After years of dreaming, thinking, planning, and debating, I am excited to announce the official launch of Oyster Master Guild with my long-time oyster friend and bivalve guru, Patrick McMurray.
The Oyster Master Guild is about creating a world that gives a shuck through education, training, and community.
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When I started In A Half Shell in 2009 as a personal project, I simply loved oysters and wanted to learn more about them. Since then, my bivalve curiosity has taken me all around the world to different oyster farms, oyster bars, and oyster experiences. One of the things that I kept noticing on my journey was the lack of professional oyster stewards, despite the oyster's growing popularity around the world.
Although I enjoyed leading my own oyster classes and sharing stories of my travels, I was convinced that this could be something much bigger than what I am able to do on my own. There's a massive opportunity to educate consumers and the industry alike, as well as unify oyster enthusiasts under one community.
Under the Oyster Master Guild, we'll build a network of skilled oyster shuckers, sommeliers, educators, and experts who are passionate about raising the standards of oyster service and oyster appreciation.