Last Tuesday we partook in the vivaciously boozy event, Good Spirits, hosted by Edible Manhattan. An event highlighting the artistic talents of New York City’s top mixologists,  served along side specifically chosen dishes from some of New York City’s top restaurants, the creative libations and bites left us quenched and [...]

As New Yorkers, highly enticed by the culinary scene, there is the constant draw for a bite of the new kids on the block.  A restaurant opens up, with an oyster on the menu, and we are there to tell you just how well it’s shucked. Although we plan to [...]

Although we seldom need a reason to eat oysters, there are those special occasions that make our indulgences that much more memorable. Last Thursday marked exactly one year since we launched TheOysterBlog. An idea that came about over a hearty helping of happy hour oysters at The Mermaid Oyster Bar [...]

Although the myth that oysters should only be eaten during the months ending with the letter R has long been rejected, they do tend to be at their best during this time of year. As they prepare for the cold winter ahead, they plump up in meatiness, making them extra [...]

Slightly difficult to find, but definitely worth the effort, Catch brings a taste of freshness to the trendy restaurant scene in the Meatpacking district of New York City. Located on the second floor above an oversized Sephora, it is a simple elevator ride away from anchorage to a menu of [...]

A celebration fit for a king, at least one that likes oysters, we kicked of a weekend birthday extravaganza at none other than the holy grail of oyster dining in New York City, Aquagrill. Incomparable to any, this restaurant holds majority real estate in our oyster loving hearts, and was [...]

As the weather peaked to an unseasonable 82 degrees on this passed mid October Monday in New York City, we took to our favorite activity of oysters and wine al fresco. Rather than questioning the odd temperature outside, we decided to embrace it with happy hour oysters and a scenic [...]

As the fall season emerges from behind the warm and lazy summer months in New York City, it brings the typical abundance of new restaurant openings. While the goers sunbathed out East, the planning was underway for an autumn debut. And now with most of the leaves a different color, [...]

To commemorate a significant life-changing event, I was very generously treated to an extravagant dinner of oysters and steak at BLT Fish Shack and BLT Prime, respectively.Having frequented BLT Fish and BLT Fish Shack before, on many occasions, often finding a seat at the bar for their happy hour oyster [...]

In New York City, where there are enough restaurant openings to sustain a daily Tasting Table Dining Dispatch highlighting at least one to three each day, consistency is a key factor in customer loyalty. And although we do love a taste of something new, there are those few seafood restaurants [...]