Recently, I made my first voyage to New York City - I'm totally hooked on the magic and wonder of that city, and I will be going back again! It was magical, it was Christmastime, it was exciting, it was all-consuming! I could spend this entire post discussing just things that I seen, and boy did I see everything you possibly could in a 6-day vacation, instead I will talk about Eggs Benedict in New York City.
On my last day in the Big Apple, my group headed to Grand Central Station to check out the wonders that is trains - there are no trains in Newfoundland, and that makes me very sad. For a girl who loves architecture, history, and the Mad Men era, Grand Central Station was mind blowing!
After exploring Grand Central, getting a black and white cookie ("look to the cookie"), taking a short subway ride, and then exploring somemore, my travel buddies and I were pretty hungry, so naturally, we had to check out the Oyster Bar Restaurant in Grand Central.
Let me just say, the only way I could have been happier dining here, is if I was dressed up and Don Draper would have asked if he could join me for a cocktail - seriously! We were seated really quickly, and inside is just as beautiful as the outside! You could really feel the charm and excitement of Grand Central Station, but you wouldn't even know you were in a train station if you didn't see commuters buzzing past the big glass windows. I remember our waiter was so nice, we definitely looked ridiculous, underdressed, and wet (it was actually pouring that day in NYC), but he was really nice. We each got a round of drinks and placed our order. Now, if you're in a hurry to see your next attraction, I would not recommend dining here. The entire time I was in New York City, everywhere we dined (restaurant and fast food) was super speedy, but here, you sit back and take in the moment. I didn't mind, I was at the Oyster Bar!!
Eventually, the order arrived. It was no short of stunning. Oh what did I order, you ask? Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict. I should have also mentioned that if you're not a seafood lover, then the menu is limited - but if you're an eggs benny lover, you won't be disappointed.
Smothered in hollandaise, you will find a perfectly poached egg, and delicious, smokey, salmon, with a side of asparagus - I was in heaven. The English muffin was nicely toasted, but that smoked salmon was the main attraction. I practically inhaled the first half, and slowed down to enjoy the flavour a bit more with the second. It was the perfect end to a perfect Christmastime trip to Manhattan! What was the price? I don't know! I want to say $18.00 USD, but the bill came out, and everyone was on the same bill, I threw some cash in the middle of the table, I didn't even look. Who cares? I'm at the Oyster Bar! In New York City!
I can't give this delicious meal a rating, but I will encourage you to check out the Oyster Bar Restaurant, and I will be on the hunt for smoked salmon eggs benny in St. John's!
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