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This may be the sister thread to the Paczki Day one. The day after, Ash Wednesday, starts Lent & a common practice of churches & fraternal orgs to host Lenten Friday Fish Fries. Anyone want to chime in with their favorites? I know this year St. Thomas Aquinas in Warrendale IS NOT doing them.
Go to Chicks!
Sweetest Heart of Mary is really good. They do pierogis too.
I'm biased towards Sweetest Heart of Mary, but I've always had a good time at church fish frys regardless of which one I've gone to. Good food, good people and the churches can use the financial support, especially the older churches in the city.
st. francis d'assisi [[buchanon/wesson) in detroit.
There's no update on Sweetest Heart of Mary's website yet for the fish fry. Anyone happen to know what the hours are? I work right near there and would love to hit it sometime after work.
I always go to the Gaelic League for the Lent fish fry.
I did a tour last year including Sweetest Heart, Gaelic league, and St. Francis.
All good but the saintly people working St. Francis were great.
My wife's family is heavily involved in the VFW Kozdron post on Plumer near Junction.
Good one there starting up and going for $6. St. Francis is right around the corner.
St.Veronicas on Off Toepfer in Eastpointe is thee Best!
Last year it was from 3-8pm so I'm assuming it's the same this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by drjeff
Also SHOM does the stations of the cross at 6:30 pm during Lent if anyone is interested. If there's anyone that hasn't been to SHOM the inside of the church really is a must see.
One of the Fridays during Lent I'm going to do a double dinner and head out to St. Francis D'assisi.
It's one of the churches that I've never been to that I'd really like to see.
I checked the website and see no mention at all of the fish frys. I do remember last year that they were over by 6pm....or something super early so I could never make it. I plan on leaving work early this year to get there! Looks like they are having a pre-lenten all you can eat pancake breakfast on the 19th though :)Quote:
Originally Posted by beanietek
http://www.stfrancisdetroit.org/
Just called St. Francis, they will again be serving up their beer battered fish. hours: 11 AM - 6 PM
Lots of Fridays allow you to tour...
Sweetest Heart has the best selection
St Veronicas has the most food [[you can go up for a free refill on fish)
KofC at St Lads had the best food, but I guess they gave it up?
St. Charles Borromeo on the east side, not far from Belle Isle will be having fish fries in March during Lent. There's a map on the website. Cost is $8 and you'll get fish, slaw, fries, roll and a cookie from On the Rise Bakery!
-DVD
American Polish Century Club 14mile and Maple Lane, Sterling Heights
Pierogi, potato pancakes, perch, cod, shrimp
Basia Special 2 potato pancakes, 2 pierogis and 1pcs of cod
full bar service
3pm to 8pm
I vote with the St. Francis of Assisi crowd, the church is in SW Detroit at Buchanan and Wesson is totally excellent. Hours are not great for daytime workers, 11:00 - 6:00, but at least once during Lent I take an afternoon off to go there. The proceeds from all of their events go for repairs to the church, which is a breathtaking place inside. http://www.stfrancisdetroit.org/news/news.htm
The Gaelic League also is excellent. They have better fish & chips than I was able to get anywhere in England. And the Gaelic League has good beer as well.
Here's an article from today's Free Press that has a list of some locations, some not already listed in this thread.
http://www.freep.com/article/20120216/FEATURES02/202160384/Churches-and-clubs-welcome-the-public-to-Lenten-fish-dinners?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|p
Another place I remembered that was pretty good when I went a few times last year was Mult-Lakes Conservation Club in Commerce Twp. They have it year round every Friday. It's kind of a drive for most folks, but the food was good. One thing I liked about their fish fry is that it runs until 8:30 pm. Most places are done by 7 or 7:30 pm. If you work later, like me, you still get a chance to get a meal and actually eat it there. This is their info http://www.multilakes.com/fish_fry.htm.
I too have to second the votes for St. Francis of Asissi. Gotta love the dedicated people, and delicious fish.
For those of you that've been there, the pop guy and the short skinny old lady that takes collects your money are my favorites. I always say "see ya next week" to the little old lady. Then she gives me a big hug and says "thanks for the warning". Plus the church is breathtaking.
Yes, the St. Francis fish fry people are loveable. The pop guy is great. Last year once when he spilled something at our table, he was so apologetic even though it was just a minor spill. They are the nicest people. I always give them some extra $$$ on the way out and even though I'm Protestant I try to go to a few of the church services there and donate. Easter at St. Francis is amazing.
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for st. francis you usually have to get there early on a friday as they tend to run out - usually between 5-6 you take your chances - so the earlier the better - but well worth it. you see the same group working it every year and they are the sweetest people - you can ask for seconds on anything and they usually are happy to oblige.
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I met a friend over at the St. Francis fish fry around noon. The food was very good. For $8 you get three large pieces of fish, french fries, cole slaw, small cup of fruit, bread, a piece of cake and a drink. I was hoping to see the inside of the church, but unfortunately it wasn't open.
Like DetroitPlanner said - go to Chick's...they have been having Fish Fried for forever...18550 West Warren...they also have walleye, scallops, shrimp and they used to have smelt - don't know if they still do. Since I'm in Warrendale - Ss. Peter and Paul on Grandville have a Fish Fry from 4-7. The one I am going to try this year is carry out only - Szegedi's Catering. I pass that place a million times and notices they have a Fish Fry every Lent - carry out only - got the menu online. Prices seem reasonable 11am-7pm. They have mac and cheese...yum..the Frog legs - give em back to the frog.
