Hot-smoked salmon, where to buy?

Hi all,

A friend asked and since I generally make my own, I wasn't exactly sure what to recommend. I did mention Calumet Fisheries, of course, but he lives in the northern burbs and that's way too far off his radar. Any thoughts on where to buy high-quality hot-smoked salmon around town? It doesn't necessarily have to be north, either.

Thanks,

=R=

ronnie_suburban wrote:Hi all,

A friend asked and since I generally make my own, I wasn't exactly sure what to recommend. I did mention Calumet Fisheries, of course, but he lives in the northern burbs and that's way too far off his radar. Any thoughts on where to buy high-quality hot-smoked salmon around town? It doesn't necessarily have to be north, either.

Thanks,

=R=

IIRC, Sunset makes a decent version, although nothing at all like the salmon at Calumet. Sunset sells hot smoked sides of salmon, rather than the cross-cut steaks that Calumet offers.

Fish Time in Park Ridge is very good. Since I found a more convenient outlet for their smoked fish, I've been buying it frequently (usually trout or mackerel). Now every week is Fish Time.

Fish Time
703 Devon Av
Park Ridge IL
224-585-6144

Thanks, guys. Please, keep the suggestions coming.

=R=

Also, GNR Kaufman's has Calumet style salmon.

stevez wrote:Also, GNR Kaufman's has Calumet style salmon.

I suspected as much but wasn't sure. I know they have sable but 100% about the salmon.

Thanks again,

=R=

Also

Fish Time* in Park Ridge and Eurostyle Deli in Skokie.

Plus (I am 90% sure) Hagen's

Fish Time
703 W. Devon Ave.
Park ridge, IL

Eurostyle Deli
4861 Oakton St
Skokie IL
847-329-1430

Hagen's
5635 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60634

* Just noticed Rene G beat me to Fish Time, happy to mention it twice as its a terrific underutilized spot.

Wonder if the about-to-open Steingold's of Chicago (1840 W Irving Park Rd) might be an option

Rene G wrote:Fish Time in Park Ridge is very good. Since I found a more convenient outlet for their smoked fish

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G Wiv wrote:

Rene G wrote:Fish Time in Park Ridge is very good. Since I found a more convenient outlet for their smoked fish

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I've been getting it at Shop & Save on Archer. They usually have lake trout steaks, whole small mackerel, and salmon fillets. I don't know if other Shop & Save locations carry Fish Time products, but I wouldn't be surprised. I agree with G Wiv that Fish Time doesn't get the attention it deserves.

Fish Time Smoked Salmon at Shop & Save

Smassey wrote:Wonder if the about-to-open Steingold's of Chicago (1840 W Irving Park Rd) might be an option

Nope. They appear to only do cold-smoked salmon.

Edgewater Whole Foods and possibly Dirks.

Rene G wrote:

G Wiv wrote:

Rene G wrote:Fish Time in Park Ridge is very good. Since I found a more convenient outlet for their smoked fish

?

I've been getting it at Shop & Save on Archer. They usually have lake trout steaks, whole small mackerel, and salmon fillets. I don't know if other Shop & Save locations carry Fish Time products, but I wouldn't be surprised. I agree with G Wiv that Fish Time doesn't get the attention it deserves.

Fish Time Smoked Salmon at Shop & Save

Oh, cool. Thanks for the info. Wish I had seen this a couple hours ago when I was there, but I'm at that Shop & Save about once a week for my deli meats, so I'll check it out next time.