FISHWIFE
Seafood restaurant · Pacific Grove
1996 1/2 Sunset Dr, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
Highlights
Fresh seafood, pasta & daily specials with Caribbean flair
Fresh seafood, pasta & daily specials with Caribbean flair
"Framed as an Eater Advent Calendar pick, the writer confesses she was once "the Tom Hanks in Big at the fancy party pretending to know what all the fuss was about," but has recently become intrigued by caviar — long the "no duh" of the luxury-food world — as it becomes more approachable alongside last year’s penchant for maximalist dining ("remember caviar bumps?") and a renewed appreciation for tinned fish products. She recommends the new caviar line from the tinned-fish darling: the roe is harvested from California white sturgeon, sourced from a family-owned, ECO-CERT certified caviar farm, and "manages to be velvety and briny without being a full on salt assault." Serving suggestions and ways to enjoy it include diving a tiny mother-of-pearl spoon into a few grams, a dollop on a Lay’s potato chip, on blinis, on chicken nuggets ("don’t knock till try, etc"), mixed into a dip, or simply eaten off a spoon." - Lesley Suter
"Currently offering 20 percent off a delectably, aesthetically packaged lineup of tinned seafood, this gift set includes tinned smoked salmon, sardines in hot pepper, slow-smoked mackerel, and more, plus a charming pair of silver-colored tinned fish tongs—presented as a marquee-worthy collection." - Francky Knapp
"A U.S. tinned-fish brand that recently staged a popular NYC pop-up in Manhattan, credited with helping usher in the resurgence of tinned fish at natural-wine gatherings; its products are presented as ethically sourced and sustainable, and the sardines in hot pepper are singled out as a standout item that elevates salads and crusty baguettes from boring to exciting." - Francky Knapp
"A pared-back operation on a graveled jut of the Moeraki coast, this family-run spot consists of two hand-painted containers and seating made from metal cray traps, reflecting the Pile family’s generational connection to fishing. John Pile, a fourth-generation cray fisherman, brings the catch while his partner Nicky cooks; they sell specimens that won’t meet export specs due to minor defects so locals can buy high-quality seafood affordably, supporting a catch-for-community approach that also promotes greater sustainability within the industry." - Hillary Eaton
"A tinned-fish purveyor that makes an ideal, low-waste food gift: the shelf-stable tins last essentially forever, so they avoid the holiday perishability problem and work well for spontaneous or one-stop gifting." - Stephanie Wu
