PACIFIC OYSTERS
(Ostrea edulis, Crassostrea gigas, Crassostrea sikamea, and Ostrea lurida)

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CANOE LAGOON OYSTER – Blaschke Island, Alaska, USA
Canoe Lagoon’s are a medium to large choice oyster that are farm raised in a remote cove of Blaschke Island, Alaska.  On this long line farm the finished oysters boast a hard/durable shell due to the ultra-cold waters of the region and short yearly growth period.  The high algae counts in the water at the farm give the oyster a healthy starting point and vibrant coloration.  The 3 ½ to 4 inch shells are full of meat and have a distinct fruity aroma to them.  Most people taste the distinctive watermelon finish to the oyster that is very noticeable in the Alaskan oysters.  A nearly 5000 mile journey from Blaschke Island, Alaska to your plate. 

CHEF CREEK OYSTER - Deep Bay, British Columbia, Canada
A sweet and succulent farm raised oyster from Deep Bay off of Vancouver Island.  Chef Creeks are a fast growing oyster for a northern pacific, taking only one year to reach their 3 ¼ to3 ½ inch market size.  A durable shell with nice deep cups and delicate, tender meats. 

FANNY BAY OYSTER – British Columbia, Canada    
This 3 to 3 ½ inch beauty hails from Baynes Sound, British Columbia.  This is a tray-cultured oyster that is consistently chipped throughout the growth process.  Well recognized across the country and beyond, Fanny Bay oysters yield a perfectly ridged, plump meat and is an easy to open bivalve perfect for any raw bar.  Oyster connoisseurs will notice an immediate sweet citrus flavor followed by a slightly metallic aftertaste. The aroma is often compared to watermelon.  Available nearly year round.

GIGA-MOTO OYSTER - Deep Bay, British Columbia, Canada
A farm raised oyster out of Deep Bay, British Columbia.  The delicate Giga Moto is a small (1.5”-2”) oyster that serves as a nice midpoint between the amazingly small Japanese Kumamoto and your ordinary pacific coast, Crassostrea gigas selection.  With its slightly smoky vegetable like finish, the Giga Moto is a great oyster to start off any meal or oyster binge.  Available nearly year round.

HAMMA HAMMA OYSTERS – Hama Hama River, Washington, USA
The Hamma Hamma Oyster is a thick-shelled, beach-grown oyster that has been one of the premier oyster brands farmed in the Olympic Mountain region of the Pacific Northwest for the past 50 years.  Hamma Hamma’s are grown from naturally collected spat that is spread out on the farms’ pristine gravel beds.  These slow growing oysters are raised in an area on the delta of the Hama Hama River where turbulent water turns up plenty of nutrients to keep the oysters feeding year round.  The Hama Hama River is fed by the melting snow of the Olympic Mountains.  The Hamma Hamma Oyster displays a 3 ½ to 4 inch, deep-fluted shell that protects a creamy yet mild-tasting firm meat.  Available nearly year round.

KUMAMOTO OYSTER – Puget Sound, Washington, USA
Native to Japan, the Kumamoto is definitely a small giant among oysters, but not because it’s large.  It is, in fact, quite small, ranging in size from 1 ½ to 2 inches.  With its deep cupping and highly sculptured, fluted shell, this smooth, fruity oyster has a huge dedicated fan club that spans the globe.  Available nearly year round, supply dependent.  

ROYAL MIYAGI OYSTER – Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada
Royal Miyagi Oysters are a small to medium choice oyster from a secluded farm in British Columbia located on the Sunshine Coast.  A limited number of Miyagi’s are harvested weekly making this oyster one of the hardest oysters to source from Canada.  The farm location was selected to take advantage of the nutrient-rich waters’ tidal flush from the Okeover, Lancelot, and Malaspina Inlets.  Royal Miyagi Oysters are grown on specially designed longlines for a two-year period which keep the growing oysters free to feed and grow without being setback by competing sea life.  Before harvest the oysters are moved to the beach to harden and shape the shells for approximately a six-month period.  The Royal Miyagi Oyster has a smooth texture and mild flavor with a kiwi-like aftertaste.  This 2 to 4 inch oyster is available nearly year round in small quantities.

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