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Last Updated by Dirk: 8.9.2010

   AUGUST 2010          

     LIFE'S NOT PERFECT BUT YOUR FISH SHOULD BE!

Wild Alaskan Salmon

We love it too!

Enjoy the summer harvest of Alaska's finest fish. Sockeye and King salmon are available. Sockeye is only around until September so get your last meals in soon.

Kings go until November.

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Barramundi

Being hailed as

"The Next Big Fish",

this  Australian native is being tank cultured in Massachusetts. With a delicate, flakey texture and a sweet buttery flavor it has a versatility savored by all who try it. It;s been featured on Food Network, Oprah Magazine, New York Times, many high end restaurants and now at Dirk's Fish. Barramundi has one of the highest concentrations of Omega-3 fatty acids of any white fish and is grown without, antibiotics, colorants, and is free of mercury and other contaminants. Australis Aquaculture is setting the standards for sustainable seafood. Their revolutionary system recycles the water and even the fish waste goes to local farmers! Check out the web site.

Australis Aquaculture. .

They have a great story and a remarkable fish. All that aside it's a darn tasty fish, whole or filleted. Stop in and give it a try in 2010! Please call ahead to be sure we have it in stock when you want it.

Top favorite of 2009!

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Out of production until

November of 2010

Kona Kampachi

Kona Blue

The hottest new fish

in Chicago!

This kahala is a type of jack, similar to yellowtail, and is farm raised off the big island of Hawaii in the pure waters of the Pacific. Sustainable and healthy, Kona Kampachi is available year round. It is one of my top favorite fish for sasimi, sushi, grilling and now pizza!

You have to try some soon! We have it in stock every day.

Try our new pizza recipe.

Grilled Kona Kampachi Pizza

Top favorite of 2008

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King Salmon

Farm Raised

These fish are farm raised in Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia. They are organically grown in pristine waters and in a state of the art facility.

This salmon will be available throughout the winter months and will be one of the best choices for your winter salmon recipes. This is probably the best farmed king salmon that I have tasted.

Check out their website at

www.creativesalmon.com

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Out of season

until October

Live D ungeness Crab

Fresh, live, and kicking from Bellingham, Washington. Wild caught and shipped direct from our friends, who actually catch them.

One of these crabs hot on your plate will bring to mind the wild Pacific northwest and your tastebuds will be smiling when you're done. Call ahead and we can cook them for you, fresh.

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East coast oysters

Oysters freshly shucked,

from Virginia. These are plump and succulent.

Now is the time to pull out your favorite oyster stew or bisque recipe and get cooking.

Or you can come in and try ours!

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East coast or

West coast

oysters in the shell

We alway have few of the more popular varieties around, like Kumamotos, Virginicas, Delaware Bays, and Malpaques. Give us a call ahead and we can round up your favorite kind. We will even shuck them for a nominal fee (but we keep the pearls).

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     Rainbow Trout
T
he freshest Rainbow Trout from nearby Palmyra, Wisconsin. This fish travels a mere 90 miles toget to the store. You would have to go fishing to get a fresher fish! Rainbow is mild, tasty and inexpensive. Whole or filleted, this fish cooks great in a variety of cooking methods.
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Find us
We are not lost,
are you?

You may be,
without our fish

 


fishscam.com

MERCURY...

In the continuing aftermath of the Chicago Tribune's articles, I just wanted to point out that much of the information is old news.

The most important thing to remember is that the  levels  quoted have an "uncertainty factor" built in which is 10 times less that the numbers used in the papers.

As with all things, you have to read as much information as possible and decide for yourself what's right for you. Many sites on the web have their own agendas. The government is certainly not always the final say, but I think they have some of the best resources(a.k.a.our tax dollars)for researching the issues.

They have been updating their information recently also.

I personally think that moderation is key to all. A little of this and a little of that is what keeps food interesting. There are so many proven good facts about fish.

Don't let the misinformation stop you from enjoying fish a few times a week as usual.

(and what ever happened to all the talk on PCBs?)

Here are a couple of informative websites.

