oyster
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The restaurant, named for Cimarusti’s grandparents — Constance and Edward — opened to fanfare, acclaim and “feverish oyster shucking.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Platner, with his war record, oyster farmer's gnarled hands, and plain talk, seemed to fit the bill.
From Barron's • May 3, 2026
Kelp, he says, carries the character of the water it grew in - the same quality that wine people call terroir and oyster people call merroir.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
With its bright yellow, cushion-like caps, the golden oyster mushroom has become a favorite among home growers and food lovers.
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026
Amid piles of oyster shells and several brass candlesticks, Joseph found the case.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
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