The Oyster Blog

The official Anderson's Neck blog with progress updates on our mission to Save the Bay One Oyster at a Time. We will notify you when we post new articles if you Join Our Mailing List.

TUMS of the Bay

by David Larter

Every so often life throws you a chance to be a part of something special. Hopping aboard the Anderson’s Neck train didn’t require a whole lot of soul-searching and sleepless nights on my part. For as long as I can recall, the outdoors has been a source of peace and a place for me to […]

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Oyster & Ale Tasting at Saison

by Michael C. Hild

Get your tastebuds ready! Saison is providing an early Summer lesson on refreshment pairing ANOC oysters, Flemish sour mignonette with pickled radish, and craft beer from Williamsburg’s Alewerks Brewing Company. The ANOC team will be shucking it up at our traveling oyster bar at the front of the restaurant for this special occasion. Come join us this Thursday, June 27th […]

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Saison

by Michael C. Hild

We are pleased to announce that our oysters can now be found at Saison, RVA’s Historic Jackson Ward gastropub. Owner Jay Bayer, Owner/Chef Adam Hall, and certified Cicerone Chris Elford are rocking it with the local food and craft beer movements. Come join us at the bar on Tuesday, June 11th at 7 PM for vinyl night where […]

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Blue Bee Cider & ANOC Oyster Tasting

by Michael C. Hild

We are thrilled to announce RVA’s first ever Blue Bee Cider & ANOC Oyster tasting! Come join us at the Blue Bee Cider tasting room in Richmond’s Historic Manchester district on Saturday June 15th, from 1-6 PM. Blue Bee owner, Courtney Mailey, will offer her newly introduced ciders, paired alongside our Eagle Flats. Don’t miss […]

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Oyster Rosé Soirée at The Magpie

by Michael C. Hild

Join us for an Oyster Rosé Soirée at The Magpie on Thursday, May 30th from 5:30-8:30.  Our Oyster Shucking Station will be at the front of the restaurant and plenty of rosé wine will be flowing.  Stop in, sample some wines, knock back some oysters, and good times are guaranteed to follow!

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Oyster Talk

by Michael C. Hild

The Tidewater Review has featured ANOC in a new article entitled “Anderson’s Neck explains aquaculture to King and Queen County Historical Society.” The article highlights our upcoming event that you can read about here.  Thank you to the Tidewater Review for another great article!

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Jax Fish House is Seafood!

by Michael C. Hild

Consistently voted to the “Best of” Awards of Boulder and Denver, since 1995 Jax has served up the finest and freshest the ocean has to offer to the masses that squeeze into the packed Pearl street hotspot. Could it get any better?  Well yes, now Jax serves Anderson’s Neck Oysters! The famous Raw Bar offers […]

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Heritage

by Michael C. Hild

Chef Joe Sparatta of RVA’s critically acclaimed Heritage restaurant just gave us some wonderful news: “I want to carry your oysters immediately!”  Well, you got it Chef, we are honored and humbled to be at your awesome restaurant!  Heritage received the coveted 4 Stars from the Richmond Times-Dispatch.  You can read the glowing review here. […]

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Restoring the Jewel of the River

by Michael C. Hild

York River Oyster Farm

The Tidewater Review, Virginia’s Middle Peninsula newspaper, just published an expansive three page article on our oyster restoration efforts at Anderson’s Neck Oyster Company.  The full article, entitled Restoring the Jewel of the River can be read at the Tidewater Review website.

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Dutch & Co

by Michael C. Hild

Let’s go Dutch! RVA’s newest restaurant, the highly anticipated Dutch & Co., has opened in the burgeoning foodie neighborhood of Church Hill. Self described as a kitchen based restaurant, the focus is on local, seasonal ingredients. We are happy to report that our oysters have found a special place atop the Dutch & Co. chalkboard. […]

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