<div class="tldr">A pop-up seafood festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 8, in Chelsea. Ten local chefs are set to participate, serving dishes with regional seafood.</div>
<ul class="key-facts">
<li>Event takes place Saturday, June 8, in Chelsea.</li>
<li>Ten New York chefs participating.</li>
<li>Features dishes made with locally sourced seafood.</li>
</ul>
Organizers announced that the Chelsea Seafood Pop-Up will be held at The Starrett-Lehigh Building, at 601 W 26th Street, from noon to 6 p.m. on June 8. The event includes tastings and demonstrations by chefs from a range of New York restaurants. Organizers say the goal is to highlight sustainable seafood from the region.
Participating chefs include Sonya Choi (The Clam), Juan Rodriguez (Valerie), and Lila Nguyen (Fish Cheeks). Each chef is expected to prepare one or two signature seafood dishes. Ticket holders will have access to all tastings and can attend brief talks on sourcing and preparation methods.
The event is a project of the New York Seafood Collective, a group formed in 2022 to connect chefs, purveyors, and consumers around local seafood. According to the group, all seafood featured will be from New York or New Jersey waters. A portion of ticket sales will support City Harvest’s food rescue programs.
Tickets are available online for $35 and include food samples from all chefs. Children under 12 may enter free with an adult ticket holder. Organizers advise early arrival, as capacity is limited and some items may run out.
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2>
<h2>When and where is the Chelsea Seafood Pop-Up happening?</h2>
<p>The pop-up will take place on Saturday, June 8, from noon to 6 p.m. at The Starrett-Lehigh Building, 601 W 26th Street in Chelsea. The event is indoors and features both tastings and demonstrations from local chefs.</p>
<h2>Which chefs are participating in the festival?</h2>
<p>Ten New York-based chefs are participating, including Sonya Choi of The Clam, Juan Rodriguez of Valerie, and Lila Nguyen of Fish Cheeks. Each chef is preparing one or two seafood-focused dishes for attendees to sample.</p>
<h2>How much do tickets cost and what is included?</h2>
<p>Tickets are $35 and include access to seafood tastings from all participating chefs. Children under 12 are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Tickets are available online, and the event benefits City Harvest.</p>