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For Piscivorous People...
  
'Tis the Holiday "Sea"son!
Place your orders early and often!
Remember we will be Open Christmas Eve and New Years Eve until 4:00
Closed Christmas Day And New Years Day
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Dirk's Friday Fresh Fish Flash
Today I'm combining the Newsletter and the Fish Flash so you would have a little less e-mail in your inbox. We are proud to be an "Editors Pick" in Tastemakers 2012"  Congratulations! You've been handpicked by the Editors of TakePart.com as one our 2012 "Tastemakers," small, food-focused businesses that are doing their part to change the way our communities eat for the better.
Check out this video with Megan and Tricia from No Chefs Allowed. We had a great time and some good food!  | | No Chefs Allowed, the show |
In Fresh Today...EAST COASTAtlantic Cod Bluefish Dab Sole Nantucket Bay Scallops Spanish Mackerel Steamer Clams GULF OF MEXICO
Grouper Mahi Snapper
Stone Crab Claws
Yellowfin Tuna
GREAT LAKESWalleye White bass Whitefish WEST COASTBigeye Tuna Ono Sardines Sea beans AND BEYOND...Atlantic Salmon Arctic Char King Salmon Patagonian Toothfish Tilapia Yellowtail
Don't forget our hot soups and ready to go itemsEugene's cooking up a batch of his famous Seafood Gumbo today.
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DECEMBER 2012
 All of us here at Dirk's Fish hope you and your families have a wonderful Holiday season and want to be the first to wish you a Happy & Healthy New Year!
We couldn't be where we are today, here as your favorite fishmongers, if it were not for your friendship and support! Thank you very much to one and to all!
Whether it's seven fishes for Christmas or
a lucky fish for New Years Eve...
We've got you covered!
With the holidays upon us, now would be a great time to let us help you plan a great fish meal for your family, maybe make some party appetizers for your friends or design an impressive seafood tray to delight and amaze everyone! Tell us what you need and we will go above and beyond to take care of all your fish and seafood needs.
We are here to help you put the "Sea" in your Season!
Best Holiday Advice-ORDER AHEAD!!!
Believe it or not, but December is here already! It seems that time goes by more quickly each and every year and it sure seemed to go faster than ever this year. Ready or not, here we go...We try to be in stock on our regular products but if you know you are going to need something special for your holiday feast, please call ahead so we can make sure we have it when you need it.
We will not be making Sushi on either Christmas Eve or New Years Eve unless it's pre-ordered so call ahead if you are interested Here are a few ideas for the season.
 Smoked Salmon Pesto Mozzarella Pinwheels   Caviar: Domestic and imported. Try the Kentucky Paddlefish Caviar
  Chicago's Best Cocktail Shrimp: Gulf of Mexico, cooked daily   Crab Claws: Jonah, Stone or Snow(Jonahs are in short supply, order early)
 
Desserts: Dirk's Key Lime Pie, Elegant Farmer Apple Pies,
Chocolate Pots, and last but not least...
Terry's Cuban Flan
(Call ahead for any dessert orders so that we can save you one)
 
Gravlox:Our own house made recipe or hand sliced smoked salmon  King Crab Legs: Alaska's very best, just thaw and eat!
 
Lobsters: Live or Cold Water Tails
  Oysters: Shucked, on the halfshell or with Spinach Florentine
(Call ahead and we will shuck fresh oysters for you)
Smoked Fish: Sable, Salmon, Whitefish and Whitefish Salad
Nantucket Bay Scallops are a great seasonal holiday treat!
Don't forget to use your coupons!
And remember...
 Friends don't let friends buy bad fish!
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We also have a selection of convenient ready to cook fish and seafood dishes. Call ahead and we will make something just for you or see what's cooking for the day.
 
Fresh made Salmon Roulades and Salmon Papillote ready for cooking.
WE CREATE CHICAGO'S BEST SEAFOOD PARTY TRAYS!
If you need an idea for a party or dinner you are hosting and a seafood platter to go with, don't hesitate to call us. We will gladly help you make a plan and we have a nice selection of fish and seafood part tray or we will build build a custom one just for you.
 
