Meet the Fishing Community
The People Behind the Catch
Behind every local catch are real people with real stories — fishermen, processors, chefs, and the families who keep it all going. Their profiles are the heart of this section.
Liz and Kelvin Jacobs, Wild Fish
At Wild Fish in Pacific Grove there’s never any question about where your seafood comes from: the name of the boat and, often, the name of the captain are included in a fish’s description on the menu.
Pamela Burns, Wild Plum Café & Bistro
Chef
For chef Pamela Burns at The Wild Plum in Monterey “fish of the day” means just that: fresh, local fish recently brought to the dock by someone who lives along the same shore as she. It’s not a placeholder for fish long forgotten in the freezer with a source obscured by time and middlemen.
David Graham, Geisha Sushi & Japanese Tea House
Executive Chef
David opened Geisha Japanese Restaurant and Tea House in Capitola in 2011 – it was the first sustainable sushi restaurant in the county, and is still one of the few in the nation. He partnered with the non-profit FishWise which helped him craft a statement about sustainable seafood for his restaurant. The restaurant in and of itself is a manifestation of his passion for Japanese folk medicine, culture, and cuisine.
Cindy and Ted Walter, Passionfish
Restaurant Owner, Chef
Cindy and Ted Walter are co-owners of Passionfish Restaurant in Pacific Grove...They are spokespeople and educators when it comes to sourcing food responsibly- particularly when it comes to seafood and the ocean.