• Meet Chef Damian Puente

    Sep 29

    In this candid conversation, Damian shares how his time in Alaska's fishing community and his experience at the Copper River & Prince William Sound's Summer Salmon Camp transformed the way he thinks about the ingredient he once took for granted. From learning about the grit and timing behind every catch ...

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  • Meet Chef Bryant Kryck

    Sep 9

    Chef Bryant Kryck of ROAM in Bend, Oregon spent five days in Cordova to see the Copper River salmon fishery up close. This is what he learned about the work, the families, and the real story behind the fish.

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  • Meet Chef Derek Simcik

    Aug 20

    Derek Simcik talks shop on the restaurant industry and why he chooses ingredients like our very own Copper River salmon for his menu. 

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  • A Way of Life: The Rutzer Family and Subsistence Fishing in Cordova

    May 6

    Subsistence Fishing in Cordova, Alaska: A Way of Life for the Rutzer Family. How one local family harvests, prepares, and relies on Copper River salmon to feed their household and stay connected to the rhythms of the season. 

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  • Copper River King Salmon Season Is Here

    May 29

    What makes Copper River King salmon so special? Ready out latest blog post to find out. 

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  • Meet Chef Cameron Dunlap

    Jan 30

    A visit to Cordova shows chef Cameron Dunlap how Copper River salmon connects fishermen, chefs, and place. 

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  • Meet Co-owner and Wine Director JP Taylor Jr.

    Jan 27

    After a last minute trip north to Cordova, JP Taylor reflects on how experiencing the Copper River fishery firsthand deepened his connection to sourcing, story, and the role it plays on his restaurant.  

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  • Meet Chef Courtney Wright

    Dec 14

    Fresh from her transformative experience at our 2025 Copper River Summer Salmon Camp, we got on the horn with Chef Courtney Wright. The Food Network champion and private chef shared powerful insights from her time in Alaska—from witnessing the meticulous, human-centric fishery process to forging a profound new connection with ...

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  • Meet Chef Dana Spandet

    Nov 12

    Fresh from her adventure at our 2025 Copper River Summer Salmon Camp, we caught up with Dana Spandet. The co-owner of Flour Girl and Flame gave us the inside scoop on her time in Alaska, her passion for intentional sourcing, and how she's bringing that same ethos to Milwaukee's vibrant food ...

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  • A Taste of the River: A Denver Dinner Celebrating Copper River King Salmon

    Oct 29

    A James Beard nod, the start of our season, and one incredible salmon. Join us behind the scenes of a special collaboration with Chef Paul Reilly of Denver's Coperta, where our Copper River King met cannellini bean spuma and green tomato puttanesca.

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