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While Others Flounder in Lockdown, Fulton Fish Market Tackles the Challenge Online

Direct to Consumer is not new in many countries, like France and Spain. Consumers and chefs start their day early in the morning, heading to their local fish markets to purchase freshly caught seafood. 

180 years of serving as the center of the city’s seafood industry

Founded in 1822 The Fulton Fish Market, has always been known as the experts in seafood, delivering the freshest seafood to all New York restaurants and consumers. When the fish market left the Seaport area in Lower Manhattan, after 180 years of serving as the center of the city’s Seafood industry, to a new facility in the Bronx, many were up in arms, while others were visibly upset. 

 

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Big guys ain’t supposed to cry, but a part of old New York is dying here today,” said Joey Centrone, one of the workers at the market. “I recognize this place is antiquated, but it’s a part of us.” 

The move to the Bronx brought a new market with climate-controlled indoor refrigeration, following all Food and Drug Administration guidelines. The New Fulton Fish Market, a 400,000 square foot facility constructed at over $86,000,000, houses 37 seafood wholesale businesses. These businesses offer the freshest and most diverse selection of seafood combined with competitive pricing and year-round availability. 

 

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Set up a new online presence

FultonFishmarket.com is finding the positive during the 2020 pandemic. Over the COVID-19 lockdown, FultonFishMarket.com set up a new online presence for its seafood experts to provide cooking tips when consumers email them directly askfulton@fultonfishmarket.com.

They provide free deliveries on orders over $99.00, and 15% off when you use the code ‘STOCKUP’ on first orders only over $150

In our experience, with the FultonFishMarket.com delivery, the seafood was 100% fresh and delicious. Having the online recipes and experts just an email away made it easy for our team to create superb and healthy dishes. 

 

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Top of your to-do list

Home milk, eggs, and cheese delivery from local dairies and creameries were a mainstay for many families in the 1950s and ’60s. But as it became easier and cheaper to buy these items at the grocery store, and as processes were developed to extend milk’s shelf life, the milkman began to fade into the past. Daily trips to the fresh markets for meats, fish, and bread were also prevalent.

The pandemic is the catalyst for food brands to deliver fresh food to our homes once again. 

 

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Ordering from Fultonfishmarket.com should be on the top of your to-do list; there is no better way to enjoy legendary fresh, delicious seafood delivered right to your door- making it easy to cook healthy delicious recipes at home a breeze.

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The Sexiest Menu in New York City: Jean-George’s The Fulton

The fresh haul –

is brought back to Pier 17 in time for lunch and dinner when it’s served up in myriad styles inspired by seafood traditions all over the world: sometimes sashimi, other times crispy.

Get a taste –

of this Lower Manhattan culinary gem in the Downtown Alliance’s new video on The Fulton:

The Fulton’s “the sexiest menu in New York City,”

Jean-Georges justifiably boasts — and with dishes like warm octopus and fresh mozzarella, salmon soaked in brown butter and yellowfin tuna tartare, he’s likely to receive little if any pushback on such a claim. (The New York Times, after all, has been fawning over The Fulton’s whole sea bass in a pastry crust.)

Plus, the operation’s attention to detail doesn’t stop at the tastes and appearances of its elegant, supple dishes. This dining experience is perfectly paired with a stunning view of Brooklyn Bridge out The Fulton’s windows.

By the Downtown Alliance 2/20/2020

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Aquarius Celebrates Sustainable Seafood

Elegant warehouse–two words that don’t often go together. Yet that is the best way to describe The Foundry, the setting for the third annual Aquarius Festival on January 25th, the nation’s first and only sustainable seafood festival. As you walk into the venue, you see brick walls and bare metal walkways transformed into a classy club with the help of some lighting, Instagram-able decor, and multiple bars. Food trucks and stands set up in a semi-circle in the open courtyard, with seating around a few open woodfires.

Aquarius Seafood Festival
Seafood Watch is a sustainable seafood advisory list. Photo by @BarryTakesPictures

Aquarius stands out, though, with an incredible open bar of interesting cocktails and even more delectable food from a variety of ethical vendors. Some standouts included a variety of fresh oysters from the raw bar, provided by MF Events, Houseman‘s Squid with XO Sauce, and perhaps the biggest stand out: Ca’pisci with a delicious array of seafood including a spectacular swordfish skewer grilled and covered in Mint, Capers, and Lemon.

The cocktails were well prepared, drawing long lines from taste and spectacle. The Makers Mark Hickory Smoked Manhattan was especially delightful to watch and to drink. The bar staff used an actual smoker that plumed out to reveal a very nice Manhattan.

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Mattitaco serves farm-to-food-truck Mexican. Photo courtesy of @Ozgonza1

The real star of the night was Aquarius’ efforts to live up to its claim and take steps towards sustainability. Using the company Cup Zero, Aquarius was able to prevent loads of plastic waste. Cup Zero is a straightforward concept: party guests pay two dollars for a reusable plastic cup when they enter. When they leave the party, they return it and get their money back. It was easy, and more events should look into this very simple step. The booths also set out for more sustainable eating, using wood or paper containers and remaining plasticware-free. Overall, Aquarius was a great experience that showed you can throw a great event while still doing your part to help the environment.

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Long Island City To Host The Nation’s Only Sustainable Seafood Festival

Aquarius, the only sustainable seafood festival in the United States, will make a return to Long Island City’s The Foundry on Saturday, January 25th from 8 pm – 1 am. Attendees will have the chance to experience a limitless journey of sensory and visual imagination at the 3rd annual festival where sustainable seafood and farm-fresh cocktails will be featured.

This year, Aquarius is collaborating with Oceanic Global, a non-profit organization that engages new audiences in ocean conservation. Together, they are working to incorporate The Oceanic Standard to guarantee a plastic-free event. CupZero will provide $2 cups for purchase upon entry to utilize throughout the festival. Once the event is over, guests will return their cups to the CupZero station to get their money back.

