The Quintessence of Ham

Blacksalt normally carries three kinds of oysters at three different prices. Chesapeakes are the cheapest and not so great, but the annoyingly named “boutique” and “premium” oysters are significantly better. Unfortunately, Blacksalt only offers a happy hour discount on the Chesapeakes.

Fish is honest and fresh, though not terribly exciting. Seems to me that the ideal meal here involves a few dozen oysters, a Champagne cocktail for Sarah (“I thought only hookers drank those things”), a soup, and a bottle of Muscadet. Then again, that’s pretty much an ideal meal anywhere, especially if you find yourself in Cancale.

Most of Blacksalt’s more interesting seafood seems to be in their retail case rather than on the menu. After your oysters, take home something nice to pan roast later.