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'Crustacean Celebration' Set for April
The Tides Inn is kicking off spring with "Crustacean Celebration," a weekend of fun feasting, Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24. Guest Chef and "live fire expert," Eric Gephart of Kamado Joe Grills, will team up with The Tides Inn Executive Chef Truman Jones for a welcome gathering Friday night, followed by a Saturday afternoon and evening of epicurean delights and demos dedicated to Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs, the crustacean delicacies that are native to the region.
The weekend begins with a Friday evening rosé-inspired “Pink Party,” a meet-and-greet reception in the resort’s new Chef’s Kitchen. Guests are encouraged to dress with the theme and will enjoy creative live-cooked canapes, rosé and a signature cocktail.
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'Crustacean Celebration' Set for April
The Crustacean Celebration’s main event will take place on the resort’s beautiful shoreline Saturday afternoon. Attendees will learn tips and tricks as they partake in this Kamado Joe class celebrating delicious crustaceans. The chefs will demonstrate their cooking techniques including a pro-approach to cooking blue crabs and lobster tails, making this a hands-on and interactive “edutainment” event.
Guests will also be treated to delicious dishes featuring scallops, oysters, shrimp and lots more. To top it off, The Tides Inn’s vintage bar cart, Rosie, will be serving up fun and creative cocktails including a Blue Crab Bloody Mary. That evening guests can head over to Fish Hawk Oyster Bar for “Tides After Hours” for sweet treats and a night cap.
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'Crustacean Celebration' Set for April
“This partnership with Kamado Joe is part of my vision to elevate The Tides Inn culinary programming through regional and local partnerships,” Jones said. “Crustacean Celebration is the first of many events in the pipeline that will put The Tides Inn on the map as a culinary destination in the Chesapeake Bay region.”
Gephart is the director of Culinary Inspiration for Kamado Joe Ceramic Grills. He has experience in distinguished kitchens from New York City to New Zealand and he has owned and operated award-winning restaurants. Chef Eric’s passion for education led him to open a notable culinary school in North Carolina, where he refined his signature style of culinary “edutainment.”
“I think there is an important story to tell regarding the Tides Inn brining in outside talent to provide fun and unique guest experiences,” Gephart said. “I’m thrilled to be the first to shake things up and want to leave people on the edge of their seats for the next Tides Inn event.”
Tickets begin at $125 per person for the main event, and $50 each for the “Pink Party” and “Tides After Hours” events. Guests can also purchase a weekend bundle for $225 per person for all three events and are also encouraged to book the Crustacean Celebration Package with rates starting at $374 per night with a minimum two-night stay.
The Tides Inn is committed to following all Virginia State COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions for the Crustacean Celebration as the safety and well-being of the guests and team members at The Tides Inn is top priority. The property is Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED® with Forbes Travel Guide and will continue to uphold the highest level of service, cleanliness and safety for the event.
To purchase tickets and book accommodations for the Crustacean Celebration, visit Tidesinn.com or call (877) 456-9677. For event updates follow @TidesInn and @kamadojoe.
