Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

October marks the beginning of National Seafood Month, to mark this month we have some great products coming into our warehouse.  We have jaw dropping Wahoo, these 50lb fish made me stop dead in my tracks, grab some of this fish and you will not be disappointed.  On the same boat came some South Carolina Mutton Snapper, these snapper are a favorite southern specialty for there difficulty to catch,rich flavor, and affordable price.  Found near the coast this fish feeds off of, shrimp, crab, squid, and snails, making its meat a true beauty.   Also in house are New Zealand Pink Snappers or Thai Snapper, sized 1-3 lbs this bream is truly a treat when available. 

 

On a more local note we have found some gorgeous black seabass landing in New Bedford, Mass.  The price is inching down making this fish perfect as a substitute for this weeks illusive Wild Striped Bass.  Items affected by the weather are Tile, Black Fish, U-10 scallops, and, fresh Squid.  The Wild Salmon situation is look grim, we have not been offered any fish from our contacts on the west.  We are getting a shot of Kings on Friday but after that, we are unsure of the future. 

 

Dates to look out for are: October 15th-Stone Crab Claw Season Opens

October 16th- Nantucket Bay Scallops should start popping up. 

 

Humor is just another defense against the universe.  ~Mel Brooks

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321 EXT 113
201-665-6113

Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

October marks the beginning of National Seafood Month, to mark this month we have some great products coming into our warehouse.  We have jaw dropping Wahoo, these 50lb fish made me stop dead in my tracks, grab some of this fish and you will not be disappointed.  On the same boat came some South Carolina Mutton Snapper, these snapper are a favorite southern specialty for there difficulty to catch,rich flavor, and affordable price.  Found near the coast this fish feeds off of, shrimp, crab, squid, and snails, making its meat a true beauty.   Also in house are New Zealand Pink Snappers or Thai Snapper, sized 1-3 lbs this bream is truly a treat when available. 

 

On a more local note we have found some gorgeous black seabass landing in New Bedford, Mass.  The price is inching down making this fish perfect as a substitute for this weeks illusive Wild Striped Bass.  Items affected by the weather are Tile, Black Fish, U-10 scallops, and, fresh Squid.  The Wild Salmon situation is look grim, we have not been offered any fish from our contacts on the west.  We are getting a shot of Kings on Friday but after that, we are unsure of the future. 

 

Dates to look out for are: October 15th-Stone Crab Claw Season Opens

October 16th- Nantucket Bay Scallops should start popping up. 

 

 "Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing." Harriet Braiker

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321 EXT 113
201-665-6113

Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Dear Chefs and Buyers,

 

Rain, rain, go away!!!  Unfortunately the weather hitting the eastern seaboard has been effecting day boats from North Carolina to Mass.  Items like Tile, Wild Striped Bass, and, Blackfish are going to be tight if available at all.  The Wild Salmon season seem to be starting to come to an end.  We will receive some Kings on Friday but we are unsure of the availability moving forward.  

 

On a positive note we have some delights arriving by air for tomorrow.  Hawaiian Opah Racks will be available for Thursday but they sell out quick so pre-order if possible.  Arriving on the same flight are New Zealand Pink Snappers.  Florida Pompano has also arrived into our warehouse.  In other good news the price of Mahi-Mahi is coming down a bit.  Our fish are arriving from the pacific sized 10-20lbs.  Black Seabass is around but the price is high, these fish are pristine quality.  Some local Mako Shark is in house and ready for your grill. 

 

Also available are: Halibut, Hake, Uni, Grouper, Fluke, and, Monkfish.

 

"A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore."
Yogi Berra

 

Bye for now,

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321 EXT 113
201-665-6113

Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

 

Bad news on Wild Striped Bass this week, weather has hindered catches, we are seeing very little if any bass this week.  The outlook looks grim for the remainder of the week but should ease a bit next week.  The North Carolina season opens October 1st, we will be sourcing large fish from the south soon.  We will keep you informed on the status of Bass as the week progresses. 

 

We do have two treats for you, a box of awesome Blackfish came in today and a monster Wild Cobia from North Carolina swam its way into our warehouse.  Our Marlin Loin is looking great so grab it while you can.  Other specials include: Escolar, Pacific Corvina, Coho Salmon, King Salmon, Caribbean Black Grouper, and, Mahi Mahi.

