A staple of summers spent slow and sun-kissed in Montauk, wild striped bass are a firm, rich-flavored local fish with meaty flakes. Sustainable fishing at its best, stripers are wild caught off the coast of Long Island in the rich, Atlantic fishery. Grilled or baked whole, this “prince of the northeast” (with its signature banded flash) is a beautiful centerpiece to a table that evokes the best of summer.