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An Experiment in Experimenting:
Water — the most important resource in the world and the perfect muse for the new Eight Course Cocktail Tasting Menu. This unique experience is our tribute to food and drinking cultures throughout the world, by way of the waters...
Skate: What is it?
Monterey Fish Market’s delivery truck rolled up Pacific Avenue. The driver quickly parked, speedily delivering our fish order in his plastic tote through the back side of the kitchen. I inspected the contents. Rockfish filets? Check. Halibut, whole spec? Check....
Spirit of San Giovanni
It was a Monday morning. I remember that because Mondays are usually when I make my calls, text message orders, and inquiries for the week, lining up the wild and farmed fish and various other seafood products for the restaurant’s...
Southern Swell:
This entry of the blog contemplates a couple of different subject matters, all somewhat relatable, but not for obvious reasons. Just bear with me here, as the conclusion is something of a breakthrough for seafood focused restaurants. Ever since I...
Bolinas to Bodega:
When I first began the effort to work with fishermen directly out of the San Francisco region, I did so with the knowledge that my career as a chef in the city had not prepared me well for this journey....