Fishmongering

My first job when I moved to New York was as a fishmonger for Blue Moon Fish, the only fisherman who brought his catch straight to the greenmarkets. It was the best fish in New York City, and we supplied a lot of Michelin-rated restaurants and chefs.

Zach Kobrinsky and Douglas Bradford sitting on a brick sidewalk, one in a Blue Moon Fish T-shirt — Me and my friend Douglas Bradford having a sit after a long day selling fish at Grand Army Plaza. He’s a QA engineer now!

Alex Villani at the Blue Moon Fish market stand, laughing in a T-shirt that reads “Fish Worship: Is It Wrong?” — Alex Villani, the proprietor of Blue Moon Fish and the kindest man I ever worked for, at the Tribeca Greenmarket.

Boaz in a Blue Moon Fish T-shirt, carrying a bright blue fish case at the market — Boaz, at the Blue Moon Fish stand in the Tribeca Greenmarket.

Aaron Quinn smiling as he shovels ice into a bright blue fish case at the market — Aaron Quinn, my fishmongering mentor, at the Tribeca Greenmarket.

A rainy day at the fish stand, Tribeca Greenmarket.

Zach KobrinskySenior Frontend Engineer

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