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Fishmonger Extraordinaire

January 20, 2008

Steve Hatt’s Fishmonger is the end-all-be-all of fishmongers. You really don’t need to go anywhere else for your seafood as he has it all. Every time I go, there’s always a queue, but they are efficient with someone to greet you and take your order; then someone else who fillets your fish (if you choose) and weighs it; then back to the greeter to transact with you and send you off smiling. They are all lovely (and stinky) men who are extremely passionate about their job.

You name it, they’ve got it. We get our monkfish tails there as they, along with all their fish, are daily fresh, and meaty and massive. Better than lobster in my mind. Their scallops are huge, not like the wimpy kinds you get in the supermarket. And their clams are delicious. I’ve never purchased their tuna, but it looks amazing and something I vow to buy next time for sashimi or a seared tuna dish.

The fish isn’t cheap, but not more than you’d pay at a supermarket. And knowing it’s fresh and there’s thoughtfulness that goes into every fillet, I’m happy to pay the prices.

And, the guys know how to cook seafood too, so any questions, and they will happily answer.

Tags: seafood, fishmonger, fresh, wild