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Seafood uncoveredDiners are diving into seafood with gusto at Napa Valley Grille in Paramus, N.J., an eastern outpost of the six-unit, chef-driven chain based in Emeryville, Calif. Caviar to become past luxury
2005 Menu Census: Seafood
Lemon balm; blackberries; figs; mackerelIngredients in season... Industry fears more red tape in crackdown on overfishing
What the weekend papers say
Dover soles, loquats, chive flowersThis week is the European Seafood Exposition... Portion controlCareful control of the amount of food served to every customer – or portion control – is essential if you are to stick to your profit margins. Local produceA series of major food crises in recent years – including BSE, E-coli and foot and mouth – has encouraged chefs, restaurateurs and caterers to seek out local food producers and suppliers, in an attempt to gain greater control over the food they purchase.
Artichokes, English lamb and Scottish musselsThe first European cherries hit the market...
Conger eel, Israeli samphire, and Scottish beefThe first of the Israeli fresh samphire... Coley, purple sprouting and porkGood weather conditions are expected all week... Octopus, St George mushroom and rhubarbDue to the Easter break there will be a bit of a shortage... Fresh peas, cod and lambAt last spring seems to have sprung. Bream, lamb and French salsifyLandings have gone down in Denmark and the Faroe Islands... Restaurateurs are warned over new endangered fishRestaurateurs and caterers have been warned against using five more species of fish by a leading marine conservation body. Food File Fish The tsunami has affected fishing in the Indian Ocean, although some tuna is available from around the Maldives. Other fish from the area, like sword and marlin , should be covered by supplies from South America. Closer to home, there is even less fish on the market, with cod of all sizes scarce because of terrible fishing conditions. Earlier in the week Icelandic container fish was scarce and is still short. There is a possibility of flown-in fillets. Haddock and lemons will also be expensive but should be available all week. UK landings of plaice will also be minimal, pushing prices up. Source: M&J Seafood 01296 588221 www.mjseafoods.com
Fresh produce The market was looking surprisingly well stocked after the holiday break, with plenty o Food FileFresh produce, meat and fish Pages 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Previous | Next |
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