Before the Roman Empire…people were using oysters to set the mood. Casanova was even rumored to eat oysters on the regular to woo the many, many women he bedded. And amongst all the eye-roll-inducing oyster puns that regretfully exist, ones about oysters “making you a better
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The National Direct to Chef program is one of the largest branches of Island Creek Oysters. Through this operational beast, we sell oysters, caviar, and razor clams directly to over 700 of the best restaurants in the country! Most of the time, our oyster salespeople are tethered to
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At Island Creek Oysters, we know how to party. You could call us veterans of the sport. We’ve had LOTS and LOTS of experience hosting, attending and ruining parties over the years. You don’t have to be that guy who rolls around on the ground and makes a scene
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Nature fully dictates the rhythm of an oyster’s biology. As oyster farmers, it’s our responsibility to harness these kinetic changes to make the most perfect oyster possible. And as New Englanders, we have to work within the extreme swing of the seasonal pendulum. We harvest 52 weeks
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It’s officially HOLIDAY PARTY SEASON. Have you worn the same ugly sweater to multiple parties already (no shame, but come on)? Are you OVER making travel plans, shopping for presents, and trying to figure out what the heck you’re going to do with the oysters and caviar
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Walk into any oyster bar these days and you’ll be met with a seemingly endless list of oyster varieties; west coast, east coast, and likely several from the same town. As you ponder the list and attempt to choose the type that you want to order, the notion
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It’s here. The one-week countdown to the holidays. You might be struggling to find the perfect gift, wondering what to bring to your neighbor’s holiday party, or brainstorming an unforgettable Christmas Day menu. We may be biased (because it’s how we roll), but oysters check all the
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Let’s get real – Caviar is awesome but also intimidating. Like choosing a bottle of wine from an extensive list, the choices are confusing and the often-steep price tag can mean that the stakes are HIGH. Add to that a history of smuggling, overfishing, and environmental degradation
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Hosting a party can be a lot of pressure. It’s like your one big chance to prove how awesome, charming and put-together you secretly are to all of your friends and family. You have to send cheeky invitations and curate a Spotify playlist that magically appeals to
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We’re firm believers that wherever you can wield a shucking knife, you can enjoy an oyster. Over a couple beers on the back lawn, with a group of friends at your next dinner party, or standing over the kitchen sink as you cook (it’s what we like
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