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SCOUT· 31%1h 24m·2025-07-25·History#464 New York: The City of Oysters
The Bowery Boys: New York City History
Once upon a time New York City oysters were not only plentiful and healthy in the harbor, they were an everyday, common food source. The original fast food! For that reason, the oyster could be an official New York City mascot. Oyster farming was a major occupation. Oyster houses were an incredibly common place for…
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