Executive Chef Jonah Rhodehamel, Sous Chef Natalie Nesbit and Senior Line Cook Adelino Perez Cisneros hold the 60 pound Pacific Giant octopus
The kitchen was excited to see a 60 pound Pacific Giant octopus arrive today from Tom Worthington at Monterey Fish. It was caught by chance in a crab trap off the coast of Half Moon Bay. Most octopus comes from abroad or the East Coast so this is a pretty rare opportunity to try a truly local and wild seafood. Oliveto chef Jonah Rhodehamel likes the texture of octopus, “slightly chewy … firm yet with a bite to it” and finds it to be “an interesting protein — pretty different from anything else.”
The octopus will be available through the weekend.
On the menu tonight, April 25, will be grilled octopus with artichoke puree, grilled ramps and watercress
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