Catanese Classics

Market Updates and Availability

Featured Products:

IDEAL BRONZINI

Product of USA

FIREBACK GROUPER

Product of Mexico

LAKE ERIE WALLEYE

Product of Canada

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Throughout the month, a portion of all proceeds from Pink Ladies and Pink Moons will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation by our oyster supplier!

PINK LADY OYSTERS

Product of Barnstable, Cape Cod- MA

A littler larger in size, beautifully shaped shells, consistent quality and higher in salinity.

PINK MOON OYSTERS

Product of New London- PEI | 2.75"

Pink Moons are a culinary favorite because of their glistening shells, balanced flavor, and beautifully consistent shapes. They have a perfect balance of salt, creaminess, and a pleasant mineral finish. For a full flavor experience, enjoy these oysters with a nice sparkling rosé.

Specialty Availability:

• Arctic Char, Iceland
• Cod Loins, Iceland
• Jumbo Fluke, USA
• Monkfish, USA
• Boston Pollock, USA
• Redfish, USA
• Bronzini, Greece
• Ideal Bronzini, USA
• Pacifico Striped Bass, Mexico
• Mahi Mahi, Ecuador

• Atlantic Halibut, Canada
• Swordfish, USA
• Yellowfin Tuna, USA
• Kingklip, Costa Rica
• Yellow Perch, USA
• Jumbo/ Medium Walleye, Canada
• Black Grouper, Mexico
• Yellowedge Grouper, USA
• Fireback Grouper, Mexico

• Black Grouper, Mexico
• Red Grouper, USA
• Yellowedge Grouper, USA
• American Red Snapper, USA
• Caribbean Red Snapper, Mexico
• Hog Snapper, Mexico
• Yellow Eye Snapper, Panama
• Mangrove Snapper, Mexico

FINFISH:

• Ora king is having production issues and are allocating fish at the moment. We do have other options in place that are a very similar product. 
• Overall, Canadian salmon prices are starting to fall, the Chilean market is steady, and prices on the smaller European fish are rising, while the larger fish are decreasing. 
• Tuna availability is good and pricing remain low. The Bluefin season opened on Oct 1st. 
• Swordfish is in good supply for now. Boats in South America are expected to transition to Mahi, and the Canadaian fleet will move to Halibut and Lobster. Prices will adjust quickly when that happens by the end of October.
• Wild Striped Bass supplies should start to improve as the temperature drops. 
• Black Bass is limited & expensive. Once the MA season opens, we should see more fish. 
• The entire east coast is now open for fluke fishing, causing the market prices to drop!
• Monkfish availability has been stable. 

SHELLFISH/FROZEN:

• Fishing has been great on lobsters due to uninterrupted weather. Catch volumes have been steady, allowing suppliers to build some inventory. Larger size lobsters remain at a higher price level.  
• Squid remains steady.
• Blue Swimming Crab landings have been bad, and demand is extrememly high which is pushing prices up. Same goes for Red Swimming Crab- Prices continue to rise as demand builds and supply is low. Supply is expected to improve late October. 
• Overall, oyster variety has been stable from the east and west coast. Oyster season began in MD.
• Frozen Shrimp Market- Wild caught gulf shrimp are at a great price on the market! Prices are expected to rise when production slows soon. Imported shrimp prices remain stable and supply is adequate. 

Updates from Catanese Classic Meats:

Weekly Specials:

Boneless Striploin 0x1"| USDA Choice

$8.99 lb.

Boneless Strip Steak, CC, IVP| USDA Choice | 12, 14, 16 oz.

$15.99 lb.

Pork Back Rib, 2.5 DN, Peeled, FZN

$3.99 lb.

Product/ availability subject to change.

Market Update:

• Ground Chuck and Ground Beef has continued to decline over the last few days/week. Both are expected to decline in the short term.
• Strip Loins have declined over the last few days. We expect the market to hold steady through November.

• Choice and Select Tenderloin market declined over the last few days, however the market is expected to increase as we move further into October.
• Choice Ribeyes increased over the past week, and selects have decreased over the last few days. The market should decline in the short term.
• Teres Majors selects and choice decreased again over the last few days.
• The Brisket market fell once again this week, and could continue to fall in the short term.
• Flank steaks continue to decline.
• Boneless Pork loins continue to move up due to strong demand, while bone ins have declined.
• Pork tenderloin market reversed the trend, and fell slightly over the last week.
• The Pork Butt market has finally held steady over the last week, after weeks of increasing prices. The market should soften through October and November.
• Ribs varieties have all moved lower over the last week. Demand has remained steady.
• Pork bellies took a turn, and prices are starting to rise. Demand is expected to rise through the month.

Updates from Chef Cube:

Rustichella D'Abruzzo Pasta

A family-run artisanal pastificio in Pianella, Abruzzo, Rustichella d’Abruzzo crafts its pasta using top-quality flours and pure Apennine mountain spring water. The pasta is extruded through hand-carved bronze dies for a rustic texture that holds sauce beautifully, and is air-dried for up to 56 hours to further develop flavor.

Products include: Bucatini, Capellini, Cavatelli, Linguine, Macaroni, Orecchiette, Penne Rigate, Rigatoncini, Spaghetti, Torchio

Challerhocker Promotion

CHALLERHOCKER

Product of Switzerland

Cow Milk | Aged 10 Months

Promo Price: $19.99 / lb.

Hailing from the Swiss Alps, Chällerhocker is a complex yet approachable Alpine cheese with notes of toasted almonds, sour cream, onion, and a hint of creamy butterscotch. This cellar-aged, cow’s milk cheese is made under the care of famed cheesemaker Walter Räss. Smooth and meltable, it often develops a delicate crystalline crunch.