Chef Melba Wilson expands her soul food empire with a casual new concept overlooking the iconic Wollman Rink. In 2004, chef, cookbook author, and Sylvia’s Restaurant alum Melba Wilson sprung onto the NYC food scene with her first eatery, Melba’s Restaurant, located on 114th Street in Harlem. After 18 years in operation and armed with a glowing reputation for turning out stellar soul food, Harlem-native Wilson now expands her culinary empire, which includes Melba’s Catering, with an outpost called Melba’s at Wollman Rink in Central Park.