07 March 2014

Famous Oyster Bar Sign Saved



Soon after I wrote about midtown's circa-1959 Famous Oyster Bar for a "Who Goes There?" column in 2013, the joint gave up the ghost. The restaurant closed in January 2014, pushed out by a greedy landlord.

The good news is the classic neon sign—always the best thing about the place—has been saved. Bowery Boogie reports that Grey Lady co-owner Ryan Chadwick purchased the twin signs, and will soon attach them to the facade of his establishment at Allen and Delancey Streets.

3 comments:

Ken Mac said...

excellent news!

Mitch said...

The new location is some sort of collection? Or a new restaurant that's serving Oysters?

Brooks of Sheffield said...

The new location is an extent bar downtown.