Celestin, James Bailey’s estimable restaurant at Mt. Pleasant Rd and Manor Rd. will open a small butcher shop in the space adjoining the restaurant on Mt. Pleasant. It is said to be the project of his brother Ivan Tarona. For many years this space was a bakery. Today (Wednesday, June 24, 2015) Celestin was serving its Restaurantacular fare out of the space. As usual for this annual snacking event, Celestin offered $2 oysters on the half shell. There was also a delicious freshly-made porchetta to be had on a slider bun for $4. According to a source at Celestin, the new butcher shop should be open within about a month. It will be a nice addition to Mt. Pleasant.
