love to have a plate of fresh briny oysters with a class of minerally crisp wine for lunch. I’m thinking a place with a bar with good people watching. Any ideas? Thanks! (20 replies, last updated by Delucacheesemonger October 26, 2007)

My friend and I have gotten a craving for raw oysters and sea urchin again. We usually go to Blue Ribbon because we’re able to get both in the same setting. We’d like to try some place new but need a place that does... (7 replies, last updated by Porthos February 7, 2002)

, what is your best bet for clam juice, one that tastes nicely briny but not just of pure salt? (0 replies, last updated by AmyRuth October 25, 2008)

we must have eated 4 dozen today, wish I could go back tomorrow – they were fantastic and everywhere. Ice cold, briny, fantastic. I wish more venders did some fried ones as well, the line was rediculous for the one vendor... (0 replies, last updated by lexpatti October 14, 2007)

://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/260/food/Tiny_briny+.shtml (0 replies, last updated by lori September 17, 2003)

for Fairway’s roasted peppers — a bit slimy and briny. (0 replies, last updated by Alan Divack October 8, 1999)

The "brininess" of Manzanilla is what makes it the perfect pairing with oysters. (14 replies, last updated by TonyO April 28, 2009)

I think a nice Grey Goose Extra-Dirty martini goes great with BBQ. The briny tartness of the olive juice in the martini cuts the smoky richness of the BBQ really well. (2 replies, last updated by Dizzyginger July 23, 2006)

Recently came back from a trip to FL where a visit to an old family favorite (The Lazy Flamingo on Sanibel Island) gave me the opportunity to try my first raw oysters. They were fresh and briny and everything they’re... (1 reply, last updated by Meow January 10, 2004)

Artisanal has excellent steamed mussels — briny and creamy, served with some tomatoes and a touch of cream. Better than their fondue, IMHO. (2 replies, last updated by big head June 19, 2002)

A friend of mine, a huge oyster fan, says right now El Crab Catcher has the best oysters he’s ever had. They’re creamy, not briny at all; they’re from Finnie Bay or Fannie Bay or something similar (oops –... (2 replies, last updated by Lisa Bee September 4, 2001)

to their menu so i went over with my wife. Oysters, little necks real fresh, briny. they have this “individual platter” for $19...a deal. an oyster, a littleneck, a lobster tail, 2 large shrimp AND two seafood... (0 replies, last updated by babe June 3, 2009)

What kind of olives? I can think of a dozen different types off the top of my head, and some of them are supposed to be very vinegary-briny.... (2 replies, last updated by jasmine March 17, 2009)

down from 6-8pm which is not as easy as it sounds since the place is jam-packed oyster-lovers! Here’s the oyster menu with their tasting notes and the wines offered with them. Judd Cove Oyster; Orcas Island, Washington (Plump,... (5 replies, last updated by MikeW October 12, 2003)

places, like the cold Pacific, they might have more of the sharp briny flavor of a good slurpin' oyster. (1 reply, last updated by crackers June 1, 2008)