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What is the Difference Between Clams, Mussels, Oysters, and Scallops?
Seafood Breakfast
Chowhounds, I'm in search of seafood served at breakfast. A seafood omelet or any other preparation will suffice. Anywhere in Nassau County or Western Suffolk. All recommendations are Highly...
best place for oysters on Tomales Bay?
Googling I find: Saltwater Oyster Depot in Inverness Tomales Bay Oyster Co. Tony's Marshall Store Hog Island Oyster Co. Nick's Cove
What the heck do I do with smoked oysters?!
My mother in law was staying with us over the holidays and after she left I discovered that I am now the proud owner of a can of smoked oysters. For Christmas Eve she put them out in a bowl with cr...
Mississippi oyster farms lose thousands of oysters
Majority of oysters planted in the Mississippi Sound are dead following opening of the Bonnet Carre' Spillway.
Large Raw Oysters
I'd like to make fried oysters. The ones commonly available that are meant to be eaten raw are way too small and will shrink into nothing once cooked. Do you know where I can find some big oyster...
Is it safe to eat these oysters?
Two weeks ago, my mother bought two pints of oysters at Costco. They look just like this: http://swede.typepad.com/.a/6a0120a7d7b7c3970b0147e039dc40970b-750wi The "Sell By" date is today, and w...
Why are my baked oysters bitter?
We just bought them at 99 Ranch in SoCal. Baked them for 450 deg for 10 min. Some were closed, some partially opened but we haven't had good success at them opening when baking (2nd attempt). M...
I know it's crawfish season but...
I just had the best oysters that I've had in years, at Casmentos. I've had some good to fair at a number of places in town over the last 6 months but these were outstanding in flavor and saltyness....
2019 Tokyo Food Crawl - Day 3 Dinner: "OSTREA Oyster Bar" - Japanese Oysters and Comfort Food
My friend will need to attend to personal business on Day 4. As such, I have booked a full day tour on the same day to do some sight seeing and kill some time. Since I need to get up and be at the ...
Island Creek Oyster Bar Burlington
I happened to drive by the new ICOB Burlington this afternoon. I spoke with one of the employees who was outside and learned that they are having the official opening tonight. The inside looks ex...
Freezing oysters
I bought some oysters and clams with the intent of cooking them that night. Some unexpected errands and tasks came up and I had to postpone. I was told before to wash them and put them in bags and ...
Food tour of southern RI -- advice please!
I am headed to southern RI soon to eat oysters at Matunuck Oyster Bar in Narragansett and would love advice on where else to eat in my 4 days of breakfast to dinner to outdoor snacking from Watch H...
Olympia Oyster Bar | Boise - NE Portland
Olympia Oyster Bar has been on my radar to try since seeing a shellfish demo in Ensenada by Chef-owner Maylin Chavez who hails from Tijuana. I headed there post-Proud Mary nap, https://www.chowhoun...
Sunset Sessions @ Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette in Marina (Monterey Bay)
In May a visiting friend joined us for happy hour, dubbed Sunset Sessions, at Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette in Marina's Sanctuary Beach Resort.
Kee Oyster House, White Plains: tasty summer fare...
I've literally been eating it all up this summer. One of my favorite stops in Westchester is Kee Oyster House on Court St., White Plains. The happy hours from 4 to 7 pm draw a crowd for their speci...
Happy Hour @ Press | St. Helena - Napa Valley
Late report . . . at the time Press offered happy hour on selected days. There was nothing on the website then, and I kind of doubted my local resident friend, but indeed it was available to us in ...
Chowdown Report: 2018 Festival de las Conchas y Vino Nuevo - Ensenada
Yes, we did have a chowdown last month in Baja California, meeting for the Festival de las Conchas y Vino Nuevo in Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe. Sometimes just two of us and as many as five in o...
Commander's Palace or August
One nice dinner needed in New Orleans during Jazz festival. I've always wanted to try August but I see some positive reviews on Commander's Place. Please help me pick me the best! Also, plea...
Happy Hour @ Oyster Loft | Pismo Beach (SLOCo)
For my return from Southern California in June, I booked an overnight in Avila Beach to break up the drive. Staying in town the month before I had noticed Oyster Loft and its happy hour promotion, ...
Conchas de Piedra | Valle de Guadalupe - Ensenada
Conchas de Piedra is a sparkling wine and raw bar set in the Valle de Guadalupe's wine country. As a collaboration between Baja's leading winemaker, Hugo d'Acosta of Casa de Piedra http://www.vinos...