In August, Maryland celebrated National Oyster Week with restaurant specials and limited deals, all in celebration of the Bay’s beloved bivalve.
Now in October, Richmond, Virginia is getting in on the fun. The inaugural Oyster Week RVA kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 1, to support the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s oyster restoration efforts in Virginia. More than 20 Richmond restaurants have signed up to serve Virginia oysters all week and donate 15% of oyster sales to the Foundation.
The event is spearheaded by Acacia Midtown co-owner Aline Reitzer, who started the city’s popular, semi-annual Restaurant Week. “In Richmond’s restaurant community,” she explains, “we understand our deep ties to the water. Oyster Week RVA showcases our great watermen and oyster farmers; it’s a win-win, eating their oysters and giving back. We’re all committed to recycling oyster shells as well, to support both the industry and restoration programs.” …