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.