Sparks stops sale of imported fish to Ala. Nov 5, 2009
Fluoroquinolones are not allowed for use in fish or seafood by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sparks' office says a total of forty samples of basa type products and catfish were tested from the 5 countries with 18 positive results for fluoroquinolones. (WSJA.com, AL)
Big blue king crab returns to the market Nov 4, 2009
Dannon Southall at 10th & M Seafoods says they are "seeing some great seafood from Southeast Alaska right now." That includes fresh large spot shrimp for $12. 95 per pound and fresh troll-caught king salmon. (Anchorage Daily News)
Spots for kids Nov 4, 2009
JP Seafood Cafe The wait staff is super kid-friendly, and the steamed shumai and miso soup never seem to fail. Plus, when they re bored, the big fish tank is a sure hit. (Boston Globe)
Kids’ menus should grow up to be as interesting as their parents’ Nov 4, 2009
Instead of just providing chicken fingers and things of that nature, we felt strongly we should also offer items jump-starting children into seafood. Klein, the chef at Aura, says, Kids are our future customers. (Boston Globe)
No comments posted. Nov 4, 2009
The specialty is sashimi and seafood ... It can take most of your lunch hour to look through the entire menu, so do what the waiters suggest and just pick any combination of seafood on the menu, and theyll prepare it for you ... The crab legs, although not my favorite, were appetizing nonetheless, as was the rest of the seafood, including the thing I didnt recognize. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Get Thanksgiving dinner without cooking at home Nov 4, 2009
The Fig Garden Village store will hold free holiday tastings Nov. 13-15, as well as Thanksgiving-themed classes throughout the month with cooking tips, seafood and Mediterranean recipes and gluten-free dishes. For more information, call Whole Foods at (559) 241-0300 or place an order online at. (Fresno Bee)
How Threatened Are Killer Whales in the Wild? Nov 4, 2009
If world leaders continue to value marine ecosystems and limit the extraction of seafood species and contamination by pollutants, killer whales will have a fighting chance to keep on as icons of the sea and those of us onshore and bobbing on boats will continue to be delighted and amazed by them. CONTACTS: IUCN, ; National Marine Fisheries Service. (Scientific American)
Taste of the Northwest on Nov. 13 Nov 4, 2009
At the Taste of the Northwest, guests should expect an exotic menu of wild game, local mushrooms, fresh seafood, and rustic breads, topped-off with fanciful desserts, according to a press release. The price for the dinner is 20 per person. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
The Culinary Revolution of Underground Supper... Nov 4, 2009
She buys primarily from farmer s markets and characterizes her cooking as nouveau American cuisine, with a big emphasis on seafood. Among her favorite dinners was one this past September at an Austin home with two outside decks. (Fox News)
Businesses thriving despite recession Nov 3, 2009
Al Plungis, the owner and chef of Edgewater Bistro known for its steaks and seafood, said business was great this summer. I just think people come up to Charlevoix because it s a great town, he said. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Public Dining Room Nov 3, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Terry DurackNovember 3, 2009. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Kitchen crew that cares Nov 3, 2009
Two years ago, you'd have found Joel Humphreys filleting his way through hundreds of kilograms of fish in Rockpool's subterranean seafood station. Last week, Humphreys and his mates from his days at Rockpool Nicholas Wong, Graeme Hunt, Kim Gastmier, Tom Anglesea and Katie Sharp were running the show at a charity dinner to raise money for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
This Is Your Brain On Fatty Acids: Scientists Discover Lipid May Be Vital To Learning Nov 3, 2009
(May 7, 2007) Researchers have found that a diet rich in fish, seafood, and grains -- also called polyunsaturated fats -- is better at preventing heart disease than a diet containing olive oil, nuts, and avocados. . (Science Daily)
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If you like seafood, this should be another good choice, she said. Beverly Kuhlers of Latimer submitted a recipe for Wisconsin Lumberjack Stew. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
When in New Orleans, eat like the locals do Nov 3, 2009
