The world’s your Oyster

Paul HowardArticles, Blog, Food

Oyster & Champagne

The world’s your Oyster In Victorian times, Oysters were food for those who could not afford meat. They were harvested in abundance from around British shores and were cheap. Oysters are a good source of protein, especially valuable when meat is an expensive treat. The situation is very different nowadays—oysters are a costly delicacy, thanks to overfishing and marine pollution. …

Hix Oyster and Fish House – in Memoriam

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Hix Oyster and Fish House, Lyme Regis

Hix Oyster and Fish House – In Memoriam Over a decade ago, one of the many highlights of walking part of the magnificent South West Coastal Path was a stop-off in Lyme Regis and a chance to dine at the Hix Oyster and Fish House, a high-end restaurant established by Mark Hix in 2008. In short, it was both a …