Getting Crabby in Grand Central

From the subterranean caverns of Grand Central Terminal has emerged a creature we're all quite pleased to see: soft-shell crab. Fresh from Florida, the first-catch crustaceans made their seasonal debut today at the iconic Grand Central Oyster Bar. The scrumptious offering costs $31.95, which will net you (sorry, couldn't resist) two large soft-shells crabs, sautéed with garlic herb butter. “The soft shells usually arrive earlier in March," says executive chef Sandy Ingber, "but it’s been a little colder than usual." We've noticed. Fortunately, certain things are worth the wait.