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UPTOWN? Cleaver & Co., a new butcher shop, is opening this Saturday, October 27 at 3917 Baronne. The store will sell meats (including Boudin) sourced from Louisiana farmers. Here's some pics taken by historian/foodist Rien Fertel of the meat arriving at the shop, and hanging on some serious meat hooks. [EaterWire, NOLA.com, Twitter]
WAREHOUSE DISTRICT? RioMar is having a five-course oyster
dinner featuring P&J oysters on November 1, to kick off oyster season. For reservations call
504.525.3474, visit their website for more info. [EaterWire]
MID CITY? Serendipity is doing "Drink Like a Pro Mondays," which Todd A. Price reports are a chance for Chef Chris DeBarr and a visiting wine expert to pour six 2-ounce glasses, serve small plates, and talk about the goods. Debarr tells Ian McNulty that the seminars are a "a backstage pass at how we wine professionals evaluate wine." $25/class, 5:45p.m. on Mondays. 504-407-0818 for info/reservations. [NOLA.com, Gambit]
Serendipity's bar [Photo: Facebook]