Chesapeake Soft-shell Crabs are in stock!
They are coming in fresh and lively! We have a regular supply now (I say with fingers crossed). There are two sizes available, "Hotels" for $4.00 each and "Primes" which are a little larger at $5.50 each. With Mother's Day weekend coming up, it wouldn't be a bad idea to order ahead.
Wild Alaskan King Salmon
We have been getting in some great Red King salmon from Sitka that will knock your socks off! Still a bit pricey at $35.00 per pound but people have been loving it and coming back for more!
Due to the price, we do have it in limited quantities so please call ahead and we will save some for you.
Copper River, Alaska Update...
May 15th is the first season opener for Copper River Sockeye salmon. This opening is only for 12 hours then it closes for an assessment of the catch. We should see some sockeye in here within a couple days after the opening. It won't be cheap at the start of the season but it will be incredible if taste!
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May Cooking Class
Basic Sushi Class
(Last Sushi Class Until September)
In this hands on class we will guide you thru the
techniques of making five maki rolls and two nigiri.
Start with a bowl of our miso soup and fresh ginger tuna salad.
Bring a bottle of wine, a friend and your appetite.
You will have to eat what you roll and roll what you eat!
Class is from 7:30 to 9:30
Tuesday May 20nd
$75.00 per person.
We have 8 spaces left as of 5/2 for Sushi Class
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July Grilling Class
Terry has come up with some great new recipes for our grilling class this month. We have a new Big Green Egg grill that is fantastic and you will get to see it in action first hand!
We will be doing four new grilling recipes that are simple, taste great, and will certainly impress your family and friends.
- Grilled Snapper Ceviche
- Grilled Pizza with Arugula Salad And Kona Kampachi
- Grilled Marlin Kabobs with Tzatzki Sauce on Pita
- Grilled Squid Steaks Caprese Style
Bring a friend, a bottle of wine and, of course, your appetite as we guide you through another class/dinner.
Tuesday, July 1st
7:30 until 9:30
$65.00 per person
Call soon...
(The classes in June were filled before I could post them!)
773.404.3475
Click link below for class descriptions and
48 hour cancelation policy.
Cooking Classes @ Dirk's
Call ahead and reserve your space today,
we do fill up quickly!
SATURDAY TASTINGS
12:00 until 3:00
On our new Big Green Egg grill!
Stop by for a sample of something good.
A COUPLE OF GOOD ARTICLES ON HEALTH!
Weighing the lastest facts on seafood safety and health
American Heart Association
Dutch Harbor Alaska
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 fron the trip. I will post more pictures later.
We are selling the best Blood Mary Mix in Chicago!
Best Bloody Mary Mix- Long Branch
Check it out...
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!
NOW SERVING 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.
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 assesments, 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 benifits 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 suprised 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 benifits
Fish really is the drug of choice!
ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY TREATS AND TRAYS SOON!
WE WANT TO BE SURE WE HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED!
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!
We
have many tasty low fat
recipes
and ideas.
Fish
is the original fast food!
MAY 2008 
