Peak oyster season is here, meaning Southerners will be slugging slimy, sweet, salty oysters by the dozen through the “r” months and beyond. While oysters boast exquisite flavor profiles, they are also rich in vitamins and minerals, too. Every oyster offers pearls of health benefits, whether they contain a small, round gem or not.
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It’s that time of year! Excitement and anticipation swell at the “raw bar” section of a menu. Diners get a twinkle in their eye as they catch a glimpse of shells over ice. A salty aroma fills the air. When the months that end in “-er” come around, it’s oyster season in the South.
The mandatory shutdown and social distancing guidelines did a number on Savannah’s restaurants. But Mike and Brandi Vaudrin innovated, survived and moved forward.
Examine the culinary career of executive chef Sean Freeman and you’ll see that taking the reins at the common after serving as executive chef at Ordinary Pub isn’t just a move from one kitchen to the other. It’s a validation for more than a decade of hard work and learning.
