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OF THE MONTH Q & A:
The Green Turtle
Which dish, recipe, service, or offering are you most proud of? Which is one of the most popular items/ amenities? Well we have some favorites here from each segment of this business. For instance, in the cafĂŠ we have our fresh steamed succulent Maine lobster roll. It is hard to find good lobster like what they have in Maine and I realized this was one of my key ingredients to success for this particular plate. I use only live Maine lobster for my recipe and since I created this it has been a super star in our restaurant because of the fresh wild caught ingredients. Another one is our salad trio that includes our house recipe Asian chicken salad, our hearty albacore tuna salad, and our fresh dill shrimp salad. Other popular items are our certified Angus burgers and our fresh catch of the day, which changes constantly as we receive fresh deliveries from different vendors each and every day here. There is nothing like our fresh wild caught seafood fillets paired with chefs special sauces to compliment them. Tuna poke is also one of our newest additions that have hit the ground running with its exquisite taste and fresh nature. In our entrees section we do many styles of prepared salmon dishes that fly off the shelf. One of the most requested is our sesame soy ginger salmon. In the salad department we have a variety of favorites from our fresh shrimp and calamari ceviche to the more traditional staple of our beachside potato salad. Off our catering menu our petite Maryland style crab cakes are well known, especially when paired with our signature blend remoulade or stone ground mustard sauces. We also offer bacon wrapped meatballs stuffed with gorgonzola, 7 different sliders (including our angus beef sliders with caramelized onions & gruyere), ahi tuna spoons, and our baked goat cheese cups with cinnamon roasted apple compote that have all proven to be above the rest. Tell us what sets your store apart from the rest? By far, our attention to detail and customer service set us apart. We have an outstanding team that works together to expertly expedite your catering needs from the expert planners to the servers executing the event itself. We put the same amount of pride into any event, from weddings, to corporate events, to private events. Our operations are flawless because of the teamwork and amazing work ethic. What is your favorite perk of doing what you do? The perks are the best part; I am a very lucky person in this aspect.When it comes to this I am so grateful for the people I meet in this industry, from my employees to my customers. These people get more of my time than my family does and it keeps my world ever expanding. I get to travel all over to find new products and new vendors while I get to taste new sensations directly from the source. I get to go to trade shows and meet with new people that help keep my business constantly changing and evolving. I get to sample the wines to pair with my wonderful cuisine, and when it comes to seafood, meat, cheese, etc. I get to try everything first hand so I can make sure I am only selling the very best. Even with my caviar case I was able to try each and every one before I displayed it out for my customers to enjoy.That way I can properly pair these items and give the customers correct descriptions. What are some of the amenities or services you provide? We have lots to offer here at the Green Turtle Market; such as a retail gourmet market, an attached 50 seat fine cuisine restaurant, and a catering company that does it all from personalized one person meals to a 1,000 person banquets. All of these amenities are blanketed under one amazing concept. We have perfected a proven concept that works for all of our events, no matter how big or how small. Our crew is well experienced and can handle different types of events with different difficulty levels and all resulting in the same satisfaction.
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The deli-style atmosphere offers visitors better service, an inviting decor and plenty of upscale dining options for those interested in gourmet offerings. Make your way there and stop by to see what all the buzz is all about. 855 E Eau Gallie Blvd, Satellite Beach, FL 32937 greenturtlemarket.com