"People-watching at Brasserie 19, a French bistro in River Oaks, never disappoints. And neither do the daily oyster selections, served with a simple but spot-on acidic shallot mignonette, cocktail sauce, and fresh horseradish. While the oyster condiments may be refined, the cadre of socialites and River Oaks rendezvous seekers sneaking in and out to smoke or trade gossip are sometimes anything but. So grab a dozen or two, a bottle of bubbles, and watch the show unfold around you. " - chelsea thomas, gianni greene