Halifax Oyster Festival presents: The Pearl Jam
An insider tour of Maritime oysters and cocktails

Fri, Sep 30, 2016 from 7pm - 9pm

  • 19+
  • no refunds or exchanges
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The Pearl Jam is a unique event to kick off this year’s Halifax Oyster Festival. We have asked local chefs and oyster farmers to create a menu to showcase some of the world’s best oysters. Eat, listen and learn from these salty dogs in a small group setting. Enjoy cocktail pairings at every station. A portion of the proceeds for this event will be thrown back into the ocean through Ocean Wise.

Local chefs include:
Annie Brace-Lavoie, Potions And Provisions, Halifax, NS
Allan MacPherson, Picnic at Dart, Dartmouth, NS
Dan Vorstermans, Field Guide, The Highwayman, Halifax, NS
Tyson Wachter, Mother’s Pizzeria, Halifax, NS

Mixologist
Jenner Cormier, Potions And Provisions, Halifax, NS
Cocktails expertly made using local ingredients and locally distilled alcohol from NS Spirit Co. 

Guest hosts:
David McMillan, Joe Beef, Liverpool House, Le Vin Papillon, Montreal, QC
John Bil, Honest Weight, Toronto, ON

Participating Oyster Farmers include:
Maxime Daigle, Maison BeauSoleil, NB
Philip Docker, Shandaph Oysters, NS
Nolan D’Eon, Eel Lake Oyster Farm, NS
Rachael MacKenzie, Malagash Oysters, NS

Menu designed in collaboration with Chef Dennis Johnston, FID Resto, Halifax, NS

Ticket includes raw oysters, cocktails, take home recipe card, custom tote bag and shucker!

limited tickets available


Halifax Waterfront, Salter Block parking lot

Foot of Salter Street + Lower Water Street
Halifax, NS