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Savannah chefs help raise more than $500,000 to feed Coastal Georgia kids
By Rafael Martinez
Organizers, vendors hope inaugural Tybee Seafood Fest brings business during the offseason
Rafael Martinez
Rafael Martinez
Reporter · Savannah, GA
Rafael Martinez has a rich background in food journalism, with 5 years of experience at Eat Savannah and a degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University. His passion for local cuisine and sustainable dining shines through his engaging reviews and features on Savannah’s burgeoning food scene.
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TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - The first-ever Tybee Seafood Fest is underway on Tybee Island, with organizers and vendors hoping the week-long festivities keep Tybee top of mind year-round.“Tybee is known for great, fresh seafood, why not own it and really celebrate it,” said Melissa Yao Hille, Tybee Seafood Fest organizer and local business owner. Businesses are offering deals throughout the week leading to Friday’s ticketed event, which features an oyster roast and Lowcountry boil.Saturday’s Tybee Seafood Fest is free to attend. Vendors are scheduled to fill the pier’s parking lot from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.Vendors weigh inClay Culver, a personal chef with Coastal Pan, will teach people how to cook paella on stage. He said he has a pan that serves about 85 people in full servings, and they’ll have those prepared for taste-testing, but he’ll show people how to cook smaller portions live on stage.“That is really based around tourism for the island, for Savannah, I really think this has got legs
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