Wegmans has Nantucket scallops

[trufflehound]

$23.99 and they have polar mixers. Apple cinnamon eggnog etc

[CapeCodGuy]

Word is that this year is an excellent harvest. Prices here on the Cape are routinely 19.99 per pound where as last year the price never dipped below $29.99.

[opinionatedchef]

that's most helpful for those of us price-concerned. thnx.

[typhoonfish]

Do I have to go take pictures this year. :)

End of last week price spiked. I'm paying $17 from Nantucket.

[opinionatedchef]

btw, did you ever look further into that 'no fresh ankimo' issue?

[typhoonfish]

I just called Intershell. They have plenty of fresh ankimo. No problems on their end.

Intershell: 978-281-2523 ask for Steve.

[opinionatedchef]

chapeaux!typhoon. i just phoned junji san at sushi island and non-coincidentally, he had just found and bought some from steve!yay!thank you.

[kobuta]

Bought some from Courthouse Seafood yesterday (didn't see any at New Deal) and they were excellent. Also $23.99/lb.

[opinionatedchef]

hey hounds,>>> You close your eyes and a chef serves you nantucket and 'day boat' sea scallops (and any other kinds). As you eat them, what distinguishes them from each other? thnx much.

[LeRique]

The Nantucket, sweeter more tender,pop in your mouth raw.Divers denser and of course with both fresher the better.

[kobuta]

Size too. Nantucket bay scallops are notably smaller than size than normal sea scallops, assuming you aren't getting a dish that requires mangling the scallops up beforehand. But absolutely - the Nantucket scallops were so sweet (in a good way) that I don't think I've had many other seafoods with that munch of a punch in flavor.

[Allstonian]

Threads come up pretty much annually as the season begins, with discussion of distinguishing characteristics. For example:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/746092
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/665190
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/457627