Virginia Wine and Oyster Classic

11/01/2013

Online advance tickets, tailgate parking and Governors tables sales end today at 5 pm !
After 5 pm today, General Admission tickets ($30) and Wine Tasting Admission tickets ($40) can be purchased at the gate on Saturday. Box office and gates open at 11 am!

10/19/2013

The final recipe just landed-- and we are excited to share with you this outstanding menu of oyster dishes to be presented by our celebrity chefs!

Walter Bundy, Lemaire at the Jefferson: My Grandad’s Chesapeake Bay Oyster Bisque- corn/mushrooms/leeks/chicken fried shooting point oyster/Virginia bacon. Creamy smooth soup garnished with a sauté of corn, bacon, mushrooms, and leeks, finished with a chicken fried oyster.

Aaron Cross, Fossett’s at Keswick Hall: Grilled Chesapeake Oysters on the half-shell with Concord Grape Mignonette and Malted Sunchokes.

TV Flynn, Tides Inn: Rap River “Angry Oysters”- Buffalo Style Spicy oysters with Hot and Sour Cabbage and Pickled Watermelon Rind Relish.

Todd Gray, Equinox and Salamander: Buttermilk Battered Tidewater Oyster Po Boy with Caper Remoulade on a Potato Bread Bun.

Todd Jurich, Todd Jurich’s Bistro: Todd’s Famous Oyster Stew- House Smoked Pork Belly / Celery Root / Potatoes / Chives

Anne Kirkmyer, Hope and Glory Inn: GLORYfied Oysters – Select Rappahannock River Oysters, traditionally harvested from local river beds, roasted and topped with basil, pesto and Asiago cheese

Scott Simpson, Swan Terrace: Virginia Smoked Oyster BLT - Applewood Smoked Forbidden Oyster on Black Pepper Bruschetta; Tomato Crema, Micro Arugula & Edwards Bacon Foam.

Gary Whitecotton, The Country Club of Virginia for the benefit of Positive Vibe: Fried Oyster Tacos- Sweet Potato, Savoy Cabbage & Country Ham Slaw, Sour Pickle Tartar, Crispy Kale.

Ika Zaken, Café Provencal: Raw Oysters Three-Ways (1 each of the following per plate)- Topped with Pickled Ginger, Seaweed and finished with a Wasabi Soy Sauce; White Wine Truffle Foam and Toasted Hazelnuts; Granny Smith Apples, Creme Fresh and Fish Roe.

Tickets are still on sale www.virginiawineandoysterclassic.com

09/19/2013

Check out the impressive list of Virginia Chefs/Restaurants and Wine Makers/Wineries that was released today!!
www.virginiawineandoysterclassic.com.
Tickets, Tailgate parking and Governors' Circle Tables are quick to purchase on line!

Check out http://virginiawineandoysterclassic.com! The Best Wines of Virginia offered by our State's Best Winemakers Paired with The Best Oysters in the World Prepared by our State’s Best Chefs.

09/06/2013

Harvest time at The Dog and Oyster.Our vineyard dogs were enjoying the company.

09/06/2013

Every so often something happens in the area in which we live in that sets us apart; and, simply tells the rest of the world we are a very special place. The Hope and Glory Inn and its vineyard The Dog and Oyster have created something we believe will not only broadcast how wonderful life on the Northern Neck can be; it will also provide an economic boost to our area this year and for many years to come. We have named it The Virginia Wine and Oyster Classic because it a culinary event for the entire State of Virginia.

We have accomplished a number of FIRSTS. No one has ever assembled a group of the best chefs in Virginia; no one has ever assembled a group of the best winemakers in Virginia; and, we have accomplished both and attracted them to Irvington. To make this event truly remarkable, we have added two of life’s most sought after delicacies – wine and oysters – two treasures of our region.

Because we believe wine and oysters can be the economic engine for the Northern Neck, we are asking you to accept this invitation by ordering your tickets at www.virginiawineandoysterclassic.com.

09/04/2013

08/29/2013

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