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Special Labor Day Coupon...
We all want to thank all of our regular friends and customers and all our new friends and customers for a wonderful summer. For the grilling, great cooking classes, and for the opportunity to provide all of you with the best fish and seafood in Chicago. We hope to continue to keep you happy and well fed!
One for you and...
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Use this coupon for $2.00 off your next purchase at Dirk's
One coupon per purchase
Valid 8/31 thru 9/3
Present coupon at time of purchase
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one for a friend!
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Use this coupon for $2.00 off your next purchase at Dirk's
One coupon per purchase
Valid 8/31 thru 9/3
Present coupon at time of purchase. |
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Dirk'$ Dollar$
Take $2.00 off your purchase of Ruby Red Rainbow Trout fillets
Please present this coupon at time of purchase.
Limit one coupon per purchase. Good thru 8/1/07 thru 8/5/07 |
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Dirk'$ Dollar$
Take $2.00 off your purchase of
Wild Alaskan Salmon fillets |
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Please present this coupon at time of purchase.
Limit one coupon per purchase. Good thru 8/6/07 thru 8/12/07
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Dirk'$ Dollar$
Take $1.00 off your purchase of Bluefish fillets
Present this coupon at time of purchase
Limit one coupon per purchase. Good thru 8/13/07 thru 8/19/07 |
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Dirk'$ Dollar$
Take $2.00 off your purchase of King Mackerel/Ono/
Present this coupon at time of purchase.
Limit one coupon per purchase. Good thru 8/20/07 thru 8/26/07 |
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labor day special |
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There was one man in town that was very successful at fishing. He always brought home lots of fish. The game warden asked him how he did it, so the man said he would take him fishing the next day.
Once they were in the middle of the lake the man took out a stick of dynamite, lit the fuse and threw it in the water. After the explosion fish started floating to the top. The man took out his net and started scooping up the fish. The warden said that was illegal.
The man took out another stick of dynamite and lit the fuse. He then handed it to the warden and said. "Are you going to fish or talk?"
Got a good fish joke? Pass it on to us, we will try not to "flounder" over it! | |
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September Cooking Class |
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Tailgate Party
With the football season upon us, many of us will enjoy some outdoor cooking before the game.
Join us as we demonstrate four original recipes that are simple, tasty and are sure to impress your friends.
- BBQ Corvina Poor Boys with slaw and our special spicy sauce
- Chicago Shrimp Roll
- Grilled Tuna Chili
- Cambolzola Cheese Stuffed Marlin Burgers with Grilled Apples
- Dirk's Apple Crisp
Of course, you will have to eat all that we make!
Bring your mate or a date, your favorite beverage and your appetite!
Tuesday, September 25th
7:330 to 9:00
$60.00 per person
Call ahead for recervations
773.404.3475
2070 N. Clybourn Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60614 | |
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For Piscivorous People
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August Newsletter 2007 |
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If it Swims, Grill it!
Planked Salmon, yum!
Here comes August, another prime month for hitting the grill with fresh seafood! Hot summer days mean warm summer nights, prime for kicking back with friends, some awesome grilled fish and/or seafood and a cool drink!
Wild salmon is one of you best choices for grilling any time of the year and the Sockeye and King salmon are at their low prices of the summer.
This is the last steady month for Softshell Crabs, so be sure to indulge yourself!
If you are a fan of full bodied flavorful fish or are a displaced Easterner (you know who you are) we will be featuring Bluefish this month.
Wahoo or Ono, no matter what you call it, it's a favorite of ours on the grill. It is very high in omega 3 fatty acids and has a great full bodied flavor*.
*This is one of the four fish recommended that pregnant and nursing women refrain from consuming.
Check out our health page for more information on pregnancy and omega 3s.
Be sure to use the coupons here to get some extra savings available only to you!
