Chris Quartuccio, a renowned oyster diver from Long Island, New York has been supplying oysters to New York City restaurants for over 15 years. Harvesting oysters year round from the icy waters of the Long Island Sound takes determination, boldness, passion, and a “do what I gotta do” attitude. He sought a name for these oysters that exemplifies New York and embodies the timeless qualities of passion and boldness. His choice? The Naked Cowboy.

Read more about the Naked Cowboy Oyster in The Oyster Guide by Rowan Jacobsen

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