Thursday, May 30, 2013

Wild Edibles Newsletter 5-30-2013

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,


It’s Thursday which means it’s time to start planning your weekend specials. Hopefully the hot weather will bring in the customers that may have been at the beach last weekend. Soft Shell Blue Crabs are a classic summer favorite perfect for this weather. This week they're coming from North Carolina and the overwhelming Majority are jumbo size, so stay away from hotels and primes and plan for a larger crab.

Other summer staples like 16/20 Fresh Gulf Shrimp from Florida and Wild King Salmon from California are here this weekend. The Kings look to be creeping down in price which is usually a sign of the impending "Salmon Runs" which mark the beginning of open season. Golden Tile Fish, also from Florida, are back today after a brief absence.



Pristine Arctic Char arrived today fresh from Iceland. Char continues to be one of our best sellers, and unlike the Canadian Char which tends to be a softer, paler fillet, the Icelandic version sports a more robust orange color and a pleasing texture. These 3lb fish have a flavor similar to salmon, but slightly milder which lends to any cooking preparation you choose. Your customers will also appreciate that Arctic Char is ranked atop all major seafood sustainability lists.

Tomorrow and for the weekend be aware that Wild Striped Bass and Swordfish will be limited in supply. The only state allowed to catch Wild Striped Bass at the moment is Rhode Island. Until next week when Maryland opens, there will be a finite amount of boats on the water and thus a depleted supply to the New York City area. Swordfish is more of a mystery. What we do know is keep substitutes in mind when ordering these two fish this weekend.


"Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." - Henry David Thoreau

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Wild Edibles Newsletter 5-29-2013

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

With boats out yesterday the market was fully stocked again today and we have a few new items to highlight. At the top of our specials list is Fresh Lump and Jumbo Lump Blue Crab meat straight from Louisiana. While we had a extended cold up here in the Northeast this winter and early spring, the Gulf experienced record levels of rainfall this winter and many local regional species have been slow to reappear. Thankfully the water temperatures are finally rising in the bayou; ushering out the first hard-shell Blue Crabs of the year.





The California Wild King Salmon we mentioned yesterday have arrived and look better than advertised.









Razor Clams from Maine have been awesome this spring compared to a relatively brief 2012 season. Grab some today before production shifts towards Steamer Clams in the summer.





Spanish Turbot is a new addition to our product list that we are very excited about. Weighing 2-3lbs each, they have an impressive yield for a flatfish and in our opinions are a better quality product than Chilean Turbot.





"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." -Michael Jordan

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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Wild Edibles Newsletter 5-28-2013

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

We hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend; whether it was spent relaxing or packing in customers. Most boats were docked yesterday, so the market was unusually limited for a Tuesday. Tomorrow we should be back in full swing with a few special items to consider.



Wild Salmon season isn't fully open yet, but we are seeing some fantastic Wild King Salmon from California delivered tonight in time for tomorrow's delivery. These fish are Troll Caught near the mouth of the Columbia River as they prepare to make their run upstream. Scottish Salmon is new tomorrow as well. We have decided to switch back to the Loch Duart Scottish Salmon due to the superior quality at the same great value.





Rhode Island fishermen deserve the credit for this week's fantastic Wild Striped Bass and Black Sea Bass. Both species are in-house today and they look extremely fresh. Halibut from Nova Scotia continues to impress. We have a variety of sizes, but the best Halibut are arriving at a very manageable 15-20lb size.







Florida's best Red Grouper are also available today and should be for the rest of the week. Weighing 5lbs and up, this is a great summer choice for any station, including the grill.






One warning for the week is the lack of cockles until at least Thursday. Torrential rain in New Zealand wiped out our normal Tuesday delivery, and while we hope to get more in Thursday there is no guarantee at this time. Look to substitute manila clams in the meantime.

"Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint on it you can." - Danny Kaye

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Friday, May 24, 2013

Wild Edibles Newsletter 5-24-2013

Good Morning chefs and buyers,


We have Tilefish from North Carolina Today. Tilefish can be found in tropical and temperate waters. Along the south eastern coast and in the Gulf Of Mexico Tilefish Live in burrows and sometimes congregate in pods or small groups at depths ranging from 200 to 1400 feet. Tilefish is an extra lean, firmed textured fish with a mild flavor.




We have Tilefish from North Carolina Today. Tilefish can be found in tropical and temperate waters. Along the south eastern coast and in the Gulf Of Mexico Tilefish Live in burrows and sometimes congregate in pods or small groups at depths ranging from 200 to 1400 feet. Tilefish is an extra lean, firmed textured fish with a mild flavor.




