National Oyster Week at Santa Monica Seafood for Bracken’s Kitchen

Ever wanted to master oyster shucking? You can stop by Santa Monica Seafood in Costa Mesa or in Santa Monica on Saturday, Aug. 11 from noon to 2 p.m. for a fun Oyster Shucking Demo at both stores. And, Santa Monica Seafood is honoring National Oyster Day all week and donating a portion of proceeds from oyster sales to Bracken’s Kitchen, a nonprofit dedicated to feeding the impoverished in Southern California and recovering foods to lessen the environmental impact of food waste.

Market Hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Café Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

154 E. 17th Street in Costa Mesa. 949.574.0274.

1000 Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica. 310.393.5244