 

We are hearing good news from west coast oyster farmers regarding openings.  Water temperatures are coming down making oyster that much more delicious.  We should see a large variety of west coast oysters starting early next week.  Keep an eye out for our oyster lists regarding newly added items. 

 

 

"Act enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic."
Dale Carnegie

Until tomorrow,

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321 EXT 113
201-665-6113

Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

 

Monday has brought us some nice Coho Salmon from the Columbia River AK.  Troll caught, we are very impressed by the quality of the fish arriving from AK.  Who knew the season would be so long and fruitful.  We also have some Hawaiian Blue Marlin Loins in from friends in the far far west.  Marlin from Hawaii is deemed the most sustainable due to the fact that they are accidental bycatch found on the tuna long lines.  We seldomly bring this fish in but when we do we try to make sure it is from Hawaii. 

 

We also have some beautiful Escolar, Pacific Corvina, Florida Red Grouper, Mahi, East Coast Halibut, Gray Tile, and, Sturgeon. 

 

"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other."
Abraham Lincoln 

Bye for now,

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321 EXT 113
201-665-6113

Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

 

Unfortunately due to high demand and little supply we will be out of Wild Striped Bass for the weekend, most all other fish are in great supply and looking ideal.  Please let us know if you need anything for your busy weekend. 

 

"A joke is a very serious thing."
Winston Churchill

Have a busy and fruitful weekend,

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321 EXT 113
201-665-6113

Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Buenos Dias Chefs and Buyers,

 

Today we want to rave about the quality of our Tuna, we are seeing some really top notch fish coming in right now that beg to used in sashimi.  Our fish are coming from several ports along the eastern seaboard including some marvelous fish that landed in Barnegat bay, NJ. 

 

The season on Wild Salmon is coming to an end, looks like we will be stretching it about a month or so with pockets of fish coming in spurts from Alaska.  Currently we are seeing awesome Coho Salmon from the Columbia River run.  These fish are sized 6-9lbs and are gleaming.  Sockeye's have seem to all but gone, we will tip our cap to a solid 2010 run.  King's, Coho's, and, Steelhead should be available through October. 

 

Now is the time to jump on the Wild Striped Bass train that is steaming through, all our fish are being sourced from Long Island.  The local fish are a bit smaller then their brethren from up north averaging about 10-12lbs.  The price is coming down and these fish beg to be cooked this weekend.  Go Local, Go Striped Bass!!!!

 

Other fish that deserves a note are: Florida Red Grouper, Grey Tile, Mahi Mahi, Steamer Clams, Sturgeon, and, Crayfish. 

 

"In the land of the skunks he who has half a nose is king."
Chris Farley

Au revoir,

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321 EXT 113
201-665-6113

Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Greetings Chefs and Buyers,

 

Abalone is a delicacy for many and we have found a direct line from the California Seas to your plate.  Abalone is a small to medium sized sea snail. This marine gastropod mollusk grows in the cold waters around the world but not here on the East Coast.  We are sourcing them from the Northern California Coast and are coming in alive and waiting to be consumed.  This treasures can be grilled, braised, or, eaten raw.  Not only are they delicious but they have a beautiful shiny shell.  While on the subject of sea rarities we also have found some live Maine Sea Urchin.  Crack these bad boys open and harvest the roe yourself for the freshest east coast Uni one could desire. 

 

Sustainable Sturgeon is looking great and has been really popular, the price is right so help us help your food costs. Other gems include: Gray Tile from NC, Escolar from the Pacific, Mahi from Panama, Turbot from Chile, California Crayfish, and, Costa Rican Pacific Corvina.

 

"A sense of humor is a major defense against minor troubles."
Mignon McLaughlin

 

Be Well,

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321 EXT 113
201-665-6113

WILD EDIBLES SEAFOOD UPDATE

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

 

Today we have pulled in some fabulous bycatch Blackfish from Long Island.  A nice run from the Columbia river AK has produced nice Sockeye's and Kings.  We have both east and west coast Halibut depending on your preference.  Pink Snappers from New Zealand are flying out of our warehouse. Chilean Turbot is here and a great choice for the Fall menu.  Sustainable Wreckfish or Stone Bass is a great choice for your weekday specials.

 

We also have Mahi, Escolar coming tonight, Crayfish, Corvina, Wild Striped Bass, and, steamer clams.

