Ahi and Tuna Grading for Chefs and Restaurants

Also known as Big Eye Tuna — and erroneously known as “ahi tuna”– Ahi is a sought after source of protein for chefs across the country. When sushi became en vogue, so did tuna, and it’s now permanently embedded onto the collective American palate. Ahi is the Hawaiian word for “tuna” which refers to both […]

King Crab Season 2019

King Crab season is a time to rejoice! Some of the most delicious seafood is readily available, and always at the best prices during peak season, but King Crab is a real winner across the board. Whether it’s simply for eating, or watching crabbers on The Deadliest Catch on television, there is a high demand […]

Dungeness Crab Season 2019 is here!

Was your Christmas a little less exciting without Dungeness Crab on the menu? Many chefs lamented the delay of dungeness crab season this last fall, however they’re finally here and they’re ready for your tables. Dungeness Crab Season 2019 is now ready for you to get your orders in! Dungeness crab is larger than a […]

Wild about American Wagyu

Wagyu is beef that has achieved a legendary status for flesh that can be described simply as fatty, marbled, and utterly delicious. American Wagyu might be a foreign concept to purists, but rest assured that the American Wagyu Association is on top of how we ensure quality cattle is being raised right here in the […]

Santa Carota Beef – Grass Fed, Carrot Finished

We’re all familiar with grass-fed beef, but what if you could enjoy grass-fed beef with a twist? Santa Carota beef is a company that is innovating the foodspace by simply changing what their cows consume. This company started quickly, when they realized how good their heifers tasted when they finished feeding them with carrots. “We’re […]

Everyone Loves John Dory — The Fish, not the man.

You’d never know it by looking at this frightful looking fish, but the John Dory fish is an appetizing delicacy fit for a king. Those among us that are privy to the flavor and texture of the John Dory are the enlightened among us, as this delicious fish aims to fool the uninitiated. Do not […]

Stone Crab Season

If you’re outside of Florida, you may not have indulged in these local delicacies. Many chefs love to include stone carbs on a cocktail menu, because they’re excellent served cold with hot butter or a traditional mustard sauce. We’re happy to say that stone crab season is in full swing, and we’re just the restaurant […]

Porcini Mushroom Season in Oregon

We’re beyond excited that Porcini Mushroom Season is underway in Oregon, and we’re getting these little piggies fresh from the market! Porcini mushrooms are among the more meaty mushroom varieties fit your any plate. Specific areas to find them includes North America, Europe, and even Asia! Harvesting them in the wild means that you’ll have […]

Japanese Seafood Importers – Now Direct from Hokkaido!

As Japanese seafood importers, we know that getting high quality sushi fish can be pricey. However, we also know that chefs have a bottom line that must be met by their wholesale fish suppliers. Top notch fish comes at a premium price, usually because exporters have to go through several routes to ship to the […]

California Spiny Lobster Season

The California Spiny Lobster (also known as Rock Lobster) isn’t easily mistaken for an actual rock. However, these escape artists will often hide underneath rocks when divers try to pin them down to catch them during California Spiny Lobster season. After all, they certainly don’t know that they are delicious indulgences not commonly placed on […]