The Perfect Beer; New Patio Oysters

SOMERVILLE - The Herald's Kerry J. Byrne claims that the cask-conditioned Be Hoppy IPA from Wormtown Brewery in Worcester is "my idea of the perfect beer." He had one at Redbones, though Stoddard's, Russell House Tavern and Park typically carry it as well. [Forklift]

FINANCIAL DISTRICT - Something new for Battery Park: starting June 6, Island Creek Oysters will be shucking oysters on the patio on Thursdays from 6PM to 9PM for $2 a slurp. [Official Site]

BACK BAY - Watch East by Northeast chef Phillip Tang do his thing at a cooking demo at Trident Booksellers & Cafe on Newbury Street. Includes samples. June 13, 7PM: see here for more details. [Official Site]
[Photo: Battery Park Patio/Official Site]