1. Cut the paper side seals

2. Place a caviar tin opener or a coin between the top and bottom part of the tin

3. Rotate the opener until you hear the tin pop open

To serve caviar, it is recommended to use a mother-of-pearl spoon rather than a metal spoon. This is because metal spoons can react with the caviar, leading to oxidation and altering the delicate taste of the product. Contact with metal can also change the texture and quality of the caviar.

Mother-of-pearl or wooden spoons are ideal for serving caviar. These materials are neutral and won’t affect the caviar’s taste, allowing for an optimal tasting experience.

Fresh oysters are delicious on their own, but you can enhance their enjoyment with various accompaniments:

• Raw: Fresh oysters are always a refined option. To fully appreciate their textures and aromas, eat them directly after opening. This allows their pure and delicate taste to shine.
• Mignonette: A mignonette is a traditional sauce for oysters, usually made from vinegar (often white wine or champagne vinegar), finely chopped shallots, and sometimes pepper. Prepare a homemade mignonette with quality vinegar to surprise and delight your guests.
• Lemon: A simple lemon wedge can be squeezed over the oysters to add a touch of acidity and freshness.
• Hot Sauces: Various hot sauces can also complement the oysters.

Oysters can also be grilled, which is a delicious and surprising option, especially for newcomers. They can be served with flavoured butter or spices to enhance their taste.

Serve fresh oysters well-chilled or on a bed of crushed ice to maintain their freshness.

Caviar is a delicate treat that can be enhanced with various accompaniments and beverages, as a topping, or enjoyed alone. If this is your first time enjoying caviar, we recommend enjoying it alone through a caviar bump.  Here are some suggestions for an optimal tasting experience:

• Blinis: Blinis are small, thin, pancake-like wafers often topped with crème fraiche and caviar. Find out how to make your own blinis on our blog, or add blinis to your next order. 
• Oysters: For a delicious combination of marine flavours, you can add caviar to an open oyster.
• Buttered Toast: Buttered toast points are also an excellent choice for serving caviar, providing a crunchy texture and pleasant contrast.
• Pasta: Topping your white sauce pasta with a scoop of caviar is an ideal way to elevate your dish. 
• With Crab: Caviar-topped crab meat offers a delightful combination of flavours. 

Learn more about enjoying caviar on our blog. 

Oscietra caviar pairs well with raw white fish. It can be used as a garnish on fish dishes to enhance flavors.

Siberian caviar is particularly delightful with meats like beef tartare, carpaccio, or seared Wagyu. It adds richness and depth to these dishes.

When it comes to caviar, there are several drink options which enhance and complement its flavour. 

• Champagne is an excellent choice to accompany caviar. Its bubbles and acidity perfectly complement the flavors of caviar.
• Sancerre white, with its freshness and acidity, also pairs well with caviar. Other dry white wines are also suitable for enjoying with caviar. Be sure to serve your wine chilled.
• A quality vodka is another classic option. Served very cold, it accompanies caviar with elegance.

We recommend against pairing your caviar with red wine, as the high tannins can overpower the delicate flavours of caviar.

The ideal way to savour the fine flavours of caviar on their own is by enjoying a caviar bump (“à la royale” in French). Simply spoon a dollop of caviar onto the back of your hand with a mother-of-pearl spoon and consume the caviar in one mouthful. The warmth of your hand will warm the caviar and bring out its flavour.  

Learn more about enjoying caviar on our blog. We offer caviar-tasting experiences in-person at our Montreal location. Please contact us to learn more.