HUNGRY GERALD

BSK has been buying oysters this year from Julio’s Seafood, an excellent store just a short distance from HG/BSK’s oceanfront Prince Edward Island home. (Julio’s recently expanded to include an oyster bar). The oysters (South Lake, Brackley Beach, Colville Bay, etc.) have been tasty and economical—$1.25 Canadian each ($1.00 US). Restaurant oysters in the USA are $3 to $4 each making them an expensive starter to a meal. Before Julio’s opened this year, HG bought oysters at Atlantic Shellfish in the town of Morell. HG always received great service with the manager hand selecting HG’s favorite large Malpeques. HG paid Atlantic Shellfish a visit a few days ago. No Malpeques but the manager picked out 20 extra large and plump South Lakes. HG had a half dozen last night. A revelation. HG has enjoyed oysters from locations throughout Europe, the United States and Canada (Vancouver’s Rodney’s Oyster Bar is a favorite). So, HG has an educated oyster palate and HG states, without equivocation, Atlantic Shellfish’s South Lakes are the best oysters in the world. A big briny oyster with a depth of flavor and a lush mouth feel. A true taste of the sea.