1. 1. Grand Central Oyster Frenzy

   Grand Central Terminal, 42nd St. and Vanderbilt Ave.; 212-490-6650

   Three days of speed slurping, competitive shucking, and the announcement of a winning oysters Rockefeller recipe (September 28 to 30; see oysterbarny.com for details).

2. 2. Stone Street Oyster Festival

   58 Stone St., nr. Hanover Sq.; 212-482-0400

   The owners of Ulysses’ (and neighboring Harry’s Steak & Cafe and Adrienne’s Pizza Bar) celebrate the local Blue Point harvest September 30 with oysters both raw and cooked, plus stout, white wine, and champagne (see ulyssesbarnyc.com for details).

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