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The Oyster Palate (A Guide to Unlocking the Taste of the Ocean)
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| Expected release date is Apr 13th 2027 |
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Product Details
Author:
Julie Qiu
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
224
Publisher:
Rock Point (April 13, 2027)
Imprint:
Rock Point
Release Date:
April 13, 2027
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9798317902360
Weight:
18oz
Dimensions:
6.5" x 9"
File:
hbgusa-hbgusa_onix30_P10463610_08102026-20260810.xml
Folder:
hbgusa
List Price:
$27.00
Country of Origin:
China
Pub Discount:
65
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$20.79
Publisher Identifier:
P-QUARTO
Discount Code:
A
Overview
Learn how to taste oysters by “reading” the ocean with renowned oyster sommelier Julie Qiu.
Whether you’re bivalve curious or an oyster connoisseur, The Oyster Palate offers an enlightening tour of the forces and natural conditions that shape the complex flavors of oysters. Take a deep dive into merroir (vs. terroir), the concept that the unique characteristics of a marine environment, such as the ocean floor, tides, salinity, and food sources, influence the taste of seafood, particularly oysters. Blending sensory exploration and marine science, The Oyster Palate invites you to explore every flavor of the oyster and how taste can deepen our awareness of ecological systems. You’ll discover everything you’ve ever wanted to know about oysters, and then some, including:
Enhanced with vivid illustrations that bring the beauty of the oyster to life, including maps, flavor wheels, and a checklist to take you around the world in 80 oyster regions, The Oyster Palate offers a deeper understanding of this savored delicacy.
Whether you’re bivalve curious or an oyster connoisseur, The Oyster Palate offers an enlightening tour of the forces and natural conditions that shape the complex flavors of oysters. Take a deep dive into merroir (vs. terroir), the concept that the unique characteristics of a marine environment, such as the ocean floor, tides, salinity, and food sources, influence the taste of seafood, particularly oysters. Blending sensory exploration and marine science, The Oyster Palate invites you to explore every flavor of the oyster and how taste can deepen our awareness of ecological systems. You’ll discover everything you’ve ever wanted to know about oysters, and then some, including:
- A rundown of different kinds of oysters and oyster regions
- Oyster anatomy
- How to determine oyster quality
- Oyster tasting tips
- Recommended oyster experiences and tastings from Julie
- Julie’s favorite beer, wine, and oyster pairings
Enhanced with vivid illustrations that bring the beauty of the oyster to life, including maps, flavor wheels, and a checklist to take you around the world in 80 oyster regions, The Oyster Palate offers a deeper understanding of this savored delicacy.









