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by San Diego Magazine

Founder, Saraspe Seafoods

Search for “fisherwoman” on Google, and the first question that pops up in the “People also ask” section is “Is there such a word as fisherwoman?” This doesn’t surprise Tanner Saraspe, the founder of Saraspe Seafoods. Growing up in San Diego...

The Saraspe family has been servicing the San Diego area since the early 50s. The Saraspe family’s fleet was established in 1952, this was the year Lauro built his first skiff. Unlike the average college student, he fished the early mornings before class. At lunchtime, he would drive around selling that morning’s catch to the restaurants and wholesalers in the area.

Step Into the Kitchen as we see how the 3rd generation fishing family of Saraspe Seafoods brings Chef Luca Abbruzzino beautiful seafood straight from the Pacific for Il Dandy’s Calabrian cuisine that is right in between traditional and gourmet...

One Spot Prawn – Two Dishes Nigiri and Ama Ebi Miso Rob Ruiz is not only one of the best sushi chefs in San Diego, but he also is a strong advocate for sustainable seafood and zero waste practices. We sourced local spot prawns from the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market in San Diego caught by Saraspe Seafoods. These live spot prawns are incredible.

Tanner Saraspe doesn’t dine out much. Late nights don’t mix well with a fisher’s early morning schedule, but when she does, it’s often at Juniper and Ivy.

Her choice of eatery is no coincidence. Saraspe is part of the third-generation fishing family that supplies the Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant with local seafood like spiny lobster, halibut, bluefin tuna, and California spot prawns.