The King Crabs continue their journey from the Barents Sea north of Norway to our tanks here at the House of Shells. We’ve had a terrific response over the first week we’ve had them in, and we’re not done yet. We’d love to reserve one for you and your closest friends/family/clients/mistresses. Or come down and…
Continue reading ...That first shipment of live product always feels like a scramble. You’re relying on a fishery to catch product, on packers to prepare and ship to you by a certain date, and hoping that all the various things that can go wrong and delay things don’t. When it’s finally confirmed it always feels last-minute. Especially…
Continue reading ...New to the House, we have the Big Rock Oyster from East Dennis in Cape Cod. Here are some photos of their leases: Arial photos of Crowes Pasture Beach, East Dennis, MACCB23. Each cell of gear is an individual acre or grant. There are 32 grants and 24 farmers.
Continue reading ...Valentine’s Day Sunday 2016 sees lovers descending on the Oyster House, sitting at the bar, gazing into each other’s eyes and slurping bivalves. But three weeks later it will be the Alaskan King Crab looking back at you. To kick off the annual PDAC convention, we’ll be bringing in live Kings and other great seafood…
Continue reading ...We don’t open often on a Sunday – Day of Rest in the Christian tradition – but sometimes we just can’t say no. And we want to set all the lovers up to win on the 14th of February. Help fire up the heart, and the loins, and all that. We let the Oyster do the…
Continue reading ...What a great 2015 it’s been at the Oyster House. Year in Review? Very, very roughly… Last January, and indeed all Winter saw brutal storms continue to pound the Maritimes. Late Winter and early Spring had us really working hard to source out top quality Oysters from the few growers still fishing out there. Thank God…
Continue reading ...We’re open on the 24th for lunch until 2pm. Last takeout order goes out the door at 3pm CLOSED – CHRISTMAS DAY, BOXING DAY. Back at it on Monday December 28 at 11:30 am; regular service through New Year’s Eve. CLOSED – January 1, 2016. OPEN – Saturday, January 2, and on our regular schedule…
Continue reading ...A couple of things. It means Winter is almost here, whatever that means to you (some are joyful, others despondent). Cold water makes for flavourful seafood, but unpleasant commuting. And pity the fishermen. We see the arrival of the Red King Crab from the Bering Sea. Available both by reservation and free agency, if you’re…
Continue reading ...One Monday November 23 we will be hosting our 2nd Wine Dinner, with wines from Terras Gauda in northwest Spain. Trialto rep Ben Hodson will pour expressions of Albarino, as well as a rare indigenous varietal called Caino Branco. Tickets are available by clicking the link here. $140 plus taxes and eventbrite fees gets you…
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