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Chef’s Night Out

10.05.2015

By: Clint

« Look What We Caught

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From tacos 🌮 to gumbo 🍲 to crudo 🍽️—T

From tacos 🌮 to gumbo 🍲 to crudo 🍽️—Texas Gold Wild Shrimp shine in every prep.
🌊 Wild-caught in the Gulf, flash-frozen for peak quality.
Available in a range of sizes, ready for any menu.
📞 Ask your Samuels rep for availability and sizing options!
#MenuMagic #GulfShrimp #TexasGoldShrimp #SamuelsSeafood #ShrimpSeason #sponsor

Just a few of the many items available for Mid-Atl

Just a few of the many items available for Mid-Atlantic and Midwest account holders...

🌍 Fresh from the North Sea: Whole Wild Flying G

🌍 Fresh from the North Sea: Whole Wild Flying Gurnard 🇳🇱

Straight from the waters of the Netherlands, this wild-caught beauty is a true showstopper. With its wing-like pectoral fins and firm, flavorful meat, Flying Gurnard is perfect for whole roasting, grilling, or an unforgettable seafood display.

📍 Wild-caught
🌊 Imported from the Netherlands
🔥 Mild, slightly sweet flavor with firm texture
🎣 Available now—ask your rep!

#FlyingGurnard #WholeFish #SeafoodShowstopper #SamuelsSeafood #WildCaught #NorthSeaCatch #ChefsChoice #FreshFish

A huge congratulations to our customer Brandon Edw

A huge congratulations to our customer Brandon Edwin Chrostowski, founder and CEO of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute, on receiving an inaugural James Beard Foundation Impact Award this past weekend in Chicago. 🏆

Brandon is one of just five changemakers recognized nationally for building a more just, equitable, and sustainable restaurant industry. Through @edwinscle, he’s created real pathways to opportunity for returning citizens—proving that dignity, second chances, and culinary excellence can go hand-in-hand. This is also Cleveland’s first @beardfoundation award since 2015—a powerful reminder of what leadership rooted in compassion can achieve.

We’re also proud to celebrate more of our incredible customers who took home top honors:

✨ Phila Lorn of Philladelphia's @mawnphilly – Best Emerging Chef
✨ Vijay Kumar of NYC's @semmanyc – Best Chef: New York State
✨ Carlos Delgado of D.C.'s @causadc_ – Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic

To all of this year’s winners and semifinalists: we salute you. Your work is shaping the future of food—and we’re honored to be a small part of your journey. 👏🦞

#JamesBeardAwards #ImpactAward #EDWINS #SamuelsSeafood #SecondChances #CulinaryExcellence #FoodWithPurpose #PhillyEats #ClevelandEats #NYCEats #DCEats

HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE All Samuels Seafood Co. l

HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE

All Samuels Seafood Co. locations, as well as our Philadelphia retail store, Giuseppe’s Market, will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

THERE WILL BE NO PICKUPS OR DELIVERIES THAT DAY.

🦞🦀 Please plan ahead and get your holiday orders in early to keep your celebrations stocked with the freshest seafood, beef, pork, poultry, and more!

🎇 We’ll be back to business as usual on Saturday, July 5th and ready to serve you.

Wishing all of our customers, partners, and team members a safe and delicious 4th of July!

#SamuelsSeafood #GiuseppesMarket #July4th #HolidayClosure #OrderAhead #FreshSeafood #IndependenceDay2025

🎰 Italian Soul, Vegas Heart 🎰 La Strega isn

🎰 Italian Soul, Vegas Heart 🎰

La Strega isn’t just a restaurant. It’s a love letter — from the coasts of Italy to the Las Vegas desert. Helmed by Chef Gina Marinelli, this award-winning spot brings bold, seasonal flavors, handmade pasta, and ultra-fresh seafood (think live eel and blue lobster!) to life — all with a little strega magic. 🌿🐟

Step inside and you'll find more than just a meal — you'll find stories, community, and a menu that changes with the seasons and Gina’s ever-curious spirit.

🍝 Mozzarella Mondays
🌊 A seafood program six years in the making
🍷 Intimate vibes, iconic plates

Come experience why @Eater recently named La Strega their Restaurant of the Year.

#LaStregaLV #LasVegasEats #ItalianSoulFood #WomenInFood #ChefDriven #SeafoodObsessed #MozzarellaMondays #FarmToFork #SamuelsSeafood🎰 Italian Soul, Vegas Heart 🎰

🎉TIME TO TEST YOUR SEAFOOD SENSES 🎉 How muc

🎉TIME TO TEST YOUR SEAFOOD SENSES 🎉

How much do you think this HUMONGOUS ranch-raised, Spanish bluefin tuna weighs? Closest guess wins bragging rights—and maybe a little something extra. 👀

Drop your guesses in the comments by tomorrow at 12PM!

