Annual Oyster Frenzy at Historic Grand Central Oyster Bar

Aug. 25, 2010 - PRLog -- It’s an all day frenzy! It’s a Bi-Valve Bonanza!
Renowned chefs will share their gourmet wizardry with the public, the Professional Shucking Championships,  the ”Slurp Off,” eating contest and a “beer shucking” sho  wdown will highlight the Grand Central Oyster Frenzy all day Saturday, September 25, at the historic Grand Central Oyster Bar. The Oyster Frenzy begins at 12:00 noon, continues throughout the day.  Sixteen varieties of oysters – eight from both the East and West Coasts – will be on the menu during the “Bi-Valve Bonanza” at the famed eatery located “below sea level” at Grand Central Station.

General Manager Jonathan Young and executive chef Sandy Ingber, the venerable “Bishop of Bi-Valves,” will host the festivities.The Professional Shucking Championships featuring the best pros from across the country, including four-time champion Luis “The Mexican Menace” Iglesius defending his title on his home turf, and the fifth annual “Slurp Off,” open to the public (whoever can eat a dozen oysters in the fastest time) are on the slate. For more information contact the Grand Central Oyster Bar at 212 490-6650 or http://www.oysterbarny.com.

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The Grand Central Oyster Bar first opened its doors in 1913, in what was then a brand new, state-of-the-art, Grand Central Station. With its cavernous architecture and sweeping white tiled ceilings, it evokes this old N.Y. in all its grandness.