside and they flank the bar, a pair of them above the brass rail, with signs that read, "Last Man's Chance."
Daniel Bellino Zwicke has authored a cookbook and travel guide titled "Positano The Amalfi Coast Cookbook: Travel Guide"
. This book uniquely combines recipes, travel information, and stories about Positano, Capri, Naples, and the Amalfi Coast of Italy. It's designed to be a comprehensive resource for anyone planning a trip to the region or those wishing to experience the cuisine at home.
The book features recipes for popular dishes from Naples and the Amalfi Coast, such as Insalta di Polpo, Arancini, Eggplant Parmigiano, Polpette (Meatballs), and Spaghetti Vongole, which is considered a local favorite. It aims to provide insights into the region's food culture and inspire readers to recreate the flavors of Positano and the Amalfi Coast in their own kitchens.
Bellino Zwicke is a Best-Selling Italian cookbook author who has been visiting Positano and the Amalfi Coast since 1985. His personal experiences and deep knowledge of the area are woven into the book's narrative and advice for travelers. This cookbook/travel guide offers a blend of practical information and engaging stories, making it a unique resource for exploring the region's culinary and cultural delights.
Daniel Bellino Zwicke
"BACK in POSITANO"
2015
Daniel BELLINO Z
CAPRI
With VINCENZO MANZO
The OWNER of "VILLA MARI AGRITURISMO"
"LEMON FARM"
MINORI, ITALY on The AMALFI COAST
Read about Vincenzo and his Wonderful Lemon Farm Agriturismo
"VILLA MARIA" (Minori), in Daniel's Travel Guide Book
POSITANO The AMALFI COAST - Travel Guide - Cookbook
Carbone is a well-known, upscale Italian-American restaurant located in Greenwich Village, New York City, famous for its classic dishes and celebrity clientele. "Daniel Bellino-Zwicke" is not directly associated with the restaurant, but is an author of Italian cookbooks and has a connection to Greenwich Village Italian culture as described on Instagram. Carbone is known for its lively atmosphere, high-quality food, and is often frequented by celebrities.
Carbone:
Location: Greenwich Village, NYC.
Cuisine: Italian-American, known for classic dishes like Spicy Rigatoni Vodka.
Atmosphere: Upscale, trendy, and lively.
Celebrity Clientele: Frequently visited by celebrities.
Reservations: Highly recommended and can be made through the Resy app.
Notable Dishes: Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Chicken alla Parmigiana.
Daniel Bellino-Zwicke:
Connection:
Not directly associated with Carbone, but is a cookbook author focused on Italian cuisine.
Daniel's Accomplishments:
Has written cookbooks related to Italian food, including Sunday Sauce, The Ragu Bolognese Cookbook, "SINATRA SAUCE" aka The Sinatra Cookbook, and Positano The Amalfi Coast Travel Guide Cookbook.
Daniel Created BAR CICHETTI - the 1st Bacaro (Venetian Wine Bar) in America.
Daniel was the Wine Wine Director at Barbetta Ristorante, which has the greatest Italian Wine List in the country. During his tenor at Barbetta, Daniel and Barbetta were awarded The Award of Ultimate Distinction by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
Daniel Bellino owns and operates NewYork.Italian on Instagram the leading Italian focused Instagram for New York City
He had a Barbershop there before, but it was always his dream to open an Italian Caffe. He scraped together the money to buy an Italian Espresso Machine that cost $1,000. A huge some in 1927. He opened the caffe, which was the 1st caffe in America with a coffee machine like they had bacck in Italy, but America never had one, not until Domenico purchased his and brought it to Geenwich Village, New York.
Domenico Parisi was from Reggio Calabria in Calabria, Italy, near Sicily. This is where his caffe gets its name Caffe Reggio from.
Dominico's Magnificent Machine
Mr Cavalacci
With DOMENICO'S MAGNIFICENT MACHINE
The CAVALACCI FAMILY bought Caffe Reggio from the Parisi's in the late 1950s.
CAFFE REGGIO
Circa 1950s
NYC
CAFFE REGGIO
Photo Daniel Bellino Zwicke
Caffe Reggio
Painting from The SCHOOL of CARAVAGGIO (Upper Right Corner)
A RENAISSANCE BENCH
From a MEDICI PALACE
FLORENCE
This bench is a Museum Piece, but it is not roped-off as one would think. You can actually sit in it, sipping your Cappuccino, people watching, as you admire a painting from The School of Caravaggio and other antiques and artwork. It's just magnificent, and only in New York, as they say, could you sit in a Renaissance Bench.
"And not only that. Look what;s Next !"
A CEILING FAN From CASABLANCA
The GREATEST MOVIE of ALL-TIME
Starring : HUMPHREY BOGART , INGRID BERGMAN
SIDNEY GREENSTREET, PETER LORRE
and CLAUDE RAINES
Interview with FABRIZIO CAVALACCI
Owner of Caffe Reggio Since 1972
His Family bought the Caffe in 1955
Fabrizio tells the hsitory of Caffe Reggio. He said that before Dominic Parisi opened the caffe, he had a Barber Shop in the space. A Haircut was 10 Cents and took about 20 minutes to do one. Fabrizio says that Domenico's customers demanded a cup of Espresso with their haircut. After a while Domenico figured he'd open a caffe, as he could serve many more customers and make better profit than doing haircuts which he could only do 2 or 3 in an hour. And so Caffe Reggio was born in 1927 on Macdougal Street in Greenwich Village, New York.
AL PACINO
At CAFFE REGGIO
Christopher Walken
NEXT STOP GREENWICH VILLAGE
NEXT STOP GREENWICH VILLAGE
In The Movie SERPICO
AL PACINO plays Frank Serpico
Frank Serpico (in the Movie) lives on 5-7 MINETTA STREET
around the block from Caffe Reggio. In the movie, Serpico is taking Spanish Class at New York University, and one of his classmates, a girl says that she works at CAFFE REGGIO ...
