tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post7999342126386711514..comments2024-03-29T02:14:11.459-04:00Comments on HowChow: Did Frank's Seafood Close In Jessup?HowChowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14214893123333124514noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-46159055351067372322015-03-14T22:03:15.069-04:002015-03-14T22:03:15.069-04:00Thanks for the update!
I'll be heading in so...Thanks for the update! <br />I'll be heading in soon.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621923369387852331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-68965272393358052192015-03-14T13:48:18.979-04:002015-03-14T13:48:18.979-04:00Old post, but figured anybody still watching this ...Old post, but figured anybody still watching this might like to know that Frank's has reopened under new ownership - now called Wild Seafood, but they brought back a lot of the same management & staff, and it's basically the same store.Zackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17581208264688915492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-30594572981014536042014-12-31T12:22:35.536-05:002014-12-31T12:22:35.536-05:00Looks like it closed in September. I guess I wasn...Looks like it closed in September. I guess I wasn't there in October. I'm so sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-34059948351774030222014-12-31T12:19:55.427-05:002014-12-31T12:19:55.427-05:00I went to Franks today for my usual New Years Eve ...I went to Franks today for my usual New Years Eve seafood. I was shocked to find it has closed. I was just there in October and there was no hint of a closing. I see from other comments that the owner ill. I keep them in my prayers and hope they can reopen somewhere soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-22632636851201615212014-12-21T12:02:25.901-05:002014-12-21T12:02:25.901-05:00SO SAD!!! I've been going to Franks for years ...SO SAD!!! I've been going to Franks for years and the staff there was always so helpful and pleasant!!! They will truly be missed!!! Where in the world can we get the same quality fish/seafood? No other place I have been to in MD compared to Franks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-30319609375489164472014-12-14T16:30:53.913-05:002014-12-14T16:30:53.913-05:00We love their crabcakes :( :(
Any update on why th...We love their crabcakes :( :(<br />Any update on why they closed or if it's permenent?Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621923369387852331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-9296848612018690042014-12-14T16:29:16.884-05:002014-12-14T16:29:16.884-05:00My reaction precisely :(My reaction precisely :(Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06621923369387852331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-65540175872617592972014-11-19T16:09:35.037-05:002014-11-19T16:09:35.037-05:00I just stumbled upon this disastrous news as I was...I just stumbled upon this disastrous news as I was planning my Thanksgiving menu - yes, we do a seafood extravaganza instead of turkey. Devastating to all who have enjoyed this 100% Maryland treasure over the years!! Certainly wish the best to the family! Guess I'll be traveling to Shoreline now.<br />Mamasuenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-16732813224081928472014-11-07T10:27:19.300-05:002014-11-07T10:27:19.300-05:00Went by Frank's on 11/5/14 and was absolutely ...Went by Frank's on 11/5/14 and was absolutely SHOCKED. YES, IT IS CLOSED and NAFCO will occupy the premises. Unfortunately, NAFCO WILL NOT BE OPENED TO THE PUBLIC. I also saw an article in seafoodnews.com regarding Frank's but can't find it now. Hope Frank's can recover and open another market. Love you Frank's Seafood!<br /><br />http://www.nafcofish.com/Andinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-75961067185002851992014-11-05T00:06:30.183-05:002014-11-05T00:06:30.183-05:00I hope Franks does reopen. It was the only place I...I hope Franks does reopen. It was the only place I would go gor jumbo lump crabmeat. If there is a health problem within the family, I wish them wellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-22720582060695240092014-10-28T14:18:27.828-04:002014-10-28T14:18:27.828-04:00I am a friend of the family and they are closed te...I am a friend of the family and they are closed temporarily due to health issues concerning the owner. The other family members are looking to open the place back up and they are actually going to be called something different besides Franks. It is a work in progress though as the health of the family member is most important.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-60415177671974027162014-10-25T13:23:16.713-04:002014-10-25T13:23:16.713-04:00Being an Island boy I rarely eat fish here in the ...Being an Island boy I rarely eat fish here in the States.....and other then that I'm vegan. the only fish I would buy and cook was from Frank's. .... this is a major blow to my diet.. Like for real.... i may have to move back Anguilla. