Oysters masterclass on the prominade Sydney Opera House with John Susman

AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY Sunday 30th October 2011

You might remember I had the chance this year to judge RAS Fine Foods Aquaculture Smoked Salmon for the first time. I love all seafood and I love a good oyster, but I don’t know much about them. Although I’ve been travelling to learn more about oysters recently on the Eyre Peninsula South Australia, I’m a novice (total novice) when compared to our Aussie King of seafood, head oyster judge John Susman.

As part of Sydney International Food Festival CRAVE, John Susman will present two master classes with winemaker and wine writer Nick Stock said that the oyster, above all seafood, offers a true reflection not only of the variety and season of its marine “terroir”, but of the growers husbandry and skills.

“This is a great chance for people to get to know the source of oyster supply, the variety, region and grower of your oyster – just as you can select a grower, variety and region of a wine, you can start exploring with oyster appreciation,” he said.

To pre-book your tickets – www.oystersinthehouse.eventbrite.com tickets also available on the day at the event.

15 oyster growers alongside 15 winemakers from across Australia’s oceanic and wine regions – Opera Kitchen promenade Sydney Opera House. $30 = tasting glass and 5 oyster tokens (additional oyster tokens can be purchased for $3 each as well as featured wines and oyster dishes). 12 noon until 3pm and 5pm until 8pm. Masterclass (by bookings only) 3.30pm.