Hi everyone,
I don't post much, and I know that this topic has been beat to death, but I just returned from yet another fish fry at St. Francis of Asissi. I've been going to these fish frys for years on my lunch, and it is still my favorite. The food is great, but it's the PEOPLE that really make the visit worthwhile. These are a dedicated, loving bunch of people.
I realize that I'm making a plug for them, but they deserve it. Plus, they are going to be on Channel 7 news at 5pm today.
Here's a link about the church for your enjoyment:
http://www.stfrancisdetroit.org/
Thanks for listening, and I hope you give St. Francis's fish fry and/or their church a visit.
A100 driver
Excellent beer battered fish, nice people.
A100driver, nice to see you post again. Hope you are able to make the picnic again this year!
Stromberg2
Was there last week....it was very good....very busy....even ran out of food. Plan to attend again today.
http://cwdetroit.cbslocal.com/video/6821815-fish-fry-helps-sweetest-heart-of-mary-church-thrive/
Stromberg2,
Thanks! I'll be there, Good Lord willing. I might even drive the A100!
BTW...I just saw a little clip on Channel 7 news about St. Francis of Asissi's fish frys. All the people that I spoke about were in their clip.
Want to try the St Francis fish fry this year with a co worker. But he has dietary issues. I understand some fish fries have broader menus than others. What is St Francis menu like? Any baked fish options? Went to St Williams in Walled Lake last year. Huge menu. Baked whitefish, baked salmon, fried fish, spaghetti, pizza, a really broad selection.
JUST got back from St. Francis. Standard fare, fish & fries, [[cod, I think) but very good. If you're going after work, try Sweetest Heart of Mary, they offer several choices on their menu.Quote:
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Thank you sir!
how much are the individual dinners at sweetest heart of mary?
Except to spend about $10 - $15 per dinner, give or take, depending on what you order and how much you like to eat. Here's a link to their Church bulletin. If you scroll through, it lists the menu but not the prices. [[kinda like restaurants in Midtown) It won't be "small bites". Page 4Quote:
Originally Posted by Hypestyles
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By8...9LTzlpV3M/view
oh yeah,.. however Browns Fish and Chips was the best....Quote:
Originally Posted by DetroitPlanner
don't deny yourself the opportunity to have fish at st. francis one day when u are not restricted. it is the usual fare but worth it just for the atmosphere and people - really old school - same sweet senior volunteers each year - will usually give u an extra fish, piece of cake, coleslaw etc. if u just ask. They also have a little bake sale going on as well and u can always get a carry out.Quote:
Originally Posted by RedeemerKid
Happy Friday! Just ran into a Fish Fry @ St. Anne's, and I thought I'd post it in case people were interested.
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Thought I'd bump this thread as it is a year old but I'm sure the places are still in business.
My new favorite is St. Cecillia's on Livernois north of Grand River. The kitchen is in the gym basement. Catfish, perch or tilapia dinners come with 2 sides. Pop $1 Desserts $1
Call: 313-304-3671 to order
They will deliver if you have 5 orders.
Open till 7
St. Cecilia/Charles Lwanga Parish, sounds good. so is this just on Fridays?Quote:
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Sweetest Heart Ad:
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I just love fish frys, extra tarter please
St. Francis on Wesson!!!!!
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Two thumbs up!
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Don't forget St. Ann's! Fish and Mexican...
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net...ed&oe=5B157C06
Yes, only on Friday.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hypestyles
Their delivery service is extra nice for folks who are working downtown and can't get away from their offices.
Their delivery service is really just some old guy parishioners of which I am one; so, you just might have me deliver your lunch which could be good or not.
St. Francis D' Assisi remains my favorite. I think I remember from their Facebook page, they are also selling pierogi and dill pickle soup to take home this year.
St. Robert Bellermine in Redford is quite popular too with drive thru service. This is the link to their Facebook page to see all the details.
https://www.facebook.com/St-Robert-B...eE&pnref=story
American Polish Century Club 14mile and Maple Lane, Sterling Heights
Polish Lenten Dinners Potato Pancakes, Pierogi and Cod
we also have Perch, grilled Salmon, shrimp, froglegs
Polish Beer available
Call this guy if you need some fish.
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I'm getting hungry with all this talk. I have am grits on the stove but no fish.....:eek:....
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Don't worry, if this rain keeps up, fish will come to you.
Hah! I opened up a couple of cans of tuna in the meantime!
Allow me to spend a few lines on the subject of Fish Fries and sex. Once a pack of teenage girls, including my girl at that time, worked at the Knights of Columbus hall on Grand River at Schaefer Rd. For the Friday night fish fries they scraped off fish scales with bottle caps all night long for one dollar an hour. As they prepared to leave for the night they would clean up with lemon juice - squeezing the lemons onto their soft, young hands, their wrists and forearms. Lemon seeds would blister out of the fruit, and the juicy meat of the lemons would often explode onto their skin, to be licked away before they all left for their rides home. I still recall the sweet, intoxicating aroma of lemons whenever my girl entered my automobile after a night at the K of C - that sweet, girl-woman who had just gotten off bottle cap detail so many years ago. Thanks for this thread.