Thursday Sips & Nibbles

I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely, tips well and are nice to their servers.
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1) In celebration of Boston’s 115th Fisherman’s Feast, North End favorite Prezza is offering a special seafood-focused menu available from August 1–17. Prezza is marking the occasion with six limited-time dishes, available a la carte, that showcase New England seafood with a Mediterranean twist.

The ‘Fisherman’s Feast’ menu includes:
Patriot Oysters with Cucumber Mignonette and Cocktail Sauce
Fried Clams paired with a Lemon Caper Aioli
Bluefin Tuna Crudo including Cara Cara Orange, Fennel, Citrus Vinaigrette, and Calabrian Chiles
White Anchovy Crostini with Garlic, Wine, Cherry Tomatoes, and Olive Tapenade
Octopus Flatbread containing Potatoes, Arugula, Lemon, Black Olive Tapenade, Feta Cheese
Warm Buttered Lobster, Brioche Toast, Lobster Butter, as well as Italian Cole Slaw, and Old Bay Fries

2) On August 6, MAZÍ Food Group (Desnuda Cocina & Bar, Gigi, Ilona, Kava Neo-Taverna) will debut the newest addition in its growing restaurant collection: Louis Corner. Situated on the corner of Tremont and Waltham streets, in the South End,  Louis (pronounced Lou-ee) Corner will be an elevated American gastropub concept.

Using a blend of seating options to encourage a lively social experience, the 48 seats are a mix of bar settings, brown leather banquettes and mid-top tables flanked with bronze-studded chairs.  MAZÍ Food Group’s executive chef and owner Jesus Preciado has reimagined a menu rooted in core American cuisine with occasional Irish influences. Designed for sharing, guests can expect a collection of starters like pickled vegetables, Rockefeller oysters, fried cauliflower, deviled eggs, and a variety of local oysters. Spanning regional specialties from the Northeast to the south, highlights from the dinner menu include a smashburger, mac and cheese, fish and chips, and jambalaya while classic sandwiches preparations – from a lobster roll to roast beef and a Cubano – grace the menu at lunchtime.

Louis Corner’s beverage program will encompass cordials, beer and wine while paying tribute to classic American cocktails. The wine program has been curated to celebrate American vintners, with endeavors based both stateside and overseas, while the beer selections will showcase local and craft offerings available by the can and bottle. Louis Corner will be open weekdays beginning at 11:00am with brunch service available weekends beginning at 9:00am.