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Mystic River, Connecticut, USA Spawned in a hatchery in Noank, CT., juvenile oysters are then moved to cages in the historic, pristine Mystic River for their next stage of growth. Once the oysters reach adolescent size, they are planted on the on the rivers’ East and West Banks until they reach maturity. This growing method [...]
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Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, USA The Westport Wild is a naturally growing oyster that has not been available for several years and has only recently become available through some local watermen from the area in which they are harvested. The oyster beds have been reopened on a trial basis after the natural oyster sets were given [...]
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Wellfleet, Massachusetts, USA For over two hundred years Wellfleet Oysters have been recognized for their quality. A varied assortment of growing and farming methods develop an especially plump and hearty New England oyster with consistent size and shape. Always of choice quality from Wellfleet Harbor, these oysters are handled by some of the most experienced [...]
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- East Passage, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, USA Yet another tasty treat from Salt Water Farms! Salt Water Farms is a carefully sighted shellfish farm, producing a sustainable crop in the East Passage of Narragansett Bay, where strong tides wash billions of microscopic plankton over long-line suspended cages and ropes. Previously known solely for their [...]
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Menemsha Pond, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, USA For thousands of years the Wampanoag people have harvested high quality shellfish from Tribal waters on Martha’s Vineyard. The oysters begin as seeds deployed in Menemsha Channel. This channel is the outlet to Vineyard Sound for Menemsha Pond and experiences vigorous tidal flow. Extreme currents provide excellent growing conditions [...]
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Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia, Canada The Tatamagouche oyster is one of the most well known oysters on the market today. Farmed to a nice 3 inch medium choice grade, our Tatamagouche adapts the rich, salty flavor ofthe northern coast of Nova Scotia. Availability is erratic throughout the year but well worth the wait. This season runs [...]
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Prince Edward Island, Canada Harvested from the south coast of Prince Edward Island, this 3 inch medium choice oyster is a mouthful. Extremely plump, clean meats fill the deep-cupped shell. The Sunnyside is a moderately salty oyster with a crisp clean finish that can satisfy any oyster lover.
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Prince Edward Island, Canada A small yet exceptionally deep cupped oyster from Prince Edward Island. The Salt Aire is a 3 inch sweet, plump, and juicy treat. Available May through mid January the Salt Aire is a perfect choice for a raw bar presentation.
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Salutation Cove, Prince Edward Island, Canada Salutation Cove produces an oyster with a very deep, attractive cup. At a tantalizing 4 inches, these oysters are very delicate in texture, very salty with a sweet, crisp finish that leaves your mouth feeling clean and refreshed. A perfect appetizer! .
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Prince Edward Island, Canada A beautiful farmed raised oyster with ivory lips, glistening meats and a nice green tinge to the shell. These 2/3 inch to 3/4 inch small choice oysters are raked from P.E.I’s icy waters. Pickles sit firmly in you palm, are a breeze to open and will deliver the firm, salty taste [...]
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