Description

Shirley & Robert present their 2nd dinner series:

Sip ‘N Shuck

Backyard at 245 Powell St. SE, Cabbagetown

Saturday, October 23rd, 2021

VIP Guests : 3p – 6p 

$100

Guests: 4p-6p

$85

Come join us on Saturday, October 23rd for a private, intimate oyster and wine tasting session for the obsessed and the just plain curious, with Oyster Chef Rifko Meier of Oysters XO, Lisa Bonet, owner of B&L Brands, and Cabbagetown’s very own Celine Bufkin of Treasury Wine Estates.

This event will give participants an education into the art of oyster tasting.  We’ll enjoy the intricate details of the shell, note the aroma, the texture and taste.  We will start with a discussion on everything you need to know about oysters, from the varieties, and farming methods, to flavor profiles.  While Chef Rifko teaches you how to properly shuck oysters, Lisa and Celine will talk about the wine pairings that accompany these tasty bivalves.  You will be able to sip wine, slurp oysters, and dabble with varying combinations with classic accoutrements.

Chef Rifko will guide you through this oyster flight and we will explore how a perfect oyster and wine pairings will transform the delicious into sublime. And, it will be a fantastic “how-to” oyster shucking lesson presented in a fun way!

Lisa and Celine will curate several wines which will further elevate this tasting experience.  Sarah Pierrre, owner of 3 Parks Wine will have order sheets of the wines available and stock up your wine fridge for the holidays!

The class will conclude with your belly’s full of oysters, appetizers, wine and your new found knowledge (and skills!) about oysters!

General ticket of $85 includes:

• One entry to the event from 4p to 6p
• Oyster shucking group class and slurp on oysters (12) from different regions
• Wines from B&L Brands and Treasury Wine Wine Estates
• Appetizers from Shirley Hughes and her team at Sweet Cheats – additional oysters will be included
• 2 Oyster Shuckers (Oyster Knives in oyster language)
• 1 Dutch Towel
• 1 Oyster Bag
• Condiment recipes
• Pairing recommendations

For an additional $15, you will receive (VIP ticket):

• One Early Entry Ticket to the event from 3p to 6p
• Oyster shucking group class and slurp on oysters (12) from different regions
• Wines from B&L Brands and Treasury Wine Wine Estates
• Exclusive wines for that first hour
• Appetizers from Shirley Hughes and her team at Sweet Cheats – additional oysters will be included
• 2 Oyster Shuckers (Oyster Knives in oyster language)
• 1 Dutch Towel
• 1 Oyster Bag
• Condiment recipes
• Pairing recommendations