Good Enough to Eat was founded by Carrie Levin in 1981. Carrie studied in Aix-en-Povence and London before moving to NYC to apprentice under Seppi Renngli, the head chef at The Four Seasons. She then partnered with Ann Nickinson to open Good Enough to Eat in its original location on Amsterdam Avenue, with the goal of serving “good, old-fashioned American food”, using fresh ingredients and home-style cooking. The eatery became a huge success, noted first for its all-day, bountiful breakfasts where everything was made from scratch. It became even more well known when it began offering homemade soups, huge sandwiches, and classic turkey and meatloaf dinners, establishing Carrie as one of the first chefs in NYC to create and celebrate “traditional” American cuisine.