There is no better place for South Florida mollusk lovers to be on National Oyster Day – Aug. 5 – than at City Oyster in Delray Beach.
In honor of the slurp-worthy occasion, the celebrated half-shell mollusk haven – a staple of the trendy Atlantic Ave., food scene – will offer guests a complimentary glass of champagne with every order of a dozen oysters.
City Oyster’s rotating oyster varieties include:
The Fishing Chef
Named after City Oyster’s executive chef, Jordan Stilley, the quintessential East Coast oyster possesses notes of ocean brine followed by a sweet and buttery smooth finish.
Bluepoint
Gracing oyster menus since the early 1800s, these famous Long Island favorites are beloved for their mild, subtle salty flavor.
Wianno
Hailing from Cape Cod, this cocktail oyster enjoys a cult following and offers a clean, crisp, salty-sweet flavor.
Love Shuck
Cultivated in the nutrient-rich waters of Maine’s Damariscotta River, these love-ly oysters combine a crisp, minerally brine with a sweet, fruity finish.
Irish Point
From Canada,these vibrant green gems start off with a sweet, briny and slightly salty kiss and pair perfectly with a crisp Chardonnay or hoppy IPA.
Kumamoto
Originally from Japan, these small yet meaty bivalves are prided for their silky sweet, buttery flavor, and clean, briny finish with subtle fruity notes.
Photo Courtesy of City Oyster