rory's place neon sign
oyster emoji
Oyster Report 4.21

Breakwaters
Harvest location:
Portsmouth, RI
Farmer:
Jordan Viera

How they taste:  Like most Rhode Island oysters, these pack a punch of salt that is highlighted with a beautiful minerality. Great meats provide a toothy texture, that once bit into, pops with subtle vegetal sweetness

Aphrodite
Harvest Location:
 South Thomaston, ME
Farmers: Krista Tripp

How they taste:  These are one of my favorite oysters!!!  Being located at the mouth of Weskeag River, Krista's grant reaps the benefits of the colder waters coming in at every high tide. Clean, crisp, and briny with a sweet finish.

How they're grown: Aphrodite oysters are grown in bags or cages that float on top the water, where there is the highest concentration of food so they have plenty to eat. If you've ever gone swimming in Maine during the summer you know it is COLD! The colder the water the slower the oyster growth and that is why these beautiful oysters can take up to 3 years to reach market size [the patience pays off!]

Sweetwaters
Farmer:
Hog Island Oyster Co
Harvest Location:
Tomales Bay, CA
 
How they taste:
We all know this farm well from our northern california field trip...!!  rack and bag grown.  medium texture, mild brine. herbaceous, slightly sweet and smoky finish. yummmm