Courtesy Village Fishmonger Farm-raised littleneck clams are one of thetypes of seafood that will be offered through the
“community-supported fishery.”
It’s a common lament at community board meetings: the neighborhood needs a butcher, baker and candlestick maker. Inevitably someone will add, “And a fishmonger!”
If Samantha Lee’s plans come to fruition, one of those neighborhood needs will be filled. She and two partners have founded the Village Fishmonger, a seafood-pickup service modeled on community-supported agriculture — everyone calls them CSAs — that should deliver its first bounty off the boat in September.
Ms. Lee also aims to open a brick-and-mortar location in the East Village sometime early next year. Read more…
