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The Raw Bar Has Frozen Over
It is cold. Well...that's an understatement. It's so cold that I am pretty sure that you-know-where has frozen over, and that is not good for our East Coast shellfish. We haven't seen conditions...
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Kings Of Spring
It's subtle, but if you really put your ear to the ground, you may actually be able to hear the soft tip-toeing steps of spring quietly making its way back into our lives. Ice is beginning to crack...
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Fisheries Report Continued Progress
The 2013 Report on the Status of U.S. Fisheries conducted by NOAA Fisheries presents a bright future for wild U.S. fisheries management. The report highlights the continued progress of ending...
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The Boston Seafood Show
Members of the BRG team visited the Boston Seafood Show this past weekend courtesy of the great team at Congressional Seafood. The expanse and variety of products was breathtaking. Traversing the...
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The Bay's Blues Continue
The Chesapeake needs your help. Whether you pledge your allegiance to the Virginia or Maryland side doesn't matter. There is a common enemy to both states that is decimating the natural inhabitants...
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The Shad Woe
In case you have been able to sleep through the morning calls of those pesky, chirpy and somehow cheerful birds that harmonize before even the sun has had its breakfast, it is spring out there and it's...
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The Tasty Striped Trumpeter
There's a new edition to the expanding rotation of fresh seafood at BlackSalt Fish Market: the Striped Trumpeter. Striped Trumpeter are large members of the trumpeter family and are caught off the...
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The Big Benefit Of Eating A Small Fish
Sure the big guys get all the looks. You stroll past a fish stand and most often what you notice first are the beautiful hues of big fresh fillets: the red tunas, the bright orange salmon, the...
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The Crab Inside Your Oyster
If you ever come across an open oyster with a tiny crab-looking critter dwelling comfortably in it, you should eat it. Though your first thought may be to chuck the oyster and crab and complain to...
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Don't Call Them Shrimp
According to some, langoustines are the new sign of luxury when it comes to hard to find ingredients. According to others, there simply isn't a better tasting animal in the sea. Whether you view them...
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Lobster Prices
I want to remind everyone to call their mother this Sunday, as if you didn't remember, it's Mother's Day once again. Mother's Day in the seafood industry means a lot of lobster sales. For some reason...
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Maryland: Crab Cakes And Football...And Scallops?
If you are from the MD area, the name Ocean City conjures up images of sandy beaches, cold beverages, and probably some hazy memories of youthful stupor. It most likely doesn't at all say fresh,...
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The Mahi Mahi are coming, so get ready. It’s that time of year again when these beautiful, brightly colored, migratory fish make their long journey from the already hot waters of South America to the...
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Shrimp Royalty From An Unlikely Place
When you think of U.S. wild caught shrimp, I am willing to bet your mind first takes you to the Gulf States, such as Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, and Texas. Or it could be that you are from the West...
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What's Happening In The Market
It's been a while since I gave a good ole' fashion market update. I am not sure if you have noticed, but there's a lot going on out there underneath the surface. The weather is getting right, right...
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Rock Out For Summer?
Rhode Island Rock, aka Striped BassThe words "summer rock" can call to mind different things for different people. Some think of "monumental" summer concerts performed by geriatric legends on their...
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West Coast Oysters And Salmon Heating Up
Two very popular foods from the West Coast are trending in two very different directions, so here's a road map to explain where your purchases should tread.Spring sprung the heat right out of the gate...
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New Hampshire Oysters
There are a few New England States that come to mind when you think of delicious oysters: Maine, New York and Massachusetts to name a few. In fact, these states have helped make New England oysters...
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Spring Season Bust: Having Nunavut
The warming temperatures continue to affect the world's fisheries and no species is impervious, including those caught at the top of the world. July is summer for most of us, but for the Nunavut...
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The Bluefin In Our Market
For many years we made the decision as a company not to sell one of the tastiest, most exquisite seafood options in the world due to its sustainability status. Anyone who has bothered to pay attention...
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