His seafood is stellar ... That's because co-owner and chef Susan Spicer is nationally renowned, especially for her use of local and underused seafood, such as the tripletail fish on the menu the night I visited ... That's how things are at Casamento's, a 90-year-old seafood institution that packs 'em in with super-fresh seafood, cheap prices and tons of beautiful oysters. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Give the Gift of Freshness Nov 3, 2009
First introduced in Honolulu by James Beard award winner Chef Roy Yamaguchi, Roy's has become well known throughout the world for its Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients, European sauces and bold Asian spices, with a focus on seafood. Buzz up. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Talk of the table Nov 3, 2009
"It's also got a nice saltiness, and a bit of a mild tang, too," says Sessions, who uses it just as he would parsley, mainly in seafood dishes, perhaps whole as a garnish, or pureed with onion, garlic and lemon juice, or added to a shellfish stock ... He plans to use it with seafood to add an interesting spicy punch to prawns and white fish, too. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
99 Ranch Market to open Nov. 3 Nov 3, 2009
Other merchandise will include meat, seafood, baked goods, produce, organic items and prepared foods, such as Chinese dim sum and barbecued items. A grand opening event is scheduled to take place Nov. 7. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Teochew specials Nov 3, 2009
The signature dish at the outlet is the Mee Sua Tow, which consists of mee sua noodles in a thick broth, much like sharks fin soup, and laden with seafood like prawns and crabstick ... He said it was similar to what he had had as a child and he modified the dish to include more seafood, Seow said ... A Teochew menu would not be complete without the traditional Teochew porridge, and the Seafood Porridge features the Teochew-style porridge (in which the rice grains are not broken down) served... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Nick's Fishmarket shuts in Loop Nov 3, 2009
(Crains) Venerable downtown seafood restaurant Nicks Fishmarket closed its doors over the weekend, blaming the economy and the unwillingness of our landlord to help Nicks through this recession. . (Crain's Chicago Business)
Bedside Manner Nov 3, 2009
As for NYE if I don t do the concerts or a sporting events, I like doing the small event with a few couples in the past when I have done this we did seafood lobster and crab legs and fried shrimp plus the fixings played cards music etc. and a few times we did a breakfast food with champagne and made mimosas. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
How often are you getting out? Nov 3, 2009
(To avoid confusing my seafood man at the Publix I will clarify the blog schedule for this week and next ... And, Teresa, your seafood man ... As to the seafood man I love my seafood man at Publix Only two places in Atlanta I ll buy seafood my Publix man and the DeKalb Farmer s Market both are good and safe and my seafood guy is always helpful. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Treating Mild Iodine Deficiency Boosts Brain Power Nov 2, 2009
Because the body does not make iodine, it must be obtained from the diet -- from sources like seafood, dairy products, plants grown in iodine-rich soil and iodized table salt ... Such deficiency remains a major problem in parts of the world -- typically where the soil is iodine-poor, people eat little seafood and salt is not iodized. (Newsmax)
Tricks and treats Nov 1, 2009
Vince Cabrera, a meat expert at Glen Ellen Village Market and friend of both the Abes and Jeppesen, carefully grilled a large tri-tip for Kevin who doesn't like to eat seafood, "having grown up on it in Hawaii." Fabulous salads, wines and conversation. We particularly enjoyed travel writer Tom Adair of Northern Ireland who happened to be staying at the inn and was invited by Jeppesen. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Touristy but not tacky, St. Augustine carries its past with pride Nov 1, 2009
Casual seafood grill with porch overlooking Oyster Creek Marina, lunch $6. 59-$9. (Boston Globe)
Midtown Taqueria wins fans with soccer, chili rellenos (1) Nov 1, 2009
Choose from a large menu that includes authentic Mexican favorites, such as tacos, quesadillas, burritos, tostadas, specialty plates and seafood dishes ... There are many seafood dishes, from spicy prawns to seafood quesadillas and shrimp or octopus cocktail. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Business events Nov 1, 2009
SOUTHEAST VOLUSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ribbon-cutting ceremony, 10 a.m., Goodrich Seafood Restaurant, 253 River Road, Oak Hill. Information: 386-428-2449. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Revitalized Bradenton brims with artistic flair Nov 1, 2009
