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Jerry’s Seafood catches on in Netcong
By LORI PRICE
For The Herald
NETCONG — Jerry’s Seafood is still reeling them in.
The move from Sparta to Netcong has proved to be a positive one for Jerry’s Seafood Mart. Formerly located in the theater center on Woodport Road, the fishmonger has found a new home in Netcong at 81 Main St., next to the train station.
For 50 years Jerry’s Seafood Mart has served the communities of northwestern New Jersey. The relocation took place in October after Jerry’s Seafood — a decades-old anchor store in the Sparta shopping area — learned their lease would not be renewed. Jerry’s may have lost their lease but they did not lose their loyal customers. Orders for Christmas eve may have left the fish markets barren as customer lines were expected to extend down Main Street as shoppers wait to pick up orders and purchase last-minute items.
“We have been very, very busy. Our customers followed us here to Netcong and the Netcong-Stanhope area residents have provided us with additional new customers,” said Anthony Masone, manager. “Our fish is the freshest and our prepared foods have always been popular.”
Masone invites the public to come by for free samples and to see Jerry’s new home. Seeing is believing but tasting will leave your taste buds wanting more. Chef Joseph Del Guidice went to the New York School of Culinary Art and has been a chef since 1969. Del Guidice is responsible for making some of Jerry’s most popular dishes.
“I used to work at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco where the menu consisted of many fish dishes. One of those was salmon burgers which is now one of the specialties here at Jerry’s,” said Del Guidice. “The clam chowders, crab cakes, quiches, tilapia sticks, sauces and soups are also big sellers.”
Scott Bowers, second owner of the store since Jerry Ambracino retired 15 years ago, has kept up with the tradition of fresh fish and customer service. Bowers shops daily at Fulton Fish Market to bring his customers safe, fresh fish every day. Jerry’s staff prides themselves in their customer relations. They offer platters for any occasion and take the time to talk to customers about their purchases. Although their space for displays is limited, their selections are huge. Personalized service and quality product is what sets Jerry’s Seafood aside from chain grocery and warehouse club stores.
“Customers can request just about anything. We cater to the customer’s needs and go out of our way to get them what they want. Some people know exactly what they want and others need some help choosing a platter or fish,” said Mastone.
Jerry’s Seafood is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. To place an order in advance call 862-258-3553 or come by in person to meet the staff. Orders for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s day should be placed by Thursday, Dec. 29.
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