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Plump juicy Gulf Blue Band Oysters were next on the menu. Served on the half shell with red sauce and horseradish, these oysters needed no embellishment. Hand selected and pasteurized you don’t need to follow the “R” rule for months in which to enjoy. Place one in your mouth and the light salty essence of the entire gulf coast pops gently on your palate. These oysters are what it’s all about. This dish was a blue ribbon winner with everyone at the table and it was difficult to not order another serving. Our first entrée appeared. Diver Scallops were paired with fresh herbs and thinly sliced vegetables which were delicately placed atop ri- sotto. The diver scallops are kept dry until packed. In preparation, the scallops are lightly braised with a sauce made from white wine, fresh lemon and herbs, then combined with the scallop liquor from the pan. Tiny leaves of fresh herbs from the restau- Read the article on how Miss Kitty’s got her name in the 2014 May Issue at TexasNOWmag.com. Its a great story!