Murray's Expansion Complete; Oyster Fest at Back Forty

EAST VILLAGE — On November 19, Back Forty will host an East Coast Vs. West Coast Oyster Fest from 3 - 5:30 PM. A $25 entrance fee gets you unlimited passed hors d'oeuvres, local beer, and Muscadet. The oysters will be served at two shucking stations, and they'll be $2 each (with a few for $4). Reservations can be made via Brown Paper Tickets. [EaterWire]

WEST VILLAGE — The Murray's Cheese Shop expansion is complete. They've moved into the adjacent Lobster Place space, and they're got a bunch of new products like coffees and chocolates. [EaterWire]

COBBLE HILL — Diners Journal reports that a new fancy mac and cheese place is opening next Monday in Cobble Hill called Sadie’s Kitchen. They're going to offer add-ons like bacon, smoked duck, and fried oysters. [DJ]

MEDIA ROUNDUP — Thanksgiving is swiftly approaching, and food magazines are falling over themselves running tips and recipes. So what's in this year's crop? Eater National rounds them all up, and introduces the first annual Unscientific Thanksgiving Magazine Awards, including awards for Best Pie Porn and the Gutsiest Non-Turkey Cover. [-EN-]
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