abalone
noun
ab·a·lo·ne
ˌa-bə-ˈlō-nē 
ˈa-bə-ˌlō-nē
ˈa-bə-ˌlō-nē
: any of a genus (Haliotis) of edible rock-clinging gastropod mollusks that have a flattened shell slightly spiral in form, lined with mother-of-pearl, and with a row of apertures along its outer edge
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Providence’s dishes may read as simple—abalone with green and white asparagus or king salmon with porcini and ramps—but Cimarusti is interested in only the best version of each element.
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
The intimate 12-seat experience will feature a rotating seasonal menu, with highlights including buttery toro, braised abalone and seafood consommé.
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Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
For at least 100,000 years, humans have lived alongside this ecosystem, foraging limpets and mussels from tidal pools and diving through the kelp for pearlescent abalone and fish.
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Tatjana Baleta,
Time,
28 May 2026
The menu at Old Tower, guided by the seasons, spotlights Chinese and Thai ingredients (pristine seafood like black abalone, sting ray, and Mantis shrimp) and rural food traditions alike.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Editors,
Robb Report,
27 June 2026
The intimate 12-seat experience will feature a rotating seasonal menu, with highlights including buttery toro, braised abalone and seafood consommé.
—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
For at least 100,000 years, humans have lived alongside this ecosystem, foraging limpets and mussels from tidal pools and diving through the kelp for pearlescent abalone and fish.
—
Tatjana Baleta,
Time,
28 May 2026
The menu at Old Tower, guided by the seasons, spotlights Chinese and Thai ingredients (pristine seafood like black abalone, sting ray, and Mantis shrimp) and rural food traditions alike.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Abalone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abalone. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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abalone
noun
ab·a·lo·ne
ˌab-ə-ˈlō-nē
ˈab-ə-ˌ
ˈab-ə-ˌ
: a mollusk with a flattened slightly spiral shell that has holes along the edge and is lined with mother-of-pearl
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