I grew up in a Sicilian family in Methuen, and an annual holiday treat was fried tree mushrooms. They were prepared like fried cutlets (egg wash, breadcrumbs), and were as big as your palm. My dear Uncle Tony used to go out to the... (4 replies, last updated by Eatin in Woostah June 6, 2009)

dissipated some days later. But I digress. And since I didn’t order them last night, I should get on with this. The Maple Tree is half bar and half restaurant – about 15 tables or so. The beer menu is great with... (5 replies, last updated by Harry V. July 25, 2002)

lunches and maybe breakfast Bacco for lunch with their $10, 2 course lunch The Country Flame, as previously noted Salt & Pepper — ridiculously cheap Middle Eastern fare Acme Oyster House In the CBD (all lunch places) Le Petit... (2 replies, last updated by Tom September 24, 2003)

, then the chef added a twist on the mignonette- thin sliced-then chopped cucumbers, minute red onion and shallotwith a slightly sweet vinegar- lots of pepper. I must have eatten 10 behind the service area tree!! The oysters... (16 replies, last updated by JalamaMama June 7, 2008)

Just got back from another weekend in Key West. We discovered a great deal for raw oyster on the half shell – Crabby Bill’s on Green. $2.50 anytime of the day for a dozen really nice sized oysters. Other good spots... (1 reply, last updated by JmVikmanis October 17, 2003)

Hey, all. Had a link to this up earlier, but here’s the full post: On Saturday I attended an oyster tasting at the Legal Seafoods in Harvard Square. Though I believe in paying the real cost of food, which Americans usually... (16 replies, last updated by barleywino September 1, 2009)

and an unforgettable movable feast of oysters, clams, and the best bread, cheese, and produce the Marin farmers market and Gerhardt’s fig tree could provide. Oh, and several bottles of crisp, cool wines, including a... (4 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong September 24, 2003)

The Oyster Creek Inn is the best of the three restaurants on Chuckanut Drive. The Oyster Creek Inn is just north and is good for lunch as you feel like you’re in a tree house. Chuckanut Manor is just south and is the... (1 reply, last updated by seattlesue July 19, 2006)

I am so happy the Chowhound phone-tree is still in use! My chow pup and I arrived at the crack of 11:00am for our first annual Oyster Bliss and walked directly to main table. Arriving early was key! We decided to eat right away... (13 replies, last updated by mariacarmen April 21, 2008)

Posted by JudiAU on October 08, 2002 at 22:47:07 Message: Bring on the Maytag Martini and some of Nic’s Oysters (7 replies, last updated by Burger Boy November 4, 2002)

considered going back and getting more oysters. So good, so good. They have a tempting-looking deli and a small, but good wine and beer selection. There’s an indoor area to eat or you can eat on the large veranda outside that is... (8 replies, last updated by poulet_roti October 12, 2006)

Greetings; I’m going to Kenmare, Ireland next week and would like some advice on the restaurant scene there. Has anyone visited Mulcahys, Packies, The Lime Tree or D’Arcy’s Oyster Bar and Grill? How would you rate them... (0 replies, last updated by ionus May 7, 2008)

but but still have a festive atmosphere. Somewhere below 14th street would be great too. Here are some of my ideas: Tree, Frankie’s Spuntino, August, Pearl Oyster (do you think we could have lobster rolls and fall within... (3 replies, last updated by Lucia June 6, 2007)

. The Oyster Bar and the Oyster Creek Inn are both great places for lunch, have excellent seafood and fabulous views. The Oyster Bar has a view of the bay and the Oyster Creek is like being in a tree house. Link:... (3 replies, last updated by Sue July 26, 2005)

I love Christmas-New Year’s; compared to say London, which is dead, the energy, trees, oysters and lights are a kick. (6 replies, last updated by PhilD November 23, 2009)