tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post7061814092390146538..comments2024-03-26T04:26:04.911-07:00Comments on Lost City: Lost City Asks "Who Goes to The Famous Oyster Bar?"Brooks of Sheffieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18297071358029060908noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-62542838405048900182014-01-27T08:32:16.391-08:002014-01-27T08:32:16.391-08:00Link: http://vanishingnewyork.blogspot.com/2014/01...Link: http://vanishingnewyork.blogspot.com/2014/01/famous-oyster-bar.htmlMitchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-62016068036088002232014-01-27T08:29:01.771-08:002014-01-27T08:29:01.771-08:00I learned from JVNY today that this has closed. E...I learned from JVNY today that this has closed. Evidently it wasn't sold, but the owner's daughter took over the building.Mitchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-65974899171072160092013-12-12T12:49:48.392-08:002013-12-12T12:49:48.392-08:00Heard it was sold. As well as they are trying to ...Heard it was sold. As well as they are trying to acquire the building next to it or at least it's air rights.Wini Dinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02887508651734629203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-50062314065110119422013-12-12T12:43:52.421-08:002013-12-12T12:43:52.421-08:00Heard it's been sold. Anyone know anything el...Heard it's been sold. Anyone know anything else?scoutaboutnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-18115565021612898302013-11-13T11:29:43.270-08:002013-11-13T11:29:43.270-08:00Were you able to find more information about the p...Were you able to find more information about the place? It seemed clean enough when I tried it before. But the health reports, mainly the lack of it, makes me have second thoughts if I should go back there to give it another try.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.safefoodtraining.com/" rel="nofollow">Jennifer</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12165538262889208908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-10852225442547348542013-07-25T14:38:46.141-07:002013-07-25T14:38:46.141-07:00i always wondered the same thing. ii worked across...i always wondered the same thing. ii worked across the street from it for 6 years and that place was always empty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-40455328802653855302013-07-02T13:32:11.067-07:002013-07-02T13:32:11.067-07:00Jim and Karla--Saw your presentation at the librar...Jim and Karla--Saw your presentation at the library when your new book came out. Great information and photos.<br /><br />Love it: "New York Nights". <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-46155238548639040892013-07-02T10:48:31.314-07:002013-07-02T10:48:31.314-07:00We interviewed the long-time manager (21 years) of...We interviewed the long-time manager (21 years) of the Famous Oyster Bar for our book "New York Nights" and it has indeed been open since 1959. It has been operated by the same family since it opened (passed down from father to daughter) as the manager is an old family friend. The neon sign is original as well as much of the interior of the restaurant. They do not own the building but are tenants and told us that they rely mainly on tourism for their customer base. Hope this helps. James & Karla Murray James and Karla Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09142361018596438120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-75934570051784756432013-06-30T10:42:58.035-07:002013-06-30T10:42:58.035-07:00Three out of five stars on Yelp. There seem to be...Three out of five stars on Yelp. There seem to be quite a few bad and good reviews, which all balance out in the middle. The impression I got is that the restaurant is inconsistent, good some days and not so good other days.<br /><br />PeterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-90821580969193002332013-06-29T09:00:25.465-07:002013-06-29T09:00:25.465-07:00Fabulous. Can't wait for the mystery to unfold...Fabulous. Can't wait for the mystery to unfold. <br /><br />Are there other older businesses on the street? Maybe the people there are a source.....<br /><br />Any local neighborhood groups like we have downtown through GVSHP?<br /><br />How about the local Community Board? Or is that cheating?<br /><br />Isn't there a Greek Orthodox Church nearby? Just sayin'.....<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21554899.post-32560060238065849552013-06-29T08:07:38.631-07:002013-06-29T08:07:38.631-07:00I remember it from the mid 1960s so the 1959 found...I remember it from the mid 1960s so the 1959 founding rings true.<br /><br />But for unsurpassed kitschy nautical decor you need to head to Lenny's Clam Bar in Howard Beach. That is unless they've changed decorators.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14401803429351902281noreply@blogger.com