 

"A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way."
Mark Twain

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321 EXT 113
201-665-6113

Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

 

Today we have a bunch of great fish to start off your week.  We have brought in some delicious sturgeon from our friends at Mote Marine Laboratory in Florida.  They have been sustainably farming sturgeon for years now and have brought us some great product at a nice price.  For more information on Mote Laboratory's work check out http://www.mote.org/index.php?submenu=Aquaculture_Home&src=gendocs&ref=Sturgeon_products&category=Aquaculture%20Research%20and%20Development.  Speaking of Sustainable lets move on to a more local treasure, the North Carolina Stone Bass or Wreck fish is back and looking great, pick this fish up for your special menus cause we are not sure when we will see it again. 

 

We found so beautiful breams from New Zealand, these NZ Pink Snappers or Thai Snappers are pristine.  This fish are averaging about lbs. to lbs. and the price is solid as well.  Crayfish have been a hit as of late so we keep bringing more back in, don't be afraid to jump on this crustacean. 

 

Other fish that needs attention because their great are: Turbot, Gray Tile, Coho Salmon, and, Halibut.\

 

For a new twist we have fresh live Abalone arriving tonight. 

 

"I never think of the future, it comes soon enough."

Albert Einstein

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321 EXT 113
201-665-6113

Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

 

Today has brought in some specialties form around the globe.  Starting with our friends in Hawaii we have some Onaga Snapper just flown in.  This pacific fish has a clear light pink flesh, and sweet flavor.  Florida Amberjacks that came in are monsters sized 20+ lbs.  Caribbean Black Grouper is looking marvelous, as is the Escolar we pulled from the coast of Panama.  Our Chilean Turbot was delayed a day and will be arriving on Friday morning in time to make your weekend menu. 

 

Wild Salmon season is lasting longer then years past, we are still seeing some really great fish coming in from Alaska.  Enjoy these beauties while they are still available.  From the rumor mill we hear that Wild Stripe Bass prices are going to start inching down again.  We are sourcing our fish from dayboats in Montauk and catches are up while Hamptons demand is down.  

 

  "The world cares very little about what a man or woman knows; it is what a man or woman is able to do that counts"

Booker T Washington

 

Enjoy the weekend,

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321

Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

 

Questions have arose regarding the future of skate, Skate catches have be tight, restrictions on catch sizes have been implemented on any catches within 5 miles of shore.  Catches outside that zone are prohibited, fish have migrated out to sea and are not expected back till November.  Quotas have been dropped to 500lbs per boat, a significant decline in the amount of fish permitted to be caught.  With this new policy expect skate to be a little tight over the upcoming weeks and months.  Arriving in from Virginia are some large Red Drum fish, a limited amount of some local bycatch Blackfish showed up still breathing they were so fresh.  Another bycatch arriving in was some Mako Shark, caught on the same line as swordfish, Mako are a firm meaty fish similar to the likes of Sword.  Also arriving tonight is Escolar.    

 

Some other beauties we have are 4-6lb Arctic Char, Pacific Black Grouper, monster Golden Tile, Black Seabass, Long Island Striped Bass, Swordfish, and, beautiful market Cod,      

 

"A gourmet who thinks of calories is like a tart who looks at her watch." James Beard

Have a good day,

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321

WIld Edibles Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

 

Today we have some beautiful landings showing up in our warehouse.  Mahi-Mahi are looking great, the fish are monsters showing up from pacific dayboats of the coast of Panama.  Good news from the Boston area is Black Sea Bass landings are high and we have some great fish headed our way tomorrow.  They are priced to move, so get the fish while they are here.  The Georgia Banks have brought some exquisite Monk and Swordfish.  From the Northern waters we will be bringing in some large East Coast Halibut, these fish have been ideal as of late, if you don't have Halibut on the menu now might be the time to add it.  Grey Tile has been a favorite as of late, sized 5-7lbs we are really happy with this North Carolina fish.

 

Unfortunately our Turbot shipment missed the flight, we will be getting this fish on Friday.  Good news on the West Coast oyster front, looks like the waters are getting cold enough and the worst of the vibrio outbreak is behind us.  We are starting to see the opening of some familiar beds and are confident the rest will be following soon.  We will keep you up to speed on bed openings as they approach.  Kusshi's remain tight, but Kumo's are looking great. 

 

 

"Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!"

