parkside’s bar has an extensive collection of oysters and is a relaxing place to have a few cocktails. In the restaurant, there’s a lively crowd and a fascinating menu. We never get past the appetizers and sides (marrow bones, crispy sweetbreads, broccolini) but we’ve mooched tastes of most of the entrées, and the verdict is in: parkside is a Sixth Street treasure. – Wes Marshall
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