Ethnic Feasts at Bluewater Grill Tuesday Tastings!

(content and photos courtesy of Bluewater Grill) As if sitting at a table overlooking the ocean was not enough, Bluewater Grills’ Second Tuesday Tasting 2024 add to the heavenly experience with a series of one-evening only regional, French and Italian feasts. Chefs go all out at these monthly tastings featuring seasonal seafood and shellfish paired with hand-selected wines, beers or sakes. Just take a look.

Bluewater Second Tuesday Tasting on Feb. 6, 2024: “A Lobster Tail Celebration.” This special feast, dining pairs starts with a sampler platter of two Chilled Prawns, two Ponzu Sashimi Sea Scallops and two Oysters on the Half Shell.

Next, individual own oven-baked, 11-oz. Rock Lobster Tails arrive with added melted butter. Wine pairings include Ruffino Prosecco from Italy for the first course and Acrobat Pinot Gris from Washington state for the second. Cost of this feast is $75.

This extraordinary seafood tasting was moved from Feb. 13 to Feb. 6 in honor of Valentine’s Day. To keep in the spirit, the 11-oz. Rock Lobster Tail and wine pairings can still be ordered off the menu separately on Valentine’s Day.

Bluewater Second Tuesday Tasting on March 12, 2024: “A Taste of France.”  Bluewater chefs start the evening with a Caesar Salad of Romaine hearts, anchovies and parmesan cheese. The dishes are paired with Veuve du Vernay Champagne from France.

Diners are then treated to the restaurants’ popular Provençal-style Bouillabaisse made with saffron-infused broth, fresh fish, mussels, clams, shrimp, scallops and rouille and paired with France’s Timbach Pinot Blanc. The cost is $55 per person.

Bluewater Second Tuesday Tasting on April 9, 2024: “A Taste of New Orleans” guests begin a tasty affectionate culinary tour of the “Big Easy” with Bluewater’s ‘Nawlins Shrimp paired with a Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley. The shrimp is available on this night only.

 Bluewater’s Seafood Gumbo, created by restaurant chefs in the New Orleans tradition, becomes the special main event of the meal. The hearty soup classic is paired with a Castle Rock Pinot Noir from Monterey. The cost is $55 per person.

Bluewater Second Tuesday Tasting on May 14, 2024: “ Jambalaya Jubilee.”  Bluewater chefs “bring the heat” with this two-course feast. It begins with Oysters Rockefeller topped with creamed spinach, Romano cheese and bacon. Next comes Bluewater’s updated version of the spicy Creole and Cajun dish, Jambalaya, with fresh seafood, vegetables and rice. Wine pairings include an Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc and Oyster Bay Pinot Noir from New Zealand. The cost is $55 per person.

Bluewater Second Tuesday Tasting on June 11, 2024: “Arugula, Avocado and Ahi.” Bluewater’s tangy Arugula and Avocado Salad begin the meal, accompanied by a Whispering Angel Rose from France. Then, it’s the chefs’ Blackened Ahi Tuna, with a version especially prepared for the evening and paired with an Acrobat Pinot Gris from Washington state. The cost is $55 per person.

Due to events popularity, advance reservations are required and can be made here.

Bluewater Grill was established in Newport Beach in 1996, by partners Rick Staunton and Jim Ulcickas. It has since since grown into a classic family of seafood restaurants, located in resort communities. The restaurants are committed to serving guests pristine seafood, sustainably caught, and prepared classically or with a modern twist.  For more of the story, please see //www.bluewatergrill.com/our-story/

BlueWater Grill, 665 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277, (310) 318-3474