The Mandana Research Division · June 12, 2026 · 6:00pm
summer science fair
A Summer Dinner Party with a Rigorous Investigation into Caviar Excellence
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school may be out, but science never sleeps
Tragic news: Our favorite classic white sturgeon caviar from the Caviar Co. has been discontinued, and so we invite you to taste-test with us to find the best replacement — FOR SCIENCE!
Science does not grieve. Science investigates. Join us for a structured, peer-reviewed, outdoor seated, summer dinner as we taste-test the candidates and crown a new champion!
when
Friday, June 12, 2026
6:00pm
where
Cheryl and Nick’s
(and Molly’s!) Backyard
Please bring a light jacket in case it gets chilly!
the scientific method
The Caviar Index
Hypothesis: "A worthy successor exists. We simply have not yet tasted it."
| Criteria | Evaluating | Scale | Weight |
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| Brininess | Ocean salinity — present but not overwhelming | 1–5 | 15% |
| Butteriness | Richness, fat content, creaminess on the palate | 1–5 | 20% |
| Complexity | Depth of flavor — does it evolve? Does it surprise you? | 1–5 | 25% |
| Texture | Pop of the pearls, consistency, size uniformity | 1–5 | 15% |
| Finish | The lingering aftertaste — long and elegant, or short and flat? | 1–5 | 25% |
| Value | Knowing the price tier — is this worth what it costs? | 1–5 | Tiebreaker |
