An Inside Look at Exciting New Products, Market Trends & Availability
Restaurant Week Prep
is quickly approaching. Wow your guests with a versatile Barramundi or a superior quality Verlasso Salmon - both will have great availability and affordability, and you'll have endless creativity with these fish. Don't forget about wild fish options too! We have fresh Squid and Monkfish, as well as Porgies and Skate from Rhode Island. They are sure to be delicious and reasonably priced. We also have a wide variety of Oysters, like Madhouse and Sweet Jesus Oysters, as well as produce and specialty cuts. Our sales agents can help you plan your Restaurant Week to help keep cost and labor down, so don't hesitate to reach out. We hope you have a successful and savory Restaurant Week!
Restaurant Week Dates by Location:
New York City - 7/24-8/18
Virginia - 8/18-8/27
Washington DC - 8/14-8/20
Philadelphia (Center City District) - 9/10-9/19 Pittsburgh - 8/14-8/20
Latest Fish Catch
It's been a busy past few weeks of openings and closings in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Jersey. Most recently, Rhode Island closed their Wild Striped Bass and Black Sea Bass seasons. We will now be bringing in fish from Massachusetts areas such as Nantucket Sound and Cape Cod. Wild Striped Bass fishing has brought us giant fish, however, catch has been slow and availability is limited. Black Sea Bass may also experience a tightening in the market as well. Please keep in mind excellent options such as Hybrid Striped Bass, Stone Bass from Greece and Hidden Palms Barramundi. Massachusetts also hit it's Fluke quota of 385,988 lbs. Rhode Island currently has a strict Fluke quota and availability will be decreased. We'll be sourcing what Fluke we can from southern fishermen. Fluke fans can always enjoy fellow flatfish options such as Prodemar Dover Sole, which has a deliciously delicate flake and consistant availability or other local classics including Porgies, Cod, Spanish Mackerel and Haddock.
Up Next from Alaska
Wild Alaska Coho Salmon are swimming from Alaska waters and straight to Samuels. Also known as "Silver Salmon," Wild Alaska Coho Salmon is in season and will be available this week. Coho's have a exceptional, firm texture and mildly gamey flavor. Wild Alaska King and Copper River Salmon are also still in season as well.
Best of Philly Honors
Samuels would like to extend our utmost gratitude and congratulations to our loyal customers who made the Best of Philly List for 2017 in Philadelphia Magazine. Over 40 of our customers were recognized and we could not be more proud that they are a part of our constantly growing family of customers. To name just a few, Abe Fisher (Best Service), Kanella Grill (Best Sister Restaurant), Townsend (Best Industry Bar), and La Maison (Best French) all made the list. It's a pleasure to serve all of you; thank you for your passion and your hard work! It's inspiring and heartwarming to be a part of your business and to watch you grow and succeed.
Keep Your Eyes Open
We're still awaiting the first landings of Grand Banks Swordfish, due to hit our docks anyday now. Speaking of famous fishing areas, waters off Georges Banks are providing us all U/12 Sea Scallops in a limited fishing area that's open until mid August.
Keep Your Eyes Open For All The Great Fish Coming In This Week
Call your Samuels sales rep to place an order today!
