Oyster Jam Sunday, Emeril's Top Chef Viewing Party

FRERET— If you haven't heard about Freret Oyster Jam by now, well, here is another story from NoDef on the inaugural event this Sunday, January 19, at Publiq House (4528 Freret St), which is all "the brainchild of local food vendor Woody Ruiz, who is behind Woody's Fish Tacos." The Jam starts at 11 a.m. Buy tickets here. [NOLADefender]

IRISH CHANNEL— Magazine small plates spot Salu is having live music next Thursday, January 23rd from 6 to 9 p.m. from Latin/Mediterranean guitarist Daniele Spadavecchi. Also if you buy an order of Paella, you get a free bottle of house red/white. Saturday, January 25, chef Dustin Brian will also throw down with the monthly pig roast with $7 and $10 sandwiches with sides all day. [Eaterwire]

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT— Next wednesday, January 22, Emeril's (800 Tchoup) will host a Top Chef viewing party at the bar from 8 to 10 p.m. with a complimentary taste of the episode's winning dish. There will also be a $9 NOLA Quickfire cocktail special with $1 from sales going to Café Reconcile. A full dinner/cocktail menu will also be available. [Eaterwire]

Publiq House [Photo: Brasted]