I think it gives a very good look at the manipulation of information that surrounds fish, mercury, your health and the people that misrepresent the facts. Check it out for yourself at...

www.fishscam.com

This next site is from the University of Maryland. I found it to be very informative also

www.realmercuryfacts.org

 
 

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"Chicago's Best" Sushi

We were selected as having some of the best sushi in Chicago. We have the best fish so it makes sense that our sushi would be the best. Stop by or phone ahead to give it a try.You won't be disappointed!

Check out the link below to see the show.

"Chicago's Best" Sushi Rolls

Dirk, Ted and Terry

August Cooking Class

5 SPACES LEFT AS OF 8/9

Since our TV debut, we have had numerous requests for another class.

SUSHI CLASS

LEARN ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT, RICE, AND SUSHI FISH.

DIRK AND TERRY WILL FIRST DEMONSTRATE AN ASSORTMENT OF MAKI ROLLS AND NIGIRI.

DURING THE DEMONSTRATION, WE WILL SERVE OUR HOME MADE MISO SOUP AND GINGER AVOCADO TUNA SALAD, AFTER WHICH IT’S ON TO ROLLING YOUR OWN DINNER! 

 

FIVE ASSORTED MAKI ROLLS AND THREE NIGIRI: ALL YOU CAN EAT.

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Deluxe Tuna (As seen on TV)

Salmon Mango (As seen on TV)

Yellowtail thin

California

Seared Sea Scallop

 

Salmon, tuna and, yellowtail nigiri

 

BRING A FRIEND, A BOTTLE OF WINE AND YOUR APPETITE, AS YOU WILL EAT ALL THAT YOU ROLL!

 

Tuesday, August 17th

7:30 TO 9:30ish       $75.00 per person

Call for reservations

 

773.404.3475

Call ahead and reserve your space today,

we do fill up quickly!

Boxes of King Crab

From Nome, Alaska, fresh King Crab clusters should be available for about 2 more weeks. We have a shipment coming in on Thursday.

Order up!

In the midst of Summer, enjoy!
It's finally summer and it's time to fire up those grill with a passion!

 

GULF OIL UPDATE

The well is capped and the cleanup continutes.

NOAA opens up 26,000 squre miles of the Gulf to fishing.

Good news for fishermen!

 

July Garden

Harvesting tomatoes and tons of cucumbers!

Making lots of pesto too.


One of my favorites,

Sea Beans

Soft Shell Crabs

OPEN 361 DAYS A YEAR!

Monday thru Friday 10 to 7

   Saturdays 9 to 6 

Sundays 10 to 5

Proud to be a Shedd Aquarium Right Bite Partner

AUGUST SPECIALS

Texas Red Drum

Canadian Harpooned Swordfish

Alaskan Black Cod

Alakan Halibut

All "grate" for the grill!

Cooking octopus on high!

Fire up those grills!

For more details,

stop by the shop and check them out or sign up for the newsletter.

 

 

WORLD FAMOUS PARTY TRAYS

REMEMBER THAT ALL SHRIMP ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL!

CALL AHEAD FOR PRICES AND THE BEST OPTIONS

We have our regular trays and/or we can custom design

any type of tray you want!

     Gift Card-Dirks Fish

Dirk's Fish Gift Card 

This would make a great gift for the fish and seafood lover or "foodie" in your life!.

 

 

Fresh Alaskan King Crab are no longer available.

The quota has been caught. We will be bringing in fresh frozen Dutch Harbor crab that was frozen within the last 4 to 5 weeks. It will be almost as good as the fresh.

Dutch Harbor, Alaska

Best Fresh Frozen King Crab ever!

350 pounds sold on New Years Eve!

These are three of crab boats that we had the pleasure of going out on. It was an incredible trip. Dutch Harbor is an awesome place of whales, seals, lots of seabirds, king crab and above all, great people!

"It's not the end of the world but you can see it from here"

This was my favorite quote from the trip.


 

TIRED OF THE SAME OLD LUNCH?

Start the New Year off by making us one of your resolutions for good health!

Give us a try for lunch.

Call ahead for take out or eat in our cafe.

Sandwiches, hot soups, and cool sushi.

Click on the Lunch and Sushi menu buttons to the right and check out our new menu.

