Daily OYster Selections
9/24/2024
West Coast Oysters
Oishi
Skagit Bay, WA
Grown in the pristine waters of Skagit Bay, Washington, Oishi oysters have a
deep, round cup and a smooth, hard shell. They are usually about 1.5–2.5 inches in
size. Their flavor is described as slightly sweet, with a low salinity and a
lingering cucumber finish.
East Coast Oysters
Pink moons
PEI,Can
Pink Moon oysters have a salty taste with a clean flavor and a sweet finish. Some say they have a creamy meat and a smooth finish, while others say they have a pleasant mineral finish.
Here are some more details about Pink Moon oysters:
Origin: They are harvested from Prince Edward Island, from one of the northernmost oyster stocks in North America.
Size: They are cocktail size, measuring 2½–3 inches.
Tumbling: They are naturally tumbled in the cold waters of the East Coast, which gives them a smooth and hard shell.
Pairing: Some suggest pairing them with sparkling rosé.
Some say that Pink Moon oysters are delicious, clean, and crisp, like eating the essence of the ocean.
Wellfleets
Cape Cod, MA
Wellfleets
Cape Cod, MA
Wellfleet oysters from Cape Cod, Massachusetts have a flavor profile that's known for being:
Briny: Wellfleet oysters are known for their intense briny taste, which some say is like a big blast of ocean water
Sweet: Wellfleet oysters have a mild sweet flavor and a good balance of sweet and briny
Seaweed: Wellfleet oysters have a seaweed-like note at the finish
Clean: Wellfleet oysters have a clean flavor profile and a clean finish
Plump: Wellfleet oysters are plump with firm meats
Wellfleet oysters get their flavor from the nutrient-rich coastal waters of Cape Cod Bay, which provide phytoplankton. The strong tides and high volume of water in Wellfleet Bay also contribute to their crisp and briny flavor.