25,0000 oysters. Photos from the Schlafly Stout & Oyster Festival, Friday March 6, 2009 at the Schlafly Tap Room.
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By Sarah Paradoski
Rockin’ the condiment station.
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The heavenly buffet line of raw oysters on the half-shell and the guest, bi-coastal master shuckers
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1.A busy barista serving out stout. Schlafly brewed and offered three varieties of stout at the fest: Nitro Irish, Oatmeal and Kaldi’s Coffee. When asked how much stout they would be going through over the course of the weekend, the restaurant host ventured a guess at eight or nine barrels.
By Sarah Paradoski
A pro shucking oysters barefoot & free.
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The crowded upstairs dining room brings together friends and strangers (new friends) to eat, drink and listen to live music.
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A few of the spirited guest-shucker crew. Notice the excellent oyster bling!
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The exceptionally warm weather on Friday, March 6 allowed guests to spill out onto the parking lot to drink and socialize.
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They found a creative dining area in the parking lot.
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A man with an event-appropriate ensemble and friends.
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Gumbohead performs upstairs at the Tap Room for oyster diners & drinkers.
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