Sashimi Grade Escolar Fillets (Shiro Maguro) ~1.20 lbs Click for current price ➔ Have you ever tried Japan’s most controversial fish? Though revered for its healthy fat content and buttery taste, Escolar (Shiro Maguro) has somewhat of a controversial reputation – and its all down to the marketing of sushi bars. Often labeled as ‘super white tuna’, Shiro Maguro (also known as ‘butterfish’ and ‘waloo’) is sometimes confused with Albacore white tuna. Escolar is actually a completely different species, and is far richer to the palate too. Escolar can be broiled, baked, grilled or sautéed, and is commonly enjoyed as Sashimi in its own right – or as Nigiri. Originating from Korea, our Frozen Sashimi Grade Escolar Filets have garnered a strong reputation among sushi bars due to their size and melt-in-the-mouth texture. While applicable to many varieties of fish sold for sushi and sashimi, the “Sashimi grade” standard is particularly appropriate for our ‘butterfish’ due to its exceptionally rich flavor.

Produced for us by Interstate Food in Korea, our Frozen Escolar is cut, frozen, and vacuum-packed in-house in San Diego, California. Sushi aficionados regard many species of fish as delicacies, however, Escolar is held in particularly high esteem due to its slightly moist, oily texture, and buttery taste. jiro dreams of sushi masteryIf you love the melt-in-the-mouth texture of wild salmon, Escolar is a must-try!tupperware sushi maker cena Note: Excessive consumption of Escolar has been known to cause gastrointestinal problems for some people due to its high concentration of natural fats. jiro dreams of sushi srt subtitlesFor this reason, it is recommendable to eat Escolar in small quantities (no more than 4 ounces per sitting).

• Premium, Sashimi grade Escolar originating from Korea • Luxury fish with a rich, buttery taste • Sold frozen in 1.2 lb packages • Flash-frozen and vacuum-packed for optimal freshness • Produced by Interstate Food in Korea.Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are both great places to food shop, and are stocked with unique food items. As with any kind of shopping, though, it pays to compare prices against other stores. EatingWell tracked down the best deals at Whole Foods and at Trader Joe's compared to local groceries and supermarket chains such as Stop & Shop, Safeway, and Wegmans, and this is what they found. For Trader Joe's, cheese is a great value and there's a very good selection at this discount, neighborhood grocery store. Food staples, like Trader Giotto's Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (more than $3 cheaper for a litre than elsewhere) and wild rice (more than $6 cheaper per pound) are also a good bet. And the $1.99 Two-Buck Chuck wine is perhaps the best deal Trader Joe's is known for.

For fresh, local produce, however, you have to be a bit pickier, the article says, when shopping at Trader Joe's, where the produce can not only sell for more but also not look as good. The opposite is true for Whole Foods, where local fruits and vegetables are one of the best deals:On a recent trip to my Whole Foods I found local organic carrots ($1.29/pound*) and potatoes ($4.99/5-pound bag) for the same price as nonlocal organic ones at the supermarket down the street.Conventional fruits and vegetables, however, are pricier.Sustainable seafood is another good bet at Whole Foods—with frozen haddock and frozen wild sockeye salmon $2/pound less than at a local supermarket according to the writer's price check.Of course, your mileage may vary, and, as with shopping Costco versus your grocery store, you should do your own comparisons based on the stores around you. These give you a rough guideline though. Check out the full articles at Eating Well for more food deals and what to skip, as well as good tips like looking out for the Whole Foods One Day Sales.

What do you think are the best deals at Whole Foods and Trader Joe's?What to buy and what to skip at Trader Joe's | 4 healthy food deals at Whole Foods—and what to skip | Hi, I just moved to DC, and am completely disoriented as far as my food sources go. I live in SW DC, near the waterfront, and don't know where to go for good bread, quality local produce, local meats, and all that other good stuff! I moved from Charlottesville, where that network is fairly small and close-knit, and I'm not even sure how to start in DC. I figure between all the serious eaters we should have a great base of knowledge, so please help me out! The tastiest bites delivered to your inbox! Keep up with our latest recipes, tips, techniques and where to eat!Business Insider has had love affairs with a number of regional and national supermarket chains over the years. Kroger has an awesome loyalty program. Wegmans has a walk-in beer locker. But anyone who has ever set foot in Stew Leonard’s — a regional grocery chain based in Norwalk, Connecticut — know that it’s miles above the rest.

