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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts:13707
 | | 12/28/2002 6:55 PM |
| Mrs. TJ and I enjoyed lunch here in our 'Lost Food Weekend' last month while visiting NYC. After enjoying an exhibit at the NY Public Library titled 'Dining Out' (detailing the dining scene in NYC from 1900 to present) -- where we bumped into Keith Scott, by the way ( Random Encounter thread ), we headed over to the Oyster Bar for some lunch.
We had oysters on the mind and we wanted to try a bunch of them, so off we went.
Just a few blacks walk, we headed into Grand Central Station, which is pretty cavernous (and architecturally interesting in spots). We found our lunchtime target and were seated at a table. There was a miscommunication, as we'd wanted to sit at 'the bar', but we figured the food would be the same and we'd enjoy ourselves nontheless, which we did.
We ordered two dozen oysters of seven different varieties. Along with this we shared a bottle of the St. Innocent Pinot Gris (2000 or 2001 -- I can't remember, but I think it was a 2000 ---TNs here ). It paired well enough and was rather refreshing. We'd actually hoped to bump into Keith Scott here (yes, he and his lady friend were also eating there!), but it didn't work out.
We shared the following oysters, all served raw --
Bluepoint -- classic
Chincoteague -- sweet, small and very flavorful
Judd somethingorother -- ocean breeze, briny mouth of seawater with sweet grassiness on the finish
Kamumato -- sweet bomb really small -- DELICIOUS
Cutty hunk-- ocean air
Westcott bay - sweet and slightly briny
Sheepscot -- slight brininess
My favorites were the Kamumato, the Chincoteague and the Cutty Hunk.
The Oyster Bar itself is just like this huge place. There is nothing here really to note other than you feel like you are in a large hall/cave. the tables are very close together and it is pretty noisy. The service is acceptable, if a bit brusque. The waiter was able to halp narrow our chosen list down by making some recommendations, most notably the Kamumato. We got to keep a copy of the daily menu as a keepsake (and an easy way to remember the meal in our dinining diary.
I'd go there again, certainly. The oysters were very fresh (if served just a little bit too cold) and delicious. I can't speak for the rest of the voluminous menu, though.
Enjoy!
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| love_cab_chard
Master of Wine
Posts:12485
| | 12/28/2002 7:09 PM |
| | You know TJ, I worked in that building (MetLife) for a year (a few years back). And, I LOVE Oysters. But, never ate there. Go figure. Do Not know why. | | | |
| Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts:13707
| | 12/28/2002 7:18 PM |
| | Well, you should definitely make the trek there once at least. Not much in ambiance, but the food was really tasty. A good lunch time place if you're in the city during the week or want a nice light lunch on a NYC weekend in anticipation of a food and wine gorgefest later that evening (we were headed to Babbo that evening). | |
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| Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
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| | 12/30/2002 12:41 AM |
| | Judd Somethingorother = Judd Bay or Judd Cove --- something like that | |
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