🐟 Hint: It's even heavier than it looks... [Former college football player for scale]

#GuessTheWeight
#BluefinTuna
#BigFishEnergy
#MonsterCatch
#TunaTitan
#CatchOfTheDay
#SeafoodGame
#SamuelsSeafood
#DockToDish
#OceanToTable
#FishFlex
#ThiccFish
#ReelFun
#InstaGame
#PlayToWin
#SeafoodLife
#WeighInChallenge
#ClosestGuessWins
#GuessAndWin

Some shrimp just hit different. 💥 Texas Gold W

Some shrimp just hit different.

💥 Texas Gold Wild-Caught Gulf Shrimp bring bold, natural sweetness and unbeatable texture to the plate.

No phosphates, no chemicals—just pure shrimp flavor that speaks for itself.
Grill 'em. Sauté 'em. Showcase 'em.

#TexasGold #WildGulfShrimp #ChefsChoice #SamuelsSeafood #ShrimpDoneRight #Sponsor

✨ Customer Spotlight: MIKA – A Mediterranean E

✨ Customer Spotlight: MIKA – A Mediterranean Escape in Coral Gables

Located in the newly opened Plaza Coral Gables near the historic Biltmore Hotel, MIKA is making waves with its refined Mediterranean menu, elegant ambiance, and commitment to exceptional sourcing.

Led by Executive Chef Paul Keyser and developed in collaboration with acclaimed Chef Michael White and the Mocca Group, @mikacoralgables blends northern Italian and southern French influences, with a strong focus on premium seafood.

🦞 Samuels is proud to partner with MIKA to supply world-class selections like G1 Langoustines from Australia, Dutch Dover Sole, wild Mexican grouper, and New Caledonian blue prawns—ensuring every dish is driven by quality and care.

🌟 Standout menu items include:
• Tuna tartare with Japanese milk bread + Osetra caviar
• Whole bronzino with Salmoriglio vinaigrette
• Sashimi-grade tuna carpaccio

This summer, MIKA joins Miami Spice with a $65 prix fixe menu—offering locals a chance to experience their thoughtful, ingredient-forward cuisine.

📍 A true culinary escape in the heart of Coral Gables.

#CustomerSpotlight #SamuelsSeafood #MIKACoralGables #SeafoodWithPurpose #MiamiDining #ChefDriven #MiamiSpice2025 #CoralGablesEats

✨ Exotic Finds at Samuels! ✨ We’re not just

✨ Exotic Finds at Samuels! ✨

We’re not just about seafood — check out some of the rare and remarkable produce we’ve got in stock:

🍈 Japanese Musk Melons – Grown with care and precision, these ultra-sweet, perfectly netted melons are a luxury fruit experience with unmatched aroma and flavor.

🍋 Finger Limes – Known as “citrus caviar,” these tiny pearls pop with bright, tangy juice. Perfect for topping oysters, crudo, or cocktails.

🍄 Wild Morels from the PNW – Earthy, nutty, and deeply savory, these seasonal treasures bring an unmistakable richness to any dish.

Ask your rep what’s in — these gems won’t last long!
#ExoticProduce #SamuelsSelects #BeyondSeafood #ChefsChoice

Tonight’s Special: Fresh Golden Snapper ✨🐟

Tonight’s Special: Fresh Golden Snapper ✨🐟

House-cut, skin-on fillets available tonight only for our Mid-Atlantic and Midwest customers at $13.75/lb.

Delicate, flaky, and perfect for the grill.
⚠️ While supplies last. Price subject to change.

#GoldenSnapper #SeafoodSpecial #MidAtlanticSeafood #MidwestSeafood #SamuelsSeafood

Sunday is National Lobster Day, and all month long

Sunday is National Lobster Day, and all month long, we’re serving serious lobster options for Mid-Atlantic and Pittsburgh customers:

🔥 14–16oz Warm Water Lobster Tails – Impressive size, rich flavor. Sold in 10 lb cases.
❄️ 4–5oz Cold Water Tails – Sweet, firm, and perfect for upscale plates. 10 lb cases.
🦞 Fresh 1 lb Lobster Claw & Knuckle Meat – Ready to roll into bisques, pastas, and classic lobster rolls.
🥩 22 lb Case – 100% Lobster Tail Meat (Uncooked) – Pure tail muscle. Zero filler. All flavor.

📦 Available for Mid-Atlantic & Pittsburgh customers all June long!
📞 Contact your Samuels rep to reserve your cases before they’re gone.

#SamuelsSeafood #LobsterMonth #JuneSpecials #MidAtlanticChefs #PittsburghEats #ClawToTail #SeafoodService #NationalLobsterDay

🎉 Double the Dedication! 🎉 Please join us in

🎉 Double the Dedication! 🎉
Please join us in congratulating John Cuculino and Donald Smith — our Employees of the Month at Samuels Seafood!

🧊 John Cuculino has been a rock in our Philadelphia operations since 2016. A true jack-of-all-trades, John leads with reliability, leadership, and unmatched station knowledge. He trains new team members, keeps workflows running smoothly, and sets the tone every morning with his consistent drive. We’re proud to call him the backbone of our cutting room.

📦 Donald Smith, who joined us in April 2024, has quickly become a vital part of our inventory team. From cycle counts to freezer management, Don brings a positive attitude and an unstoppable work ethic—always ready to pitch in with a smile and a “What else can I do?”

