Don’t miss the 4th Annual Oyster Invitational & Bloody Caesar Battle!
Oyster shuckers, bartenders and mixologists from around the globe will descend upon Whistler June 29 to compete in the 4th Annual Bearfoot Bistro World Oyster Invitational & Bloody Caesar Battle.
The $5,000 prize—courtesy of Sawmill Bay Shellfish Company, and the largest purse for any oyster-shucking contest—will be awarded to the competitor who produces the best 30 shucked oysters against the clock. Scores will be awarded based on a combination of shucking time and appearance of the finished oysters, with marks deducted for infractions, including shell shards, grit, broken shell cups or cut oyster meat.
The Bearfoot Bistro Bloody Caesar Battle, presented by Ketel One Vodka, also boasts a $5,000 cash prize, awarded to the bartender who creates the best Caesar on the day, based on taste, presentation and originality.
The popularity of the event has grown year-on-year, with demand exceeding the restaurant’s capacity. In order to accommodate more guests, this year’s event will be held just across the street from the Bearfoot Bistro, on the grounds of the Whistler Golf Club Practice Range.
All-inclusive tickets for the garden party of the season are $75. Ticket holders will enjoy wine, oysters, a BBQ and entertainment, as well as witnessing the oyster contest— emceed by Rick Cluff, host of CBC’s Early Edition—and the chance to try each Caesar entered into the bloodiest battle of the year. http://bearfootbistro.com/?event=bearfoot-bistro-world-oyster-invitational
WHEN: June 29, 2014. 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
WHERE: Whistler Golf Club Practice Range (across from the Bearfoot Bistro)
TICKETS: $75 (tax and service included) available directly from the restaurant at 604.932.3433 or at bearfootbistro.com/events
STAY: The Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa is the official hotel partner. Book your hotel and event ticket package by calling reservations at 604.966.5042 or at bearfootbistro.com/events.
BENEFICIARIES
The Bearfoot Bistro World Oyster Invitational & Bloody Caesar Battle is proud to support Playground Builders (www.playgroundbuilders.org), a Canadian charity that builds playgrounds for children in war-torn areas. Most have never experienced the joy of a swing or the thrill of a slide. Playground Builders is dedicated to building hope and peace through the gift of play.
The Bearfoot Bistro is also proud to support the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation (www.whistlerblackcombfoundation.com). Since 1992, the Whistler Blackcomb Foundation has donated over 7.5 million dollars to Sea to Sky Charities in the areas of health, human services, education, recreation, arts and culture and the environment focusing on children and youth.
The Bearfoot Bistro
No visit to Whistler is complete without an evening at the Bearfoot Bistro, the resort’s premier fine dining restaurant. Enjoy a spectacular meal created by award-winning Executive Chef Melissa Craig, try your hand at sabering a bottle of Champagne in our 20,000 bottle wine cellar, or visit the Belvedere Ice Room, the coldest vodka tasting room in the world.
Take a seat at the pewter bar in our Champagne Lounge with its spectacular rail of ice designed to hold and keep your glass of Champagne perfectly chilled, or enjoy a full bar, oyster and dinner service outdoors on the Bearfoot Bistro’s patio.
Bearfoot Bistro founder André Saint-Jacques believes beautiful food and great wine shared with friends and family is always a celebration. From our dedicated oyster shucker, our sommeliers and our bar team, to our live music program, we are here to create your perfect experience, whether for après, dinner or late night cocktails.
