September 8, 2017
Newburyport- Under a starlit sky at the Sea to Table Dinner, chefs from seven Newburyport restaurants prepared local seafood dishes featuring local landed species such as red fish, skate, monkfish, whiting, and more. Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association President Angela Sanfilippo talked with guests from all backgrounds about recipes for “underutilized” or “lesser known” species. Fishermen Al Cottone, John Sanfilippo and Paul Vitale made presentations to the 100+ attendees on locally caught species. The Mayor invited […]
Read MoreJune 23, 2017
A small business initiative by the City of Gloucester Gloucester, MA (TODAY) - Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken through Gloucester Fresh, a global brand promoting local sustainable seafood, announces the launch of the “Gloucester Fresh Restaurant Membership Program”, an innovative initiative designed to connect Gloucester fishing companies directly with restaurants in the region. This collaboration will highlight the world-class seafood and dining experience available in the City of Gloucester and Cape Ann region by using Gloucester Fresh branding and promotions. Gloucester […]
Read MoreGloucester Fresh Highlights Culinary Creations with Seafood Cooking Shows featuring Senior Editor of Yankee Magazine Annie Copps (Gloucester, MA) May 31, 2017 - Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken and the Gloucester Community Development team through the “Gloucester Fresh” brand launched a series of cooking shows demonstrating how to best utilize fresh and local Gloucester seafood. Gloucester Fresh is an initiative of the City of Gloucester, Massachusetts and is supported by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council, the Massachusetts Department of […]
Read MoreMarch 23, 2017
The city‘s Gloucester Fresh initiative had a big week, with a major promotional event and the announcement of a $13,000 grant award.
Read MoreNew England, U.S.A.-based culinary staffing agency SnapChef is joining the City of Gloucester, Massachusetts to support the use of sustainable seafood in modern cooking.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2017
The third and final day of the international Seafood Expo North America was unfolding in Boston on Tuesday. But as far as the city of Gloucester was concerned, the real action was here.
Read MoreThe city of Gloucester announced its presence with authority Monday at the massive Seafood Expo North America by hosting an international reception that drew seafood executives from around the globe.
Read Morehttps://youtu.be/2SNrBF6y2pA
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2017
The City of Gloucester’s large booth at Seafood Expo North America, taking place 19 to 21 March in Boston, Massachusetts, will showcase some of the most undervalued species from local waters, part of the city’s effort to promote local Gloucester seafood to the global market.
Read More