Homer Simpson,

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321

Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyer,

 

Back for the fall is the Chilean Turbot, this deep water fish has a flat, lozenge-shaped body the flesh is lean, firm and flavorful. It can be cooked whole like sole, or in fillets.  A shipment of Turbot is arriving on Tuesday so give this fish a try and get your orders in.  Also in from the southern Hemisphere is King Klip from Chile. The kingklip has a light, sweet flavor, much like orange roughy or bass. With a texture that is firm and tender this fish portions into long large sized fillets that are excellent for roulades as well as for sautéing, oven-baking, poaching, grilling or frying. 

 

Also arriving today are Crayfish, Corvina, Coho Salmon, Wild Striped Bass, and, Gray Tile Fish.

 

"You learn you can do your best even when it's hard, even when you're tired and maybe hurting a little bit. It feels good to show some courage." Joe Namath

 

Enjoy the first Monday of Football season,

 

Eric Morris

Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321

Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

 

Today marks a very important day of the year, the start of the NFL football season... Good luck to all your teams who ever they are.  Unfortunately today has not brought us any good news on the Wild Striped Bass front.  Due to closings and low catches the fish seem to be on the move, we will keep you updated to the situation but as of now we do not foresee an optimistic out look for Bass.  We will have other great options like Black Sea Bass, Snapper, Gray Tile, Corvina, and, Wild Salmon.  

 

Some Pacific Wahoo has arrived this morning as has a shipment of the beautiful California Crayfish.  Razor Clams have showed up as has some really nice Escolar.  The price of Mahi is coming back down, as is Swordfish. 

 

Nasketucket Oysters will be arriving Friday, and as more openings happen on the West Coast we will keep you updated to our inventories. 

 

"Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority."
Vince Lombardi

Enjoy the weekend,

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321

Wild Edibles Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

 

The news of the day is Hurricane Earl, as judgment day approaches we are starting to feel the effect of closures and delays.  Items coming from the south have been proving harder to attain, please place weekend orders on Friday because Saturday deliveries will prove tight on inventory, please leave substitutes for desired products.  Items that are hard to get include Wild Stripe Bass, Soft Shell Crabs, Fresh Squid, and, West Coast Oysters.  Wild Edibles WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY SEPT 6th, please plan your weekend accordingly. 

 

Today items that were looking stellar and in healthy supply are, Cod(smaller fish but very nice), Skate, Snapper, Grouper, Cobia, Fluke, Salmon, Branzino, Dorade, and, Halibut.

 

Good news is Swordfish is showing up everywhere, we will be pulling in some great local fish and sourcing some other great fish from our northern nieghbor.  Please inquire about Swordfish with your sales representative.

 

Any questions regarding this weekends availability please feel free to call us. 

 

"A mind always employed is always happy. This is the true secret, the grand recipe, for felicity."
Thomas Jefferson

 

Have a great and safe holiday weekend,

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321

Wild Edible Seafood Update

Good Morning Chefs and Buyers,

 

The closing of the Wild Stripe Bass season in Massachusetts have left our fisherman scrambling to fill that void with other top notch fish.  Good news is they answered the call, we have seen beautiful large Monk tails, Boston Mackerel, Steaked Cod, and, Scup(Porgies).  Steamer clams from Maine are really nice, but are not purged. 

 

From the south we are bringing in Wahoo(ono), some great fresh 16/20 shrimp, Pampano, Tile, and, Black Grouper.  From our friends on the west side we have brought back some Crayfish.  Sockeye runs have been high, and we are seeing some great Sockeye from Alaska.  Now is the time for Sockeye so enjoy it while the season remains open.  King Salmon is another wild fish for thought as it is running very nice and will soon expire. 

 

Very bad news on the west coast oyster scene.  The entire state of Washington is shut down due to numerous sources including warm waters, tide problems, and, vibrio.  These problems range from the California to British Columbia, make sure to plan your menu accordingly.  Some oysters we will be getting but they will be tight for the upcoming month.  Now would be a good time to think about using some east coast oysters which are running great.  Some of our east coast specialties include: Wellfleets, Pemaquids, Beau Soleil, Nasketucket, Unami, and, Wawenauk. 

 

"If you are determined enough and willing to pay the price, you can get it done."
Mike Ditka

 

Eric Morris
Account Executive
Wild Edibles Seafood
718-433-4321