Located in the heart of Chelsea, Elmo is a convivial American eatery with a bustling bar serving comfort food that has been tweaked a bit for a fashionable New York City crowd. There are dishes as retro as Alphabet Soup with fluffy, dill-accented chicken dumplings; a hearty mac and cheese; and easy-to-love Hungry Man-type meals featuring meat and potatoes. There’s even a Duncan Hines devil's food cake for dessert. Mom would be proud.

elmo Information:

• American menu. Lunch, dinner, brunch. Bar. Casual attire. Outdoor seating.