"Surfing a wave of California beach admiration, the Malibu Diner has been a Chelsea favorite for several decades, even though the interior is decorated with black-and-white photos of Iceland. Never mind, the pie selection is admirable and all the savory diner standards are rendered in the most blasé manner imaginable. When was the last time you were able to enjoy your food without thinking about it?" - Melissa McCart, Robert Sietsema