Terrence Ruggiero is the founder of Grey Lady Raw Provisions Co. With a background spanning more than two decades in New York's craft cocktail scene, commercial fishing, and oyster farming, he specializes in raw bars, cocktails, and coastal hospitality. At The Hive, he teaches hands-on classes focused on cocktail techniques, the art of shucking, and New England entertaining.

From beach gatherings and garden parties to yacht charters and intimate celebrations, we bring beautifully presented shellfish, seasonal cocktails, and thoughtful service designed for exceptional hosting.

What Grey Lady Raw Provisions Offers

Raw bar and full cocktail catering, unique craft cocktails, beer, and wine, including bar service on chartered yachts. Outside of Grey Lady Raw Provisions, he also runs Luna Salt Denim, a denim business with a shop downtown.

Style & Flavor

A New York City bartender who came up during the third great cocktail revolution of the mid-2000s, bartending in the Sasha Petrosky style, think craft, precision, and a focus on classic technique behind the bar.

Background & Experience

Cut his teeth in NYC's cocktail scene at a pivotal moment for American bartending, before bringing that craft cocktail sensibility to Nantucket's raw bar and event scene.

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Grey Lady Raw Provisions Chef Services

Raw bar and cocktail hospitality for private events across Nantucket; beach gatherings, garden parties, yacht charters and private celebrations. Full staffing, setup and breakdown are handled on-site.

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