Oyster Bar at Grand Central -- New York institution where the fish is fresh and prepared with commendable simplicity.

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The discounts are not so spectacular in a taverna, however, for cash a better rate on the price of fresh fish is to be had, or desert is free.

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The two foot long fish is enjoying 100gm of fresh mussels a day from the local supermarket.

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Though Billingsgate is open to the public, a tour arranged with the market is a great way to experience Londoners hawking fresh fish in pursuit of the perfect fry.

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Farm to table is clearly central to the reworked menu, from the ultra-fresh oysters to the steaks, pork, fish (whole fish is a favorite offering) and chicken.

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Some of the best (and most expensive) sushi in town can be found at Uchi, where fresh fish is flown in daily from fish markets around the world.

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Exactly how the fish "imprint" the magnetic field near where they were born is unknown, but the scientists believe the change from fresh to saltwater triggers some kind of neurological process.

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For fresh unusual seafood, the bustling Sydney Fish Market is a must-visit destination for Balmain bugs, Moreton Bay bugs and beyond.

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For the New York stores a buyer arrives at the city's famous Fulton Fish Market every morning at 2 a.m. to purchase the fresh catch of the day, which is then highlighted at the counter.

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