Erik Espinoze

When/where were you born?

January 6th 1972 in San Pablo, CA

Where did you grow up?

Port Orchard, WA

When did you start at Pike Place Fish?

March 2000

What inspires you?

Talking to people from random parts of the world at any given time.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Marrying my beautiful wife, and traveling the world with her.

What does "World Famous" mean to you?

Helping people by simply listening to them.

Future aspirations?

Travel more!

Hobbies or interests?

Yoga, biking, traveling.

Favorite seafood recipe?

Halibut with butter, garlic, onion. Bake for 20 minutes at 350.

Why should customers come to Pike Place Fish?

Get fish, say hi, take pictures, buy crab, tell us jokes, ask us questions, watch fish fly, scream, catch fish, buy our book, kiss a fish, watch people, and meet new people.

Do you have a favorite moment at Pike Place Fish?

When we are all working like a well oiled machine.