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-5363001447981129852014-10-24T12:12:57.192-04:002014-10-24T12:12:57.192-04:00NOOOOOOOOOOO..... FRANKS CAN'T CLOSE :(NOOOOOOOOOOO..... FRANKS CAN'T CLOSE :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-67917575084458955902014-10-22T06:30:19.521-04:002014-10-22T06:30:19.521-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.ESF912https://www.blogger.com/profile/17367012709446396343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-92097577283870510652014-10-12T21:03:35.373-04:002014-10-12T21:03:35.373-04:00I went down Saturday to get fresh fish and the gua...I went down Saturday to get fresh fish and the guard at the gate said Frank's was closed and no one knew what happened. I was so disappointed. I don't live in the immediate area and had my cooler in the trunk. I loved getting fish there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-83047646542090196902014-10-05T14:13:59.971-04:002014-10-05T14:13:59.971-04:00So sad! It seems as if the best sources are disap...So sad! It seems as if the best sources are disappearing. I agree that in direct comparisons to Wegmans, Franks always won in freashness, quality, and even price for the product--same-day caught tuna, real MD crab, etc. <br /><br />Whole foods seems good for fish, but the clams at Today's Catch were always gritty as if they didn't soak their clams. We always soak them with cornmeal H Changnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-54422563052015212852014-10-03T16:48:36.645-04:002014-10-03T16:48:36.645-04:00Yes, it is true as I just left there today. My fa...<br />Yes, it is true as I just left there today. My family wanted fish so I headed over there only to find out that they were out of business. The guard stated that it was a sudden thing everyone reported to work as usual one day and was told by the end of the day Frank's Seafood was closing for good. I was told that another vendor would be coming soon. So sorry this happened, I loved the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-5696182877737274342014-09-29T09:56:31.330-04:002014-09-29T09:56:31.330-04:00Even though this is much farther from Howard Count...Even though this is much farther from Howard County than Frank's, Shoreline seafood in Gambrills has a good selection of fresh seafood.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-13703613795125023272014-09-28T17:10:03.084-04:002014-09-28T17:10:03.084-04:00They have taken down their webpage. Calling the bu...They have taken down their webpage. Calling the business line eventually ends up with a message, "Sorry, we are closed".<br /><br />This is terrible news.Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16684022530840968036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-80593279230407260082014-09-27T19:52:01.051-04:002014-09-27T19:52:01.051-04:00Went to Franks the day before they apparently clos...Went to Franks the day before they apparently closed which was Sunday...they gave me a coupon to use on my next visit...why would they close? Something fishy going on I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-35253366737481379362014-09-26T22:10:03.647-04:002014-09-26T22:10:03.647-04:00Franks Seafood is permanently closed the liquidato...Franks Seafood is permanently closed the liquidators were taking out items from inside the store today. The Guard said another retailer will eventually replace Franks, but It will be a while.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-86264432103332755532014-09-24T18:33:36.431-04:002014-09-24T18:33:36.431-04:00Today's Catch is just up the road in Columbia....Today's Catch is just up the road in Columbia. A great alternative!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11374703762801035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-7864708921155178452014-09-24T18:32:35.337-04:002014-09-24T18:32:35.337-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11374703762801035196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-24517118064445112452014-09-23T15:07:29.542-04:002014-09-23T15:07:29.542-04:00Oh my! This is horrible news if it's permanent...Oh my! This is horrible news if it's permanent. I loved buying fresh fish there because I could pick it out whole and have it cleaned the way I wanted. I always tipped the seafood guys that cleaned my fish so they were always very nice to me - knew me by sight and would always ask how my day was. I'm so sad right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6242128247197293599.post-52456671960338714112014-09-22T10:14:49.169-04:002014-09-22T10:14:49.169-04:00If permanent, this is heartbreaking news. The sta...If permanent, this is heartbreaking news. The staff was always so friendly, and their fish/shellfish are (after a few direct comparisons) far better than Wegman's. There are no decent alternatives. <br /><br />:(Eddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16287114146700520363noreply@blogger.com