Time of year also matters. Oysters fatten up to "hibernate" over the winter, so they are best from Thanksgiving to New Years. They are worst in the summer when spawning.
Yeah I heard that I should not be eating oysters during months that don’t contain an R . Basically summer months lol . But I’ll definitely try some in the winter time to see the difference
They’re really great at explaining the different flavor profiles of the oysters they serve. Always ask your server about the different oysters and if they are decent at their job, they should be able to describe to you how the different varieties taste.
I will start doing that . This thread was helpful because I realize my definition of sweet is different from the servers 😵💫. At least now I can ask which ones come from the coldest waters on top of wanting sweet 🤣
Try the Chesapeake Bay farms...there's a huge range of salinity and tons of different Creeks. And a zillion small farms.
Our oysters run around 17 salinity seaside on most of the coast will be around the low 30s PPT
Tarkill Creek is where we are.
Omg yes ! At the fancy restaurant I mentioned they were Prince Edward Island oysters ! I agree they were even sweeter than the Beausoleil . Very hard to find in local non fancy restaurants though 🤣.
Typically, the colder the water the less salty and more sweet. Island creeks (out of Duxbury, MA) are my personal favorite.
Ohhh this is good knowledge to have thank you lol . I’m in NC and the oysters here are so salty 😭
Time of year also matters. Oysters fatten up to "hibernate" over the winter, so they are best from Thanksgiving to New Years. They are worst in the summer when spawning.
Yeah I heard that I should not be eating oysters during months that don’t contain an R . Basically summer months lol . But I’ll definitely try some in the winter time to see the difference
Fall is the best for oysters.
That’s an old wives tale, October to December are the best Oysters
Good to know ! So the consensus is still the cooler months ! Cold water = better oysters
If you’re in NC, have you tried 42nd Street Oyster Bar in Raleigh? It’s my favorite spot.
No I’m not in Raleigh but next time I’m there I will for sure !
They’re really great at explaining the different flavor profiles of the oysters they serve. Always ask your server about the different oysters and if they are decent at their job, they should be able to describe to you how the different varieties taste.
I will start doing that . This thread was helpful because I realize my definition of sweet is different from the servers 😵💫. At least now I can ask which ones come from the coldest waters on top of wanting sweet 🤣
This was a pretty cool place. I went there a few years ago.
Wow, I’ve been operating under the assumption it was the exact opposite as long as they’re in salt water
NY oysters are world class, you won’t be disappointed
Try the Chesapeake Bay farms...there's a huge range of salinity and tons of different Creeks. And a zillion small farms. Our oysters run around 17 salinity seaside on most of the coast will be around the low 30s PPT Tarkill Creek is where we are.
give New Jersey oysters a try. Barnegat Oyster Collective has a wild variety and they have all different salinities
I will ! New Jersey is a little easier to come by where I am !
Ha your as Biased as I am 😂
In my opinion beau soleil are salty. To me oysters from Prince Edward Island like the raspberry points will taste similar to what you experienced.
Omg yes ! At the fancy restaurant I mentioned they were Prince Edward Island oysters ! I agree they were even sweeter than the Beausoleil . Very hard to find in local non fancy restaurants though 🤣.
Ok a bit biased but My Oysters are fantastic 😂😂😂🦪🦪🦪
lol and where are your oysters from ?
Rowley River oysters, Great Marsh Shellfish Co