Several months back, on February 2nd to be exact, we set out for the ultimate oyster experience. The blog had successfully been up and running for three months, and this quarterly celebration could only be commemorated in one way, a full on oyster indulgence. But this time, our thirst for [...]

In a time when cuisine categorization is the first source in defining a restaurant, comes a new addition, who’s self chosen identify is purposely ambiguous and obscure. The new restaurant is The Dutch, and the cuisine of choice is American Food, whatever that may be. In considering the foods typically [...]

What happens when a high-end caliber chef of a well renowned restaurant leaves the comfort of his conservative and classy Upper Westside post, only to open up a new joint in the trendy and hip Soho neighborhood? The chef is John Fraser of Dovetail, and his new establishment is What [...]

In all of my “first date” experiences, cameras have yet to be involved. At least up until this past Wednesday. Set up by a friend, I expected nothing more than the ordinary; drinks, maybe dinner. Turns out, I was wrong, but definitely in a good way. Having taken interest in [...]

Election day this year happened to fall on the same day as the launch of  theoysterblog.  Just as the citizens of New York had to cast their vote, we too had a choice to make; where were we going to celebrate?  After some deliberation, the decision was clear. We were going [...]