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Placunidae, also known as windowpane oysters, windowpane shells, and Capiz shells, are a taxonomic family of saltwater clams, marine bivalve mollusks which are related to oysters and scallops. This family is best known for the shells of the species Placuna placenta , which are translucent, and are commonly used in shellcraft production.
Molluscs are a large phylum of invertebrate animals, many of which have shells. Edible molluscs are harvested from saltwater, freshwater, and the land, and include numerous members of the classes Gastropoda (snails), Bivalvia (clams, scallops, oysters etc.), Cephalopoda (octopus and squid), and Polyplacophora (chitons).
Oyster Riot is an annual oyster eating event held at Old Ebbitt Grill each November on the weekend before Thanksgiving. Although originally a four-hour, all-you-can eat and drink event held on one day, by 2011 Oyster Riot had expanded to a three-day event held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Unlike most bivalves, the Olympia oyster's shell lacks the periostracum, which is the outermost coating of shell that prevents erosion of the underlying shell. The color of the oyster's flesh is white to a light olive green. Ostrea lurida oysters lie with their left valve on the substrate, where they are firmly attached. Unlike most bivalves ...
12 freshly shucked oysters on the half shell, such as Rappahannocks Directions In a small skillet, toast the coriander seeds over moderate heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
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At a picnic table outside the Calabash Seafood Hut, a breeze travels up the hill from the river and knocks the edge off the mid-summer swelter.
Founded in May 2005, [3] the flagship restaurant was named "Hank's" after fisherman Hank Wolfe Leeds, [4] the father of founder and chef Jamie Leeds. [5] [6]Menu offerings at the oyster bar have included oysters on the half shell, "Hog Island-style BBQ" oysters, [7] [8] fried oysters, [9] locally sourced seafood, crab cakes, clam chowder, and lobster rolls.