Hapa Izakaya unveils a new Oyster Bar in the West End!

Marking its 10th anniversary, Hapa West End has unveiled a new Oyster Bar, offering fresh, local, Ocean Wise oysters. Founded by Justin and Lea Ault in 2003, Hapa has evolved the Japanese Pub concept from small drinking houses with plates of munchies to sophisticated lounges with sparkling cocktails, extensive sake offerings and Japanese dishes ranging…

Whole Foods Shucks Oysters for Valentines Day

As Valentines Day neared the increasing talk of oysters drove me into a frenzie, and the craving led me to Whole Foods.  Whole Foods carries oysters regularly, but has stocked up on them and will even shuck them for you for Valentine’s Day. I picked up some Fanny Bay, Kushi, Effingham and Kumamoto to slurp…