Being a conscious consumer matters. It matters a WHOLE lot! We are fortunate enough to live in an area that takes sustainable, local, eco-conscious living to an important level of awareness, and my hope is that this awareness continues to spread like wildfire across the continents. Food is an essential element in all of our lives, yet we must make a valiant effort of mindful consumption. Our existence, as well as millions of other species, on Earth relies upon it.
One of our favorite local restaurants is FISH. Not only is the food off-the-charts incredible (best tuna melt sandwich ever, warm the cockles of your heart chowders, and the most amazing fish and chips to touch a plate), but their commitment to the ocean and its inhabitants speaks volumes. It matters to them where the fish comes from and how and when they are caught.
The words written upon the chalkboard in this restaurant should become the adopted slogan for each and every one of us. Conscious sustainable living taken to a whole new level!
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I was just having this discussion...those of us that can afford this type of food are so lucky. Unfortunately, there are so many of those who cannot...and much of the food consumed in this world is made cheaply and filled with icky things so it can be made be affordable on a large market.
ReplyDeleteI, too, hope that the same strict standards of consciousness advance throughout the world. I believe that tremendous progress still needs to be made in many parts of America, where the concepts of organic and sustainable haven't been fully embraced.
ReplyDeleteFish's mission is an admirable one. I hope their business model is replicated, and more people join the bandwagon to support such businesses. I've always enjoyed their food, especially the fish tacos and ceviche.
I love that restaurant too (and its philosophy). Especially on a balmy summer/fall evening when you can sit outside and watch the moon rise...
ReplyDeleteI just wish they weren't so darned pricey.
Oh I couldn't agree more....you are fortunate to live in such an area. "Fish" sounds fabulous.
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i could go for one of those tuna melts right now!
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this place sounds incredible, i love how committed they are!
I too adore anything fresh in the way of food! x
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on eating food that's in season. It's one of the things i'm trying to concentrate on this year. I must say though, it's pretty hard in the winter, at least here in the UK. Anyway, if you want a good winter recipe, check out my post: http://scatteredthoughtsbybreenuh.blogspot.com/2010/02/winter-veggies.html
ReplyDeleteI love your blog; thanks for your inspiration! <3
Thank you for this wonderful post. I think we can all learn from this and start with baby steps. Fish looks amazing! I don't eat any meat, but fish is an important part of my regular diet. Great mission statement here. Wish that Fish were right around my corner...
ReplyDeleteThat mission statement is wonderful and so true. Too bad it isn't published to a bigger audience, like a nation wide newspaper.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! :)
Oh my husband is jealous. How he misses a great plate of fish and chips! And of course, how wonderful that they're sustainable -- and a fabulous mission statement for all of us!
ReplyDeleteyes, indeed! great post, friend!
ReplyDeleteI like this direction that is stated on the board. It will have to be a conscious effort, but it can happen. Thanks for making us all a bit more aware.
ReplyDeleteGreat post, dear..! I agree with you and Fish's mission wholeheartedly.
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-maria
Inspiring Post! The pictures are adorable, especially the first one! Love chalkboards and nowadays the chalk PAINT in all kinds of colors. Painted a wall in our kitchen... to children draw and draw and draw.....
ReplyDeleteHave a happy Monday!
Saskia
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You're right. This place looks great!
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Federica.
xoxo
As a huge part of my diet is fish, I wish I had a place like this close by. Have a great week, Mel! xx love your new photo!
ReplyDeleteThis restaurant looks wonderful and I love how they're not only serving up delicious food but an important message as well. It is important for us to know where our food comes from and make sure that we're doing the right thing -- not just for ourselves but for the planet as well. I need to find some places like this in my area.
ReplyDeleteI love this photograph. Now I am getting hungry for lunch!
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Samantha
i love fish (the food). never heard of FISH but it sounds amazing!!! and those words are so true!
ReplyDeleteOh Mel,
ReplyDeleteIf only every restaurant had such a policy. We need to be living by these standards in this day and age. Hi five to FISH and I wish them every success. XXXX
This place sounds awesome. Sustainable living is so important, and good to see eateries out there embracing that!
ReplyDeleteI just can't get enough of the good food even though Colorado is pretty well versed with offering the "good" foods. Love food!
