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Last Updated by Dirk: 5.05.2008
MAY 2008

"WHEN ONLY THE VERY BEST WILL DO"

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Kona Kampachi

Kona Blue

The hottest new fish

in Chicago!

This yellowtail is farm raised off the big island of Hawaii in the pure waters of the Pacific. Sustainable and pure, Kona Kampachi is available year round. It is one of my top fish (Its still one of my top 5 fish in 2008!) for sasimi, sushi and grilling

(barely grilled, that is). You have to try some soon!

Call ahead for availability,

it goes quick.

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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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Dungeness 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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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!

All you piscivorous people,

look for our new and improved online newsletter starting in January 2008!

Give us your email so we can include you

in our mailings!

Timely information, health news, specials and coupons!

Sign up on the Home Page.

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!

 


Lunch Menu

Sushi Menu

Dine In or Carry Out

eCoupon & SAVE!

RECEIVE $5.00 OFF OF YOUR FIRST PURCHASE OF $25.00 OR MORE IN 2008 WITH OUR
E-COUPON

This Week's Recipe:

A Great Holiday Appetizer!

Links

to our friends

Fish Information:

Proud member of...

National Fisheries Institute, Inc.

Ocean Trust

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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

BOULLIBASSE

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

WE HAVE GIFT CERTIFICATES!

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Look for my canoe around town, downtown, on the lakefront,

or in the suburbs.

If you stop me and ask,

I will give you a coupon for 20% off of your next purchase

and a Dirk's Fish hat.

 

 

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