I'm probably late to this unfortunate news, but sadly the owner of Buster's Seafood, one of my favorite market vendors, passed away early this month. Understandably, they have not been to market (at least Courthouse) since then. Keep them in your thoughts. Hopefully the family can make it through this rough time and continue the business in his honor. If anyone does spot them at a local market, please post here as I'd like to go offer my condolences.
Buster's Seafood (Dupont/courthouse markets)
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Nervous Eater
, Mar 24 2012 10:06 AM
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monavano
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leviathan
Posted 25 March 2012 - 06:19 AM
Paige was at the Dupont market 2 weeks ago accepting condolences and there was a table set up to write notes to her. Perhaps you can inquire at the market table as I'm sure they are in touch with her.
I too would like to know when and if she will be returning.
I too would like to know when and if she will be returning.
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Posted 18 June 2012 - 02:49 PM
You know, the wonderful team of Jimmy and Paige continue to be missed. I just got a personal message from one of their fans and thought it might be best to respond here.
For those wanting to know more, The FRESHFARM Markets website probably still retains a blog entry conveying both the sad news of Jimmy's passing and a tribute to this hard-working team of husband and wife.
Paige worked two jobs, three, really, if you count in addition to her official day-job that brought in a steady income and benefits, and her other full-time job as business manager of Buster's, the hat she wore as an advocate for a better life for crabbers and other watermen in her region. This third role she shared with Jimmy since the couple worked together to teach local watermen how to jump through all the hoops they did in pioneering efforts to sell sustainable, local seafood at farmers markets where profits went directly to those who did the hard, risk-taking work.
Jimmy, however, was the sole waterman in the small family business, so the business no longer exists.
Nonetheless, the workshops started by Paige and Jimmy were well attended and there are younger generations of dedicated watermen and women around in an enterprising, resourceful community.
For those wanting to know more, The FRESHFARM Markets website probably still retains a blog entry conveying both the sad news of Jimmy's passing and a tribute to this hard-working team of husband and wife.
Paige worked two jobs, three, really, if you count in addition to her official day-job that brought in a steady income and benefits, and her other full-time job as business manager of Buster's, the hat she wore as an advocate for a better life for crabbers and other watermen in her region. This third role she shared with Jimmy since the couple worked together to teach local watermen how to jump through all the hoops they did in pioneering efforts to sell sustainable, local seafood at farmers markets where profits went directly to those who did the hard, risk-taking work.
Jimmy, however, was the sole waterman in the small family business, so the business no longer exists.
Nonetheless, the workshops started by Paige and Jimmy were well attended and there are younger generations of dedicated watermen and women around in an enterprising, resourceful community.
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leviathan
Posted 19 June 2012 - 08:52 AM
So, now the question is: did they teach any of those young watermen and women well enough to jump all of the hoops necessary to bring their products to the FreshFarm Dupont Circle Market?
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Posted 19 June 2012 - 09:45 AM
So, now the question is: did they teach any of those young watermen and women well enough to jump all of the hoops necessary to bring their products to the FreshFarm Dupont Circle Market?
I hope so! It would definitely fill a void. I miss being able to pick up raw clams or rockfish at the market.
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