Eats:

Guests will be able to purchase sustainable seafood offerings recommended by the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch program. Everyone will be handed the latest sustainable seafood guide and have the chance to taste seasonal flavors by Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Executive Chef Matthew Beaudin. Hudson Square’s Houseman Restaurant’s Chef Ned Baldwin will offer Fisherman’s Stew and more. Mattitaco will serve farm to food truck Oysters, Tacos and Moules Frites, courtesy of Chef Justin Schwartz. Ca’Pisci will return once again and will offer a rustic Italian menu featuring sustainable fish only. Salsa Pistolero will be on deck with a plethora of refreshing salsa flavors to snack on and My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream will pass out sweet treats. MF Events will provide a local raw bar showcasing NYC local oysters and so much more.

Long Island City To Host The Nation’s Only Sustainable Seafood Festival
Photo Credit: Travis W. Keyes Photography

Beverages:

Cocktails from the world’s most prominent spirit brands such as COÇA PURA TEQUILA, Boukman Botanical Rhum, Koval, London Essence Co., KAS Krupnikas Nolet’s Gin, Chinola, Barrows Intense, and Barrows Intense Ginger Liqueur will debut. Q Mixers will be the legitimate mixer and enhancements for the finest spirits and fresh cocktail garnishes will be provided by Square Roots. Attendees will also enjoy the Coney Island Brewing Co lounge photo booth and Owl’s Brew Boozy Tea And Botanicals, while Polar Seltzer, Harmless Harvest Coconut Water and sparkling probiotic drinks from KeVita will be available for folks to keep hydrated.

Long Island City To Host The Nation’s Only Sustainable Seafood Festival
Photo Credit: Travis W. Keyes Photography

Entertainment:

The immersive experience for the festival–courtesy of Brenton Wolf Design–will feature a winter séance, a symbolic sacrifice to the God of Aquarius, an art installation by Jimmy Carillo, and so much more will be showcased. The evening will also feature a performance from the Brass Queens, the all-female group that’s disrupting a male-dominated genre.

Want to take the experience home with you? Take photos in the 4Five Photo Booth consisting of fun props. Ryan Vandal will DJ the Albra Room while DJ Samantha Michelle takes over the Main Hall.

Long Island City To Host The Nation’s Only Sustainable Seafood Festival
Photo Credit: Travis W. Keyes Photography

Aquarius specialty cocktails and water are free for all ticketholders. Full meals will also be available for purchase and tickets start at $95, which can be purchased by visiting: https://www.aquariusnyc.com.

Guests will also be asked to assist in saving the ocean and planet by donating $10 to Oceanic Global. Aquarius 2020 is brought to you by the talented producers of Secret Summer, Tyler Hollinger of HighLife Productions, Andrew Maturana of RAPT and Allison du Val of The Foundry.

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Upcoming Event: 10TH ANNUAL TASTE OF THE SEAPORT

By Fernanda Mueller

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Image Courtesy of Clay Williams

Downtown’s food festival, ‘Taste of the Seaport,’ will return for the 10th year of food, fun, and fundraising on Saturday, October 19th. Taste of the Seaport brings together over 40 of the best restaurants in Lower Manhattan and showcases an array of local vendors, artisans, entertainers, and family-friendly activities, making it the perfect day out for children and adults alike.

When?

October 19, 2019 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Where?

Pier 16 and 17 in the Seaport District.

Tickets:

$40 in advance or $45 the day of the event.

A ticket provides 5 “tastes”.

A “taste” is a delicious sample of food.

More than an amuse-bouche, less than a full appetizer.

The family pack allows for 20 dishes to sample from (enough to share between 2 adults and 2 children).

The 5 tastes ticket is usually enough for one person.

Special VIP sections this year:


  • $750 – VIP Family Table – Seats 4, includes Beer and Wine, 4 tickets (5 tastes per ticket), personal food runners, reserved seating, gift bag

  • $1000 – VIP Friends Table – Seats 6, includes Beer and Wine, 6 tickets (5 tastes per ticket), personal food runners, reserved seating, gift bag

    For more information about the festival and tickets, go to: www.tasteoftheseaport.org
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Osteria 57 Caters to Vegans and Vegetable-Averse Alike in the West Village

What do you do when you’re a vegetarian opening a neighborhood restaurant? If you’re Emanuele Nigro and the spot is Osteria 57, you start eating fish again and create a space so cozy locals will feel completely at home. Nigro, a former food distributor, opened Osteria 57 in 2017 and has been perfecting his Italian take on pescatarian, vegetarian, and vegan fare since then.

Photo courtesy of Ag. Pravda Collective/Raoul Beltrame

The menu opens with rice flour battered cauliflower, crostini with eggplant caponata, classic croquettes, and perfectly cooked octopus with potatoes and olives. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who couldn’t find something to love on the menu.

Pastas include a pomodoro enhanced with burrata and a trendy cacio e pepe that can be made vegan friendly with cashew cheese. Larger entrees pair fish with tons of veggies and Italian flavors. The real star of the menu is the homemade panna cotta, which includes a mix of cooked and whipped creams for the lightest, fluffiest version of the dish you’ve ever had. The fresh fruit marmalade on the top takes it even more over the top.

Photo courtesy of Ag. Pravda Collective/Raoul Beltrame

Osteria 57 is launching brunch on March 2nd! The restaurant will be serving brunch on both Saturdays and Sunday from 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM so be sure to swing by!

Osteria 57
57 W 10th Street
Monday: 5:30–10:00 PM
Tuesday–Thursday: 5:30–10:30 PM
Friday–Saturday: 5:30–11:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00–10:00 PM