1.   As a signal that spring is really on its way, the fishing season for fresh Alaskan halibut begins today.

2.   During the winter, what little fresh halibut is available arrives from the East Coast.

3.   It used to be that under tightly controlled fishing, fresh halibut was taken during brief openings and was available only sporadically.

4.   Sweet fresh halibut comes gift-wrapped in rice paper and served in a pool of delightful mushroom-clam consomme.