Naked Cowboy

Long Island Sound · Atlantic Coast, USA

Crassostrea virginica

The name was chosen with the Manhattan restaurant trade in mind: memorable, slightly irreverent, immediately repeatable.

Raw shellfish is a major allergen and carries inherent health risks. Editorial reference only.

Salinity4/5
Sweetness4/5
Minerality4/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishsweet

Pair with

Blanc de Blancs ChampagneChablis Premier CruGuinness or New York craft stout
Always start here

The reference version.

The name was chosen with the Manhattan restaurant trade in mind: memorable, slightly irreverent, immediately repeatable.

What you'll tasteas it arrives
Brine
4
Sweet
4
Mineral
4
Umami
2
Acid
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Everything below is measured against this plate.

Details

CultivationwildAppearancemedium · deep-cupped

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