People of the latter persuasion have numerous outlets in Las Vegas to satisfy their cravings. The newest hotel oyster bar is the Texas Star Oyster Bar inside the recently expanded Texas Station. It opened in late November. Rusty Oakes, manager of the Texas Star bar, says oysters are riding a high tide of popularity for several reasons. The trend toward healthy eating has in effect promoted all forms of seafood, especially those that can be prepared without frying, he notes.
Oysters are high in zinc and other beneficial minerals.
It doesn't hurt, Oakes jokes, that oysters are said to be an aphrodisiac. Bar-style dining also helps the oyster phenomenon. You can't fake it in front of these people. Plus, there's an entertainment value to bar-style dining, whatever the cuisine. For that reason, Dillon seeks cooking staff with charisma as well as food talent.