August 6, 6:30 P.M. Demo and Dine: Slurp, Sip, and Shuck with Mothershuckers and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
August 06, 2024 06:30 PM
Explore the Black History of Oysters and Whiskey
25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
Join Ben “Moody” Harney, founder of Mothershuckers and Nicole Carter from Uncle Nearest Whiskey for a class and tasting of paired oysters and whiskey. Moody will provide hands-on instructions for how to properly shuck an oyster and attendees will each receive a half-dozen fresh bivalves, including oysters with Mothershucker’s signature oyster toppings. In addition to slurping and shucking, Moody will delve into the Black history of oysters and the legendary oysterman who inspired Mothershuckers. Guests will enjoy a tasting of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey perfectly paired with the oysters and learn the story of Nearest Green, the world’s first known African-American master distiller.
General Admission: $95
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Mothershuckers East Coast Oysters:
Undressed
Candy Apple > Apple, Horseradish, Yuzu, Hot Sauce, and Mirin
Classic > Parsley, Shallots, Cocktail Sauce, and Mignonette
Oyster Bay> Uncle Nearest Straight Rye, Orange Curaçao, Dry Vermouth, and Orange Bitters
Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey
Uncle Nearest 1856 Premium Aged Whiskey
Uncle Nearest Rye Whiskey
About Ben “ Moody” Harney:
Ben “Moody” Harney is the founder of Mothershuckers, the Only Oyster Cart in Brooklyn. Fascinated by the story of Thomas Downing, “the Oyster King of New York,” the son of freed slaves who peddled oysters on Wall Street in the late 1800s and went on to open one of the most successful oyster restaurants of his time, Harney envisioned operating his own oyster cart. Ben believes the oyster could regain its place as everyman’s food. Mothershuckers along with more than 75 purveyors in New York City, donate all the shells to the Billion Oyster Project, an initiative to restore a billion oysters to New York Harbor by 2035. Recycling the shells rebuilds the reefs so that new oyster populations can grow—as well as improving the water quality and stimulating a return of sea life. Mothershuckers opened its first brick and mortar location in Pier 57’s Market 57 in April 2023.
About Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey:
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey honors the world’s first-known African American master distiller, Nearest Green. It was the first spirits brand in the world to be named after a Black American. The portfolio is the Most Awarded Bourbon and American Whiskey of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.
Our seven ultra-premium whiskeys have garnered over 1,100 awards and accolades since the brand’s 2017 launch, including 715 Gold medals or higher, 123 Best in Class honors and an average critic’s score of 92. Some notable mentions include Spirit Brand of the Year from Wine Enthusiast, two Chairman’s Trophies from Ultimate Spirits Challenge, four Master Blender of the Year awards – including two back-to-back from Whisky Magazine, Whisky of the Year from USA Spirits Ratings, and three “World’s Best” awards from Whisky Magazine’s World Whiskies Awards.
Tickets to events held at Platform at Pier 57 by the James Beard Foundation cover the cost of food, education and a unique dining experience. Meals are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. Unless otherwise stated, alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price.
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