A lot of memories from the Grand Central Oyster Bar from the comments on the site. Are there any other place like this? An institution that’s always open, always has walk-ins, and food is consistent (not amazing but you always get what you need). Felt like Veselka, Clinton St Baking Co. and other “institutions” have really gone downhill since they’ve moved into the higher tier of dining (with both the price and type of service due to social media hype)
T_Peg
I can vouch for The Freakin Rican. It’s remarkable that they nail the home made feeling of my Abuela’s food yet it’s also highly refined for modern dining.
Au79Girl
I love GCOB but I had clam chowder there a couple weeks ago and it was a bowl of thickened cream with one scrap of clam, one large piece of onion, and exactly two pieces of potato. And luke warm. Really? Too cheap to even have potatoes?
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A lot of memories from the Grand Central Oyster Bar from the comments on the site. Are there any other place like this? An institution that’s always open, always has walk-ins, and food is consistent (not amazing but you always get what you need). Felt like Veselka, Clinton St Baking Co. and other “institutions” have really gone downhill since they’ve moved into the higher tier of dining (with both the price and type of service due to social media hype)
I can vouch for The Freakin Rican. It’s remarkable that they nail the home made feeling of my Abuela’s food yet it’s also highly refined for modern dining.
I love GCOB but I had clam chowder there a couple weeks ago and it was a bowl of thickened cream with one scrap of clam, one large piece of onion, and exactly two pieces of potato. And luke warm. Really? Too cheap to even have potatoes?
Frankie’s Spuntino is fantastic