ReplyDeletejust based on that one picture i know i would love that charming restaurant.
ReplyDeleteyou are fortunate to be in a community where it takes the environment seriously, and yes, it benefits all of us if this awareness spreads.
xoxo alison
so happy to have found your blog... just love it. this place looks amazing... living in seattle and california... we are so fortunate to have the ultimate fish to eat... xx
ReplyDeletefantastic shot - love the message too.
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes! This is exactly the way to think, to shop, to eat, to live. Wish I could come there right now and we could have lunch together, Melissa.
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couldn't agree with you more. people are waking up, which is good. it's only a matter of time before the wild fires spreadeth!
ReplyDeleteMel, this is a lovely post and all of us need to take our beautiful Earth seriously and care for it so it can care for us. I actually lose my appetite if the food I am eating is not raised in a humane manner, good for our Earth and Environment, organic and healthy, it just turns my stomach if it doesn't meet these requirements.
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I agree with all you said!
ReplyDeletewe are learning to be conscious consumer and it's good to know that exixts local like this.
Have a great week!
I have not yet been to FISH and really must scoot over there. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteMelissa, we were there just last night! FISH is one of our favorites, too. We love their food and their focus on sustainability. Their local dungeness crab has been amazing this season. Let's go together next time!
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ReplyDeleteWell fresh and in season is always best.. and the policies of FISH are quite rightly what we should be aiming for in our aware society!! You know I have no idea what the policies are here in Sydney when it comes to fishing.. I do remember hearing something last year about the rules becoming more stringent to protect certain species.. Just like California we have fresh seafood in abundance. In most cases even the small corner shops serve up seafood at it's best.. of course there are always exceptions.. I love this chalkboard! It informs the customer of the shops standards and creates awareness.. all in a very stylish package!! Have a great week and thanks for your lovely comments... xx Julie
Oh and I love your last post also! the photo really sums up book loving!
I love fish. We just joined the Baltimore Aquarium (which is unrelated since I meant that I love to eat fish - not look at them - looking at them is a lukewarm pleasure for me - we joined for the kids) an the package we received a handy little card with lists of the best fish choices (again - to eat, not look at). I keep that in my purse now, so I can refer to it when I'm not sure.
ReplyDeleteBrava!!! I love this post. I am a great lover of fish, but I also don't want to run out of fish in the next 20 years. Watching The Cove recently helped to reinforce my dedication to thoughtful and responsible consumption. Thanks for this, Melissa! As usual, we think along similar lines.
ReplyDeleteFantastic pot . I agree 200 %.We should all use this slogan
ReplyDeleteThat's right!! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYou are a lucky girl to enjoy the goodness of fresh and healthy food. I think it is so impportant and feel so sad at times when I see nothing but fast food restaurants around.
ReplyDeleteWishing you wonderful week ahead. :-)
I love this restaurant's mission, and other food places which follow similar suit ~ there is something so satisfying about knowing you are eating food that came from EARTH and not chemicals or a factory ~ Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeletefinding sustainably caught and/or farmed fish is very difficult to find where i live. hopefully people are catching on and these types of restaurant will become the majority instead of the minority.
ReplyDeletelove this. love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is such great information for those who eat fish. How fortunate to have such a place. Wish my sister, who lives in South Louisiana, had something similar. Unfortunately, the mouth of the Mississippi releases such toxins into the gulf, I'm not sure what you'd get down there would be safe, no matter how it was caught. I don't often miss meat, but when I do, it's fresh tuna, crab and salmon! Great post!
ReplyDeleteI love this...and I am literally salivating thinking about the food you described. I could totally go for some good chowder right now! Thanks for sharing Melissa
ReplyDeleteWow, I bet the food there is so good.
ReplyDeleteI wish there were more places like this around here.
ReplyDeleteI too could go for some delicious chowder right now! You are so educated and aware and thank you for passing piece of wisdom on to all of your readers :-D Our power as consumers is so great, I wish all first world consumers could realize that perhaps this is a power greater than the right to vote in a democracy. If each of us changes the ways we live our individuals lives day to day, together we can change the world. Thank you for playing your part in that on your LOVELY blog.
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