Wellfleet
Wellfleet Harbor, Cape Cod Bay, MA Wellfleet is deep-cupped and deliciously briny. The flagship oyster of Cape Cod, it's beloved by all, known for plump meats, and a delicate seaweed finish. This week these are PETITE. deep-cupped | briny | piquant deep-cupped | briny | piquant Petite Pairs Perfectly with: Soulmates Dining In Winter Nights Martinis + Marvin Gaye FromtheFarm Wellfleet Region, Coveted Oysters for Centuries Wellfleet Oysters were almost a thing of extinction in the 1800s due to overfishing and disease. But a resurgence in aquaculture replenished this population of sweet oysters and farmers continue to grow and protect them today. Now, this centuries-old oyster mecca produces some of the most coveted oysters known to connoisseurs. The Gritty Details: Oyster seed is placed in fine mesh bags on racks, then moved to larger mesh as it grows. Time to market: 2 years. Flavor Influenced by: Salinity: Salinity: 2.9% < 3.5% full oceanic salinity Tides: Large tides and fres