👏 Thank you, John and Don, for your incredible work and team spirit. You make Samuels stronger every day!

#EmployeeOfTheMonth #TeamSamuels #SeafoodStrong #WorkforceHeroes #PhillyTeam #BehindTheScenes #InventoryExcellence #CuttingRoomCrew

Tomorrow is World Oceans Day 🌊🐠 At Samuels,

Tomorrow is World Oceans Day 🌊🐠

At Samuels, we’ve spent nearly 100 years building relationships with responsible fishermen and aquaculture partners who share one goal: keeping our oceans healthy for generations to come.

Because a better ocean means better seafood—and a better future.

#WorldOceansDay #SustainableSeafood #SeafoodWithStandards #OceansMatter #ProtectWhatFeedsUs

🔥 Margra Lamb Denver Ribs 🔥 The sleeper hit

🔥 Margra Lamb Denver Ribs 🔥
The sleeper hit of the summer.

🐑 Micro-marbled @margra_lamb
⚖️ Balanced meat-to-fat ratio
🔥 Fat melts low (82.4–95°F) = juicy AF
💥 Perfect for apps, grills & shared plates

Once you try 'em, there’s no going back.
📲 Contact your Samuels Sales Rep to order.

#MargraLamb #DenverRibs #GrillSeason #FatEqualsFlavor #AustralianWhiteSheep #SamuelsSeafood #MicroMarbled #ChefsChoice

It’s always a blast to be part of Philly's Shuck

It’s always a blast to be part of Philly's ShuckFest! 🦪💥

Proceeds from last Sunday’s epic, annual, all-things-oyster festival supported the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, and every oyster shell was recycled and returned to the Delaware Bay—helping to grow oyster reefs that filter water, protect shorelines, and create vital marine habitats.

Huge thanks to Oyster House for hosting! And to everyone who came out to support the cause: Keep on shuckin’! 🧤🌊

#PhillyOysterFest #OysterHousePhilly #SustainableSeafood #ShellRecycling #DelawareEstuary #EatOystersLoveLonger #SupportLocalWaters #PhillySeafood #KeepOnShuckin #GiuseppesMarket #SamuelsSeafood

🦐 Straight from the Gulf. Straight to your kitc

🦐 Straight from the Gulf. Straight to your kitchen.

Texas Gold Wild-Caught Gulf Shrimp are harvested from U.S. waters by responsible, small-boat fishermen.

🌊 Wild. Domestic. Traceable.

No additives. No nonsense. Just clean, sweet flavor in every bite.

#TexasGoldShrimp #WildCaughtGulf #KnowYourFisherman #SamuelsSeafood #AmericanHarvest #Sponsor

🔴🐟 Savor the robust, rich flavor of Alaska s

🔴🐟 Savor the robust, rich flavor of Alaska sockeye salmon. Known for its deep red hue and firm texture, it's perfect for grilling, smoking, or broiling. Its bold taste stands up well to marinades and seasonings, making it a versatile choice for seafood lovers.

📸: @alaskaseafood

#Askforalaska #Choosewild #Decktodish #sponsor

📦 West Coast Weekly Specials – Dive In! 🐟

📦 West Coast Weekly Specials – Dive In! 🐟
This week’s lineup is fresh, flavorful, and ready for your menu:

🧊 Frozen Trout Fillets (7–9oz) – Mild, flaky, and perfect for grilling or pan-searing.
🌊 Fresh, Skin-On Striped Bass Fillets – Clean flavor, beautiful texture, ideal for whole-fillet presentations.
🍣 Frozen Salmon Poke Cubes (1.5cm) – Sushi-grade perfection, ready for poke bowls, tartare, or crudo.

📍 Available now for West Coast customers through 6/9/25 or while supplies last!
📞 Contact your Samuels rep to order.

#ChefsChoice #SeafoodSpecials #SamuelsSeafood #WestCoastCatch #FreshFishFridays
#VegasEats #LasVegasFoodie #VegasRestaurants #SinCityChef #VegasSeafood

📰 Our June Newsletter is Here! 📰 June's iss

📰 Our June Newsletter is Here! 📰

June's issues of Fish Tales are brought to you by our friends at Texas Gold Wild-Caught Gulf Shrimp — straight from the Gulf, pure summer gold 🌊🍤

This month, we’re serving up:
🌟 Monthly specials made for summer menus
🍣 A look inside Just Roll’d Up (Pittsburgh), MIKA (Coral Gables), and La Strega (Las Vegas)
🙌 Shoutouts to our Employees of the Month and other professional achievements

From coast to coast, we’re proud to support the restaurants, chefs, and folks who keep the flavor flowing.

🧾 Read the full June newsletter by clicking the Fish Tales Network tab at the top of our homepage.
📲 Tag us and let us know what’s inspiring your summer menu!

Follow our featured friends:
@texasgoldshrimp @justrolldup @mikacoralgables @lastregalv

#TexasGoldShrimp #SummerMenuReady #SamuelsSeafood #ChefSpotlight #PeopleOfSamuels #JustRolldUp #MIKAMiami #LaStregaVegas #SeafoodSpecials

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