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Katama Bay
Ryan Smith
📍 Martha’s Vineyard Ponds · Massachusetts
SpeciesEastern Oyster (Crassostrea virginica)
SizeLarge · 3.5"-4.0"
MethodRack and bag / Tumbled
Salinity
MildBriny
Oyster profile
SweetBrinyOceanicPlumpDeep-Cupped
About Katama Bay
The exposure to open ocean salinity gives Katama Bay oysters an unmistakable character: a true salt bomb balanced by a finish as sweet as candy.
In plain words: sweet, briny, oceanic, plump, deep-cupped, with salt bomb salt.
Where it grows
- Harvest region
- Katama Bay, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
- Growing region
- Martha’s Vineyard Ponds
- State
- Massachusetts
- Country
- United States
Ryan SmithThe farm · 1 oyster on Shucks
Where to eat it
KbycLogged Sep 13
What people are saying
@gtinoco★★★
Not salty, meh
Sep 13 · KbycPlus 1 more rating without a note.
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Katama Bay oysters: common questions
What do Katama Bay oysters taste like?
Katama Bay oysters are described as sweet, briny, oceanic, plump, with salt bomb salinity.
Where are Katama Bay oysters grown?
They're grown in Katama Bay, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, Martha’s Vineyard Ponds, Massachusetts, United States by Ryan Smith.
How salty are Katama Bay oysters?
Salt bomb: 5 out of 5 on the Shucks scale. Full ocean. Big brine from start to finish.
Where can I eat Katama Bay oysters?
Shucks members have recently had them at Kbyc.
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