Traversing afar from Vancouver Island via importer K & B Seafood, the Royal Miyagi Oyster is “Oyster of the Month” for December 2012 at the Grand Central Oyster Bar (Grand Central Terminal, Lower Level, 42nd St. btw. Lexington & Vanderbilt Aves., 212-490-6650; oysterbarny.com), as decreed by executive chef Sandy Ingber (a.k.a. the “Bishop of Bivalves”). The Royals are priced at $2.35 per oyster.
 
“The Royal Miyagi is a true star of wonder,” says Ingber. “It is produced by an amazing method which results in its mild, sweet taste, making it a gift for all seasons.”
 
K & B Seafood’s Tom Kehoe explains: “Through many years of trial and error, K & B Seafood has sought out only the most discriminate oyster growers, individuals and companies who maintain their high standards when they rear their shellfish. The Royal Miyagi is grown using a shellfish suspension system and eventually completes its growth cycles on an inter-tidal beach where the shell hardens and the oyster picks up its mild, sweet taste and cucumber-like finish.”
 
Seaflight Logistics, a sister company to K & B, moves the Royal Miyagi from the cold clean waters of British Columbia to The Grand Central Oyster Bar, in less than 48 hours.
 
The fluted exterior shell, and the plump fresh flavor make the Royal Miyagi one of the finest and most sought after oysters on New York City restaurant menus.
 
About the Grand Central Oyster Bar: Founded in 1913, the Grand Central Oyster Bar serves 4,000 oysters daily from 30 varieties, served on the half shell, roasted, broiled, Rockefeller-style, and in pan roasts and stews. Visit www.oysterbarny.com to check out the Oyster Bar’s daily menu. Celebrating its 99th year in 2012, the Grand Central Oyster Bar is open for lunch beginning at 11:30am through the last evening reservation at 9:30 PM. For reservations call 212-490-6650.
 
About K & B Seafood: K & B Seafood was founded in 1992 on Long Island in New York State, U.S.A. Ideally situated to deliver fresh seafood around the world, K & B receives fresh product directly from local baymen and fishermen, as well as from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
 
Located in close proximity to the Fulton Fish Market and JFK International airport, K & B is able to deliver fresh and frozen seafood within hours by refrigerated truck or air carrier. Local, domestic, and international customers are served the finest seafood on time. K & B’s two principals bring over 50 years of expertise to our seafood procurement, production, and distribution. With close associations with seafood providers across the county and worldwide, it delivers top quality products consistently.
 
K & B Seafood is a licensed Shucker and Packer on the USFDA Interstate Shellfish Shippers list, a USDC Approved Fisheries Establishment, an approved EU (European Union) Seafood Shipper, and is licensed by the Russian Veterinary Service Rosselkhoznadzor to export fish and seafood to the Russian Federation.