So many things come to mind when someone mentions October; you may have instantly conjured visions and memories of fall, pumpkins, apple cider, and Halloween. But here’s a new word for you to think of when it comes to this autumn month: seafood. Now, why would someone think of seafood in October? October is National Seafood Month, so it seems the right time to discuss seafood. The United States is one of the global leaders in sustainable seafood. We could [...]
We love our seafood here on the Alabama Gulf Coast. Most area restaurant menus are filled with tempting seafood choices straight from the Gulf of Mexico. Celebrate National Seafood Month this month with locally sourced fresh fish, crustaceans and bivalves. If you are looking for ideas, we have a few ways you can enjoy the bounty. Catch your own. Cast a line from the Gulf State Park Fishing Pier, surf fish from the beach or charter a boat for a [...]
Here on the Alabama Gulf Coast, we celebrate seafood year-round. Even so, we’ll acknowledge that September is National Seafood Month and celebrate a little extra with fresh-from-the-gulf seafood. Do you know how to make sure you are eating fresh Alabama Gulf Seafood? We have a few tips to share regarding ordering in a restaurant or buying from a market. Don’t be shy. Ask where the seafood comes from. This applies to restaurants and markets. Some locations provide a tracking system for your seafood. The most popular are Gulf Wild and Fish Trax. Look [...]
