Reviving Florida's Oyster Industry
The Everglades Farm is bringing back Florida's oyster industry, with their produce making it to the tables of Michelin-starred restaurants.
Despite initial reservations about eating oysters from a "swampy freshwater lake", people are excited about the delicacy, from Miami's restaurant scene to the Everglades.
"We have to focus on educating and combating this stigma or as we like to call it, prejudice,"
say Josh Wilkie and Fabio Galarce, who harvest oysters for top restaurants. They highlight the unique environment of the Everglades, which is often misunderstood as just a muddy swamp, but is actually a "beautiful tropical paradise" where oysters thrive.
The oysters are finding a new home in the Everglades, and people are taking notice of their delicious taste.
Author's summary: Oysters from the Everglades are gaining popularity.
- Miami's restaurant scene is excited about the oysters
- The Everglades provide a unique environment for oyster growth
- Education is key to overcoming prejudice against Everglades oysters