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SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD  |  BROOKLYN, NY

At Mermaid’s Garden, we live and breathe fish.  We love them- in the water and on our plates.  We know that trying to make responsible decisions about the fish we eat can be confusing. Fear not! Mermaid’s Garden is here to help you find seafood choices that are right for you and smart for the planet.

At Mermaid’s Garden we offer impeccably fresh, sustainable seafood. We source our products from small boat fishermen across the United States and around the world. We can tell you where and how your fish was caught, because we think it’s important to know the path your fish takes from the ocean to your plate.

The market, like our Fish Share, highlights fish and shellfish in their seasons, when they’re at their best. Expect Nantucket Bay scallops in the fall, Florida stone crabs in the winter, soft-shell crabs in the spring, and wild Alaskan salmon in the summertime.

FISH SHARE

WHAT IS THE FISH SHARE?

Our fish share is a model that connects fish eaters to fishermen. Participants commit to an agreed upon season, during which they receive regular “shares” of fresh fish. This reconnects coastal communities to their food system, promotes sustainable fishing practices, and strengthens relationships between fishermen and the people they feed.

WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE TO JOINING THE FISH SHARE?

By committing to the share, you are guaranteed a weekly supply of super fresh, sustainable fish at a reasonable price. Your participation also ensures the fair compensation of the fishermen we work with.  Our fish is traceable back to the boat it was caught on and the catch method that was used. The Mermaid’s Garden Fish Share offers higher quality, value and transparency than traditional retail models.

HOW DO THE SHARES WORK?

You can purchase either a half- share or a full- share. Both share types run in four week cycles. Half- shares (1-1.25 lbs/week) comfortably feed two people once a week and cost $90. for four weeks. Full- shares (2- 2.25 lbs/week) comfortably feed four people once a week (or two people twice) and cost $180. for four weeks. There is a one time sign up fee of $15. for both share sizes.

can I put my share on hold?

Yes, you can put your share on hold if you are unable to pick up on a given week. We can enter holds well in advance and we send a reminder of the hold deadline every week.

WHAT KIND OF FISH ARE OFFERED IN THE MERMAID’S GARDEN FISH SHARE?

Expect to see a variety of local Mid Atlantic and New England fishes year round, including: Acadian Redfish, Black Bass, Bluefish, Haddock, Hake, Mahi Mahi, Monkfish, Pollock, Porgy, Spanish Mackerel, Striped Bass, Summer Flounder, Swordfish, Tilefish, Tuna and more.

DO YOU OFFER SHELLFISH AS WELL AS FINFISH?

Shares consist of filleted fish. Shellfish options are available during the season as substitutions or additions to your fillet share on on opt-in basis.

can you accommodate kosher and low mercury requests?

Yes! Email us for full details.

WILL ALL THE FISH BE LOCAL?

Most of the fish in the shares will be local. Nonetheless, Mermaid’s Garden is committed to supporting fishing communities across the United States. In the winter we migrate South for some of our fish. We also offer special items like wild Alaskan salmon or Florida stone crabs in their seasons. All of our fish is caught by small boat fishermen using sustainable fishing methods.

PICK UP LOCATIONS:

Ditmas Park
Kings County Wines
Wednesday 5- 7 pm

Bushwick
Foster Sundry
Wednesday 6-7 pm

Park Slope
Kos Kaffe
Thursday 5-6 pm

Prospect Heights
Mermaid's Garden
Thursday 12-7 pm
Saturday 11 am-6 pm

Williamsburg
The Meat Hook
Thursday 6-7 pm

Brooklyn Heights
128 State Street
Saturday 10 -11 am

Red Hook
Red Hook Farm
Saturday 10 –10:30 am

South Slope
Slope Cellars
Saturday 11am-12 pm

Prospect Lefferts Gardens
Vyne Yard Wines
Saturday 12:30- 1:30 pm

ABOUT

Mermaid’s Garden is the collaborative effort of its founders, Bianca Piccillo and Mark Usewicz.  Here is a little bit about us and how we got here.

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LOCATION

644 Vanderbilt Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11238

PHONE

718-638-1910

EMAIL

info@mermaidsgardennyc.com

Market Hours of Operation

Monday- Friday
12- 7 PM
Saturday
11 AM- 6 PM
Sunday
11 AM- 6 PM