Chipp x J.G. Melon Patron's Navy Silk Club Tie (NWOT)
$275
Sz: 57" x 3 1/4"
J. G. Melon, open since 1972, known for its famously juicy hamburgers, cottage fries, and bloody marys, developed a following from day one.
This Upper East Side “saloon with food” has been serving a local and international crowd from stars and politicians to artists and writers and generations of families and friends.
With our Melon decor, green and white tablecloths, old-time jukebox, and outdoor cafe, we are committed to the J. G. Melon tradition... Providing our customers with the quintessential New York City burger experience.
In film
A scene with Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman was filmed at the restaurant for the 1979 film Kramer vs. Kramer. There is also a scene in Whit Stillman's Metropolitan shot at J.G. Melon.
Notable patrons
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who calls J.G. Melon hamburgers the "best hamburgers in the world.”
Food Network host Bobby Flay, who calls J.G. Melon the best hamburger joint in the city.
Model Gigi Hadid, who claimed J.G. Melon has the best burgers in New York during an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Restaurateur Danny Meyer, who lists J.G. Melon's hamburger as one of the best in New York City.
Actor Dylan McDermott, whose father was a longtime J.G. Melon bartender.
Travel Channel host Andrew Zimmern said that, if he were forced to choose, Melons would be his "last burger ever".