Maritime Tasting

Seafood Essentials

Ask the Fish Guy: What the Person Behind the Counter Wishes You Already Knew

The fishmonger standing behind your local seafood counter has spent years learning things culinary school doesn't teach. We talked to fish professionals from Boston to Seattle about seasonal buying, freshness myths, and the one question they wish more customers would ask. Consider this your cheat sheet for better seafood, every single week.

Jul 28, 2026

Coastal Culture

Shell Game: The Small Oyster Farms Rewriting America's Coastal Food Story

From the rocky tidal flats of Maine to the sun-warmed shallows of Puget Sound, a quiet revolution is unfolding one oyster cage at a time. Independent oyster farmers are transforming how Americans think about local seafood — and the coastal communities that depend on it. Here's why your next great meal might start with a single briny bivalve pulled from waters you can actually visit.

Jul 28, 2026