Quick Bites


The Oyster House is more than just an empty shell now. The cocktail bar, oyster bar and much of the rest of the interior has been framed out. [Oyster House]

It wasn’t that long ago that we peeked in Ladder 15 and saw just wooden frames. Now comes word it will open in early t0 mid-March and the place will be more upscale and less collegiate than partners Mike Mastellone’s and Max Tucker’s Mad River bars. [Meal Ticket]

Brauhaus Schmitz, the German Bier Hall that’s aiming to open on South Street in April is at a point where it’s looking for a head chef. [Brauhaus Schmitz]

SnugBar is probably not a bar that will smell like a fabric softener. It probably is an Irish bar. It will be located in the former Peacock on the Parkway. [The Insider]

Snackbar has a new winter menu with hearty dishes like braised lamb shoulder with smoked pappardelle and sherry-glazed cipollini onions. [Meal Ticket]