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.

Case Study on ANOC Website

by Michael C. Hild

We are flattered that CO+LAB Multimedia has chosen to feature the Anderson’s Neck Oyster Company website as a case study. You can read the case study here and learn all that went down behind the scenes in an effort to build a highly complicated, and what we believe to be, a highly effective website. You […]

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Do you know how to open the essentials?

by Laura Dyer Hild

Okay ladies there’s nothing more liberating than being able to shuck your own oyster and open a nice bottle of wine or champagne to accompany that tasty bivalve.  Not to mention, this is something that every Southern Lady should know how to do for any occasion.  Long thought to be viewed as something only a man could […]

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We are proud to announce that Midnight Brewery and Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery have invited us to feature our oysters at the collaboration release of their “Generator X” Belgian Pale Ale this Saturday, August 10th from 1-6 PM. Live band Jackson Jr. will be playing from 3-6 and Meatball Company food truck will be serving […]

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Cadillac Cup Polo Match

by Michael C. Hild

Polo Anyone? According to our lady shuckers, what’s not to like about attractive young men sporting about on horses? For the guys, what’s not to like about Virginia’s finest adorned in their favorite fancy hats? The 2013 Cadillac Cup Polo Match will be held at the Virginia Polo Center in Charlottesville on October 6th.  For […]

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ANOC Featured at FishChoice

by Michael C. Hild

We are proud to announce that FishChoice has chosen Anderson’s Neck Oyster Company as a featured supplier because of our sustainable practices for farm raising oysters. Partnering with organizations such as the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program, FishChoice rates, monitors, and promotes sustainable fisheries for seafood buyers and Chefs. To be recognized by such a […]

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Oysters at The Center of the Universe

by Michael C. Hild

That’s right, there will be Oysters at the Center of the Universe Brewing Company for the Summer Moon Music Festival.  Come join us on Saturday, July 20th from 12:00-9:00 PM and enjoy seven different bands, awesome craft beers, tasty barbecue, and plenty of ANOC oysters. The event will be located at the Center of the Universe Brewing […]

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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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