The studio is packed as Damon & Brian Miller invite from friends from Oslo, Norway to The Speakeasy to remiss on drunken nights, discuss the brilliance of Akvavit and remind listeners that it's not about what you have but how you use it! This episode was sponsored by Cain Vineyard & Winery.

Eat more fish! In this segment, HRN's Erin Fairbanks is joined in the studio by Karin Olsen of the Norwegian Seafood Council. Tune in to hear why it's Karen's mission to introduce skrei to American fish fans. Learn about the fish's migration patterns and its similarity to New England cod. How have chefs at some of New York City's finest restaurants responded to the Norwegian fish? Learn how Norwegians use all of the parts of the skrei, and find out where you can try the fish in New York City! This segment has been sponsored by Whole Foods.

"People need to eat more fish, and there isn't enough stock in local waters. The United States imports over 80% of its fish." [17:10] -- Karin Olsen, Norwegian Seafood Council

Peter Hoffman, chef of Back Forty and Back Forty West, is known for his commitment to local food. In this HRN Community Session, Peter explains why eating local isn't alway the best choice. Nathaniel Coburn calls Peter to talk about how the Greenmarket inspired his love for local, seasonal food. How did the idea of 'local' become a joke among restaurant goers? Hear why Peter supports sustainable fisheries no matter their location, and why he sources his seafood from places as far away as Norway. How do farmed fish compare to those that were caught in the wild? Hear why Peter hopes that sourcing fish from distant locations will make consumers more aware of seasonality and overfishing. Thanks to our sponsor, Hearst Ranch, and thanks to Obey City for today's music.

"In different ways we can look at the overall impact that we're having, and 'local' might not be the best choice in terms of seafood." [10:00]

-- Peter Hoffman, Chef - Back Forty and Back Forty West