"Grab a spot at this 10-seat counter on Ninth Avenue, and watch a cook in a paper hat squish a beef patty onto a griddle next to a mound of thinly sliced onions. Lovely’s Old Fashioned is for when you need something quick and satisfying, with a side of 1950s nostalgia. The offerings are simple and straightforward—burgers, a hot dog, and a few patty melts, including a vegetarian version—and there are no misses. Bring $20, get a side of crunchy onion rings, and finish your meal with a chocolate pistachio bundt cake. " - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, sonal shah, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick
Emily Schindler
