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Blue Point Oysters

Post published:June 28, 2023
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Blue Point Oysters are eastern oysters from Great South Bay. Best served raw.

Blue Pool oysters — half shell appearance

Blue Pool Oysters

Post published:August 16, 2026
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Oyster Encyclopedia Blue Pool Oysters Chef's Notes Mason Bostwick · Executive Chef Pacific Clean Best served raw Quick facts OriginHama Hama Oyster Co., Hama Hama Farm, Lilliwaup, Washington. SpeciesMagallana gigasPacific…

Bombazine Oysters

Post published:July 25, 2024
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Bombazine Oysters are eastern oysters from New Meadows River. Best served raw.

Boomamoto Oysters

Post published:December 23, 2024
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Boomamoto Oysters are farmed oysters from West Coast. Known for nutrient-rich + sweet finish, they are best served raw.

Bouzigues Oysters

Post published:May 29, 2025
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Bouzigues Oysters are farmed oysters from Indian River. Known for clean, they are best served raw.

Bullseye Oysters

Post published:May 27, 2024
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Bullseye Oysters are farmed oysters from Chesa. Known for cucumber finish + mild brine, they are best served raw.

Cadillac Oysters

Post published:July 5, 2023
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Cadillac Oysters are farmed oysters from Bar Harbor. Known for briny + rich, they are best served raw.

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California Kumamoto Oysters

Post published:February 4, 2024
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California Kumamoto Oysters are oysters from Hog Island. Known for buttery + melon, they are best served raw.

Calm Cove Oysters

Post published:April 15, 2024
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Calm Cove Oysters are farmed oysters from Calm Cove. Known for cucumber finish + mild brine, they are best served raw.

Calvadosienne Oysters

Post published:September 4, 2025
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Calvadosienne Oysters are oysters from Normandy. Known for minerality, they are best served raw.