While throwing a party may seem an odd way to turn the tide on over-fished or depleted seafood and fish stocks, a local seafood market takes an opposite approach.
The best way is to lead by example and show customers and guests how delicious and accessible sustainable seafood is in the Lower Mainland, said Heather Jenkins, of 1 Fish 2 Fish Fresh Seafood Market.
So the Langley business will host their fourth annual Sip and Slurp event celebrating Ocean Wise month on Nov. 14.
The event will feature a standout collection of seafood hors d’oeuvres, organic wines, and new to this year, craft beer. It will also serve to educate people about Ocean Wise products, recipes, oyster shucking and cooking demonstrations.
To Jenkins, it is about sharing with the public that 1 Fish 2 Fish value where their products come from and how they arrive in the market.
“Ultimately we want our guests to have a great time, but to leave more knowledgeable about how the seafood they purchase impacts our oceans and rivers.”
Partnering with Jenkins for the event will be Kalala Organic Estate Winery and Four Winds Brewery. The menu will be prepared by chef Sean Bone.
Tickets are $39 and include the food, wine and craft beer tastings.
To reserve tickets, call 604-532-5226 or email info@1fish2fish.ca.
The event will be held at 1 Fish 2 Fish Seafood Market, which is located at 20534 Fraser Hwy. It runs from 6:30 p.m.to 9 p.m.
