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"I love a good patty melt, but I don’t order them as often as I crave them because they so easily disappoint; here, the $21 version hits the sweet spot and is the best I’ve had in recent memory. The burger is cooked medium rare and stays juicy, the rye carries just enough butter to crisp up nicely, the onions are sweetly caramelized, and the Russian dressing and pickle accompaniments add perk and personality. The cold sandwiches are well worth ordering — I stole several bites of my husband’s turkey pastrami combo — but I doubt I’ll be able to resist going back to the griddle on my next visit." - Melissa McCart