The supermarket, which has three locations in Connecticut and one in Yonkers, New York, recently announced that it plans to open a fifth store on Long Island in early 2016. Stew Leonard’s puts a major emphasis on customer service and the in-store experience, and big chains could learn a thing or two from studying its model. Here’s why Stew Leonard’s is truly America’s best grocery store: 1. It has a simple, ironclad policy when it comes to customer service. At the entrance of every Stew Leonard’s store is a giant slab with the company’s customer service credo carved in: “Rule 1: The customer is always right. Rule 2: If the customer is ever wrong, reread Rule 1.” It’s hard to argue with that kind of philosophy. “Customer service is excellent, thanks in part to the extensive training given to associates,” said Neil Saunders, managing director of research firm Conlumino. 2. It has a great in-house brand. Stew Leonard’s sells a ton of products under its own label, from breakfast cereal to frozen meals.

The store is best known for its dairy products, which arrive fresh daily and are packaged with the label: “You’d have to own a cow to get fresher milk!” Unlike traditional grocers, which can carry tens of thousands of items, Stew Leonard’s only stocks around 2,200 products “chosen specifically for their freshness, quality and value,” according to the company. 3. There are perks for big spenders. Stew Leonard’s may not offer a traditional loyalty program, but it does have one fun perk for big spenders — a free cup of coffee or scoop of ice cream for every $100 spent. That should keep any grumpy kid (or grown-up) from losing his cool. 4. The bakery is amazing. Stew Leonard’s sells a bigger selection of baked goods than your average specialty bakery. Breads, pies, and cookies are baked fresh every day. Top sellers include croissants, cookies, and bagels, but there are also unique items like apple cider donut holes and “jumbo muffins.” The bakery also makes photo cakes for birthdays.

5. The chocolate chip cookies are made with a tiny bit of salt. This is simply the best way to make cookies, and these treats alone are worth the trip to Stew Leonard’s, even if you don’t live nearby. Free ice cream aside, Stew Leonard’s does a great job of turning grocery shopping into a fun family experience. There are animatronics throughout the store, including a country band of singing milk cartons and and a crooning Chiquita banana. During the warm weather, there’s also a petting zoo and hayrides at certain locations. Stew Leonard’s has regularly been named one of Fortune’s “100 best places to work in America,” and has a 4/5-star rating on job review site Indeed. The store also offers scholarships to employees, and, according to Conlumino’s Saunders, it also “has a profit sharing scheme which helps to motivate staff and ensures they are invested in giving good service.” “You can’t have a happy customer unless you have happy people,” CEO Stew Leonard Jr. told Business News Daily in 2012.

“It really starts there. I’d never ask anyone at the store to do something I wouldn’t do or haven’t done … You’ve got to pay them well and given them good benefits,” Leonard said. “You can’t hire great people and try to pay them minimum wage.” Stew Leonard’s puts a major emphasis on produce, which is the first thing customers see when they walk into a store. The company has also promoted its image as a fresh food market, and it has become “a destination for fresh produce,” said Saunders. There are also great deals on produce to be had. Instead of traditional supermarket aisles, Stew Leonard’s is set up like a maze, similar to Ikea. The layout may be a drawback for people who are just running in to buy a quart of milk, but it means lots more opportunities to try the free samples set up around the store. On a recent visit, there were at least four stands set up around the store serving samples like meatballs in tomato sauce, cookies, and fresh pineapple.

10. Stew’s wine and liquor stores are in a league of their own. Like Trader Joe’s, Stew Leonard’s has wine and liquor stores that are separate from its core grocery business. The nine Stew Leonard’s Wines & Spirits stores are independently owned and operated, and offer huge selections at great prices, as well as online ordering. In 2011, Wine Enthusiast named Stew Leonard’s “wine retailer of the year.” 11. The butcher shop is also incredible. Stew Leonard’s is known for its cut-to-order butcher shop, which sells only meats from farms and ranches that are hand-selected by the company’s buying team. Prices are low, and the butchers are helpful and knowledgeable. 12. Stew Leonard’s is up with the latest food trends.Guacamole made with kale? “Magic pop” rice cakes? The grocery store is constantly adding products to its own line to keep up with popular food fads. 13. You can also just buy a full meal without doing any food shopping.