Lisa Feinman, Owner of CT Seafood Market Atlantic Seafood

Lisa’s a wild and crazy gal. Her outlandish interests and hobbies include “anything to do with the business — going to other fish markets, finding recipes, looking for new equipment.” Her greatest interest, of course, lies in ensuring that Atlantic Seafood provides the best seafood in Connecticut each and every day.

In her spare time she thinks about thinking about anything to do with the business. And when she’s not thinking about it, she’s dreaming about it.

And in the meantime, she loves spending time with her wonderful children, Christopher and Jessica. (Incidentally, they both work in the seafood market — Chris because he just wants some spending money and Jessica because she’s saving up to buy a horse.)

Lisa prides herself on learning and remembering her customers’ names. She loves that the business is continually changing.

“I can switch from one task to another many times during a day,” she says, “and feel as though I have accomplished something. But sometimes I get frustrated that big projects and ideas take baby steps. I want to implement them NOW!”

Lisa also loves supporting charities and local venues.

Jerry Doran, Chef

Atlantic Seafood’s own gourmet seafood chef Jerry has worked in high-volume, 5-star restaurants for more than 25 years, including the Four Seasons in Boston, the La Cremaillere in Pound Ridge, New York, and the Meeting House in Bedford Village, New York.

He has worked side by side with culinary talents that are now nationally recognized in the restaurant world, including David Burke, Waldy Malouf, and Paul Albrecht.

Jerry’s style is “Less is more,” and his favorite line is “Don’t over think it.” He has an ability to combine flavors that compliment each other without masking.
Jerry has a true passion for creative gourmet cooking and it shows in all of his unique seafood creations. When he’s not busy preparing the best seafood in Connecticut, he enjoys bluegrass banjo and spending time with his two children, Ben and Megan.

Charlie Bailow, Chef’s Assistant

Ask Charlie what he loves to do and he’ll blurt without hesitation, “I love to eat!”

Growing up in Martha’s Vineyard, Charlie always loved preparing and eating food. He feels at home in the kitchen, and has done and been everything from washing dishes to food prep, a line cook to a sous chef. His favorite part of working in the kitchen is learning new dishes and techniques. And, of course, dining out and taste-testing is the best way to learn!

He has worked in numerous restaurants including The Black Dog in Martha’s Vineyard, Zinc in New Haven, and Saybrook Point Inn in Old Saybrook.

Charlie graduated from the University of Connecticut. He is married and is the proud father of two children, Sampson and Gracie. His hobbies include cooking, gardening, and puppetry.