Love oysters, but don’t know much about them? You’ve come to the right place to learn. In A Half Shell is an international oyster appreciation website that showcases the world’s most exceptional oysters, producers, destinations, and enthusiasts.
Oyster 101
An overview of the exciting world of oyster appreciation. This is a perfect introduction for beginners and an easy refresher for professionals. 5 minute read.
Oyster Standards
Understand what makes a good oyster or good oyster service. This knowledge and point of view sets apart the casual oyster eater from an exceptional oyster seeker.
Oysters at Home
Learn how to re-create your favorite oyster experience at home has never been easier or essential to becoming an oyster connoisseur.
Myths & Facts
Set the record straight on some of the most frequently asked questions and claims.
Oyster Farms
Explore the different producing regions and appellations of the world.
If you’re interested in taking your oyster expertise and stewardship to the next level, consider joining Oyster Master Guild—an oyster education & certification program and international network of oyster educators, shuckers, and sommeliers.
The Story of the Fishers Island Petite and How It Redefined New York's Oyster Scene.
Learn about why oysters and Talisker Whisky pair so well together!
Oysters and sake share many parallels that I know you'll find fascinating and intuitive.
What it’s like to slurp oysters from Brooklyn’s only mobile oyster cart.
A soul-warming, easy-to-make Instant Pot staple.