Members of the team from Northern Waters Smokehaus will join Next Chapter Booksellers at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, for a holiday signing event featuring food samples from the Smokehaus! This event is free and open to the public.

A cultural icon of Lake Superior cuisine shares its story, recipes, and techniques

A celebration of the Northern Waters Smokehaus’s singular contribution to North Shore cuisine, Smoke on the Waterfront brings two decades of experience to the table, laying out the stories, recipes, and techniques that have made the establishment a beloved fixture of Third Coast culture. From simple sandwich construction all the way to sausage twisting and preservation, these recipes give readers an opportunity to up their game or to savor their own view of the Smokehaus experience.

"As a lover of smoked fish and amazing sandwiches, I can say that Northern Waters Smokehaus is doing nothing short of a public service for us in Minnesota. Using the highest quality locally sourced ingredients, with each item crafted with great care and attention, Northern Waters checks every box. Their place is a must-stop for myself and family whenever we travel through Duluth, and I know this book will be treasured by many!"—Sean Sherman, author of The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen and founder of The Sioux Chef, Owamni, NĀTIFS, and the Indigenous Food Lab

"For hundreds of years in the mountains of Laos, Hmong people have been smoking fish and meats. Fire, smoke, salt, and time have been the elements that our people use to create simple and delicious foods. My soul deeply resonates with Northern Waters Smokehaus because even though I'm thousands of miles away from my parents’ homeland, I feel so close to home when I read this book. Food is a universal language we use to speak to each other regardless of where we come from and what we look like. Food is the common thread that connects our hearts together."—Yia Vang, chef/owner of Union Hmong Kitchen

"Eric Goerdt is a talented chef who has written an inspiring book that covers much more than how to smoke fish. He makes me want to head into the kitchen and start cooking. Divided into four seasons, Smoke on the Waterfront offers seasonal recipes for fresh pasta, bread, tempting salads, and desserts."—Beatrice Ojakangas, author of Homemade: Finnish Rye, Feed Sack Fashion, and Other Simple Ingredients from My Life in Food