My second visit. And it gets better. At a Friday night, thirty minute wait while we sip on Chardonnay. Full house and many hungry mouths but I didn't mind, surprisingly. The feel of Pearl is not pretentious nor haute. The casual and delighting decor fills the air with warmth. Did I say that? It's true and the food is just as nice.
A dozen fresh Blue Point oysters, for starters, sets the mood right. Followed by the Salt crusted shrimp, fried with the shell in light batter. The initial bite is a crunch, and halfway through the bite, you get the tenderness and soft center of the prawn.
All three of us, ordered the same entree. Usually its frowned upon, in my book, but it was the right choice to do. So what was it? "Lobster Roll with Shoestring Fries." As straightforward as it sounds, its definitely leaving out a lot of detail. A premium lobster roll in every way. It really is. Generous chunks of lobster toppling over a buttery brioche roll. The mayo dressing compliments this juicy and succulent Maine prize.
The menu has no frills. It's not trying to impress you by throwing adjectives at you. Just like the decor, its classy and clean, and gets to the point (with a premium). That explains why it's a neighborhood charm and people always come back.
Pearl Oyster Bar 18 Cornelia Street New York. NY 10014 212.691.8211. http://www.pearloysterbar.com/ No reservations.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
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