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"I sampled new-fall Southern riffs at the Melrose Hotel restaurant—seared scallops atop prosciutto-creamed orzo and purple yams stood out, as did inventive takes on fried chicken and sweet-potato waffles with jowl bacon; Hudson Valley foie gras and perfectly cooked broccolini also impressed, and cocktails leaned into ginger, pumpkin-spiced shrubs, and apple-infused vodkas. " - Eater Staff