{"title":"Events","description":"\u003cp\u003eDowneast Dayboat scallops are unforgettable, and so is the story behind them. Understanding what makes them so special will increase your seafood confidence and pleasure.  Join Togue to learn about Maine scallop merroir, how to pair seafood with sake, and how to be a savvy seafood consumer. Each event is limited to a small group to make sure participants have ample time for questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maine-scallop-merroir-tasting-with-togue","title":"Maine Scallop Merroir Tasting: December 26","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: Please purchase this item on its own rather than combining it with other items,\u003c\/strong\u003e as the free shipping and specific timing of the experience will interfere with the calendar for other purchases. Select December 24 at checkout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncludes one and a half pounds of scallops in total.   \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eOn Saturday, December 26 at 6 PM EST, Togue will lead a guided tasting of 3 different Maine scallop varietals.  During and after the tasting, Togue will explain the reasons why Maine's coast is so uniquely suited to produce such a wide variety of flavors (it's a geological, biological, chemical, gastronomical wonder!), followed by an open Q\u0026amp;A. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eParticipants in our January 2026 provided overwhelmingly positive feedback and pointed out how fun it was to participate in a group, so this year we decided to offer the tasting over the Christmas holiday as it'll be a fabulous way to spend time learning and tasting with friend and family.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis one of a kind experience will include \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual packages of scallops from 3 different areas along Maine's coast (if weather issues require, we may use a combination of fresh and frozen scallops: if so, defrosting instructions will be included).  Each package will contain three 8 ounces of scallops, \u003cem\u003efor a total of 1.5 pounds. 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Be sure to include the email to whom you want the email sent in the notes section of your order if it's different from yours.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNationwide shipping included!  Note: Please include the email of the person you'd like to receive the invitation graphic in the notes section of your order if it's different from YOUR email.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTogue's Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an amazing opportunity to experience a delicious one of a kind tasting while \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may have seen oyster tasting wheels before, such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oystermasterguild.com\/oyster-tasting-wheel\"\u003ethis one.\u003c\/a\u003e  This type of tasting wheel \u003cem\u003edoes not yet exist for scallops,\u003c\/em\u003e since most Americans have only ever tasted generic waterlogged scallops from the offshore fishery.  \u003cstrong\u003eThis tasting will help dispel the myth that \"a scallop is a scallop\" by guiding participants through the unique flavors produced by different bays along Maine's long, craggy coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe scallops provided will be enough for up to four people to participate.  \u003cstrong\u003eWhere else can you (and up to three friends!) enjoy a fascinating presentation and a unique tasting experience for just $165?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE: On Wednesday, December 24, the graphics below will be emailed to everyone who has ordered this event, along with additional information. 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