West Milwaukee Local Customs
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Local Time 11:10 am Friday, September 5, 2008
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on November 13, 2005Friday Fish Frys are a custom in Milwaukee stemming from the Catholic belief that during lent you can not eat meat on Fridays (I'm not Catholic, don't ask me why) but you are allowed to eat Fish. so there is where the Friday Fish Fry comes into play. but believe me you don't have to be Catholic to enjoy this fun custom.
a lot of resturants and sometimes even bars will serve "All you can eat" Fish frys. it tipically includes Fried Fish of the Resturants choice. tartar sauce/lemon, and fries.
A favorite and well reknowned place in Milwaukee for Fish Frys are Serb Hall on Oklahoma Avenue.
Here is some info from the American Serb Hall website:
FRIDAY Fish Fry Dining, Drive-Thru & Walk-Up Window OPEN 11:30am - 9:00pm
MENU:
DEEP FRIED ICELAND COD...this is what made them famous.
SERBIAN STYLE BAKED COD...topped with special sauce and great Serbian spices.
BAKED ICELAND COD...for the heart healthy person.
FARM RAISED PERCH...delicate filets of perch fried to perfection.
(EIGHT) JUMBO BREADED SHRIMP...served with cocktail sauce & french fries.
"ALL YOU CAN EAT" FISH FRY...Alaskan Pollack fish.
All of the above are served with family style coleslaw, tarter sauce, mashed or french fried potatoes, bread and butter.
I Hope you try a Fish Fry!
