It's patio season and yesterday Joe Fortes hosted a tweetup to promote their rooftop patio space. Even the sun came out just in time for the party!

Joe Fortes always throw amazing parties. They have great food that is so delicious and some of the freshest oysters, I've ever eaten!

Wayne Sych, executive chef at Joe Fortes, came up to greet the guests a few times!

Duncan managed the oyster bar the whole evening. I found out today that Oyster Bob, the world's best shucker, is his uncle! He became my new best friend since I kept visiting him! XD He recognized K and me from when we went to Joe Fortes' Happy Hour!

Local beach oysters from Denman Island: Satori and Lighthouse oysters. So fresh and plump! I must have eaten a dozen at least! Joe Fortes always has the freshest oysters!

More oysters with Joe Fortes' special cocktail sauce. Mmmm.

Of course, Joe Fortes is known for it's great seafood! The rest of the yummy food below!

Seafood platter

Insalata Caprese

Lobster shrimp roll

Flat Iron Steak

Miso Marinated Sablefish

Spicy Tuna Cone

Fish and chips

Joe's Shrimp Ceviche

Chicken Waffles

Custard cream puff

Creme brulee

Margaritas

White and Red Sangria

There was a make your own sangria bar! Fun!


Here's the recipes for the red and white Joe Fortes let us take home!

As parting gifts, guests were given house baked cookies!

They were really yummy. Chocolate with white chocolate pieces. Mmmmm.

I realize now that I didn't take a photo of the patio! *fail* D= I'll have to rectify that the next time I go back to visit! It's a really nice space with a fake lawn where people can play bocce ball. There's a bar there too so Joe's Happy Hour specials apply!!! Woohoo!

It was nice to see some familiar faces at the tweetup. Good food, food friends, good times. Thanks Joe Fortes for a great party!