TJ Peckham, a native of Massachusetts’ North Shore, is here to show you the benefits of purchasing seafood from a CSF such as Cape Ann Fresh Catch. Because of Cape Ann Fresh Catch, consumers throughout New England receive seafood that is affordable, sustainable, and of exceptional quality every week, all year round. Their business model allows fishermen to focus on quality, not quantity, and the story of Cape Ann Fresh Catch is one everyone in Massachusetts should know.

Ryan and Julia Smith are the owners of Signature Oyster Farm, located in Katama Bay on Martha’s Vineyard, and they are among those whose livelihoods were crushed by the pandemic as a result of widespread supply chain disruption. But despite the challenges they have faced during the last year, their generosity and investment in the local community has been unwavering.

Jordan notes that running the market’s social media has come with a significant learning curve. “There's a lot that goes into creating effective marketing. I really try to convey that our products are fresh, that they just came in this morning, that they’re local.” She adds that on the flip side of these benefits, the popularity of what they offer can get out of hand. “A few months ago, we did a big lobster blowout and I promoted it on social media to the point where we had the police show up because it got out of control,” Jordan says.

By now, you have probably noticed Our Wicked Fish’s logo and the beautifully painted fish swimming around our website and our Instagram account. These one-of-a-kind paintings were created by Roxanne Blackmore, the colorful Rhode Island-based artist who has a passion for the ocean and an insane talent with a brush.

Ordering Maine lobsters has never been easier! Cape Cod lobsterman, Rob Martin, offers his locally caught lobsters throughout the year via Salty Lou’s in East Sandwich, Massachusetts. Right now (March 22, 2020) these lobsters are a steal at $7.00/lb and you can text for your order!

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center is a small space with a big heart.  Visitors get immersed in what it is like to be part of different seafood industry professions at different periods in time! Their exhibits are interactive, informative, and are created with help from the industry professionals that make New Bedford the most valuable seaport in the United States.

Gulf of Maine Sashimi is on a mission to do things differently with New England’s seafood. They’re focused on improving the value of local catch for fishers while providing top-quality sashimi-grade product for consumers and chefs. They’re new, they’re hard-working, and they are motivated to make seafood better for chefs, consumers, and especially local fishers.

North leaves an impression on you. While I recall the food being scrumptious, comforting, and completely restorative when I visited North 3 years ago, what I really remember and savored was the hospitality and humility of it all. They’ve changed locations, but their humility, hospitality, and amazing food (brown buttered monkfish and grilled squid!) is still what makes North a true favorite in Providence.