Also in the warehouse today is Black fish which is also known as Tautog. They can be found from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. They prefer structured habitat and are frequently found near piers. Blackfish has a relatively firm white meat, which makes it ideal for a variety of preparation methods including fish stews and chowders.




Red grouper is in the warehouse from Florida. Grouper is a member of the sea bass family and are found in warm tropical temperatures worldwide. Due to their preferred habitat around coral, groupers are primarily accessible by hook and line.




We will be closed in observance of Memorial Day May 27, 2013. Please keep in mind we will be short or out of Uni, Fresh crabmeat, 800/1000 Branzino, 600/800 Dourade.

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740 Barry Street Bronx, New York 10474
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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Wild Edibles Newsletter 5-23-2013

Good Morning chefs and buyers,


We have Tilefish from North Carolina Today. Tilefish can be found in tropical and temperate waters. Along the south eastern coast and in the Gulf Of Mexico Tilefish Live in burrows and sometimes congregate in pods or small groups at depths ranging from 200 to 1400 feet. Tilefish is an extra lean, firmed textured fish with a mild flavor.



We also have beautiful local Mahi-mahi from New Jersey in the house. Mahi-mahi also known as dolphinfish is a surface dwelling ray-finned fish found in off-shore temperate, tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. Mahi is a lean fairly firmed meat fish with a sweet and mild to moderate flavor. Mahi-Mahi means very strong in Hawaiian.




We also have amazing amberjack from Florida. It is a colorful with lavender and gold tints and an amber band from eye to tail.






In the warehouse today we have fresh sardines from Portugal. The term sardine was first used during the early 15th century and may have come from the Mediterranen island of Sardinia. Fresh sardines are often grilled, pickled, or smoked or they can be preserved in cans. They also are rich in vitamins and mineral as well.




Going into the holiday weekend we will be limited or out of Uni, Wild Striped Bass, Branzino 800-1000 grams . Spanish Turbot will be coming in on Monday. We will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Wild Edibles
740 Barry Street Bronx, New York 10474
P: (718) 860-1000 F: (718) 860-1015
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Wild Edibles Newsletter 5-22-2013

Good Morning chefs and buyers,


Today we have amazing turbot in from Spain. Turbot can be found in European waters from the Mediterranean and the North Sea to Iceland and Normandy. Turbot has white meat and a firm texture. Turbot is best prepared simply. The idea is to accent, and not mask its delicate flavor.



Opah racks landed at J.F.K. from Hawaii this morning. Long line Tuna fishermen snag these beauties from time to time during their short trips in the deep waters of the south Pacific making them a wonderful special to offer this week . Before Opah became commercially viable , Opah was thought of as a good luck sign by fishermen and given away to friends as a way to pass the good fortune along.

Tomorrow we will also have Golden Tilefish from the Carolina’s. Tilefish are usually found in sandy areas, especially around coral reefs. Generally shallow-water fish, tilefish are found at depths of 50-200 meters in both temperate and tropical waters. Tilefish is a mild tasting white fish that mostly feed on shrimp and crab and its sweet flavor is similar to crab or lobster.



Also in house we have beautiful black cod, or sablefish, which is long-line caught in the deep, cold, clean waters of Alaska. The best fish are harvested in the summer and fall when the fish feed heavily on crab and squid building up oil reserves.



Other specials in house are local jumbo black sea bass. Also Swordfish and Mahi will be coming in overnight to the warehouse as well.

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740 Barry Street Bronx, New York 10474
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Monday, May 20, 2013

Wild Edibles Newsletter 5-20-2013

Good Morning chefs and Buyers,

In the warehouse today for probably the last time is blackfish, which is also known as Tautog. They can be found from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. They prefer structured habitat and are frequently found near piers. Blackfish has a relatively firm white meat, which makes it ideal for a variety of preparation methods including fish stews and chowders.



Today we have amazing turbot in from Spain. Turbot can be found in European waters from the Mediterranean and the North Sea to Iceland and Normandy. Turbot has white meat and a firm texture. Turbot is best prepared simply. The idea is to accent, and not mask its delicate flavor.




In from the market today is beautiful local Sea trout. This fish is also known as Weakfish is around salt water fish that is moderately lean has a moist flaky texture. It has a sweet mild flavor and can be broiled, fried, or baked. Sea trout is a good substitute for bluefish or haddock.





We also have farmed sturgeon from Florida. Sturgeon is a firm meaty fish perfect for on the grill ,poached or broiled. The farmed species has a mild and delicate flavor.





Opah hailing from Australia will be in our warehouse overnight for tomorrow’s orders. Please plan accordingly.


