Sourcing Seafood: Why Local is Best

When it comes to seafood, we believe in sourcing the best quality ingredients from local fishermen. Here at The Landing, we are passionate about serving fresh and sustainable seafood that is sourced locally whenever possible. There are many benefits of using locally sourced seafood, including reducing environmental impact, supporting our local economy, and getting the freshest seafood possible. In this post, we will explore the benefits of sourcing seafood locally and discuss why it is the best choice for our restaurant.

1. Freshness

The main advantage of sourcing local seafood is that it is fresh. When we purchase seafood from right off the Landing dock and use nearby sources, the turnaround time from the catch to the plate is less. This means that the seafood is served at a peak level of freshness, making it more flavorful and nutritious. It also helps in retaining its natural texture and taste, which we believe is essential for a quality seafood dish.

2. Supporting Local Economy

When we buy seafood from local anglers, we support the local economy. This means that we help create jobs for people in the fishing community, we contribute to the local tax base, and we keep our food dollars circulating in the local community. We are proud to contribute in such a way and believe in the importance of supporting our local fishing industry.

3. Environmental Sustainability

Sourcing local seafood also helps in promoting environmentally sustainable practices. Fishing methods used by smaller, local anglers are usually more sustainable as they are more mindful of the resources they have and the impact of their actions on the ecosystem. By sourcing from them, we support such practices, which ultimately help in protecting marine life and the environment.

4. Traceability

Sourcing local seafood gives us better traceability of how our seafood was caught and stored. We can trace the source of the seafood, the type of fishing used, and the catch date. The information about the origin of the seafood is critical when promoting fresh, sustainable, and ethical seafood practices.

5. Flavor Diversity

Sourcing local seafood also provides us with a vast selection of unique, seasonal seafood. This means we can offer a variety of flavors that are unique to our region. Different varieties of fish, crustaceans, and mollusks are in season at different times, and by sourcing locally, we can ensure that our selection is varied and reflects the changing seasons.

Sourcing local seafood is the best choice for us at The Landing as it offers multiple advantages. From fresh flavors, supporting the local economy, to environmentally sustainable practices and better traceability, sourcing locally allows us to provide high-quality seafood dishes with a lower ecological and ethical impact. We are proud to promote sustainable, community-supported seafood practices and we hope our customers will join us in this effort to keep our oceans healthy and productive.