Submitted by Richard Stancati and the Great Neck Chamber of Commerce
Getting up in the dark, driving to the New Fulton Fish Market at Hunts Point in the Bronx, five days a week, in the rain, snow, or sleet this is the way Charles Fravola, the owner of Marine Fisheries at 521 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck, begins his day. With a skill honed by years of experience, he works his way through the stalls handpicking the freshest and best the market has to offer.
The fish he chooses in those pre-dawn hours are in the Marine Fisheries, showcases by 8 a.m., ready for his lucky patrons to buy the same day. They will be correctly identified and priced accordingly. If it says wild salmon it is wild salmon, there’s no doubt about it, integrity rules along with quality at Marine Fisheries.
Fravola buys the best but Fravola never overbuys. He wants the showcases empty by the end of the day, ready to be re-stocked tomorrow with fresh fish. Also, empty by the end of the day, will be the showcases that are filled daily with freshly prepared fish entrees, salads, and side dishes.
This location, at 521 Middle Neck Road, has an unbroken legacy of occupancy by a fish market of impeccable quality since 1946, a legacy that Fravola has not only continued but has built upon. Weaving the trendy and new with the basic and classic there is something for everyone, every day, and for every special occasion at Marine Fisheries.
Picking up your holiday order at Marine Fisheries is like a Holiday in itself. People come from near and far, for their traditional dishes and more. Some come for Passover, some come for Christmas, some come for holidays in between, but they all come.
A business that remains successful and sustainable anywhere, but particularly in Great Neck, combines integrity, personal service and a quality product all of which are hallmarks of Marine Fisheries.
This is a gem of a market staffed by a tight-knit team of talented professionals with specific skills that blend perfectly into the shared goal of getting the job done and getting it done right.
Fravola is at the helm and it is clear he is a good boss and a good person. You can find him and the people who make up his indispensable and talented team: Allison, Kayla, George, Victor, Jose and Honario at 516-487-3145, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Sunday.
