MUKILTEO—Mukilteans lined up by the dozens for the Grand Opening of Earth & Ocean, Mukilteo’s new local and only specialty meat and seafood retail store.
“Everyone, thank you for showing up… we really feel the support, the love, and we are happy to be here,” co-owner Fermin Lopez told attendees just before Saturday’s ribbon cutting.
Earth & Ocean is co-owned by Chris Mills and Fermin Lopez, two close friends with a love for seafood and meat. In 2023, they decided to turn their combined experience of over 50 years into an opportunity to provide fresh high-quality seafood and meat to the waterfront community of Mukilteo. The company firmly believes in ethical sourcing and responsible practices, and collaborates directly with local suppliers.
“We ensure that our products are not only fresh and bursting with flavor but also sourced in a manner that respects and nurtures the environment,” its website reads.
“Ever since we have been doing our buildout, people have been coming by everyday asking when we are going to open. We are just going to put our best foot forward for you guys; please be patient with us today,” co-owner Chris Mills said just before opening the doors.
Attending the ribbon cutting ceremony was Mukilteo Mayor Joe Marine, Mukilteo Council Vice President Tom Jordal, Mukilteo Councilman Mike Dixon, and Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kandace Barnes, along with fellow chamber board members Jim Tinsley, Christina Stollwerck, and Adrian Ramirez.
“When I heard this [Earth & Ocean] was opening, I was very excited,” Mayor Marine said. “I grew up in a fishing village in Alaska, so I commercial fished for salmon and crab. It is cool to be able to come down here to get the fresh [food]… Just thank you guys so much!”
From the moment one walks through its doors, the fresh-airy smell of seafood hits the senses. Earth & Ocean boost high-quality beef, poultry, pork, and seafood, sourced directly from trusted ethical and sustainable Pacific Northwest suppliers.
A selection of various New York Strip to ribeye’s to applewood smoked bacon, Earth & Ocean has it. From Kumamoto oysters to Manila clams, Earth & Ocean has it. Need some fresh Sockeye or Troll King salmon, Sea Bass, Ahi Tuna or Sable fish, you can find it at Earth & Ocean.
The retail store also has fresh seaweed, lobster claws and tails, King and Dungeness crab, and scallops. For prepared foods, there is marinated Chipotle Lime, Lemon Garlic Herb, Jerk, and Teriyaki chicken to choose from.
“This is the type of thing we really need here in Mukilteo,” Jim Tinsley, Mukilteo Chamber of Commerce Board member told the Lynnwood Times. “To see this concept of meat and seafood, this specialty store is what Mukilteo is all about!”
Earth & Ocean is located within the Harbour Pointe Retail Building at 10100 Mukilteo Speedway, Suite 110, in Mukilteo. Follow them on social media at Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.
Author: Mario Lotmore
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Mukilteo, home of the point Elliot treaty. Not buying local seafood from locals. Hahaha another example of fake fresh local market. Mukilteo has so much rich food at its own beaches. It will fake that it has access to that food but won’t even try to buy it to sell. What a shame. Local fishermen state or tribal have to sell to china to survive….
Why are they not buying from locals? Do you know where they are getting their fish and meat?
They very clearly state that they source from trusted suppliers in the Pacific Northwest.
So, are you giving voice to some specific suppliers in the Mukilteo area who are simply not presently one of this small businesses partners or are you simply disparaging a competitor?
As anyone who has ever successfully operated a local business knows, you cannot always source the quantity, quality, or consistency of all of your offerings directly from the local market of one town, one city, one county, or one narrow region of one state (if that’s the “local purity” test that you’re applying here).
Common sense would yield an obvious fact: if the local market could already source everything offered in your shop from the immediate local area, your shop would usually be pointlessly redundant. New businesses that hope to succeed and endure must bring something necessary, unique, and new to the local marketplace; otherwise, their longevity may soon be in doubt.
Here’s what Earth & Ocean say about their sourcing as quoted directly from their website (earthandocean.net):
“From the moment you walk through our doors, you can expect nothing less than the finest selection of high-quality beef, poultry, pork, and seafood, sourced directly from Pacific Northwest, trusted suppliers who share our dedication to ethical and sustainable practices. We take pride in providing you with the freshest and most flavorful options available.”
Sounds good to us. We’ll definitely be stopping by to see for ourselves what’s available.
How is this fake? Have you even been there or are you just a hater?
As a member of the Meat Cutters of América, worked in New York City as a meat cutter and butcher for one of the biggest meat process plant Hebrew Nationals for over 10 years I would like to know what kind of cuts you have in your store.Thanks, Mario