‘Chesapeake Oyster Lovers’ Handbook’ explores vibrant regional oyster scene

Imagine bellying up to a bar where shuckers pry open shells and gently place a dozen shimmering oysters on a tray laden with ice. Tip back your head, take a slurp, and relish the briny taste of the sea. The new book Chesapeake Oyster Lovers’ Handbook takes you there.

This new travel guide sends oyster enthusiasts on a journey through Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC, to sample the subtle flavors of this cherished Chesapeake delicacy. Written by authors of the popular series Crab Decks & Tiki Bars of the Chesapeake Bay, their latest book is the indispensable guide to everything oyster on the Bay.

“The Chesapeake Bay is experiencing an oyster boom time,” says co-author, Bill Wade. “Thanks to new oyster-growing techniques, the bivalve population is escalating and is available year-round, which debunks the myth that they’re only eaten in months with the letter ‘R’. As a result, exciting new oyster houses and brands are popping up at an astonishing rate in the region.”

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