Buffalo- Oshun Oyster Bar
I only had time to fit in one new place when I was home for the holidays so I chose Oshun, the brand restaurant originally built in 1946 as the Waldorf Astoria luncheon counter. The space was quite stunning with large frescos on the walls up front and a long oyster bar in back filled with fresh seafood. The lunch menu is composed of small plates with a choice of two for $10.95 and a variety of snacks and sides like these insanely rich and buttery Parker House Rolls studded with big hunks of sea salt... ...and a bowl of marinated olives perfect for nibbling over a glass of wine. I chose the Buffalo Clam Chowder and classic Fish and Chips as my entree. The Chowder had three ingredients listed on the menu- bacon, cream and Franks Hot Sauce. I'll admit this isn't something I would normally order but I found the spicy, creamy combination to be strangely satisfying...delicious even! My parents did not agree and began...