Shuck Yeah! Cunard Tavern Hosts First Annual Oyster Fest on July 26th

Mark your calendars, Eastie—something delicious is coming to the neighborhood. Cunard Tavern is hosting its first-ever Oyster Fest on Saturday, July 26th from 1pm to 4pm, and it’s shaping up to be a summer highlight you won’t want to miss.
They’re shutting down Webster Street for the ultimate seaside block party, bringing together ten top-tier chefs and local oyster farms for one unforgettable afternoon. James Beard Award–winning chef Tony Messina and Eastie’s own Philip Frattaroli are at the helm, curating a coastal culinary experience like no other.
Each chef will serve up their own creative spin on the classic oyster pairing, so you’ll get to taste a variety of flavors—from the bold to the briny—all while sipping on craft cocktails and soaking up the East Boston summer vibes.
Featured chefs include:
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- Will Gilson – Puritan & Co., Cambridge
- Doug Rodrigues – Osteria Vivo, Pembroke
- Nick Gillespie – Dune Brothers Seafood, Providence
- David Vargas – Vida Cantina, Portsmouth
- Cassie Piuma – Sarma, Somerville
- Drew Grosse – Lobster Trap, Bourne
- Ben Sukle – Oberlin, Providence
- Darrel Boles – Little Donkey, Cambridge
- Mark Lutz – Great Marsh Shellfish, Rowley
- Andrew Robinson – Cunard Tavern, East Boston
Tickets are $75 per person and include fresh-shucked oysters and two drinks. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Jimmy Fund—so you can feel good while eating good.
Spots are limited, so grab your ticket now.
Maureen Dahill is the editor of Caught in Southie and a lifelong resident of South Boston sometimes mistaken for a yuppie. Co-host of Caught Up, storyteller, lover of red wine and binge watching TV series. Mrs. Peter G. Follow her @MaureenCaught.
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