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What makes a fish "sustainable"?
My short answer is this: For wild fish, not overfished, not endangered species. For wild fish, minimum bycatch, or minimize damage to the...
Kaz Matsune
Sep 7, 20213 min read
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Are you looking for fresh fish during the Shelter in place?
(Photo: Rachel W.) Monterey Fish Market in Berkeley is still open during this Shelter in place period, if anyone is looking for fresh...
Kaz Matsune
Aug 24, 20211 min read
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Albacore season has arrived
Our fish suppliers have informed us of the start of (long waited) Albacore season. West Coast Albacore from Oregon is rated as "The best...
Kaz Matsune
Mar 23, 20211 min read
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Local King Salmon Season
No, it's not snakeskin, but it's Local San Francisco King Salmon! - the Season officially started on August 1st and is expected to last...
Kaz Matsune
Oct 20, 20201 min read
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Visiting Monterey Bay Aquarium
As a business partner of the Seafood Watch program at Monterey Bay Aquarium, we frequently visit the museum to see what's taking place. ...
Kaz Matsune
Jul 21, 20201 min read
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Photos from "PRIME" Sushi Class
From our monthly, "Sushi Making Class & Saturday Brunch "PRIME." We had Dungeness Crab, Yellowfin Tuna, White Shrimp, King Salmon, and...
Kaz Matsune
Jun 9, 20201 min read
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Photos from January "PRIME" Sushi Class
Special Roll was the 49ers Roll. #SushiClasses #Homemade #SustainableFish #Happiness
Kaz Matsune
May 5, 20201 min read
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Interview with Paul Johnson, Monterey Fish Market
Paul Johnson is the owner of Monterey Fish Market in Berkeley and San Francisco. Meet Paul Johnson, the visionary owner of Monterey Fish...
Kaz Matsune
Apr 7, 20203 min read
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Refer a Friend, Receive an Annual Membership at Monterey Bay Aquarium
Starting from September 1, 2016, when you refer us to your co-worker, friend, family, or anyone, and when they book an event with us, we...
Kaz Matsune
Nov 19, 20191 min read
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Monterey Bay Aquarium and Pixar
One of the benefits of being a member at Monterey Bay Aquarium is that you are invited to their special events - this one is from the...
Kaz Matsune
Sep 24, 20191 min read
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Great Time for Seafood
Local Salmon season just started and this morning, we received this picture from our fish supplier, Monterey Fish Market of California...
Kaz Matsune
Aug 13, 20191 min read
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Osakana Japanese Fish Market, Brooklyn, NY
A new Japanese Fishmarket is opened in Brooklyn by the owner of Okonomi/Yuji Ramen Japanese restaurant. Their philosophy is simple: To...
Kaz Matsune
Jul 23, 20191 min read
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Sushi at Academy of Sciences
At the Academy of Sciences Cafe in San Francisco, we found Rainbow Roll ($15) and Seaweed Salad($6). Despite it's been sushi in the...
Kaz Matsune
Nov 27, 20181 min read
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Selection of Fish from a Private Dinner
For a private dinner in San Francisco. Kampachi/Amberjack King Salmon (last of this season) Scallops (amazing!) Abalone Sweet Shrimp...
Kaz Matsune
Nov 20, 20181 min read
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Scallops from Viking Island, NJ
Scallops from Hokkaido Japan are favored by many Sushi and Japanese chefs, yet, I urge you to try Scallops from Viking Village, NJ. They...
Kaz Matsune
Oct 16, 20181 min read
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We're approaching the end of Salmon Season
All good things must come to an end – well, almost, until next year.
 It looks like we’re approaching the end of local king salmon...
Kaz Matsune
Jul 31, 20182 min read
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California King Salmon is Back!
We've just received an email from our beloved fish supplier, Monterey Fish Market that this year's Salmon is looking pretty good. ...
Kaz Matsune
Dec 12, 20171 min read
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Cebiche Tasting at La Mar, San Francisco
Cooking octopus is very difficult. What's so difficult is to make it tender. When you boil octopus, it has a tendency to get chewy and...
Kaz Matsune
Aug 22, 20171 min read
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Do You Know What Your Fish Look Like?
Hamachi, Yellowtail Maguro, Tuna Unagi, Fresh Water Eel Uni, Sea Urchin You've probably seen the one on the right, nigiri. Did you know...
Kaz Matsune
Jan 31, 20171 min read
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