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Oak Room Tavern review

Originally published: November 7, 2012 5:12 PM
Updated: November 9, 2012 1:41 PM
By PETER M. GIANOTTI  peter.gianotti@newsday.com

Photo credit: Johnny Simon | Oak Room Tavern's juicy, roasted chicken is served with with a garlic-and-thyme jus, grilled asparagus and a truffled potato puree. (Oct. 26, 2012)

Oak Room Tavern is a newcomer that looks as if it has been pouring since Prohibition's repeal.

On a Saturday night, the cozy 40-seater fills early and fast, at the tables and at the bar. By the time your appetizer arrives, the crowd surely doubles. The SRO bunch, if you inadvertently don't notice, clearly would like you to speed things up. On Wednesday and Friday, there's live music. That...