Mattison s Riverside Just one of local chef Paul Mattison s eateries, this spot offers river views, live music on the weekends, and a Mediterranean inspired menu that focuses on seafood, lamb, duck, beef, and sushi, $7. 95-$29. (Boston Globe)
The Hunt for Tuna: A Tough Catch Oct 31, 2009
Caveat emptorTuna on sale at Tokyo's Tsukiji market, the biggest fish and seafood wholesaler in the world ... Of the world's 19 non-bluefin commercial tuna stocks, half are now overfished or at risk of going that direction, according to the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation (ISSF), a partnership of canning companies, scientists and the WWF.. (Time.com)
Sydney's best Malaysian and Singaporean Oct 31, 2009
This stir-fry of flat, white rice noodles, meat, chicken, seafood, vegies, egg, sweet soy and (hopefully) Chinese sausage requires a smoky, charred "breath of the wok" taste to hit all the right notes. And it does at The Malaya where it is dubbed kwai du ($22). (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
How to cook like a TV chef Oct 31, 2009
Blais goes on to note that high-powered gas cook tops are perfect for searing protein, advising home chefs to always start their meat or seafood by searing in a hot pan to get good browning and finish in a lower temperature oven. Pantry staples. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
There’s something to satisfy everyone at Empire Buffet Oct 31, 2009
Saturday October 31, 2009. There s something to satisfy everyone at Empire Buffet by Paul Toomey, Chronicle Contributor10/29/2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Rickey's Restaurant in Marin County... Oct 31, 2009
The menu includes such hearty favorites as homemade meatballs, grilled lamb chops, barbeque pork ribs and prime rib, as well as seafood, pasta and salads. There are small portion entrees for those who prefer a lighter meal, and a range of seasonal tapas with a creative mix of flavors. (Suite101.com)
Hong Kong's ghostly seas warn of looming tragedy Oct 30, 2009
HONG KONG (AFP) - The live fish facing death in the glass tanks in Hong Kong's famous seafood restaurants tell a strange and haunting tale of a looming global tragedy ... Having overfished and polluted its own waters to the point where they are home mainly to great ghosts of the past, Hong Kong now imports up to 90 percent of its seafood ... In scenes replayed throughout Hong Kong's archipelago, the seafood for the restaurants in Yung Shue Wan arrives in the dull light of a hazy dawn, while most... (Yahoo! Asia News)
Thanksgiving with a twist at restaurants Oct 30, 2009
Whether it's old-fashioned turkey, seafood or vegetarian fare, options abound if you want to leave the cooking - and cleaning - to the pros. Not all are as catchy as Yankee Pier's lobster campaign, but many restaurants are tweaking old formulas to lure in customers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* RESTAURANTS : Shi-Yang Culture Restaurant is Oct 30, 2009
Seafood shows up in many dishes, but fresh vegetables receive a lot of emphasis. Each course was a surprise or delight, often both. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Shaved Fennel, Cucumber and Orange ... Oct 30, 2009
A simple fresh salad that can be served with both seafood and poultry dishes ... Fennel is a great vegetable to serve with fish and seafood, along with all types of poultry. (Suite101.com)
Tricks and treats Oct 30, 2009
Vince Cabrera, a meat expert at Glen Ellen Village Market and friend of both the Abes and Jeppesen, carefully grilled a large tri-tip for Kevin who doesn't like to eat seafood, "having grown up on it in Hawaii." Fabulous salads, wines and conversation. We particularly enjoyed travel writer Tom Adair of Northern Ireland who happened to be staying at the inn and was invited by Jeppesen. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Letter: A letter to Eco-Man Oct 30, 2009
In fact, I am vegan, meaning I eat no meat, including seafood, or products produced from animals no dairy or eggs ... And, be sure to hand out pamphlets at all the meat and seafood counters in town as well as targeting all those people who drive mile to a store rather than walking. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Bacchus beat out Mina, Manrique for Aqua spot Oct 30, 2009
Last week Scoop found out (reported in Michael Bauer's blog) Bacchus management, the same people who own Village Pub, Spruce and Pizza Antica, won a bid to take over San Francisco's high-style seafood restaurant (252 California St.). Little by little the names of a couple of the other contenders have been leaking out - and it's a veritable Who's Who. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Letter: First-ever Marketfest dubbed a success Oct 30, 2009
