Dan Kluger Opens His Long-Awaited Penny Bridge in Long Island City | Eater NY

"Set in a high‑ceilinged corner of the flashy Jacx development across from a City Acres Market, I see Penny Bridge as Kluger's playful, reimagined take on American diner classics and childhood favorites: the menu ranges from mozzarella sticks and baked clams to crispy delicata squash rings and an endive Caesar, plus hits from Loring Place like square pizzas and a cheeseburger topped with fried onion rings and thousand‑island dressing; a standout is his filet mignon with sweet‑and‑spicy ketchup adapted from his father's turkey‑and‑spinach meatloaf. When it opened on January 22 it was available for takeout and delivery only, with the spacious dining room—banquettes, cement columns, and floor‑to‑ceiling windows—closed until indoor dining resumes and outdoor dining postponed until spring; Kluger has relaxed some of his strict hyper‑seasonal rules here, though much produce is still sourced from city farmers markets." - Luke Fortney