EP 32: Perry Raso & Matunuck Oyster Bar

Perry Raso grew up digging for little neck clams in Point Judith pond. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island, he opened up the Matunuck Oyster Farm, a small one-acre oyster farm in South Kingston, RI.  The farm quickly grew and then in 2009, Perry became a restaurateur as well, renovating a small dilapidated clam shack at the entrance of the Pond into the critically acclaimed Matunuck Oyster Bar.  Today, the restaurant is packed to the gills! They have opened a new oyster hatchery, and you can purchase the small and sweet Matunuck Oyster far outside of New England. Take a listen as we talk with Perry about aquaculture, starting a “Pond to Plate” restaurant, and what makes a good oyster.