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Mussel Boys Restaurant

Fodor's Review:

Outside, giant fiberglass mussels play rugby on the roof. Inside, the real things are served two ways -- steamed for three minutes in the whole shell (steamers) and on the half shell (flats). Choose a light sauce for both steaming and topping: white wine, garlic, and fresh herbs; coconut, chili, and coriander; or even pesto with tomato and Parmesan cheese. Sauvignon blanc from nearby Marlborough perfectly pairs with almost any dish on the menu. The "Secret Life of Mussels" display on the wall details all the facts you would ever want to know about the creature and its rather ho-hum lifestyle.

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