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Customer Spotlight: Boathouse Restaurant

October 20, 2021

A DINING EXPERIENCE DESTINATION BUILT WITH INTENTION Traverse City, MI All communities have that one restaurant that is the go-to place for special occasions. In Traverse City, MI this place is the Boathouse Restaurant. Located roughly halfway up the west coast of the Old Mission peninsula, the Boathouse looks out over scenic Bowers Harbor. The […]
Customer Spotlight: The English Inn

May 24, 2021

Eaton Rapids, MI Located along the Grand River in Eaton Rapids, Michigan sits a place where time has stood still and where the past seems to become present. The place is called The English Inn and its roots date back to 1927 when this 10,000 square foot house (named Meovue Estate) was built for Oldsmobile […]
The Arboreal Inn Chef Jason Fettes Interview

January 5, 2021

Nestled in the woods along 174th Avenue, The Arboreal Inn has been a classic Spring Lake, Michigan fine dining establishment for over 40 years, delighting generations with its cuisine, atmosphere and elegance. The new Arboreal Inn is a fantastic mixture of classic and contemporary. They have a renewed sense of purpose: to become THE fine […]
Toski Sands Market Interview

December 16, 2020

In 2003, Keith and Sue had the opportunity to follow a dream. They found the two most wonderful little stores in Northern Michigan. One featured top quality meats & produce and the second was a party store & deli right next door. Having purchased the Toski Sands stores from the original owners, Bradley and Gerry families, […]
Crustacean Update!

November 2, 2018

STOCKED CRUSTACEANS! Shrimp We will be taking a small internal increase on shrimp. All brands except Harvest of the Sea are affected. We did this to stay competitive on that line, as it is already one of the more expensive imported shrimps. Lobster Tails: We’ll begin to see slight increases in pricing the closer we […]
Newport International Update

October 1, 2018

Pacific Cove & Jacks Catch Premium (Portunus Pelagicus, blue swimming crab meat) Supply is great. We ran a tight ship during raising costs over the last year which allowed us to keep all new product on hand. Prices have come down over the last couple months but looks to have stabilized due to the shortages […]
Fresh and Frozen Seafood: Selecting and Serving it Safely

August 1, 2018

Fish and shellfish contain high quality protein and other essential nutrients and are an important part of a healthful diet. In fact, a well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fish and shellfish can contribute to heart health and aid in children’s proper growth and development. As with any type of food, however, it is […]
Fresh Sockeye Salmon

July 27, 2018

This year’s sockeye run has been abnormal at best, which can seem like a total bust in many vendors eyes. Unfortunately, fish are just not showing up this year as expected, even with being the top of the list for the truckloads. The clear majority of sockeye being harvested is being used as frozen since […]
Handling Instructions

July 19, 2018

!!PLEASE READ!! ALL CHEFS AND FOOD HANDLERS VERY IMPORTANT HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS THINGS ARE QUICKLY HEATING UP IN PARTS OF OUR DISTRIBUTION REACH. PREVENT MORTALITY IN YOUR LIVE SHELLFISH PRODUCTS BY FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. NO EXCEPTIONS! Keep mussels buried in ice AND refrigerated at all times in false bottom boxes or drip pans. If you […]
The Restaurant Formula Series with Gerry O’Brion

July 18, 2016

If you attended the Superior Foods Customer Appreciation and Product Showcase on Mackinac Island this past May, we hope you had a chance to listen to our guest speaker Mr. Gerry O’Brion. He presented “The Restaurant Formula” to many customers and challenged them to take part in the workbook series. Here is the introduction video […]