Category Archives: Tasting

Merroir & Terroir at Terrapin Tuesday October 8th

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Join us for our next Merroir & Terroir at Terrapin.

We had fun & learned a lot on April 29th at our last Merroir & Terroir partnership with Terrapin.

Consider calling 757-321-6688 to get your tickets now.

We are pleased to announce the return of our Merroir & Terroir tastings! On the second Tuesday of each month join local waterman Chris Ludford for an oyster and wine pairing. As this special tasting will be held at the bar, we only have 12 seats available. For more information or to purchase your ticket please call 757.321.6688.

Merroir & Terroir
Tuesday, October 8th
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
35 per person

Merroir & Terroir at Terrapin Tuesday September 10th

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Join us for our next Merroir & Terroir at Terrapin.

We had fun & learned a lot on April 29th at our last Merroir & Terroir partnership with Terrapin.

Consider calling 757-321-6688 to get your tickets now.

We are pleased to announce the return of our Merroir & Terroir tastings! On the second Tuesday of each month join local waterman Chris Ludford for an oyster and wine pairing. As this special tasting will be held at the bar, we only have 12 seats available. For more information or to purchase your ticket please call 757.321.6688.

Merroir & Terroir
Tuesday, September 10th
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
35 per person

“Little did I know these were a modern day homage to a historically iconic oyster. I shared them with a select group of the most avid oyster loving colleagues, and here’s what we had to say…”

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Julie Qiu from In A Half Shell May 14th 2013:

They were quite plush and varied in mouthfeel. Some bits were as elastic as a clam, while others were soft and supple like sea urchin.
I’m a huge fan of interesting texture, and these definitely had it.

The verdict was unanimous: Pleasure House Oysters are amazing. Everyone who tried an oyster most certainly wandered back for a second… and third… maybe a forth, accompanied by big wide puppy eyes. No one could get enough of these supremely plump and toothsome oysters from the great Lynnhaven River.

Be sure to read the entire review of Pleasure House Oysters at In A Half Shell located for this tasting in Times Square NYC.

In A Half Shell is about the comprehensive oyster experience.

Merroir & Terroir at Terrapin Monday April 29th

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Join us for Merroir & Terroir at Terrapin.

If you missed out the first time, join us on Monday, April 29th, as we welcome local waterman Chris Ludford for an oyster and wine tasting. As this special tasting will be held at the bar, we only have 12 seats available. For more information or to purchase your ticket please call 757.321.6688.

Merroir & Terroir
Monday, April 29th
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
$35 per person

Merroir Terroir evening at Terrapin

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Here is a preview of the oyster tasting journey we will be taking Thursday evening. A brief overview of the oysters and their respective merrior.

Pleasure House Oysters: farm raised Lynnhaven oysters, in cages off the bottom – sweet, estuary aroma with mild cream body, sweet finish and briny throughout. Flagship oyster of Terrapin.

Belon Oysters: farm raised, non-natives from Maine – the quintessential French oyster raised in Maine waters. Very earthy, BOLD body with metallic finish and hint of brine. The flavor standout of the group.

Keeling’s Pride Oysters: wild stock, bottom dwelling Lynnhavens – marshy, seaweed aroma with firm cream to cucumber flesh and a crisp more typical oyster flavor, finish consistent with the body and briny throughout. Biggest meat of the group and the rarest of any Virginia oyster.

We worked with Mr. Doug Banks of Cultivate Wines.

Our business is wine, Our mission is a fuller life for all.

Using ‘Fresh from the Land’ products is common-sense cooking… It’s good for the environment, good for the body and good for the soul. ~ Chef Rodney

Using ‘Fresh from the Land’ products is common-sense cooking… It’s good for the environment, good for the body and good for the soul. ~ Chef Rodney