Grand Central Oyster Bar Adds Philly Tuna Cheesesteak to Menu

The historic Grand Central Oyster Bar gets into the spirit of the “Big Game” next week, highlighting a plethora of seafood from the New England waters on its menu but adding a special salute to the Eagles.

"New England produces bountiful fruit from the sea, and great football performances, making the Patriots hard to pick against,” says Oyster Bar executive chef Sandy Ingber, a.k.a. the Bishop of Bivalves. “But the Eagles are a team of destiny. My pick is Philadelphia 24, New England 17."

As a tribute his selection of the Eagles and Philly fans, Ingber is adding what he calls a “GREAT and CLASSIC” Philadelphia Tuna Cheesesteak Sandwich ($14.95) to the Oyster Bar’s seafood-driven menu on Friday, February 2 and Saturday, February 3. For those who’d like to call an audible, the tuna steak sandwich ($14.95 at the counters and bars only) is on the daily menu.

The New England seafood offerings abundant on the daily menu are:New England Clam Chowder ($7.95); Broiled or Pan Fried New Bedford Lemon Sole ($33.95); Maine Lobster Roll ($31.45);Whole Poached or Grilled Maine Lobster ($31.95 per pound); New Bedford or Maine Sea Scallops, (fried $32.95 or grilled $38.95); a selection of five New England oysters currently on the daily menu include: BEAVERTAIL (RHODE ISLAND) – $2.85, KATAMA (MASSACHUSETTS) – $3.25, KING CAESAR (MASSACHUSETTS) — $3.15, PEMAQUID (MAINE) — $3.55,WATCH HILL (RHODE ISLAND) — $2.85, and WELLFLEET (MASSACHUSETTS) – $3.05).

The Grand Central Oyster Bar is open everyday except Sundays for lunch beginning at 11:30 am, and final dinner seating is at 9:30 pm.Call 212-490-6650 for reservations and visit www.oysterbarny.com.