Shellfish Lovers: An Evening with the Author

Name: Shellfish Lovers: An Evening with the Author
Start: 2026-02-14T17:30:00-08:00
End: 2026-02-14T19:30:00-08:00
Location: Next Chapter Cafe

Schedule

Sat Feb 14 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Next Chapter Cafe | Bellingham, WA

Celebrate Valentine's Day (or Galentine's Day!) with an evening dedicated to the finest flavors of the Pacific Northwest. Join us at Next Chapter Café inside Village Books Fairhaven on Saturday, February 14th from 5:30-7:30pm for an intimate soiree of food and books.
Meet cookbook author Cynthia Nims and prepare your taste buds for a shellfish extravaganza! Learn approachable recipes and techniques from her Essential Shellfish Collection—perfect for seasoned seafood lovers and the shellfish-curious alike.
Chef Jennifer Worthley of Next Chapter Cafe is bringing three of Cynthia's recipes to life using the freshest local catches from Bellingham Dockside Market. Each delicious dish is gluten-free and comes with its own wine pairing.
What's on the menu:
- Oysters Roasted with Arugula-Almond Pesto
- Green Goddess Crab Salad
- Hard Cider Steamed Clams
Whether you're planning a fun date night or just really passionate about bivalves, this evening is for anyone who gets a little giddy at the sight of a perfectly shucked oyster. Bring your partner, your best friend, or just yourself—there's no wrong way to celebrate when shellfish is involved.
This special event is presented in partnership with Village Books in Fairhaven, Enjoy Fairhaven, Next Chapter Cafe and Bellingham SeaFeast.
The fine print:
• $65 per person
• 21+
• Limited capacity, so grab your spot now!
• Tickets at https://www.nextchapterbham.com/event-details/shellfish-lovers
Come for the shellfish, stay for the good vibes. See you there! 🦪