Oly Oysters
I would not order these again! Much harder to open and very small. Not much "meat" and almost no brine. Very dry and not worth the effort nor the money.
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*Olympias are out for the season. Check back in late October/early November*
The only oyster truly native to the West coast, these little gems are small in stature but huge in flavor.
Originally called the “Native Western” oyster, they were renamed in 1889 shortly after Washington received statehood. In a competition over the location of the state capital, those in favor of Olympia held a series of public meetings to persuade voters. At the culmination of these meetings, an oyster dinner was served. The oysters were so appealing that Olympia won the bid and from then on, they were known as Olympia oysters.
The beginner half-shell eater might choose the little “Oly” as an introduction before progressing to larger varieties. But after developing a more sophisticated palate, they always humbly return to their beloved first slurp—the mighty Olympia oyster.
Quantity: 30 count
Flavor Profile: rich copper and mushrooms notes, with a celery salt brine and very lengthy finish on the palate
Size: Approximately 1 - 1.5 inch shell
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Olympia oysters
I haven’t had Olympias in several years. The first Surprise was that they seemed much larger than I remembered. Still small. The second surprise was how hard they are to open. My friend had brought a dozen Shigu (Sp?) & a dozen Kiyamoto from your farm on Chuckanut drive. Compared to the Olympia they were a piece of cake. The third surprise was how wonderful they tasted. Much more flavorful than any other oysters I have ever had. A treat, but a hard won one. I recommend only shucking half and then relaxing & eating them before you tackle the rest. We had a Grochau Melon de Bourgogne ( the grape of Muscadet) from Oregon with them which complemented them very well.
olympia oysters
Don't bother.Way too small, flat no body.Hard to open, knife thru shell shreds whats there.Feel like I didn't even eat 1 oyster