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Rainbow Trout-Ruby Red variety
Orcorhynchus mykiss
Regular price: $12.00
Special Price:$9.00
Toasted Almond Pesto over Rainbow Trout
"When in doubt, rainbow trout"
All the trout that is available on the market today is farm raised. Most of the fish comes from farms in Idaho though there are farms in other states such as North Carolina and Wisconsin. Trout are raised in ponds or race ways in clear cold running water and are a very sustainable fishery. They grow to a marketable size (12 to 14 ounces) in about 1 year. Most of the rainbow that we sell comes in whole and we cut it to order for maximum freshness.
It's very versatile from frying to grilling, whole or filleted. There is nothing like a boned and stuffed whole trout baked in the oven or try it cedar planked with a garden fresh pesto glaze.
The red color of the trout fillets comes from what they eat. in the wild usually small crustaceans and cephalopods with contain canthaxanthin. The same canthaxanthin (man made) is added to the trout feed to give them the bright red color.
This are an versatile and tasty fish that is great for summer grilling and this week is a good time to try it out!
Try the recipe below either in the oven or a cedar plank.
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King Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Sockeye Salmon
Regular price:$20.00lb.
Your Choice!
Special price: $18.00lb.
Chris and a beatiful king salmon heading for the counter.
The wild salmon from Alaska is so popular and so tasty that we had to put it on special one last time for the season.
Our salmon comes in whole everyday (but Sundays) and we cut it as needed so you can be guarantied the very freshest fish in Chicago. Just pair some with one of our fresh marinades for the perfect dinner.
Take advantage of the fact that all salmon is so good on the grill and so good for you. Be out there grilling and cedar planking, enjoying these great summer evenings that will just be a fond memory come winter time.
Isn't there a saying; "Seize the Grill"?
Oh no, wait, that's "Seize the Day"!
Enjoy!
Try this recipe on a cedar plank instead of the oven for a extra smokey treat.
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Atlantic Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix
Regular price: $10.00 lb.
Special price: $8.00 lb
Whole smoked Bluefish
There is no other fish that says "East Coast" more than bluefish. I don't even have to explain it to someone from Boston or North Carolina, they know what I mean.
Blues are caught up and down the Atlantic coast. They are usually caught in fish traps though many are landed by recreational fisherman for their own use. Bluefish are voracious feeders sometimes eating twice their own weight in one day. Smaller blues are called "snappers" and larger blues are called "choppers". Parents even pull their kids from the water when schools of bluefish feed close to shore!
Thesefish are full flavored with a darker meat that cooks up almost white. and high in healthy omega3s. The flavor may be a little strong for the mild fish lover but these fish really taste great grilled or smoked.
Try cooking these with a basic grilled fish recipe or simply bake in the oven then under the broiler to brown.
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Wahoo/Ono
Acanthacybium salandri
Regular price: $16.00 lb.
Special price: $12.00 lb.
Wahoo fillets with our Chimmichurri marinade
Wahoo is a close relative to king mackerel and is one of the fastest fish in the sea having been clocked at more than 50 miles per hour! That's what we call "fast food!" Wahoo was originally caught mainly off the Hawaiian island of Oahu, hence the name. Its called ono in Hawaii, which means "good to eat" referring to its flavorful, flaky white flesh. These fish range all over the world. Our Wahoo comes from the Pacific: Hawaii or Panama and from the Atlantic, off of Brazil. They are plentiful, quick to reproduce and a sustainably good choice.*
If you like mackerel , bluefish, or sardines then you will probably like Wahoo. We had some the other night soaked in our Chimmichurri marinade for about 1/2 hour and tossed on the grill for about 5 minutes per side. We grilled some potatoes, onions, and peppers for a side dish. Then rounded it out with some fresh tomatoes and herbs from the garden. Yum!
*King Mackerel (and probably wahoo) are one of the few fish that only pregnant and nursing women should NOT eat due to higher mercury levels. For the rest of us it's a great choice!
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"WHEN ONLY THE VERY BEST WILL DO!"
If you want to try something new or impress that special person, we can get you almost anything you wish from the water, fish or seafood. If you need a recipe, we have those too.
If you are looking for something in particular, give us a call.
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