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Virginia Shaffer Appears on Boston WVCB Chronicle 5

Virginia Shaffer Appears on Boston WVCB Chronicle 5

Chronicle spotlights New England’s oyster industry and the myriad stories related to bivalves. Virginia is interviewed to discuss New England’s rich oyster history.
Virginia Shaffer leads Tide to Table Presentation at the National Arts Club in Gramercy Park

Virginia Shaffer leads Tide to Table Presentation at the National Arts Club in Gramercy Park

On Friday, February 24th 2023, Virginia presented at the National Arts Club in Gramercy Park, New York, as a part of the NAC’s Culinary Arts program.
Virginia Shaffer Interview Published on CanvasRebel

Virginia Shaffer Interview Published on CanvasRebel

CANVASREBEL is a publication dedicated to telling the stories of entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives. In January 2023, Virginia shared her personal story starting Lady Oyster, and shared a few tips for other social media storytellers.
Lady Oyster Chowder Published in Edible Maine

Lady Oyster Chowder Published in Edible Maine

Virginia’s homemade oyster chowder was published in the Winter ’22-23 edition of Edible Maine.
Virginia Shaffer Joins Judging Panel for Maine Oyster Company’s Annual “Oyster Olympics”

Virginia Shaffer Joins Judging Panel for Maine Oyster Company’s Annual “Oyster Olympics”

In September 2022, Virginia joined Maine Oyster Company in hosting the third annual Maine Shell Oyster Olympics, a day full of competitive oyster shenanigans.
Lady Oyster Joins HARVEST ON THE HARBOR Press Team

Lady Oyster Joins HARVEST ON THE HARBOR Press Team

For the second year in a row, Virginia joins HARVEST ON THE HARBOR and Maine Oyster Company’s Oysterfest to provide press coverage and host an “Oyster Fixings Cart” for guests.
Virginia Shaffer Published in Good Grit Magazine: Oyster Love Founded in Family

Virginia Shaffer Published in Good Grit Magazine: Oyster Love Founded in Family

Virginia’s article, “Oyster Love Founded in Family” was published in Good Grit Magazine. 
Lady Oyster Interviewed on Oyster Ninja Podcast: The Value of Social Media in the Oyster World

Lady Oyster Interviewed on Oyster Ninja Podcast: The Value of Social Media in the Oyster World

Virginia Shaffer of Lady Oyster Blog was featured on The Oyster Ninja, an oyster appreciation podcast, on social media tips for the oyster industry.
Virginia Shaffer and Governor Janet Mills Join as Judges for the 2nd Annual International Oyster Chef of the Year Competition

Virginia Shaffer and Governor Janet Mills Join as Judges for the 2nd Annual International Oyster Chef of the Year Competition

Virginia Shaffer joins Governor Janet Mills of Maine to judge the Second Annual International Oyster Chef Competition hosted by O’Maine Studios.
Lady Oyster Photography Featured in Boston Hospitality Review

Lady Oyster Photography Featured in Boston Hospitality Review

Virginia’s Lady Oyster photography was featured on Boston University’s Boston Hospitality Review article, “When is a Group a Chain, and a Chain a Brand?” written by Christopher Muller.
Lady Oyster Article “Opening Minds, Opening Oysters” Discussed in Post and Courier News

Lady Oyster Article “Opening Minds, Opening Oysters” Discussed in Post and Courier News

“Opening Minds, Opening Oysters,” was Virginia’s ground-breaking story on Bella Macbeth, the first openly transgender oyster shucker in North America. It inspired Post and Courier’s article, “Local oyster shucker aims to pry open new doors for colleagues”

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