Morningside's Burger Pick: Mel's Burger Bar offers a solid selection of massive burgers, frosty shakes, comfort food classics and a killer bar experience. The 140 seat restaurant features three-dimensional exposed brick, black and white checkered tile floors, custom wood ceiling beams and six flat screen televisions alongside an illuminated six-foot Mel’s sign. Mel’s offers seven different burgers made with Pat LaFrieda meat. Featured burgers include The Original Burger made on white toast and inspired by Connecticut’s famous Louis’ Lunch, the self proclaimed creator of the hamburger and the Cadillac Burger, a Neuske’s bacon cheeseburger on a potato roll. Vegetarian items such as the Nurse Betty veggie burger served on potato roll and super salads are sure to impress all the non-carnivorous diners. 2850 Broadway (btwn 110th and 111th Streets) New York, NY 10025 (212) 865-7100 http://www.melsburgerbar.com/