Gold River, BC (AUGUST 27, 2018) — Skuna Bay Salmon is proud to be a part of this year’s US Open, as Vancouver Island Craft Raised Salmon will be served to guests at the world class tennis tournament held August 27th through September 9th in Flushing Meadows, NY.
Renowned restaurateur Ed Brown has once again incorporated Skuna Bay Salmon into the menu at ACES, US Opens’ signature seafood stop and also at various food kiosks throughout the Open venue. Skuna Bay joins brands like Grey Goose, Heineken and Lavazza which will be offered at the US Open.
“The entire Skuna Bay team from our Craftsman Farmers on the Pacific Ocean, to our Salmon Experts on Vancouver Island as well as our Salmon Specialists throughout America are thrilled to once again be included at ACES for the seventh year in a row.” said Adam O’Brien, Skuna Bay Salmon. “With Ed Brown at the helm of ACES, we’re certain that our Craftsman Farmers unwavering commitment in raising the perfect salmon will align perfectly with the high standards of the worlds’ greatest tennis stars.”
Skuna Bay Craft Raised Salmon is reared in the pristine waters off the coast of Vancouver Island, by a dedicated, passionate team of craftsman farmers. North America’s only Craft Raised salmon’s rise in popularity began with its launch in the Southwest region of the United States in November of 2011, and has now been served at more than 2,500 high-end restaurants and boutique retailers across more than 35 states and major urban markets including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, San Diego, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Seattle, Minneapolis, Florida, Boston, New England, Texas, Atlanta, Hawaii and now New Mexico. Hawaii and New Mexico are the latest addition to regions served, bringing Skuna Bay Salmon closer to national U.S. distribution. Skuna Bay Salmon is advocated by well-known chefs from across America including Michael Kornick of MK in Chicago, Jennifer Jasinski of Rioja in Denver, Ed Brown of Ed’s Chowderhouse in New York, Michael Zaytinya in Washington D.C. Skuna Bay’s Manhattan-based distributor partner Gotham Seafood will ensure the cold chain is perfect in delivering Skuna Bay Salmon directly to the US Open facilities.