We’re already reminiscing about this soon-to-be-gone Raleigh icon. | Photo by RALtoday
ICYMI, 42nd Street Oyster Bar will close its doors at the end of March after nearly 100 years in Raleigh. Owners Brad Hurley and John Vick told sources they will not renew the lease on West Jones Street, and Sunday, March 30 will be the local icon’s last day.
This is where you come in. We want to know your fondest memories at this Raleigh institution serving fresh shucks since it started as grocery store in 1931. You can reply to this email, comment on our Instagram post, or fill out our handy online form. Let’s shell-ebrate this Raleigh staple.
Managing Editor Cat here. I know I’ll miss more than just the iconic neon signage — I’ll hold the memories of many family celebrations, conversations over oysters on the half shell, and the nostalgia the restaurant brought to this corner of Raleigh.
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🦪 Aw, shucks
What’s better than oysters? Oysters and caviar. | Photo via Chris Casella
If you’re adept at roasting or shucking your own oysters, do you know what to do with the shells when you’re done?
They don’t go in the trash — the state of NC banned oyster shells from landfills. Oyster shells can be used to build new oyster reefs off our coast, making them an important ecological and economic resource.
Strengthen estuaries by helping more oysters filter the water
Where to recycle oyster shells in Raleigh
Raleigh is one of the only inland communities in NC that offers robust oyster shell recycling opportunities. Several local businesses act as free drop-off sites for your spent shells — including Angus Barn, Earp’s Seafood Market, and Stanbury. And the movement is growing; Locals Seafood Market in East Raleigh recently joined the list.
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