oysters
Tasmania's Oysters Are in Danger of Being Wiped Out by a Lethal Form of Herpes
A deadly herpes-related virus which broke out in Tasmania for the first time last month—killing millions of Pacific oysters and costing the industry nearly $6 million—poses a “major threat to the ongoing viability of the industry."
Is Buck-a-Shuck Bullshit?
I spoke to oyster growers, restaurateurs, and master shucker John Bil to find out if we should really be spending our money on $1 oysters.
Oysters and Craft Beer Are a Match Made in Portland
Oysters and craft beer works. It is an amazing pairing that inspired my Oyster Social pop-up all over craft breweries in Portland, Oregon. Can you magine a creamy kusshi or a kumamoto with a cold saison?
This Week in Food Porn: Bagels and Beef Heart
Valentine’s Day is a time to chow down on the good stuff and here, by the power of Instagram scrolling, are the most romantic food offerings uploaded to the internet this week.
These Shrimp-Topped Oysters Promise to Make You Amazing in Bed
“Viagra.com” is a boldly named oyster dish served at El Coraloense in the southeast LA neighborhood of Bell Gardens. Their customers swear that the combination of oysters on the half shell topped with cooked shrimp, avocado, and Mexican-style ponzu...
VICE Eats World: Brooklyn Pizza Wars and Korean Barbecue
In this installation of VICE Eats World, our editors eat uni-topped oysters, Russian pancakes, adorable bento boxes, and soup dumplings. Prepare to drool.
Meet the Man Who Invented Sexless Oysters
Because oysters take on a very particular flavor during spawning season, geneticist Standish Allen created a sexless, freak oyster that could be consumed year-round.
Architects Dream Up Oyster Habitats for the Future
By 2030, NYC can have $1 Blue Points all year long.
Bask in the Endless Summer of Mexican Food
Around the time of New York’s version of hell (last winter) there was only one thing to do: impulsively buy a ticket to Mexico City. I expected to find an abundance of incredible tacos, but what I actually discovered blew my mind.
How a Former Poker Player Became an Expert Oyster Farmer
Once a successful poker player, Sybe Smit retired from the card table to go into business with his father, cultivating inland oysters.
This Wine Bar Isn't for Snobs
Founded in 2013 by friends Daniel Keeling and Mark Andrew as a wine and entertainment magazine, London’s Noble Rot is about taking the elitism out of wine—an idea that led the pair to open their first bar.
Gifts for People Who Have Everything
We here at MUNCHIES have tirelessly racked our greasy brains to compile the best food-related gifts on planet Earth, and quite possibly the universe. Behold, The MUNCHIES Holiday Gift Guide.