So the secret is obviously out. Oysters, clams, bay scallops and more. Yes, this is what we'll be serving up at The Shack Oyster Bar all summer on the Halifax Waterfront.
Picture it. Sunshine, ocean and a few shucked Black Point oysters. Need more convincing? How about a delectable crab and lobster roll, or a steamy bowl of clam chowder served with an irresistible TIBS biscuit.
Why The Shack you may ask? Well, it's a fairly long story, but I will share.
Many years ago, a shaggy-haired man name Nicholas Budreski entered the restaurant kitchen where I was working at the time and asked if I was interested in his oysters. Huh? I thought. Okay sure. Give me a few to sample and we'll take it from there. At the time, I figured I had gotten rid of him, but alas it was not that easy.
The phone calls, the random drop-in visits - this seafood guy was relentless and would not leave me alone. I ordered a few dozen of his kick-ass oysters and figured that would be the end of it. Hardly...
Let's fast forward to present day. Over the years Nick and I have built a relationship based on oysters, clams, bay scallops and tuna. Initially, I was wowed by the quality of his products and eight years later, this persistent guy (who has become my BFF - no joke) thought we should take the plunge and go into business together. Whoah, this was huge, marriage huge.
Thus, out of our union (business union that is) emerged The Shack Oyster Bar. A shanty-esque kiosk on the Halifax Waterfront, where we will be shucking, steaming, and feeding those who are hungry for shellfish and a mighty damn good bowl of clam chowder.
Have I captured your attention? Good. We Shack Folk will be shucking up a storm, every day until October (excluding rainy days). Come on out, slurp down a few oysters, have a homemade beverage - concocted by our favourite cocktail maestro, Jeff Van Horne - and visit us time and time again.
We strongly believe that Nova Scotia is home to some of the best shellfish in the world. Yes - the world. Think we're crazy? Come check us out and let The Shack show you why....
We'll be open soon. Follow along here.