John LaFontaine ~ Captain and Owner of this ship, is your go-to Seafood Specialist!
A little bit of history about John’s generous knowledge and his love of seafood makes visiting Afishionados a personalized experience.
Just for you fine folks out there, that want to know a bit more about him; here’s the low down about John’s experience, knowledge and where it all comes from.
In between catching live crustaceans off the docks of Plymouth, Massachusetts when he was 12 to selling the freshest fish in town at the present time, John LaFontaine has owned and operated businesses in the food service industry for over 30 years.
Most recently, mentoring under the famed fish mongers Kevin Smith, Tom Keegan and Mike Luken, John has been well tutored in the art of “Fresh!” He’s never been as excited as he is now, with the birth of Kentucky’s own AFISHIONADOS!
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We’ll let you know what classes we’re providing, give you some great recipes to make with your fresh selections and we’ll keep you up to date on what’s happening at Olde Kentucky Market located at the Florence Mall.
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I wanted to send your link to a friend with my highest recommendation but your site isn’t loading right. It’s in code. No worries I’ll send her the link to Friendly Market. But I thought you would like a heads up about the problem anyway. Keep up the great work. I’m already looking forward to the local shrimp harvest later this year. I hope to be in soon for lobster fresh enough to grill.
Salute – Jypsi
Hi Jypsi,
Thank you for the referral. We appreciate great customers like you! Our site works if you switch to the full version rather than the mobile version. We look forward to seeing you again.
Great website! I recommend this fresh seafood to anyone! It’s the best in town. Yes, the classes are great, I learn something new every time and the classes are so much fun. Thank you John , your the best!
Thank you Barb! We appreciate you so much!!
Captain John,
Wanted to thank you for the great cuts of grouper and snapper, the fish fry was a hit! Everyone can’t wait for the next one! You definitely have earned my recommendation and future business. Have a great holiday.
Best Regards,
Mike
Do ever get in, or can I special order Dungeness crab, I only need 2 and also stone crab claws. I also love to cook whole black Sea bass, langastinos and spiney lobster, are these things you get in?
Hi Bari, give us a call and we’ll talk! Or better yet, come see us! Thanks for stopping by!(859) 869 4186
I stopped by for the first time yesterday and ordered the special, fish tacos. Hands down, THE BEST fish tacos I have ever had! What a gem of a place I have found! I’ll probably be back tomorrow… with new customers! God bless you and this awesome local business!
I have signed up for your newsletters and wanted to know if you can eat at your location or is this take-out to ‘make at home’ only?
Hi Jodie, we do serve hot meals and have a dine-in area.
Been following Afishionados through their emails, so we decided to do the Valentine’s Day dinner for two. Verdict is in….if you are wanting fish, go NO FURTHER than this place!! I had the blackened Chilean sea bass and I’m hooked!!!! (Pun maybe 🙂 ) my wife had the Fliet, which we are hoping it is added to the menu soon, and keep in mind, she compares EVERY FILET she eats to Ruby’s downtown cincy, and she said it was THE BEST! Seasoned perfect and cooked to a perfect medium to med. rare. I can tell you if you are reading this, there is no where in the tri state area that will compare with the “Freshness” and taste of AFISHIONADOS IN FLORENCE KY. well done Captain…. well done!!!
Just found this hidden Gem! I love my seafood and you’ve been around for a minute. I have never heard of it. Can’t wait for the COVID to be over, this will be our busting out celebration location. The reviews are all great, and you won my heart, not only with the menu and prices, but the review where the owner actually delivered to someones house when a mistake was made. That speaks volumes. May want to advertise a little more since I am just now seeing this. Stay safe, stay healthy.
Thank you so much for the making thee best seafood platter for our Thanksgiving…it was amazing! You all are the best. I will be in for some oysters soon!