Local Chefs + Local Oysters

Meet the Raleigh chefs and NC oyster farms bringing all the flavor to the fest. You’ll have the chance to try and vote on a variety of raw or grilled oysters—and an oyster ice cream! Teams and instagram info below:

Pearls

Mo Ray, The Modega
@the_modega

Crystal Coast Oysters
@crystalcoastoysters

Tides

Kevin Ruiz, Cuya
@chefk.ruiz
@cuyaraleigh
&
Hold Fast Oyster Company
@holdfastoysterco

Breeze

Luis Zouain, Lagana
@chefluiszouain
@laganaraleigh
&
Aw Shucks Oyster Company

Dew

Lindsey Darkes, Boatman Spirit Company
@linzeesfood
@boatmanspiritsco
&
Seashore Oyster Company
@seashoreoystercompany

Coast

Jamey Adcox, Cucciolo Terrazza
@chef_jamey.adcox
@cuccioloraleigh

&

Mera Brothers Oysters
@merabrothersoysters

Shell

Marc Russell, Buccan
@marcarussell
@buccan_co

&

Shuckleford Banks Shellfish
@shucklefordbanks