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Melba's Opens New Location at Grand Central Terminal Featuring Pulled Chicken Sandwich

Eyewitness News ABC7NYOctober 5, 20254 min2,499 views
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Melba's Expansion to Grand Central Terminal

  • πŸ“ Melba's, a renowned Harlem comfort food establishment, has opened a new location within the iconic Grand Central Terminal (GCT).
  • πŸš€ This expansion signifies the growth of Melba's, which has evolved from its original Harlem location to include four establishments: Melba's Harlem, Melba's at the Credential Center, Melba's Central Park, and now Melba's GCT.
  • πŸ’– The owner expresses excitement about bringing the Harlem flavor, soul, and comfort to the bustling GCT, aiming to create an oasis of comfort in the heart of New York City.

Melba's Signature Fried Chicken

  • πŸ— Melba's is celebrated for its free-range, organic chicken, prepared using a meticulous process involving brining and a signature spice mix.
  • ✨ The chicken is marinated in Melba's spice blend, then coated in seasoned flour before being deep-fried to perfection.
  • πŸ“ˆ It's noted that Melba's has served over 11 million people in Harlem, highlighting its long-standing popularity and success.

New Pulled Chicken Sandwich Debut

  • πŸ₯ͺ At the Grand Central Terminal location, Melba's has debuted a new pulled chicken sandwich.
  • πŸ˜‹ This sandwich can be customized with Melba's barbecue sauce, hot sauce, and coleslaw, offering a delicious, oven-baked, pulled chicken option.

Philanthropic Vision and Business Philosophy

  • 🀝 Melba's owner aims for a philanthropic future, redirecting the advertising budget into community investment.
  • 🌟 The owner hopes her journey can serve as an inspiration, demonstrating what can be achieved both within and outside the food industry.
  • πŸ’– The success of Melba's is attributed to the owner's passion and heartfelt approach to every dish, including her popular mac and cheese.
  • πŸ’― To ensure consistent quality across all locations, Melba's continues to prepare food from its Harlem kitchen, maintaining the standards that first won over customers.
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