Legal Seafood... A Boston landmark

By Jay Atlas, Go Shuck An Oyster's newest writer and we are so excited to have him join the team!

Anyone who lives in Boston or visits regularly knows about Legal Seafood, one of our Boston traditions. Most would lead you to have their clam chowder which has been served at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Perhaps less well known, but equally "worth a trip" is their continuing changing variety of oysters served in several forms, but, for me, the only true form, is "on the half shell".

I visited with Legal Seafood in Burlington, MA last Thursday where 5 oysters were being offered. The General Manager, Grant Trest, and the evening's Manager, Emily McTiernn were very gracious in their treatment of our little dinner party. The atmosphere is very nautical and sets the stage for very fine shore dining.

I started out tasting Malpeques from PEI, Canada. While these were my least favorite, they were very tasty and sweet (2 oysters on a 5 oyster scale)

I followed these with Merry oysters from Duxbury, MA. Salty, very meaty, clean and full flavored, they would normally have been my "go to choice" (4/5 oysters).

The most pleasant surprise of the evening was Naked Cowboy oysters from Long Island Sound. (5/5 oysters). Incredibly sweet, full tasting and very meaty. Just Goldilocks perfect for saltiness.

Next I tasted Pemaquid oysters from Hog Island, Damariscotta, ME. Salty, smooth and clean. Middle of the pack good (3 oysters)

Last, but not least I had oysters from Wianno which come from Nantucket Sound, MA. By far the saltiest which was a little overwhelming. They were light tasting, clean and good. (3/5 oysters).

Now, I like my beer dark and my wine very bold, so it is no surprise that I love my oysters big and brash as well. Congrats Cowboys and Legal Seafood for "making my day".

Legal Seafood in Burlington also has a special going on Monday through Friday from 4-6 p.m. DOLLAR OYSTERS! Can you believe it!

Stop by and tell them Jay from Go Shuck An Oyster set you. 

Legal Seafood, Burlington, MA

75 Middlesex Turnpike

Burlington Mall

Burlington, MA 01803

781-270-9700

 

French Oysters and Seafood in Hong Kong

Recently, M&C Asia, the Fine French Seafood Provider launched the First Fish E-Shop in Hong Kong.

The new online store can be found online at www.mnc-asia.com. Private customers can now shop from more than 100 chilled and live seafood products, including oysters, and get the same quality as the best chefs in town.

“We are very proud to offer people in Hong Kong the best selection of French seafood. It is a pleasure to share with locals and expats the finest products, with the same quality standards that we already provide to restaurants and hotels” say Cesar de Sainte Maresville and Morgan Cousin, the two co-founders of M&C Asia.

Oyster Options
Currently the following oysters are available for ordering: Prat-ar-Coum Special, Flat, Belon, and Prat-ar-Coum Fines Creuses.

Sustainability and seasonality are a real concern for the company. Customers can easily choose with confidence among a large range of products including chilled fish, oysters, crustaceans and shellfish, all sourced from daily fishing operated by small boats along the French coasts. Once an order is made through the website www.mnc-asia.com, fish is chosen immediately before it is shipped out to the customer in Hong Kong Island or Kowloon within 48 to 72 hours via commercial flights from Paris to Hong Kong.

The company does not keep stock as all products are shipped according to the customers’ orders which allow the best freshness. All products are vetted by French sanitary authorities and items are listed along on the website with their region of origin and an explanation of how they were caught or farmed.

About M&C Asia 
M&C Asia Limited is a company founded in 2009 by two French entrepreneurs César de Sainte Maresville and Morgan Cousin. Their common passion for gastronomy has motivated their desire to promote the best seafood from France abroad. Supplying major dining venues in Hong Kong and Macau including restaurants, hotels and casinos, M&C Asia offers from now on the same selection to private customers through its website www.mnc-asia.com. All the products are sourced with the respect of their seasonality to encourage a sustainable approach towards food and environment.

For more information, contact Claire Viaggi at claire.viaggi@mnc-asia.com or +852 2563 8891.