A Geography of Oysters: The Connoisseur's Guide to Oyster Eating in North America | Best Oyster Guide Book for Seafood Lovers | Perfect for Gourmet Dining & Coastal Travel

A Geography of Oysters: the connoisseur's guide to oyster eating in North AmericaBloomsbury 2010Rowan JacobsenTo the aficionado, oysters provide a combination of subtle sensory ecstasy and spiritual experience. We are always looking for the perfect oyster and each oyster has its unique attributes. Opening an oyster is like opening a present at Christmas, holding the surprise of delight or of disappointment. When travelling around North America we always seek out and head for the Oyster bar in each new city.In this entertaining volume Jacobsen provides the most complete book I have seen on everything you might want to know about oysters, and then some. As the title suggests the writing is sort of oyster lover's travelogue. He wanders all along the East Coast, starting from Atlantic Canada, down the United States eastern seabord across the Gulf and up the Pacific, even as far north as Alaska. He describes each hidden cove and bay where oysters may be found and the unique features of the shellfish harvested there. In addition the book contains a catalogue of where the best restaurants and oyster bars are to be found and the addresses of oyster shippers. For those who prefer home entertaining there are a variety of recipes and suitable wines to complement the particular type of oyster. However I am sure that most real oyster lovers prefer the "naked" oyster whose delicate bouquet will not be disguised or over-powered by adulterating spices. He even gives directions how to safely shuck oysters and the equipment needed.I would give this book five stars and cannot imagine a more encyclopedic or accurate presentation of the subject. Oyster lovers everywhere will find this book a real delight.Robert F Nelson