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Friday, May 17, 2013

Wild Edibles Newsletter 5-17-2013

Good Morning chefs and Buyers,



Today we have razor clams in the house. The Atlantic razor clam also known as the bamboo clam or the American Jackknife clam is a large species of edible marine bivalve mollusk, found on the North Atlantic coast, from Canada to South Carolina as well as in Europe.



In the warehouse today we have blackfish from Long Island. Blackfish also known as Tautog is found from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. They prefer structured habitat and are frequently found near piers. Blackfish has a relatively firm white meat, which makes it ideal for a variety of preparation methods including fish stews and chowders.


Wild Striped Bass season is in full swing right now in Virginia. This fish has a very clean and mild flavor with meat that has a firm texture. The price will keep coming down once more states are open and the warm weather is here to stay.





Also in the house is Pike from The Great Lakes. This fish is a voracious predator which consumes three to four times its weight during the course of the year. Their diet includes crayfish, frogs, small mammals, birds and anything within its reach.




Please keep in mind this weekend we will not have any Grouper or Uni in the warehouse. Have a great weekend!

Wild Edibles
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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Wild Edibles Newsletter 5-16-2013

Good Morning chefs and Buyers,



Today we have razor clams in the house. The Atlantic razor clam also known as the bamboo clam or the American Jackknife clam is a large species of edible marine bivalve mollusk, found on the North Atlantic coast, from Canada to South Carolina as well as in Europe.



We also have crayfish from Louisiana. Crayfish also known as crawfish or crawdads are fresh water crustaceans resembling small lobsters. Crayfish are eaten worldwide. Like other edible crustaceans, only a small portion of the body of crayfish is edible. In most prepared dishes, such as soups, bisques and etoufees, only the tail portion is used.





Also in the house today we have Norwegian Cod which has been an important economic food group since the Viking period around 800 A.D. Norwegian Cod is a firm textured fish with large flakes and has a mild sweet taste.



Once again we got in beautiful east coast Canadian halibut. This fish is distinguished by its flat shape and strange appearance due to the appearance of its eyes. On the right side when the Atlantic halibut changes from larva to fish, its eyes are initially located on each side of its head. However during its first year of life its body morphology undergoes a major change whereby its left eye migrates towards the right side of its head. It then swims with its blind side facing the sea bottom.


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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Wild Edibles Newsletter 5-15-2013

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,


Today we have blackfish from Long Island. Blackfish also known by its Native American name Tautog is found from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. They prefer structured habitat and are frequently found near piers. Blackfish has a relatively firm white meat, which makes it ideal for a variety of preparation methods including fish stews and chowders.



We also have fresh sardines from Portugal in the house. The term “sardine” was first used English during the early 15th century and may come from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia. Fresh sardines are often grilled , pickled, or smoked, or they are preserved in cans. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals.



Wild Striped Bass season is in full swing right now in Virginia. This fish has a very clean and mild flavor with meat that has a firm texture. The price will keep coming down once more states are open and the warm weather is here to stay.





Also in house is Pike from The Great Lakes. This fish is a voracious predator which consumes three to four times its weight during the course of the year. Their diet includes crayfish, frogs, small mammals, birds and anything within its reach.



Uni production for the next couple of months will be coming out of Chile not Maine. Please plan accordingly when ordering since it will take an extra day to get here.

Wild Edibles
740 Barry Street Bronx, New York 10474
P: (718) 860-1000 F: (718) 860-1015
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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Wild Edibles Newsletter 5-14-2013

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

We have blackfish from Long Island. Blackfish also known by its native American name Tautog is found from Nova Scotia to South Carolina. They prefer structured habitat and are frequently found near piers. Blackfish has a relatively firm white meat, which makes it ideal for a variety of preparation methods including fish stews and chowders.



Today we have local Sea trout in the house. Sea Trout also known as “weakfish” is a round salt water fish that is moderately lean and has a moist, flaky texture. It has a sweet mild flavor and can be broiled, fried or baked. Sea trout is a good substitute for cod, haddock or bluefish.



Today We have east coast halibut from Nova Scotia. Halibut is distinguished by its flat shape and strange appearance due to the appearance of its eyes. On the right side when the Atlantic Halibut changes from larva to fish, its eyes are initially located on each side of its head. However, during its first year of life, its body morphology undergoes a major change whereby its left eye migrates towards the right side of its head. It then swims with its blind side facing the sea bottom.


In the warehouse today is locally caught John Dory. This fish gets its prey by stalking other fish. It usually eats cuttlefish, squid , sardines, and schooling fish. Its firm textured white flesh is moist and flaky with a low fat content.




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