APRIL 27, 2020

 GOOD MONDAY, EVERYBODY!

What a week that was! We sold so much halibut! What a treat it was for us to cut it and portion it. Those fish were gorgeous! I know it sounds a little strange to hear that but, as I've said before, actors need to act, dancers need to dance and food providers need to play with their food. Many of you have shared your photos with us. Everything looks great and we are so happy that people are finding a little relief through culinary expression. Believe me, I understand completely. Anyone who wants to post photos on instagram can tag us at @smallworldseafood.

As we continue to do this, we are finding ways to do things better and more efficiently. It is evident that most people are ordering Wednesdays for Thursdays. Friday has a nice amount of orders but we are finding that a 1 hour stop at the Philadelphian as well as the corner of 19th and Wallace may be too long for the amount of people now coming to those stops on Fridays. So, this week, the stops shall be as such:

THURSDAY

11am-11:55am The Philadelphian loading dock (24th St)

Noon to 12:55pm corner of 19th & Wallace Sts

1pm-2pm corner of Woodstock St and Parrish st

FRIDAY

Noon to 12:25pm The Philadelphian loading dock (24th St)

12:30 TO 12:55PM CORNER OF 19TH & Wallace Sts

1pm to 2pm corner of Woodstock & Parrish St

Note the change for Friday, please. Thursdays remain the same.

So we have had people coming from many parts of the city to our beautiful neighborhood to pick up fish. Quite of few have been coming from around Rittenhouse Square and Fitler Square. We've talked to many of you who feel that there are many people there that could benefit from our service. Well, we are going to give it whirl. So, starting this week, we will be adding a stop on Friday (one day only) at 11am until 11:45pm in Rittenhouse Square in front of The Dorchester Building. For those of you who already live in that neighborhood, please fill out the form below and I will add you to that list. Then, I would like to ask you to send it to friends and neighbors in your area. The more people we get, the more likely we will continue that stop. As for everyone up here, I'm sure you know someone down there. Pass on the info so that they can get in on a good thing.

RITTENHOUSE/FITLER SQUARES EMAIL SIGN UP FORM

Ok. Enough of my pitch. People have been asking about oysters. I will have them this week. A couple of you had bought shucking knives so you get to use them! Not quite sure yet what is in store for fresh fish for the week. Maybe fluke. It's supposed to be really nice this weekend so maybe a good grilling fish such as mako shark. It was supposed to be Jazzfest in New Orleans so maybe Louisiana catfish fillets. We shall see.

One question I get very often is can you freeze the fish. The answer is yes. In fact, you should freeze whatever fish you do not plan on eating within three days. Now, the fish you are getting is EXTREMELY fresh so you do have an extended shelf life but fish doesn't ripen or get better with age. It's not like you can take overripe bananas and make banana bread. There is nothing you can do with old fish to make it taste better. Just wrap up each portion in plastic wrap and pop it in your freezer. To thaw it out, place it on a plate in your refrigerator over night or run it under cold water for about 10 minutes if you are in a rush. The fresh stuff has never been frozen so everything is ok.

Ok. That's it from me. Thank you to everyone who supports us. For those who would like to pass on the Fairmount email sign up form, here is a copy down below. Also, a nice little video on shucking oysters.

OYSTER SHUCKING

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDXKpCZT_KQ

Speak to you on Wednesday,

ROBERT AMAR

SMALL WORLD SEAFOOD

OWNER