JG Melon

It's been a while since the blog has been updated, but in appreciation of National Burger Month, the Meathook and the Ribeye are going to work overtime to bring the flavor and savory tastes of the burgers we have sampled directly to our loyal readers (all 2 of you). As requested by Larry Lohan, here is the first of two reviews comparing the famous initialed dueling burger joints. While this isn't Michigan-Ohio State, or even Yankees-Red Sox, the JG Mellon and PJ Clarke's rivalry can divide this city in two.

J.G. Mellon
1291 Third Avenue (at East 74th Street)
212-744-0585

JG Mellon is a timeless classic, a favorite of many New Yorkers, and a staple in Matt the Meathook's glutton filled diet. Currently this fine establishment sits atop my rankings for several reasons which I will highlight below.

1. The burger- The perfect size, and cooked to perfection. One can go what I view to be a bit light (one burger) or heavy (two burgers) and feel satisfied either way. The meat is a great loosely, ground chuck blend and is garnished with onions and pickles, I always add bacon to the order. You have to ask for lettuce and tomato) I'm normally a light eater, but I can easily devour two of these bad boys. The bun is on the smaller end, but is delicious.


2. The fries- crispy cottage fries just like the meathook likes. The fries always arrive hot and crunchy, one can taste the freshness

3. The atmosphere- JG Mellon is a true burger joint. Tight, loud, crammed, even the tablecloths are classic. Everything about JG's is old school.

One pointer: They do not accept credit cards, so just remember to bring some cash so the owner doesn't think you're white trash.