Celebrate Valentine's Day at Grand Central Oyster Bar

The incredible bivalve – the Oyster – is a pearl of an aphrodisiac, long heralded in lore and science as the ultimate aphrodisiac! And so, the number one dining place with a taste for love and romance is the historic Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant as the destination for Valentine’s Day on Thursday, February 14th!

The "Bishop of ‎Bivalves," executive chef Sandy Ingber, has lovingly planned a ‎sumptuous seafood soirée which will be on the a la carte menu from 11:30 am to 9:30 pm for lunch and dinner on Valentine's Day. Plus, you can treat your sweetheart to sweets from pastry chef Januz “Living La Vida” Noka to literally put a cherry on the Valentine’s Day sundae. (Menus below).
Of course, if you’re looking extra romance, there are 25 varieties of zinc-fueled oysters on the menu for modern-day Casanovas to choose from. For reservations call 212-490-6650 or visit www.oysterbarny.com.
Says Ingber: “Legend tells us that no Roman orgy would be complete without thousands upon thousands of oysters. Casanova, renowned as the greatest lover in world history, claimed that the oyster enhanced his legendary prowess.”
“The oyster has a timeless connection with passion,” adds Ingber. “In fact, any food from the sea is thought to have the qualities to enhance love, so we recommend that romantics come to the Grand Central Oyster Bar to get ready for romance the day or night before Valentine’s Day.
“My favorite myth this time of year is that of the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite. According to legend, she rose from the deep waters with the power of granting beauty and invincible charm. As for the scientific evidence of oysters as an aphrodisiac. Phosphorus, iron, copper and iodine (minerals and elements that are plentiful in seafood), are actually said to contribute to the efficiency of the sex glands,” wraps up Casanova Ingber.

Sandy’s Valentine’s Day A La Carte Menu
MAINE LOBSTER BISQUE
SPECIAL CHILLED OYSTER APP: BLUEPOINT OYSTERS (5) with PROSECCO MIGNONETTE and YUZU CAVIAR -- $12.95

GCOB’S CLASSIC VALENTINE’S DAY STARTER:
CHEF’S SELECTION of OYSTERS -- M/P
FLAMA CAVA ROJA BRUT SPARKLING add $11.00
TAITTINGER PRESTIGE CHAMPAGNE add $22.00

NEPTUNE’S SHELLFISH PLATTER:
OYSTERS, CLAMS, GREENLIP MUSSELS and JUMBO SHRIMP -- $36.25
with 1/2 MAINE LOBSTER -- $51.45
with WHOLE MAINE LOBSTER -- $67.45
PAN FRIED SIRLOIN STEAK au POIVRE with ASPARAGUS HOLLANDAISE and ROASTED POTATOES with FRESH HERBS -- $35.95
WILD MUSHROOM-ESCARGOT CRUSTED and BROILED FLORIDA MAHI-MAHI FILET over TRUFFLED MASHED POTATOES with PORT BEURRE ROUGE -- $31.95
ESPRESSO-ANCHO RUBBED and GRILLED MONTAUK BIGEYE TUNA STEAK with GREEN and PINK PEPPERCORN BUTTER, PASSION FRUIT GLAZED BABY CARROTS -- $32.95
FRIED GRAND CENTRAL BLUEPOINT OYSTERS and IPSWICH CLAMS with SPICED REMOULADE SAUCE and SWEETHEART FRIES -- $27.95

La Vida Noka’s Valentine’s Day Dessert Menu
SWEETHEARTS CHOCOLATE CARAMEL TORTE -- $8.50
CUPID’S POACHED APRICOT and CARAMELIZED APPLE CROSTATA -- $7.50
LOVER’S VANILLA MASCARPONE TART with PROFITEROLES, RASPBERRIES and WHITE CHOCOLATE GLAZE -- $7.50
CHOCOLATE MOUSSE -- $7.25
RICE PUDDING -- $5.95
CREME CARAMEL -- $7.45
VERY FRESH FRUIT SALAD -- $6.95
FLORIDA KEY LIME PIE -- $7.50
NEW YORK CHEESECAKE -- $7.25
CHOCOLATE KISS PEPPERMINT SORBET -- $6.95
HONEY ANISE ICE CREAM -- $7.25
CHOCOLATE or VANILLA ICE CREAM -- $6.75
HOT FUDGE SUNDAE -- $7.95
any DESSERT A LA MODE ADD $2.45