‘Last Shucking Good Time’: Merchant Oyster Co. to close after 7 years

Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One – Oyster Bash presented by Barnegat Oyster Collective sponsored by Modelo hosted by Adam Richman NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 17: A view of Oysters being served at Oyster Bash presented by Barnegat Oyster Collective sponsored by Modelo hosted by Adam Richman during Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One at The Standard High Line on October 17, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for NYCWFF) (Noam Galai/Getty Images for NYCWFF)

By Taylor Spirito

PITTSBURGH — Merchant Oyster Co. in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville will be closing its doors after seven years in business.

The oyster bar took to its Facebook page to announce “with a heavy heart” that it will be closing.

“This decision wasn’t easy, but we’re endlessly grateful for the memories, laughter, and love you’ve shared over the last 7 years,” the post said.

“This isn’t fair winds forever - just the end of a beautiful chapter. Stay tuned. Thank you for everything,” the post continued.

The last day of business, dubbed the “Last Shucking Good Time,” will be on Dec. 4 starting at 5:30 p.m. It will go until “whenever we make you walk the plank,” the company said.

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