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Pensacola man accused in seafood conspiracy involving Gulf Coast restaurants arrested in Connecticut
By
Press-Register staff
February 11, 2010, 8:48PM
PENSACOLA, Fla. — A Pensacola man indicted in Mobile, Ala., on charges he took part in an international conspiracy to illegally
smuggle and sell mislabeled seafood to Gulf Coast restaurants was arrested Monday in
Connecticut, the Pensacola News Journal reports.
John J. Popa, 57, was one of 3 people named on a 28-count
indictment, which was returned by a federal grand jury in Mobile on
Jan. 28. Popa's co-defendants — Karen L. Blyth and David H.M. Phelps,
both of Arizona — pled not guilty to the charges Wednesday in U.S.
district court in Mobile, the News Journal reports.
Not
present at the arraignment was Popa — former owner of Reel Fish &
Seafood on Copter Road and New England House of Seafood on Gulf Beach
Highway — who was arrested at his new residence in Plainfield, Conn. on
Monday, according to U.S. Department of Justice officials.
- Read the complete Pensacola News Journal report.
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All anticipation converges today at the Olympics opening ceremonies held at BC Place. In honor, I saved the conclusion for the best of Vancouver for today. Rather than just where to eat, this final feature centers on how to experience our culinary scene to the fullest.
Vancouver proudly ranks as the world's most livable city and is certainly among the most beautiful. Surrounded by scenic beaches and snow-capped mountains, we never run out of outdoor activities. Further more, mother nature has blessed us with plenty of fertile farming soil to produce superb produce, wines, and meats.
This top 10 celebrates the most prized and cherished aspects of our food culture as a salute to British Columbia. Keep your eyes open; here's also how to spot our local favorites when you're dining and shopping about.
Oyama Sausage Co. [Photograph: Melody Fury]
1. Local Markets: Explore our colorful array of organic and heirloom produce and distinguished artisanal products such as roasted hazelnuts, Verjus and Balsamic, honeycomb and wild mushrooms. Granville Island Public Market is the real deal. Unlike other tourist-centric markets *coughPikePlacecough,* locals actually shop here for groceries, fine foods, and specialty goods.
Be sure to visit Oyama Sausage Company. These meat artisans with honest farm-to-table principles have been making premium sausages, hams, pâtés and cured meats for five generations. Terra Breads and Stuart's Bakery fills the market with the smell of freshly baked bread. La Baguette, located just outside the market, specializes in authentic French breads.
Stuart's Bakery [Photograph: Melody Fury]
Farmer's Markets run throughout the city in the summer but they don't quit during the Winter. On February 13th and 27th, the Winter market will take place at Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street at Victoria Drive (map).
2. Sustainable Seafood: Located just off the Pacific shores, it's no secret that BC has some of the finest seafood and sushi in the world. However, take care to confirm whether your sashimi is actually from our waters. Our favorite local shellfish include Qualicum Beach scallops, BC's blue mussels, littleneck clams, and the prized geoduck. We also have a huge assortment of oysters off BC's shores (Chef's creek, Pacific Rim Petites, Stellar Bay, Kusshi, Effingham…). Learn more about our oysters.
When dining out, look for the Ocean Wise symbol on menus. Ocean Wise is the Vancouver Aquarium conservation program to “help restaurants and their customers make environmentally friendly seafood choices.” Some sustainable fish varieties they recommend are rainbow trout, tilapia, channel catfish, sturgeon, and Arctic char.
Fresh Local Oysters [Photograph: Melody Fury]
3. Local Wine and Beer: Quality wines from BC's Okanagan Valley and Vancouver Island gained increasing International attention. No longer confined to Ice Wine alone, our province now is bursting with everything from deep Syrahs to complex Cab Sauvs. Blasted Church, Road 13, Township 7, Burrowing Owl—the list goes on and on so be sure to sample some with your next meal. They can also be purchased at any BC Liquor store or independent wine store.
Local Wines [Photograph: Melody Fury]
BC's microbreweries deserve just as much love. Granville Island Brewing's assortment of beers can now be found in nearly every bar and restaurant. Numerous craft ales and lagers from our own backyard such as Red Truck, Bowen Island, and Okanagan Spring are also great companions for the games.
4. Artisan Sake: This clean and crisp rice wine merits its own category because it's an alcohol rarely brewed outside of Japan. Located in the center of Granville Island, Osake brews three Junmai Nama sake, two Junmai Ginjo sake, and even a sparking sake. Masa Shiroki, the dedicated sake maker, has gone as far as harvesting his own rice! Stop by to sample three styles of sake for only $5 and to learn more about this ancient craft.
Osake, Granville Island [Photograph: Melody Fury]
5. Handcrafted Cheeses: In the skilled hands of cheesemakers, the milk from grass-fed animals blossoms into a medley of delicious, natural cheeses. Farmhouse Natural Cheeses from Agassiz and Salt Spring Island's goat cheeses are among my favorites. I can't get enough of Salt Spring's Blue Juliette. Look for those and many others at these independent cheese shops: Les Amis du Fromage, Mount Pleasant Cheese.
Long Communal Table at Salty Tongue [Photograph: Frank Lim]
