Preparing for Labor Day

Officially, Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894 as a way to honor the American labor movement and contributions that workers had made to the development and growth of our country. For many, Labor Day is the last hoorah of Summer. It is called the “unofficial...

Diversity In Our Store

Diversity isn’t just in the selection of seafood we carry in our store, but also in the people that visit our store. Each year we have the opportunity to meet people from all over the world.  It is something we always look forward to.  Here in Maine, we are fortunate...

Meal Prep: Seafood Edition

We hate to admit it, but the end of August is here, which means summer is winding down and school is about to begin.  With the start of school usually comes less time to be spent cooking elaborate meals for the family, enter meal prep!  Meal prepping is handy, and you...

Now What Can You Do With A Whole Fish?

  Upon stepping foot in our store for the first time you will notice a lot; heaping piles of glistening ice, wet cement floors and fresh ocean smell to name a few.  More often than not, first time visitors will point straight at the whole fish case.  Here you...

The History of Custom House Wharf

The City of Portland has a long history as a fishing port, and Custom House Wharf has played an integral part in that history. While many of Portland’s wharves today have been taken over by modern buildings and varied uses, Custom House Wharf has pretty much remained...

The History of the Maine Lobster Industry

Lobstering is a field of work few truly understand.  Here at Harbor Fish we are fortunate enough to get a rare glimpse into the life of lobstering; our lobstermen pull up right to our back door to deliver these tasty crustaceans to us daily! But, how did the Maine...