62020 Thu Aug 05 18:17:08 -0700 2004 11 2 Los Angeles Area 0 330422 Does anyone know where is a good place to buy wild (not farm-raised) salmon for a good price? Thu Aug 05 18:17:08 -0700 2004 0 In-N-Outer 1 330423 I'd try Santa Monica Seafood -- I bought some there not too long ago, but I can't remember the price. Thu Aug 05 18:20:48 -0700 2004 330422 0 jnovgirl 1 330424 Trader Joe's has it, in the frozen section, flash-frozen and vacuum-packed. We grilled it with teriyaki, and the second time with a lemon-dill sauce. Both times it was excellent. I found Copper River salmon in vacuum-packed frozen state at Costco about two months ago; haven't seen it since, but it was great. Prices at both places were more than reasonable. I bought some in May at Ralphs, for $16.00 a pound fresh. Not too discernable a difference between that and the frozen varieties. Thu Aug 05 18:22:29 -0700 2004 330422 0 richard 2 330425 Thanks for the fast replies. Do you know the prices of the salmon at TJ's? Thu Aug 05 18:25:18 -0700 2004 330424 0 In-N-Outer 1 330426 Bristol Farms will have some throughout the season from various rivers, but their prices are high. Thu Aug 05 18:26:06 -0700 2004 330422 0 TomSwift 1 330428 I've seen it at Whole Foods, but it's probably not a bargain there though. Try Costco, as well; they have it once in a while and their prices are probably better. Thu Aug 05 18:29:04 -0700 2004 330422 0 ipse dixit 1 330455 Get the fresh, whether it is from Whole Foods, Bristol Farms, Gelsons or Santa Monica Seafood, or quality fishmonger of choice. There is a BIG difference in taste from the frozen. Thu Aug 05 19:50:55 -0700 2004 330422 0 carter 1 330461 I just got home from this quest. Whole Foods is out of wild king for the season, but I bought some from Fish King in Glendale that looks great. It was thirteen something a pound. Thu Aug 05 20:00:29 -0700 2004 330422 0 smogqueen 1 330464 Gelsons was advertising it today for 15 dollars a pound. It looked beautiful Thu Aug 05 20:06:14 -0700 2004 330422 0 misomom 1 330499 Strangely enough, fresh wild is usually available at competitive prices from the fishmonger in Farmer's Market on Fairfax. Also, check out the small gourmet market in same strip mall as Cafe Talesai in BH. Thu Aug 05 23:35:27 -0700 2004 330422 0 bernardo 1 330534 I could swear I saw wild salmon at Trader Joe's a few weeks ago. Fri Aug 06 10:57:36 -0700 2004 330422 0 Sandra W. 1 330565 Saw some great-looking wild Sockeye salmon at SM Seafood yesterday for $12.95/lb. P.S. Got some Manila clams...cooked'em in olive oil, garlic and white wine til they were just open...sweet and yummy! Fri Aug 06 14:05:38 -0700 2004 330422 0 krinsk