Every day for Brian begins the night before. Brian’s driving shift starts at 1AM, so he has his morning coffee before midnight. Just after midnight, he’s in his car driving from his home in Queens to the Acme Smoked Fish headquarters in Greenpoint, Brooklyn listening to the 1010 traffic report. He usually punches in early. Today is no different, and Brian punches in at 12:53AM.
Brian is a tall, broad-shouldered man with a goatee. His facial ex...
Smoked Salmon. Bright. Balanced. Bold.
Can we let you in on a little secret? One of the unique smoked salmon flavor innovations in our lineup actually isn’t so original... but borrows from seasoning developed in 17th century Tokyo spice markets.
Meet Acme’s 3 oz. Togarashi Smoked Salmon, our ode to Japan’s historic and iconic shichimi togarashi spice blend. We start with premium Atlantic salmon, hand-trimmed and cured with care, then cold-s...
The Diesel Dilemma
For small-scale fishermen working Alaska's coastal waters, diesel fuel represents a harsh reality – it can consume up to 40% of total operating costs. It's an expense that cuts into already thin margins, yet for decades it seemed like an inescapable cost of doing business. The omnipresent diesel engine powered everything: propulsion, deck equipment, freezers, etc. While hybrid and electric boat systems existed elsewhere,...
Thanksgiving might be famous for its turkey, but at Acme Smoked Fish, we’d argue that it’s all about the sides, and the snacks that get you to dinnertime, that really steal the show. Whether you’re gathering around a formal table or grazing on a spread meant to tide your guests over until supper, smoked fish can bring something special to your holiday celebration.
This year, we’re bringing you smoked fish recipes that fit seamlessly into your ...
This November, Acme Smoked Fish is heading back to Citi Field for another round of the city’s most carb-happy celebration: BagelFest. Hosted by the passionate, bagel-minded folks at BagelUp and presented by King Arthur Baking Company, BagelFest 2025 is shaping up to be bigger and bolder than ever, and we’re thrilled to be part of the lineup once again.
A Festival Full of Flavor
What began in 2019 as a 300-person gathering in Bushwick has grow...
Whole Foods shoppers in select regions will get an exclusive chance to sample something delicious, smoky, spicy, and ready to impress: Acme's Smoked Spicy Tuna, now available, ready-to-eat, at a Whole Foods Market near you.
Crafted from wild-caught, MSC-certified Ahi tuna, each fillet is expertly cured, cold-smoked, and finished with spicy tuna seasoning and a brush of rich sesame oil. The result? A savory, satisfying smoked tuna that’s preppe...
Smoked, Spiced, and Ready to Entertain: Your Holiday Hosting Guide
The stretch from Thanksgiving to New Year’s is one of our favorite times of year to entertain. It’s a season full of reasons to gather. At Acme, we look forward to holiday dinners, cocktail parties, Hanukkah, New Year’s Eve toasts, and New Year's Day brunches all year long, and we do because of one simple truth. The best gatherings start with good food, thoughtfully prepared, b...
From Sushi Bar Staple to Smoked Fish Favorite
Koshinryo: Spices
Supaishi: Spicy
Maguro: Tuna
Spicy tuna didn’t come from Tokyo. Or Kyoto. Or Osaka. Or anywhere in Japan at all. If you go to a sushi counter in Japan and order a spicy tuna roll, they might know what you want, and they might even make it for you. But until recently, there wasn’t an approximate name for this sushi roll in the Japanese culinary lexicon. Like many icon...
Acme Brings the Heat: A Smoked Tuna Built for Spicy Tuna Fans
Let us be the first to say, our latest release is fire… and full-on flavorful. Meet Acme’s 3 oz. Spicy Smoked Tuna, a bold new way to enjoy many a tuna lovers’ favorite fish preparation in a craveable, ready-to-eat format. Made from wild-caught yellowfin or bigeye tuna, this cold-smoked specialty is seasoned with a punchy blend of chili, garlic, sesame, and spices to deliver the ul...
Whether you’re setting the table for a crowd or looking forward to making your favorite bagel sandwich at break fast, one question looms large as the High Holidays approach: Where can I get the good stuff? We’re glad you asked.
From Nova smoked salmon to smoked whitefish salad, from hot smoked salmon to lox by the pound, Acme Smoked Fish is easier than ever to find, just in time for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and all the moments of reflection ...
