Oyster Crawl
Welcome to the Lynnhaven Oyster Club's Oyster Crawl. We would like to send a special thanks to our hosts this evening. Thank you to VBS&RM, The Shack and Murphy's Irish Pub. A portion of tonight's proceeds will go back to support VBS&RM in support of their awesome mission of honoring and preserving the history of Virginia's maritime heritage, coastal communities, the United States Lifesaving Service, and the United States Coast Guard along the Atlantic coast.
Stop 1: 4:00 - 5:30
Our first stop of the evening is a 100% raw bar. At Stop 1, we will feature one of the Eastern Shore's finest. Start off plain, sip the liquor and savor the plain simplicity of the oyster and see if you can pick up on any distinctions to compare to the oysters at stop 2 and 3. Then try and combine tonight's raw bar dressings.
Laughing King Oysters*
Direct from the Eastern Shore of Virginia, Laughing Kings are grown in Plantation Creek, just south of Cape Charles Virginia and are similar in salinity to Lynnhaven oysters due to their proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic.
Apple-Ginger Mignonette
Apple-cider vinegar, shallots, minced ginger and finely chopped honeycrisp apples.
$10.00
Classic French Mignonette
A mix of white and rice vinegar, shallots, fresh ground pepper and a pinch of sugar and salt.
$10.00
Cucumber & Lime Granita
Making its LOC event debut, this lime-based granita is coupled with cucumber and is accented with jalapeno peppers and mint. This semi-sweet frozen treat has just enough heat. Can't wait to try it on a salty oyster! Tell us what you think! Is it a keeper?
$10.00
Stop 2: 6:00 - 8:00
Stop 2 emphasizes the savory in both raw and baked offerings. Stop 2 features the Club's own Lynnhaven Legends. Again, start off plain and test your taste memory against stop 1. Stop 2 also features signature raw bar sauces and toppings. We are also offering a baked oyster, known as Oyster's Blue.
Lynnhaven Legend Oysters*
We are in the prime season for Lynnhaven Legend oysters. The dry spring we have had so far is producing a briny delight. Enjoy!
Classic French Mignonette
A mix of white and rice vinegar, shallots, fresh ground pepper and a pinch of sugar and salt.
$10.00
Ponzu
Ponzu is a soy-sauce base combined with citrus and other complimentary ingredients. Pair LOC's prized homemade ponzu with fresh green onion to provide texture so be sure to give it a good chew!
$50.00
Oysters Blue
A member favorite, this is savory and rich oyster bake. Garlic, butter and blue cheese: prepare yourself.
Stop 3: 8:30 - 9:30
Our last stop of the evening features Back Creek Beauties at the raw bar. We will also have a hearty Irish-themed Oyster Stout Stew.
Back Creek Beauties!
Another local oyster direct from the Eastern Shore of Virginia and featured at Murphy's Irish Pub. How could you not when the owners are one and the same. Thank you Mooney's for your hospitality.
Oyster Stout Stew *New*
Another recipe making its first event debut. This is very similar to our standard stew, but with a not-so secret ingredient: Irish Stout beer. Tell us what you think! Is it a keeper?
Bowl
$5.00
Batch
$60