Seafood Business Article about Dirk

As Seen on ABC

Channel 7

Check out the video podcast by the Hungry Hound, Steve Dolinsky, on the hunt for his perfect smoked fish bagel. His favorite cold smoked sturgeon could only be found at Dirk's Fish ( preorder only but try the smoked sable instead)

Hungry Hound: The ultimate smoked fish bagel

All you Piscivorous People:

Look for our new and improved online newsletter and Friday Fish Flash in 2010!

More News, Recipes, Information,

Classes, and Coupons!

Give us your email so we can include you

in our mailings!

Sign up on the Home Page.

West Coast Salmon...

There was a very interesting piece on the CBS news show 60 minutes on Sunday about the west coast salmon issue and what the government does and doesn't do. It seems like they shoot themselves in the foot and then proceed to shoot the other foot too! A lot of money is spent of "salmon recovery" and they even save a few salmon in the process! Check it out.

CBS 60 Minutes:The fuss over salmon

SATURDAY TASTINGS

12:00 until 3:00

Weather permitting(like in March!)

On our Big Green Egg grill!

Stop by for a sample of something good from the sea.

Try the Asian Carp!

A COUPLE OF GOOD ARTICLES ON HEALTH!

Weighing the latest facts on seafood safety and health

American Heart Association

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a new website for fish information from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Marine Fisheries Service. it contains a lot of good information on the state of our fisheries. Check it out.

Fish Watch

Have you had your two servings of fish this week?

Many studies have concluded that at least two meals of fish per week will help prevent many aliments of the mind and body.

Medicine never tasted so good!

Fish is the drug of choice!

Seafood and Health

American Heart Association

FDA Report

Read two more reports below. ..

BE GOOD TO YOUR HEART

EAT MORE FISH FOR THE HEALTH OF IT!

THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION AND STURGEON GENERAL RECOMMEND

TWO SERVING OF FISH PER WEEK.

WE RECOMMEND MORE...OF COURSE!

SUSHI FISH IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE,

CALL FOR TODAYS SELECTION.

Current Good News...

Go head, Moms, eat seafood!

Fish and Pregnancy:Brain Food for Babies

Two authoritative scientific assessments, one from researchers at the

HARVARD SCHOOL of

PUBLIC HEALTH

and the other from the

INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE

of the National Academy of Sciences, concluded that for most people the health benefits of eating fish and shellfish clearly exceed any risk of contamination from heavy metals or toxic chemicals.

A Point of Interest

The lead researcher from the Harvard study said he was surprised to find how little evidence of harm exists and concluded that the benefits greatly outweigh the risks, a fact that has been lost on the public

(due to negative reporting).

A couple more reasons for eating fish...

Eat_Seafood_See_Weight_Loss

Fish and Seafood: More health benefits

Fish really is the drug of choice!


We have many tasty low fat
recipes and ideas.

Fish is the original fast food!


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CAVIAR

"Best served

on a kiss"

We are now carrying only domestic caviars due to the pressures on imported sturgeons. 
that you will love! 

We carry a great California raised white sturgeon that compares very favorably to the imported varieties.

Also try the Hackleback Sturgeon and the American Paddlefish for two great tasting and affordable caviars!

Collins Caviar has some awesome products. From their flavored caviars, bowfin, paddlefish, sturgeon, and caviar spreads you are sure to find something

 

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HOT SOUPS

FOR

 THE CHILL OF WINTER! .

BLACK BEAN

BISQUES

BOUILLABASSIE

CIOPINO

CHOWERS

GUMBO

THAI FISH

TUNA CHILI

AND MANY MORE.

ALL MADE FROM SCRATCH RIGHT HERE!

 

Quinn and his catch

August 2005 (released)

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SUSHI QUALITY FISH

Rolling your own? We carry on a daily basis: Yellowfin tuna, Atlantic salmon, Kona Yellowtail, three fresh staples for great sushi. On Fridays, we usually get fresh Bigeye tuna and Escalor (super white tuna). This usually goes quick, call ahead and we will save you some.

Check our schedule for sushi class info.

 
 

Looking for a great gift that gives back all year?Besides the famous "Tony's Broiler Pans" that we sell.(The best and last broiler pan you will ever buy!) COOKING CLASSES!      For the foodie in your life

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