Pearl Street Caviar began in 2018 when a New York Harbor sailor and downtown Manhattan bartender set out to bring caviar beyond exclusive events and into everyday life. From its Brooklyn headquarters, the company’s three specialists carefully age and hand-pack farm-sourced sturgeon roe for clients who want to enjoy it at home or share it at gatherings. Sustainability guides its farm relationships and low-impact packaging.
Catsmo Artisan SmokehouseBorn from founder Robert Simon’s garage smoking operation, Catsmo Artisan Smokehouse makes artisanal smoked salmon at its Catskill Mountain facility in Wallkill, New York. Fresh Atlantic salmon arrives daily from the airport, is inspected by sight and smell, and goes straight into smoking—never frozen before or after the process. Catsmo also produces NOIR caviar, including carefully graded roe sourced from sturgeon farms around the world, and has held Level 2 SQF certification since 2015.WALLKILL, NY
Peeko OystersFounded in 2016 by former corporate worker Peter Stein, Peeko Oysters grows and delivers fresh oysters from Little Peconic Bay on Long Island’s North Fork. The New Suffolk farm connects tide to table through restaurant sales, home delivery, local pickup, and dockside experiences such as shucking lessons and farm tours. Peeko’s close ties to the North Fork and its focus on strengthening local food systems give the operation a distinctly place-based character.NEW SUFFOLK, NY
Freunds FishFor more than 70 years, Freund’s Fish has supplied fresh and prepared seafood from its Brooklyn operation, with salmon cut to order and a broad range of fish for home cooks. Its connected Yedid Gourmet and Sushi Maven brands extend that work into prepared foods, sushi ingredients and event offerings, while serving customers throughout the Tri-State Area.BROOKLYN, NY
Acme Smoked FishAcme Smoked Fish is a Brooklyn-born maker of smoked seafood, carrying the craft of its original 1954 smokehouse into a fourth generation of family ownership. Founded by Harry Brownstein after he arrived from Russia, the company is known for its Nova-style smoked salmon and now operates processing facilities in North Carolina and Chile. Its nearly all-kosher lineup is supported by on-site laboratories, careful sourcing, and a quality program built around safe, consistent production.BROOKLYN, NY