Hudson Common
Midtown's newest beer hall and burger joint is offering a limited edition melt for one week only. Grab it before it goes! The Salted Caramel Angry Lobster Fatty Melt features Yancy Farms White Cheddar Curds, Brooklyn Salvatore Smoked Ricotta, 2 Sisters Gouda, Tickler Cheddar, Fromage Blanc, Prairie Breeze Cheddar, and Butter Milk with Red Chili-Chipotle Lobster Salad and a caramel drizzle to top it all off.
Hudson Common, 356 West 58th Street (between 8th and 9th avenues); 212-554-6000.
Ristorante Asellina
Ristorante Asellina’s lunch staple is the crisped Italian Grilled Cheese served with a hot bowl of smooth roasted tomato soup. Perfect for dunking!
Ristorante Asellina, 420 Park Avenue South (at 29th Street); 212-317-2908.
STK
STK Midtown's Tellagio Grilled Cheese will be served with either a side salad or fries. Bite into toasted country bread spread with roasted shallot jam, crispy prosciutto, pickled hot peppers, and, of course, melted Tellagio cheese.
STK Midtown, 1114 6 Ave (at 42nd Street); 646-624-2455.
LAVO
LAVO Restaurant's "Back To School" Grilled Cheese features truffled grilled cheese and applewood bacon and comes with a side of Creamy Tomato Soup.
Editors note: LAVO unfortunately no longer carries this much-buzzed-about dish!
LAVO, 39 East 58th Street (between Park and Madison avenues); 212-750-5588.
Willow Road
Willow Road knows how to add a kick to traditional sandwich. Add a shot of bourbon and a pickleback to your hunk of aged cheddar on grilled country bread for a celebratory meal with a little extra somethin'.
Willow Road, 85 10th Ave (between 15th and 16th streets),
646-484-6566.