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Bellingham Dockside Market – From Tide to Table
Rain had been in the forecast, but as my fella and I strolled from the Squalicum Harbor parking lot to Gate 5 shortly before noon last Saturday to attend the soft opening of the Bellingham Dockside Market, glimpses of blue sky belied the prediction of inclement weather. As we joined a stream of other masked shoppers eager to support the new hub that makes it possible for local fisher-folks to collectively sell their catch directly from their boats or adjacent to the dock, By the time we made our way to the F/V Ocean Swell, the crew had sold out of fresh tuna and ling cod but still had plenty of black cod—also known as sablefish—for $6.50 per pound. >click to read< 09:27
Masterchef judge John Torode visits Abbie Lou Fresh Local Fish on This Morning
Business is booming for a Leigh fisherman after a surge in demand since he started offering deliveries to customers during lockdown and he’s won the attention of celebrity chef John Torode. Sean West, who owns Abbie Lou Fresh Local Fish, has even managed to open his own shop in Old Leigh, which launches today. He also filmed a segment on ITV’s This Morning earlier this week out on his fishing boat with Masterchef star, John Torode. Sean connected with a national campaign – Fish Local – which launched following the coronavirus pandemic, to keep the Essex and Kent fishing industry afloat. >click to read< 12:54
