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B&G Oysters

The accompanying paper towel is merely decorative, considering B&G’s semolina-dusted Ipswich bellies shed virtually no grease from their crisp nooks and crannies (which justifies double-dunking them in the addictive house tartar sauce).

550 Tremont St., Boston, 617-423-0550, bandgoysters.com