The Muscadet Sevre et Maine is a refreshing wine that will pair nicely with your meal. The palate is light and fruity, making it the perfect drink to accompany seafood dishes like oyster-based ones! The Muscadet Sevre et Maine features crisp fruitiness from its vin jaune grape varietal. Making this wine ideal for pairing alongside … Read more
Treat yourself at The Oyster Bar, where delicious bites and premium wines flow! Finally, the perfect day has arrived. It’s time for oysters on the half shell. Our featured wine: Woodward Canyon 2016 Nelms Road Cabernet Sauvignon Woodward Canyon is a winery that offers excellent wine in the French style. Their Cabernet Sauvignon has been … Read more
Oysters are a natural aphrodisiac, that is an open secret for oyster lovers. If you have been to a seafood buffet before and have eaten oysters, then I am sure you know this little secret about them. But there’s so much more about oysters that we wish to share in this blog. So here are … Read more
What wine goes with oysters? Oysters are typically served with lemon, but no rule says you can’t have them with wine instead! There are numerous wines to try, but your personal preferences will determine the best one. For example, if you prefer sweeter wines, a sparkling rosé would compliment this delicacy and vice versa for … Read more
Oysters can cause a person to feel drunk due to their high level of alcohol content and other proteins and minerals that can send their blood alcohol level skyrocketing very rapidly. There is an enzyme called tyrosine decarboxylase, which degrades the drinking alcohol into neurotransmitter dopamine that makes you feel intoxicated or euphoric, just like … Read more
Try new fresh seafood – wine matchings to enrich your dining experience with the Oyster Bar upgraded menu, Chuckanut Drive! The benefits of eating seafood Pleasant weather signals a natural urge to sit outside, sipping a glass of fine wine with a light meal. The terrace of Oyster Bar calls for relaxing and enjoying beautiful … Read more
We shall take a deep dive into the ocean to find out what makes Oysters delicious, but firstly, let’s know who these Oysters guys are. WHAT ARE OYSTERS Oysters are saltwater animals that live in marine habitats such as bays and oceans. They are a vital part of the ecosystem because of their ability to … Read more
When it comes to oyster eating in the Pacific Northwest, there are a few things that you need to know. You need to know things like the types of oysters followed by what the oyster names mean, and when is the best time to eat oysters. In turn, you will have a better understanding of … Read more
The Natives Centuries before the arrival of European settlement, the native tribes on the Pacific Northwest coast consumed animals from the sea. The Siwash or “Fish Eaters” included oysters in their diet. This was evident when large piles of discarded shells were discovered, with specimens dating back to 3000-4000 years. Back then, the natives used … Read more
Seafood, like fruit and vegetables, has its seasons. Let’s learn how to incorporate in-season seafood of the Pacific Northwest into our diets and benefit from it! 3 benefits of seafood seasonality Health: caught undeveloped properly fish lacks minerals, nutrients, and vitamins. Economic: a seasonal increase in supply makes fish more affordable. Sustainable: seafood populations migrate … Read more