Heesung Kim
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Certified: L2 - 4/25/24, L1 - 10/17/23
Current role: Owner and General Manager, Embarcadero Wine and Oyster Bar
Most meaningful oyster: Golden Mantle, my first oyster on the half shell
Favorite oyster to shuck: Cocktail size Virginicas, least favourite is medium beach Gigas (ugh - size matters!)
Dream oyster destination: Australia and New Zealand, because I've never been.
Proudest oyster accomplishments to date: Converting a wings and beer pub into an oyster bar in 1995 when oysters weren't really a thing in Calgary.
Favorite thing about being an OMG member: Learning new things and meeting other oyster aficionados.
