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Melba's Restaurant

Chef and Owner

Melba Wilson was "born, bred and buttered in Harlem." Today she proudly represents her New York neighborhood as one of the most successful African-American women in the restaurant and catering business. Her style, poise and love of entertaining have made Melba's Restaurant a New York landmark frequented by music, TV and movie stars, New York City's elite, locals and travelers from around the world.

On any given day, you can find Melba greeting guests  with hugs, her trademark smile and inquiring of her customers as to whether there is anything she can do to enhance their dining experience. After all, dining at Melba's is like coming home for dinner, whenever you're away from home.

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