Deb won 12 gift certificates, collectively worth over $250, that were generously donated by the following Wakefield businesses: Cravings, Gone to the Dogs, Linden Coffeehouse, MG Fitness, Ski and Sport Shack, Alanos, Zaleks Roast Beef and Seafood, Tartarinis Chocolate Shoppe, Tania-A Unique Salon, Silver Clay Gifts, Rada Boutique, Philip Ciampa Salon and Day Spa. Finally, we at the Wakefield Initiative wish to thank all of those who supported the farmers market and who came down for 15 Saturdays... (Wakefield Daily Item, MA)
Empire Buffet is located in Howard Beach. PHOTO BY JIM BERKOFF"> Oct 30, 2009
Queens Chronicle - There’s something to satisfy everyone at Empire Buffet. Friday October 30, 2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
A Chardonnay Surprise From Jacob's Creek Oct 30, 2009
Food Pairing: Seafood, chicken, and lighter pastas. Grapes: 100% chardonnay. (BusinessWeek)
Businesses thriving despite recession Oct 29, 2009
Al Plungis, the owner and chef of Edgewater Bistro known for its steaks and seafood, said business was great this summer. I just think people come up to Charlevoix because it s a great town, he said. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Trust members lining up annual 'Taste' for Nov. 5 Oct 29, 2009
which will show off its hot crawfish dip and chipotle seafood pasta; and local favorite Mitchell's Steak and Seafood, which will roll out the steamship round, shrimp and crab bisque and bread pudding. Taste of the Trust will also welcome newcomers I'm Stuffed Catering, a McComb business that will feature crawfish dip on toasted rounds and chicken cordon bleu; and Brookhaven's Tastefully Simple, a party-style catering business with dishes like Bountiful Beer Bread and Perfectly Potato Cheddar... (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Business digest: Ted Todd Insurance to open Bonita office Oct 29, 2009
Andy's Island Seafood to mark anniversary. Andy's Island Seafood, located on Pine Island, will mark its fifth anniversary with open house set for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nov. 13. (The News-Press -- Business)
Flame me if you will, but we suck at grills Oct 29, 2009
I got to thinking on this the other day while working my way through an amazing platter of grilled meat, seafood and fried cheese at a Greek place called Ouzeri, over in West End. Well, actually, it put itself about as a Mediterranean joint, but with a huge groaning platter heavy with tzatziki, haloumi, skordalia, souvlaki and Greek sausages it had the stamp of Athenian authenticity all over it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
The plight of the bluefin Oct 29, 2009
Unfortunately for the bluefin, it's not only one of the world's most coveted seafood species - it's also one of the most threatened ... They kept saying "there's no shortage of fish, but at the same time, they were selling parrot fish (filleted to disguise), because they completely overfished the reefs with massive numbers of fishpots. About 15 years ago a fishpot ban was introduced in Bermuda and parts of the reef system were set aside as breeding grounds. The fishermen were furious, but the... (BBC News -- Science)
5 ski resorts that suit Southerners Oct 29, 2009
Creekside setting with steaks and seafood ... Steaks, pasta and seafood served in a cathedral-like building with a mountain view. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Casting a net into the future Oct 29, 2009
Debates surrounding sustainable fishing are often framed in terms of how initiatives do or do not benefit the seafood industry, or fishermen themselves ... Global seafood consumption doubled between 1970 and 2000 ... The global population grew but increasing affluence and awareness of the health benefits of seafood also resulted in an increase in per capita consumption. (BBC News -- Science)
The end of the road Oct 29, 2009
I have a three-part agenda: see pilgrims reach their goal in front of the cathedral, explore the market, and buy some barnacles in the seafood section then have them cooked for me, on the spot, in a caf. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Cornerstone Restaurant Oct 29, 2009
Recommended dishes: House salad, pierogies, seafood stew, braised lamb shank, meatloaf stack, ice cream sandwich ... The seafood stew ($21), perfect for a chilly night, was the best dish of this style I've had all year. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Inn place to be again Oct 29, 2009
