New York City’s Black Oyster King
New York City’s Black Oyster King  
Podcast: The Atlas Obscura Podcast
Published On: Tue Jul 02 2024
Description: Thomas Downing, who arguably invented fine dining in New York City, had a secret going on underneath the floor of his popular oyster house. Writer Briona Lamback tells us the story. If you want to read the full article, check out the link here. And if you’re looking for an oyster experience, Briona recommends Brooklyn-based The Real Mother Shucker, the city’s only oyster cart.