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Bonefish Grill serves up rules for enjoying fish at home or dining out –

Chefs at Bonefish Grill make no compromises when selecting, preparing and eating fish. Known as the “Fresh Fish Experts,” Bonefish Grill specializes in market fresh fish, which is flown in daily. In addition, they are committed to helping educate and de-mystify common “fish tales” for their guests. The rules for fish are the same whether you are dining at home or enjoying an evening out:

• A matter of trust

Get to know the people at your local Fish Market, grocer or favorite restaurant. Ask good questions: do you receive your fish daily? Do you freeze any of your products? What species is in season? Which species is farm raised vs. wild caught? Knowing your fish partners well will provide you the ability select the best available product.

Also talk with your friends; they’ll quickly let you know of places to patronize.

• Ask about sources

As a shopper or a diner, you should inquire about the species origin and how it was handled from ocean to table (or grocer). Fresh fish can travel thousands of miles and stay in good condition as long as it is cared for correctly. The temperature chain is the most important component in keeping fish fresh from the time it is caught (it should be iced down immediately); ideally, fresh fish should be held at about 28 degrees at all times.

• Use your sense(s)!

Smell it: If a fish smells “fishy,” don’t buy it and don’t eat it. It’s as simple as that! As for whole, fresh fish, look for vivid gills and shiny skin or undamaged scales. Touch it: Fresh fish will have elasticity to it. Press firmly on the skin and it should quickly retake its original shape. A whole fish should look freshly caught, not as though it has been abused. Taste, it: Whether you choose Gulf grouper, Atlantic salmon, ahi tuna, mahi mahi or Chilean sea bass, each one has a distinctive flavor. The whiter the fish, traditionally the more mild it will taste. The deeper in color, the fish will have a more robust flavor.

• Feel good about fish – and yourself!

You can’t beat the health benefits of fish. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone eat at least two 3-ounce servings of fatty fish a week. Fatty fish, including mackerel, lake trout, albacore tuna and salmon, are high in two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids, both of which are important for a healthy heart.

For more information about Bonefish Grill – located at 10839 Eastern Ave. in Henderson – call (702) 228-3474. Founded in St. Petersburg, Florida in 2000, Bonefish Grill has pioneered a new category in casual dining best described as Polished Casual.

Designed for people who crave high-quality seafood in a comfortable, lively atmosphere, Polished Casual represents a highly sophisticated service style and staff that is as friendly as they are knowledgeable. Known as the “Fresh Fish Experts,” Bonefish Grill specializes in market fresh fish prepared over an oak-burning grill, which gives the fish a tasty, even cook. A tantalizing array of sauces and original toppings, ranging from fresh and light to rich and flavorful, are offered to enhance the flavor of the fish, each in a fun and different way, providing an opportunity for diners to mix and match to their specific tastes. The sleek interior design of each restaurant features golden hardwood floors, hand-blown glass lamps and three-dimensional artwork.

There are currently more than 100 Bonefish Grill restaurants located in 23 states nationwide. For more information, visit www.bonefishgrill.com