To that end, he said, no one is touching the Inn s favorites classics like shepherd s pie, oak leaf salad and a variety of seafood. Pastry Chef Melissa Laurence will still whip up classic confections such as cr. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Western Diet Fuels Spike In Blood Pressure Of Canada's Inuit Oct 28, 2009
The Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services estimates that, prior to the 1992 survey, fish and seafood were consumed nearly three times a week and caribou nearly twice a week. Wildfowl and marine mammal meat were consumed on average once a week. (Science Daily)
Four chefs serve up a delightful high tea menu Oct 28, 2009
I also enjoy the Thai soup called Soup Potek which is full of seafood and coconut milk. It is a bit spicy but the fresh seafood, like crabs, fish and lala, makes it sweet, he added. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Pismo's readies to open as Bentley's shuts doors Oct 28, 2009
Can Pismo's, the new seafood restaurant and market, avoid the fate of Bentley's, the retailer based on gourmet grocery stores. When it opened three years ago at Friant and Fort Washington roads, Bentley's evoked Bristol Farms and Dean a -- stores with wine-and-food savvy clientele. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Viking Classic plays up chefs' appeal Oct 28, 2009
"Certainly, the man most in demand this year will be Florence, the host of a cornucopia of Food Network shows and the author of such works as Eat This Book.But the local guys pack them in, too, including St. John, whose menu on Sunday includes a seafood stew called cioppino, and "the ultimate tailgating food: sweet potato brownies," he said."It's been standing room only since I've been going there," said St. John of Hattiesburg, whose food/humor column appears in The Clarion-Ledger."I've got... (The Clarion-Ledger)
The whole enchilada Oct 28, 2009
Most people enjoy a beach holiday and digging into seafood. Interestingly, seafood-related phrases are not as pleasant. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
No comments posted. Oct 28, 2009
The specialty is sashimi and seafood ... It can take most of your lunch hour to look through the entire menu, so do what the waiters suggest and just pick any combination of seafood on the menu, and theyll prepare it for you ... The crab legs, although not my favorite, were appetizing nonetheless, as was the rest of the seafood, including the thing I didnt recognize. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
New Restaurant Open in Downtown New Haven Oct 28, 2009
" The restaurant also is expanding to add some finer dining in the same building. The other side of the restaurant will have a separate entrance to keep it separate from the bar and grill portion, Seastrom said. The new section will have a limited menu including some seafood, steaks and other items. Once the expansion is open, which Seastrom said she expects won't be until after the beginning of 2010, the restaurant will be able to serve three needs for diners with its bar, patio and finer... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Who will fill Bentley's spot? Oct 28, 2009
Can Pismo's, the new seafood restaurant and market, avoid the fate of Bentley's, the retailer based on gourmet grocery stores. North Fresno's Bentley's Fresh Market closes. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Lively, charming Bon Savor splits time between France, South America Oct 28, 2009
Moqueca, the Brazilian seafood stew, showcases clams, squid, mussels, and perfect shrimp in a warming broth of tomato and coconut milk. It s fantastic. (Boston Globe)
FDA: Gulf of Mexico Oysters Unsafe Oct 28, 2009
Avery Bates, vice president of the Organized Seafood Association-Alabama, predicted two-thirds of Alabama's 50 "mom-and-pop oyster shops" would close, mostly because of the cost of treating oysters. "We see more people die each year from peanuts, chicken, E. coli, beef," he said. (CBS News)
Calamari with sausage Oct 27, 2009
I love blending a spicy or smoked meat with seafood and the taste combination of smoky, spicy chorizo sausage and calamari is quite sensational perfect as a starter and good enough for a main meal. Typically Mediterranean, this seafood-sausage combo is particularly pleasant served outdoors in the garden or on the patio. (iAfrica.com)
Free Alliance Theatre tickets | Free meal for Veterans | BOGO Dennys | Free KFC | Free Braves Museum | Free Aquarium, High Oct 27, 2009
McCormick and Schmick s, a popular seafood restaurant, will have a complimentary entree from a select menu for Veterans showing proper identification on Nov. 8. Reservations are strongly recommended. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
