
The final in-studio episode at The Kitchen for the North Carolina Food and Beverage Podcast with Raleigh Oyster Fest collaborators: Max Trujillo, Eduardo Mera (Mera Brothers Oysters) and Katie Dombrowski, plus guests Luis Zouain (Lagana) and Chef Chris Gass (Bellow's Butcher Company). They preview the third Raleigh Oysterfest—"Smoke & Shuck"—on November 7 at Iron Works, featuring oysters, barbecue, music, drinks, and vendors, with tickets at RawleighOysterFestival.com Luis plans his defending-champion oyster with Dominican chili oil, lime, and sofrito powder; Chris will smoke short plate and serve a house-made oyster sauce. Proceeds benefit Frankie Lemmon School and the NC Coastal Federation, with an additional online raffle. The group also discusses Lagana's omakase format, Bellow's Butcher's sandwiches and anniversary, Raleigh's growth, and practical kitchen staples like MSG.
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