Best Go-To Place

Westville Chelsea
246 West 18th Street (between 7th & 8th)
New York, NY 10011

Whether it's a late weekend brunch or a weekday dinner, Westville Chelsea is the perfect place to rendezvous with friends for a fresh and delicious meal. Everything about this place makes me smile - the seats outside in the summer, the fact that they have an Arnold Palmer on the menu, and even the constant Motown playing in the background. My two friends, Ari and Taylor, and I frequent this place because we haven't found another place equal in terms of food and atmosphere. The best part about it is that we all have favorite things to order and they are all different; in other words, everything on the menu is good. We inevitably start with an order of the sweet potato fries and then my usual order is a cheddar and gouda grilled cheese on portuguese bread with tomato and/or bacon (or both if you're me), and an Arnold Palmer. My friends go with the Westville Cobb Salad or the special Chef's Salad - both filled with fresh veggies, cheese, steak or chicken, and topped with the homemade lemon-dill dressing. Sometimes we are tempted by the indulgent mac&cheese with bacon, and occasionally will order a sampling of the daily market sides if we are feeling extra hungry (the brussels sprouts and artichoke hearts are two favorites). If the wait is too long and it's a nice day outside, we will order hot-dogs and coffee to go from the bar which is equally as delicious and very fast. If you can't tell by now, the options at Westville are amazing and endless which makes it my #1 go-to place and the Best I Ever had.