any seafood markets left in manhattan?
Not counting chinatown,
I live in chinatown and seen too much to trust anything south of canal.
I have gone to chelseas market,
While I like the large selection, lobster and clams were great, the fish were expensive and not so fresh.
Lately been going to a small market in astoria.
Anyone still buy fresh fish in manhattan?
I used to be a regular when seaport had the market.
Been to the bronx market twice, couldn't handle it.
Where's the fish?
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Have you checked out any of the Greenmarket seafood vendors? They aren't cheap, but there are often bargains to be had, and I think most of the fish is less than a day out of the water. Blue Moon is my favorite.
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Union Square Greenmarket
Broadway and E 17th St, New York, NY 10003›2 Replies -
foodmonk
Feb 9, 2012 04:41 AM
You mention that the fish isn't fresh in Chelsea Market, so I just want to offer a counter-opinion. I have always found the fish at Lobster Place to be fresh, beautiful and of good quality. It is a bit more expensive, but leaps and bounds better than what you will find under plastic at your local supermarket.
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The Lobster Place
75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011›4 Replies-
re: foodmonk
Thanks for the replies,
M-f 9-5 place will be tough,
But see there's a few places I should check out.
As for chelsea market. Not that its so bad that I wouldn't go back.
But wasn't anything I would look forward to. Or go out of my way for.
I usually buy $50-$100 worth of seafood at a time, more for holidays and such.
Last few times I went there were a couple fish that was less than desireable some smell, texture was off, etc.
As opposed to my recent trip to an astoria market.
Everything Was very fresh, no odors, the snapper I just needed a light seasoning and steamed and wow flavor was great.
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re: terasec
I would reach out to Piscane (what I misdiagnosed as a M-F 9-5 place) to find out their hours of operation. It is a great business to support - I just rarely buy fish and when I want to I haven’t thought ahead to try to go there. Also Ideal Cheese is right next door and is another gem and worth the trek.
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re: terasec
I am curious which place in Astoria that you are referring to. I live in Astoria and after Marino brothers closed there is not much in the way of a good fish store.
I usually head to Chelsea for the best selection and quality. Eataly has great quality too but is ridiculously priced.
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Eataly
200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010
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I live near Piscane - 1st ave and 52nd a little out of your way but the M15 bus can get you there. I've never shopped there because it seems to be a M-F 9-5 kind of place. It never seems open when i need to go shopping.
http://nymag.com/listings/stores/pisa...
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Pisacane
940 1st Ave, New York, NY 10022›1 Reply-
re: adido
erica
Feb 9, 2012 03:51 AM
Pisacane is excellent. I think they close later than 5pm most weekdays and I know that they stay open until 6 or so on Fridays. It is a true family business, now run by two brothers. Just the kindest people. If you do not see what you want in the display case, ask because many items are kept in the back. (I've never seen skate on display but they always seem to have it on hand; ditto monkfish)
They do a big wholesale trade as well as retail.
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Pisacane
940 1st Ave, New York, NY 10022
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re: City Kid
Sea Breeze has some good options, but you do have to be somewhat cautious in choosing. Beware of the flesh-down fillets on display; ask to see the flesh side to make sure it is indeed fresh. I have generally had the best luck with fish steaks such as tuna. They do a nice job with whole fish; they will descale it and take off the head and tail very efficiently if desired.
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