Originally, the intention of Canadian chef Demian Geneau was to bring his thriving “product-c” seafood distribution business into the Central Valley from its source point in Malpaís on the Nicoya Peninsula. Clients soon had other ideas, and the tiny venue in Santa Ana, southwest of San José, quickly became a successful bistro specializing in fresh fish dishes and its signature shucked oyster platters, as well as being an outlet for top-quality catch-of-the-day purchases and, more recently, a selection of smoked fish. With a liquor license in place and after expansion next door, product-c Santa Ana continues to fill its tables with lunch and dinner customers.