Where to buy skate?

[kemi5]

Already there aren't many restaurants that have it on their menus but would like to known if anyone has seen it anytime during their shopping expeditions. I am in the S. Bay but would consider traveling. Thanks.

[meels]

concur berkeley bowl west - yesterday. And often the Monterey Fish Market on Hopkins in Berkeley will have it, too.

[Melanie Wong]

Another place you might explore would be the Korean supermarkets around Lawrence and El Camino in Santa Clara/Sunnyvale. Skate wing is a component in some popular Korean dishes.

[kemi5]

If only I could be so lucky. That is practically my backyard. Thanks.

[chezchristine]

Saw it today at Berkeley Bowl West, $4.99/lb

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Berkeley Bowl West
920 Heinz Ave, Berkeley, CA

[sfbing]

Typically found at $3/lb in Chinese markets. However, it appears unpredictably. I've seen it on occasion at Sunset Super and Seafood Center.

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Seafood Center
831 Clement St, San Francisco, CA

[OldTimer]

Last year I was at the ferry market, and the fish vendor had skate. I remember because I remarked how overpriced it was. Looked good, tho.

[kemi5]

Do you recall how much just so I can have an idea of what is reasonable? Thanks.

[OldTimer]

I don't recall the price, but it was high. I would guess $5.00 lb would be a good price, and it may well be seasonal. Of course, it may depend on whether it is fresh, or "previously frozen". I haven't eaten much skate, but I imagine Dover sole would taste similar...gelatinous and very delicate. The stuff I saw was cleaned...it may cost less whole.

[kemi5]

Thanks for your replies. I'm at 99 Ranch fairly often and have not seen it there, Although I frequent the Cupertino, M. View, & Milpitas branches. There is a Mollie Stone in P. Alto that I will call today. Most recently I've had it at Redd in Yountville, pan seared with a saffron nage (looked more like a foam to me) & Aqua SF w/ a wild mushroom consomme. Both were equally delicious. On the look out for more restaurants unless I can procure it myself.

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Mollie Stone's
851 Cherry Ave # 22, San Bruno, CA

[wolfe]

Seen on menus from Hayes Street Grill, Orson, Foreign Cinema and Wexler. Of course check before you go.

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Foreign Cinema
2534 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110

Hayes Street Grill
324 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA 94102

[kemi5]

Will take note for next time I'm in SF. I'm especially intrigued by Wexler's since they're touted as a BBQ place. Thanks.

[wolfe]

Here's a picture of there menu described cornmeal crusted skate stiffed with pulled pork.
http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/4kvWqk...

[celeryroot]

Daly City Store Saw it arnd the holidays

[celeryroot]

Ive seen it at 99Ranch , make sure it is real fresh as it goes bad quickly.

[Sharuf]

I occasionally see it at Mollie Stone's.

How do the restaurants cook it? I usually just do a simple pan-fry.

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Mollie Stone's
851 Cherry Ave # 22, San Bruno, CA

[Melanie Wong]

I've seen it from time to time at the fish markets in SF Chinatown or Marina Foods in San Mateo.