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West Coast Gems at Grand Central Oyster Bar

Prior to taking the Metro North to Tarrytown for a wedding (congrats to Eric & Mel!), Bryan and I decided to grab lunch at the Grand Central Oyster Bar. I’ve visited this historic oyster bar a few...

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11 International Oysters to Travel For

If you want to truly understand the essence of a place, then go in search for its oysters. These ancient creatures will reveal a lot about the world–from the subtle flecks of color in the shells to...

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Oysters at Maison Premiere

Bras D’Or from Nova Scotia, Cape Breton These petite bites contained little liquor and were salty upon first taste, but the flavor was ever-so-fleeting. Salt Aire from Prince Edward Island Indeed the...

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A Week in the Life of an Oysterholic

Two Tuesdays Ago: I downed at least two dozen Kumamoto oysters at The Mussel Pot with my friend Siwat. It was the dollar special of the night, which made it impossible to eat in moderation. I really...

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East Coast Oyster Review

As much as I love the bustling urban life in New York City, I enjoy the occasional retreat up to my parents’ place in “rural” Connecticut for some peace, quiet, and mom’s amazing home cooking. I love...

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I Ate the Forbidden Oyster

Forbidden Oysters, by affiliation, have a long and prestigious heritage. They are cultivated by Greg Garrett — whose family has been eating oysters grown from the area since 1620 (!!!). His 14x great...

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Pleasure House Oysters

The verdict was unanimous: Pleasure House Oysters are amazing. Everyone who tried an oyster most certainly wandered back for a second… and third… maybe a forth, accompanied by big wide puppy eyes. No...

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Maine Oyster Tasting

Oysters from Maine are undeniably amazing. Pemaquids, Glidden Points, Johns Rivers and Belons… there’s a unique oyster to suit every mood. Needless to say, it was a real treat to savor the lot at...

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Oysters in the Office

At Translation, the advertising & marketing agency where I work, my passion for oysters (and food in general) is what I am best known for. That and my photography skillz. My company takes pride in...

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Epic West Coast Oyster Tasting at Waterbar

The oyster blogging community is a small one, but if you look hard enough, you can see that it brims with passion and personality. A couple years ago, I stumbled across a fellow oyster blogger, the SF...

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Video Review: Bar Harbor Maine Oysters

This week I received a box of some brand new oysters on the market from Bar Harbor, Maine. These oysters were grown by Mount Desert Island Oysters LLC. They are absolutely remarkable. To capture this...

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Southern Charm With a Twist: Oyster Gifts from the Gulf

Happy Father’s Day, friends! I’m sitting outside on my parents’ deck right now overlooking a forest of trees, listening to the gentle rustle of their leaves and sleepy-sounding songbirds. It’s a...

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