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Fall Oyster Shuck at PITTSBURGH BLUE

Minneapolis, Minn., October 3, 2014 If, as Jonathan Swift wrote, It was a bold man who first ate an oyster, then only a crazy one would miss PITTSBURGH BLUEs Fall Oyster Shuck underway now in both Edina and Maple Grove.

Created by Parasoles resident super chef, James Beard Award-winner Tim McKee, the menu highlights the wide variety of preparations to which the oyster lends itself.

I wanted to celebrate the classics, but also expose people to preparations that might be new to them, like charbroiled oysters or our play on the Carpetbagger Steak, says McKee.

PITTSBURGH BLUEs Fall Oyster Shuck debuts with the following menu:

FRESH SHUCKED OYSTERS $3.50 each
Selection of East and West Coast oysters varies daily. Served with horseradish cocktail sauce, frozen mignonette and lemon.

OYSTER SHOOTER TRIO $11.95
Fresh-shucked Blue Points in shots of our signature Bloody Mary, cantaloupe/red chili and cucumber/lime cocktails.

OYSTER & SHRIMP PO BOY $13.95
French bread stuffed with crispy fried oysters, Florida pink shrimp, shredded lettuce, tomato and jalapeño rémoulade with fries.

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER $14.95
Classic broiled oysters with spinach, Hollandaise and herbs.

CAJUN FRIED OYSTERS $15.95
One dozen fat, juicy oysters, seasoned and crisp fried, served with red-hot aioli.

OYSTER & CHORIZO PAN ROAST $13.95
Updated New England classic oyster stew with seared scallop, chorizo, grilled bread and sweet corn butter.

BBQ CHARBROILED OYSTERS (1/2 dozen) $18.95
Fresh oysters charbroiled with butter, garlic and New Orleans BBQ spices.

MINI OYSTER BLT ROLL $1.95 each
Crispy oyster, tomato, lettuce, smoked bacon and spicy mayonnaise on a house-made roll.

GINGER STEAMED MAHI MAHI $31.95
Hawaiian Mahi Mahi lightly steamed with aromatic ginger and served with braised leeks, butter-poached oysters and oyster mushrooms.

CARPETBAGGER STEAK $39.95
A play on the classic Mid-Century surf n turf favorite 12 oz. sirloin topped with crispy oysters and Creole/herb butter, with roasted mushrooms.

Available at both lunch and dinner, the Fall Oyster Shuck will continue through the fall.

Tim McKees oyster offerings can also be incorporated into private dining and group events at PITTSBURGH BLUE. For more information about events in Edina, contact Kristi Stanton at kstanton@parasole.com or 952-567-2700. For events in Maple Grove, contact Tjersti Webb at twebb@parasole.com or 763-416-2663.
About Parasole

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Parasole Restaurant Holdings operates PITTSBURGH BLUE at the Galleria in Edina and the Shoppes at Arbor Lake in Maple Grove; Mozza Mia in downtown Edina; Chino Latino and Libertine at Hennepin & Lake in Minneapolis; Mannys Steakhouse, The Living Room & Prohibition at the W Minneapolis The Foshay in downtown Minneapolis; Salut Bar Américain in Edina and St. Paul; Muffuletta Café in St. Pauls Como Park neighborhood; the Good Earth Restaurants in Edina and Roseville; and Burger Jones in Burnsville and Minneapolis.

By joining the Parasole Dining Club, guests have the opportunity to earn points for the dollars they spend and to redeem them for food and drink at any participating Parasole restaurant. Details at Parasole.com.