Your digital editor strives to be diligent, but every now and then private life intervenes, in this instance my hip replacement surgery two weeks ago, which has gone swimmingly but has been a “business as usual” schedule wrecker for me.
As such, a belated note that the second week of Osteria Italian Seafood’s (1211 Herr Lane) holiday event is ongoing through Christmas Eve. In many ways the Feast of Seven Fishes is where the old world meets the new.
Feast of the seven fishes: An Italian Christmas Eve tradition, by Adam Jones (ItaliaRail)
There are many Italian Christmas traditions including the legend of La Befana, but have you ever heard of the Feast of the Seven Fishes? This tradition connects back to the long-standing Italian tradition of vigilia, a day of fasting that ends with a meal that excludes meat and dairy. After a full day of fasting on Christmas Eve, imagine the vigil night of December 24 as an endless feast of fish and pasta to fill hungry bellies.
Here’s the extended local seven-times-seafood pitch.
Feast of the 7 Fishes… at Osteria Italian Seafood
12/2/2024 3:00 pm – 12/24/2024 8:00 pm
Our second annual Feast of the 7 Fishes is back again at Osteria Italian Seafood! The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian-American tradition celebrated on Christmas Eve. Join us this year for the feast starting December 2nd through December 24th to indulge in seven unique and delicious seafood specials to celebrate the holiday season!
We will be offering 7 special dishes featuring the 7 fishes. The feast can be served family style for 2-4 people for $180 OR you can choose whichever dishes you like for a la carte pricing (our regular dinner menu will also be available).
The Seven Fishes Menu will be available all day on Christmas Eve (12/24) starting at 11am.
I profiled Osteria just a year ago in the Winter 2023 (Vol. 80) issue, with stellar photography by Dan Dry.
