Rua da Ostras Vigo, Galicia   Nestled in the heart of Vigo you can find Oyster Street. The real name is Seafood Market Street (Calle Pescaderia), but everyone knows it as Oyster Street (Rua das Ostras). This vibrant street is synonymous with Galicia’s rich maritime heritage and serves as a testament to the city’s deep connection with the bounties of the sea.  Flat Oysters paired with Albariño Wine This tradition dates back to the 19th century, when Galician fishermen started selling their daily catch on the sides of the street. Over time oyster shucking beca ..read more

Fishing Huts - PEI & Nova Scotia The 1850's is referred as the “Golden Age” of the Maritimes Provinces in Canada (Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland). Today, you can enjoy a Victorian influence in the old buildings around these quiet water-front provinces. The Maritimes enjoy one of the biggest tide changes in the world and are one of the largest oyster producers in Canada. We left Southold Bay for an adventure in search of Maritime Oysters. Prince Edward Island Carr's Oyster Bar Located in beautiful Stanley Bridge, Carr's serves freshly shucked oysters harves ..read more

2 weeks of Oyster Growth  Hi Oyster Fans, Northern winds are bringing a nice chill to the air telling us that fall is almost here! Our Shindig Oysters have been eating tons of algae all summer and storing up glucose for their winter hibernation. The glucose provides a hint of sweetness that is unique to this time of year. Growth will start to slow down as the water cools and becomes clearer, indicating that algae levels have decreased. By next month, any oysters that have not yet reached market size will have to wait until next spring to continue their growth. It is also time f ..read more

Hi Oyster Fans, As we welcome Summer to the oyster farm things are getting busy. The water temperature is finally above 60 F and the oysters are loving it! This time of year our Shindig Oysters are growing fast and accumulating rich minerals (Zinc, Copper, Iron) and vitamins (B12, D, A) that are good for your body's immune system. Eating six delicious oysters per week covers your Zinc nutritional needs. Summer is packed with fun stuff, so please follow us and hopefully we'll see you around the North Fork. Now I am heading back to the farm to tend to our 2019 baby oysters. Oyster up! Chee ..read more

As the weather on the North Fork turns colder, you may be looking for an easy getaway for some warmer weather and delicious food. If you love oysters, be sure to check out historic Charleston, SC which is now easily connected to Islip Airport via direct flights. The Peconic Bays’ local oyster industry has enjoyed a resurgence over the last decade with more than 20 new oyster farms. The Lowcountry estuary in South Carolina is enjoying a similar oyster boom.  So pack an overnight bag (don’t forget a swimsuit) and get ready to enjoy some of the best oyster dishes in Charleston, SC.  ..read more

  Hello Oyster Fans, We hope you are enjoying this winter season and staying safe. Our Shindig Oysters are taking their well deserved winter break.  As filter feeders, oysters spend most of the year eating algae by filtering the water in the bay, reducing harmful levels of Nitrogen and providing tremendous benefits to the ecosystem.   A high concentration of nitrogen can have disastrous effects on underwater life, and it is essential to the balance of our bays that nitrogen levels remain in check.  Reduced oxygen levels ..read more

"Last Chair" Safety Procedure at Painter Boy The winter water temperatures in Southold Bay plummeted to 32 degrees and our oysters entered a deep hibernation. Our Southold Shindig Oysters spent the winter consuming the energy accumulated during fall in the form of stored glucose. As they rest and get ready for our next harvest this spring, I spent a few weeks enjoying the outdoors at my new office: the Painter Boy Ski Lift at Mt. Crested Butte, Colorado. Early Morning at Painter Boy Every work day began with a groomed ski path to my work location following my designated ..read more

Inspired by the 1907 Italian recipe by Alfredo di Leilo this Brolied Oysters Alfredo are the perfect appetizer for your next Shindig! Ingredients One dozen shucked Shindig Oysters (Oyster Shucking Instructions HERE) 2 table spoons of butter 3 table spoons of cream cheese Crushed garlic Splash of milk Grated Parmesan Chees to taste Bread crumbs Preparation Preheat broiler to 320F. Whisk all ingredients on a small sauce pan over low heat. Bring to a simmer and continue to cook until starts to thicken. Place oysters in a baking sheet. Use top shells under oysters to keep them from spi ..read more

Getting the Oyster Garden ready for Winter Hi Oyster fans, You may have noticed a faint sweetness to oysters this time of year.  This hint of sweet comes from the glucose that the oysters have been storing all summer while eating algae.  They will survive the winter in hibernation by slowly consuming the glucose they stored over the summer growing months. We a great lineup for the holidays and we hope to see you around. Cheers, Ben New Southold Bay Face Cream Southold Bay Face Cream with Oyster Nacre Extract - You may have heard about the exciting n ..read more

Valentine Shindig Shuck Box Shuck an oyster...see where the night takes you!  Southold Bay Oysters has the perfect Valentine's gift for the oyster lover in your life. Our Valentine Shindig Shuck Box includes the recently launched local Mattitaco Tropical Thunder Hot Sauce and an easy-to-make spicy recipe for “Tropical Thunder Valentine Shindigs”.  Try something different this Valentine’s Day and impress that special someone with the gift of oysters and spice things up! The Valentine's Shindig Shuck Box Includes: Two dozen Southold Shindig Oysters grown locally i ..read more