There was a time when nearly half of the oysters consumed in the world came from the Chesapeake Bay. The Algonquin Native Americans who lived in the area called the bay “chesepiook” which means “great shellfish bay.” As the largest… Read More
There was a time when nearly half of the oysters consumed in the world came from the Chesapeake Bay. The Algonquin Native Americans who lived in the area called the bay “chesepiook” which means “great shellfish bay.” As the largest… Read More
Craving oysters? We’ve got them here at Catonsville Gourmet, and we’ve made it even easier to try new, delicious oysters every week. We recently expanded our buck-a-shuck oyster night to two nights a week. Now you can join us on… Read More
Oysters are one of the most nutrient packed types of seafood out there. From their high concentrations of vitamins and minerals to healthy proteins and fats, oysters have a lot to offer in a small package. Learn more about these amazing… Read More
Are you hosting a holiday party this year? There’s still time to place your pre-orders for our market specials. Choose from our wide selection of oysters, shrimp, and crab meat to set the table with delicious appetizers at your party…. Read More
In keeping with the theme from last week’s blog, this week we’re going to be talking about how to approach oysters as a beginner. Like sushi, oysters can be a little intimidating for a beginner. Another raw food, oysters aren’t… Read More
Eating oysters is great for your taste buds, but did you know that oysters also come with plenty of great health benefits? Packed with important vitamins and minerals, oysters are great for everything from your skin to your bones and… Read More
It’s well known by oyster-lovers everywhere that oysters are delicious, but did you know that oysters improve the quality of the water around them by filtering out algae and excess nutrients? What about the fact that oysters can change their… Read More
We’ve been getting some great responses to our sushi and oyster bar here at Catonsville Gourmet, and if you haven’t had a chance to visit it yet, we want you to join the fun. Here you’ll find lots of great… Read More
In your many years of oyster eating you may have heard that you should only eat oysters in months that end in the letter “R”. This of course takes the summer months from May to August off the table, which… Read More
If you’ve ever read the menu at a seafood restaurant, you’ve probably seen lots of different descriptions for oyster flavors. Briny, sweet, creamy, mild, chewy, salty, buttery, sweet, zesty, naked? What’s the deal? The reason there are so many different… Read More