Good Catch

Sep 19

Cooking with Good Catch: Lowcountry Local First

By Brian Wheat, Lowcountry Local First If you sifted through the local public television records in my hometown of Lockport, NY you might find some footage of a young Brian Wheat, big brown glasses and a chef’s hat (think Muppet chef meets Ralphie from The Christmas Story) providing a cooking…
May 25

The Connection between Sustainable Seafood and Sea Turtle Conservation

Sea turtles are air breathing reptiles found in oceans around the globe, and their populations have been greatly threatened for many years. What is their biggest threat? Some would say it’s loss of habitat for nesting turtles, others would say pollution or the poaching of turtles and their eggs. But…
May 22

Lionfish: An Invasive Species

Lionfish are becoming a huge issue for the southern coast of the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and  the Gulf of Mexico. Native to the Pacific but not to the Atlantic, they are an invasive species: a non-native species that has invaded an area and may have long-term…
Apr 12

April is Eat Local Month!

Did you know that seafood is one of the leading sources of protein consumed by humans? It's super healthy, too! Luckily for us Charlestonians, we live in a seafood Mecca! Fresh fish, shrimp, crab, oysters, clams and more are coming right into our docks. You would think that any of these…
Mar 24

Recycling Oyster Shells

Okay, it’s March and you’re full, fat and happy from all of the winter oyster roasts you hosted. Now, what to do with all of those shells? Recycle them, of course! The increasing popularity of backyard oyster roasts has contributed to a decrease in oyster populations. Recycled oyster shells can…
Feb 10

2017 Good Catch Dinner at Boathouse at Breach Inlet

It's time for yet another magnificent Good Catch dinner at the Boathouse at Breach Inlet! On February 28th at 6 pm, Chef Mike Eckert will prepare a delectable, five course meal featuring sustainable seafood and coupled with wine pairings by Chris Cross of Breakthru Beverage. Tickets are $58 per person,…
Jan 30

Good Catch and St. Jude Farms Partner at Lowcountry Oyster Festival

It was oysters all day at the Lowcountry Oyster Festival. Area businesses joined together to provide some of the best of Charleston cuisine. Whether you're a dedicated lover of seafood, a fan of the many-varied and nuanced hush puppy, or you just love a good burger and some fries, there…
Dec 28

For a Lucky 2017, Hoppin’ John and Sustainable Seafood

Every place has its lucky New Year tradition – that one magical food that, if consumed on New Year’s Day, will grant you good luck for the rest of the year. In Spain, it’s grapes. In Germany, it’s sauerkraut. Lentils in Italy. Turkey, pomegranates… And in the U.S South, it’s…
Nov 29

Backyard Boil: A Southern Tradition

Us folks here at the Aquarium know all of the ingredients for the perfect backyard boil... and that’s because we hosted one! We needed some appetizing seafood pictures for our upcoming ad in Art Mag. We thought and thought and thought...and thought some more — how can we get some…
Oct 17

Good Catch Dinner: High Cotton

Wednesday, November 16, High Cotton will host November’s Good Catch sustainable seafood dinner! Executive Chef Shawn Kelly will prepare a delectable 4-course meal with wine pairings in the heart of historic Charleston. Join us at 6 pm for cocktail hour, followed by dinner at 7 pm. Tickets are $75 per…
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