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Apalachicola Downtown Oyster Roast, Nov. 2

September 20th, 2012

Here’s some fun if you find yourself in the Panhandle region in early November (or if you were looking for an excuse to find yourself there): “Don’t miss the 8th annual Downtown Oyster Roast on November 2nd, 6:00 to 9:00 pm in  Apalachicola. This enchanting event, sponsored by the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, will […]

Tasting at Stowe Wine & Food Classic, June 23

June 11th, 2012

Join me to taste six extraordinary oysters with three spectacular wines and to discuss the vagaries of terroir, all set against the Tyrolean backdrop of Trapp Family Lodge and the mountains of Stowe. June 23, 5 p.m. sharp. Tickets and info here. Flyer with list of oysters and wines here.  

American Terroir released in paperback

June 11th, 2012

Hot off the presses, my book American Terroir is now out in paperback. Oyster lovers can savor my chapter on “That Totten Smell,” a journey from Rhode Island to the backwaters of Puget Sound in search of the essence of my favorite oyster. General terroiristes can explore the worlds of salmon, coffee, chocolate, cheese, wine, […]

7-Course Oyster Dinner in Boothbay Harbor, July 14

June 5th, 2012

Join me for an extraordinary evening of wining & slurping at Mine Oyster, in glorious Boothbay Harbor, July 14, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Over 7 course, we’ll consume a serious profusion of bottles and bivalves. The menu: 1st Course –  Glidden Point Selects accompanied by your choice of Bulles Sparkling wine or Shipyard Summer Ale. 2nd Course […]

Sewansecott Oysters

May 25th, 2012

Aficionados of Grand Central Oyster Bar may have noticed that for several years now a Virginia oyster called Sewansecott has been a staple on the menu. It’s actually one of executive chef Sandy Ingber’s favorites. Last week I finally got to try some, and I can see why: They were the best Virginia oysters I’ve […]

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