"The iconic burger at this unpretentious, preppy pub is no modern-day smashburger. It’s a thick, juicy patty on a gently toasted bun that you should order with grilled onions and bacon, plus cottage fries. It would benefit from a little (or a lot) more salt, but we adore it anyway. Then there’s J.G. Melon's charming hand-painted menu, the watermelon-centric art all over the dark wood walls, the red tin ceilings, and the instantly recognizable green checkered tablecloths—in rotation since 1972. J.G. Melon is cash-only, because of course it is, and there’s no ATM, because of course there isn’t. (There's a handy bank across the street)." - molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, sonal shah, neha talreja
Kate Previte