Small Oysters from Luke to Report!!!

John Besh puts on a great happy hour, no doubt. Domenica, Luke, and American Sector all have great drink and food specials from 4:30-6 pm daily. But recently i went to take part in a Luke Happy Hour where it was half off drinks & 50 cent oysters and left very disappointed. The picture below shows an example of the oysters the Luke shuckers were putting out. I must have eaten five or so oysters that were the size of a dime. What's more, My mint julep was 80% ice. They do have great ice at Luke but when i order a cocktail, i am not looking for a head freeze. I just couldn't believe the shuckers would let oysters that pathetic reach a customers table.

What is even worse, is that i sent back one of the "dime" oysters and the waitress that was already doing a bad job looked at me like i had two noses. She tried to tell my client and i that Luke didnt have Oyster forks...what up with that?

Most of the oysters this time of year are of a decent size. If Luke wants to keep putting on an oyster happy hour with these oysters, they may want to try $0.13 oysters.

Disappointing.

Oysters and Pearls!

Man, that was one bad mother shucker!

I am happy to report that oyster season is back!

Yes, Cassemento's is officially open for the foreseeable future. Cassemento's, located in the 4300 block of Magazine, is home of 5 time shucking champion, FIVE TIME MIKE.

Other great shuckers in the 504 include Hollywood down at the Acme oyster house & Uptown T over at Pascal's Manale.

My favorite of the three restaurants mentioned above would have to be Cassemento's, but my favorite shucker is definitely Uptown T.

It is important to note that a good oyster shucker is not merely defined by his or her ability to shuck a quick oyster, BUT also the ability to carry on an entertaining conversation during the process with the customers. All three Master Shuckers of NOLA can carry a great conversation and some.

When going to Cassemento's, be sure to go to the bathroom. This trip comes with an epic walk through the kitchen where you can observe the food being cooked. If you look closely, you can see years and years of flavor and love in every pot and pan.

I am glad the months with R's are back again as it not only means great weather, but OYSTERS to go on top!