Our Staff Top Picks

With the majority of our staff coming from restaurant and fishing backgrounds, we have strong opinions when it comes to seafood and caviar. After receiving client requests to share our favorite varieties, we asked around the office. Here are our answers:

Shawn Paciulli

Previously a key player in Boston's restaurant scene and now a wholesale legend at Browne Trading, Shawn brings extensive experience in fine dining and fresh seafood. His favorite Browne Trading products are Maine Halibut and Giaveri Caviar from Italy.

Dan Boccuzzi
With a background in Michelin-starred restaurants in NYC, Dan is known for his unmatched precision in quality assurance. His favorite Browne Trading product is Bluefin Tuna.

Grady McCormick
The most quintessentially "Maine" sales representative on the team, Grady grew up on the waters of Casco Bay, spending his time lobstering, fishing, and hunting. His deep connection to the region inspires his favorite product: Wild Maine Bluefin Tuna.

Jesse Shaw

Jesse’s experience in one of our favorite kitchens, Chaval, coupled with his keen eye for food trends, makes him one of our most trusted food recommenders. His favorite Browne Trading products are Spanish Daurade and Royal Cut Smoked Salmon.

Andy Beavis
As one of our longest-tenured employees and a meticulous receiver, Andy has a sharp eye for freshness. It’s no surprise his favorite product is Maine Diver Scallops. When you know the SCUBA diver harvesting them, how could you not love them?

Morgan Tindall
Our dedicated smoke master, Morgan, combines art and science to craft our smoked

seafood collection from start to finish. His go-to Browne Trading product is Smoked Trout.

Cindy Hall
With over 17 years of experience in the caviar department, Cindy’s expertise in our specialty caviar line is unparalleled. Her favorite product is Snake River White Sturgeon Caviar.

Our team’s diverse expertise and passion for seafood and caviar are reflected in these handpicked favorites. Which will you try first?