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After seeking out a nearby fishmonger and calculating what this ingredient would cost me (a precious $30 per pound), I was left with a minor headache.—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 May 2026 The fishmonger has been warning her about the weeds growing around the tree.—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 2026 Masses of time have been spent meeting local producers to ensure aligned ethics, and 95% of ingredients come from Crete, including honey from the nearby Meli Papapiary, cheese from the local cheese maker, and fish from a small-scale fishmonger, Kapenekis.—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Don’t hesitate to ask the fishmonger which fish arrived most recently; their guidance can make all the difference.—Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fishmonger