 
We make great trays for holiday entertaining
Cocktail Shrimp, Crab Claws, Poached Salmon, Smoked Salmon and much more!
Check out our Party Tray listing on the website
Holiday Party Tray Information and Options
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DIRK'$ DOLLAR$
PARTY TRAY SAVINGS!
Celebrate your special occasion with one of our traditional or custom made party trays!
Bring in this coupon in for $10.00 off on any party tray over $100.00 ordered in the 2012 Holiday Season.
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"Guess The Fish Contest"
November's fish were Topsmelt from California.
Nobody was even close!
You will all have to try harder next time!
Here is December's Fish
Guess this fish and win a $25.00 gift certificate at Dirk's Fish.
Submit your answers by email and I will randomly pick
a winner from all correct answers.
The winner will be notified by email. Good Luck!
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Great Stocking Stuffers 
Tony' Broiler Pan: World's Best Pan for all kinds of cooking! Herbed Italian Sea Salt: Good on Everything Dirk's Cedar Planks: Easy Smoked Fish
A La Card Restaurant Decks make a great gift for anyone on your list!Cooking Classes
For the hard to buy for "foodie" in your life, I suggest a gift card for a 2013 cooking class at Dirk's. Terry, Dirk's wife is our culinary diva and comes up with outstanding recipes that will be great to addition to your repertoire!
Plus we feed you probably more than you can eat!
(Next Class is Healthy Cuban Seafood)
History of past Cooking ClassesWant to give your friends the best present at no cost to you...
Please forward this newsletter to all your friends and fellow fish lovers!
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JANUARY COOKING CLASS
The holidays are here and what better gift for the foodie in your life that a cooking class with Dirk and Terry at Dirk's Fish!
We are kicking off the New Year with..
Healthy Cuban Cooking
Frituras de Bacalao: salt cod fritters
Mariscado: Cuban seafood soup
Whole Baked Red Snapper with Salsa Verde Sauce
Enchilado de Camarones: shrimp in creole and rice
Cuban Flan
Tuesday, January 15th 7:30 til 9:30ish
$75.00 per person
773.404. 3475
Call for reservations
Bring your friends, your favorite libation and your appetites!
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DIRK'$ DOLLAR$
Take $5.00 off your fish and/or seafood purchase of $25.00 or more. One coupon per customer, please.
(copy and paste both coupons to word or copy to your phone)
DECEMBER 1st thru 15th
Bring in this coupon or show us a copy on your cell phone.
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DIRK'$ DOLLAR$
Take $5.00 off your fish and/or seafood purchase of $25.00 or more. One coupon per customer, please.
(copy and paste both coupons to word)
DECEMBER 16th thru 31st
Bring in this coupon or show us a copy on your cell phone.
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Sustainable Fish is Forever
So you can feel good about what you eat!
Got Fish? Sustainable Fish?
Keeping a close eye on sustainability, daily.
Sushi Choices to Avoid... Freshwater eel (unagi) Octopus (tako) - wild - Africa Shrimp, Tiger (ebi) - farmed - All Tuna, Bluefin - wild- All Check out the more comprehensive sushi page for more details.
I will not be selling any...
Bluefin Tuna, wild or ranched
Freshwater eel (unagi)
Imported Sturgeon Caviar
Octopus
Orange Roughy
Shark
We have begun selling only Hawaiian Marlin following the MBA Seafood Watch List as a sustainable choice.
My list will change in accordance to my personal and professional research.
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"Life's not perfect, but your fish should be!"
If you ever have any questions ar concerns obout the fish you eat or the way to prepare it, please feel free to call us, we are here to help and educate you. When you what something special, please don't hesitate to call us.
Without you, our great customers, we would not be here and we thank you!
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 Dirk's Fish & Gourmet Shop
Open Monday thru Friday 10:00 to 7:00
Saturdays 9:00 to 6:00
Sundays 10:00 to 5:00
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