The GOODS from Curious Oyster

Vancouver, BC | When oysters are in season, Parisian bistros spill over onto the sidewalks with patrons celebrating with plates of ice-cold shucked oysters, warm grilled sausages, baskets of crusty bread, and dewy bottles of Muscadet wine.

This fall tradition comes to Vancouver as Curious Oyster and Racine Wine Imports host a Paris evening at Le Marché St. George on November 14, 2013. Better Together is an oyster and Muscadet tasting, served with rustic breads and butter, and charcuterie from Oyama Sausage Co. “Muscadets are a classic and unforgettable match with oysters,” says Brian Sohn, co-owner of Racine Wines.

Lively, bright, and grown in the Loire Valley near the Atlantic ocean, artisanal Muscadets are a perfect partner for seafood. Guests will taste four wines by vignerons Jo Landron (Domaines Landron) and Marc Ollivier (Domaine de la Pépière), who are among a handful of remaining producers making genuine Muscadets. Both vignerons farm organically and harvest manually, making truly compelling wines that will have you reaching for another oyster. Get all the details after the jump…

At the oyster bar, founder of Curious Oyster, Richard Boucher, will be shucking the finest from Outlandish Shellfish Guild’s family-run farms. To showcase the briny beauty of BC oysters in the autumn and winter months, Boucher selected the Black Pearl variety from Read Island, and Sea Angels, a beach oyster found on Marina Island.

Better Together is the latest Curious Event, a series of collaborations between Curious Oyster and exceptional artists, artisans and food producers in memorable spaces. Only 30 tickets are available, and include the open oyster bar, brasserie-inspired snacks, and 2 glasses of Muscadet.  (Additional glasses may be purchased from the cash bar.) Reserve your ticket at curiousoyster.ca before November 13.

Better Together: Classic French pairings by Curious Oyster and Racine Wines
Where: 4393 St. George Street (at East 28th Avenue), Vancouver
When: November 14, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Buy online: curiousoyster.ca/bettertogether
Ticket cost: $60

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Curious Oyster is a team of obsessive oyster experts presenting a new catering experience. They arrive with a customized selection of fresh oysters, a bar and handsome servingware, leaving no detail unconsidered. Founder Richard Boucher tasted his first oyster in his 20s and it inspired a passion. His goal now is to connect oyster lovers with local and sustainable producers through innovative catering and Curious Events.

Racine Wines Imports represent artisan vinegrowers throughout France. Partners Brian Sohn and Ramona visit them at the source to select and import wines directly to British Columbia. Racine Wines value vinegrowers who work in harmony with nature, working the land responsibly, making honest, pure, and elegant wines that express the uniqueness of the vineyards and the distinctiveness of vintages.

Le Marché St. George is a neighbourhood grocery store and cafe located at 4393 St. George Street in Vancouver. Owned by husband and wife team Pascal Roy and Janaki Larsen, Le Marché was founded in 2011 and carries a variety of artisanal food stuffs, fresh-baked breads and pastries, and home and bath items.

DETAILS

“A loaf of bread” the Walrus said,
“Is what we chiefly need:
Pepper and vinegar besides
Are very good indeed —
Now if you’re ready, Oysters dear,
We can begin to feed.”

— “Walrus and the Carpenter,” Alice in Wonderland

Telephone: 778-988-4699 | Web: www.curiousoyster.ca | Email: [email protected]

GALLERY

THE PEOPLE

Richard Boucher tasted his first oyster in his 20’s and it inspired a passion. His goal is to connect oyster lovers with local and sustainable producers through innovative catering and Curious Events. For a quote or for more information, send an email to [email protected].

About The Curious Oyster Catering Co.

The Curious Oyster Catering Co is a company of oyster connoisseurs introducing a unique catering experience to Vancouver. We arrive with a customized selection of fresh oysters, a signature bar, antique serving ware, and a bowtie or two.

Whether it’s a humble backyard affair, ample corporate event or special celebration — we might be that little bit of indulgence you’re looking for.

Like wine, there is a story behind each oyster. Its unique flavour, colour, salinity, sweetness and texture are the marks of its origins. You’ll taste that our oysters are sourced from the finest farmers in Canada. We serve only sustainable seafood, hand-harvested upon request, then shipped directly to us for your event, guaranteeing unparalleled freshness

Each oyster is shucked to order, so our guests will enjoy in the tastes of the ocean at its absolute best. We also offer a little companionship with our oysters—secret-recipe mignonettes and wine pairings are available at your request. Curious minds won’t leave hungry either; we enjoy every opportunity to discuss what we do.

When your event is over, we clean up and leave without a trace.

Curious Oyster will add impeccable service and clever charm to your:

• Cocktail receptions
• Dinner parties
• Corporate functions
• Summer evenings in the garden
• Weddings, big and small
• Holiday gatherings
• .. and any other excuse to indulge

For more information on Curious Events* visit: curiousoyster.ca/upcoming-events.