10 more places for fish and chips for Lent
American Polish Century Café: Fish and chips with North Atlantic cod, lake perch, gulf shrimp, grilled Atlantic salmon, walleye, chicken tenders and pierogi dinners are available, along with New England clam chowder and other sides. Dine in or carry out. 3-7 pm Friday. 33204 Maple Lane, Sterling Heights. (586) 264-7990.
Democratic Club of Taylor: Haddock, perch, catfish, walleye, shrimp and chicken strip dinner and all the classic sides. Half and full orders available. 4-8 pm Fridays through March 29. 23400 Wick, Taylor. (313) 291-8060. Democraticcluboftaylor.net.
Oak Parker: Just barely five months old, this trendy neighborhood bar is already becoming a favorite among southern Oakland County residents. The menu always features fried fish, often with fresh fish from the lake. It’s a little gourmet: a recent offering of half a kilo of halibut, fries and coleslaw costs $29. This new place also has many vegetarian options. 13621 W. 11 Mile, Oak Park. oakparkerbar.com.
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Our Lady of Hope/St. Germaine: Beer battered and fried or baked cod dinners, butterfly shrimp dinners, macaroni and cheese, fish sandwiches, grilled cheese, pizza, fried pickles and more. Dine in or carry out. 4-7:30 pm Fridays during Lent. Rev. James Bjorum Activity Center, 28301 Little Mack, St. Clair Shores. stgermaine.org.
Scotty Simpson’s Fish and Chips: A decades-long mainstay, Scotty’s is a go-to place for fish and chips and other fresh, fried seafood. The cod is flown in fresh from Halifax, Nova Scotia and deboned by expert hands. The menu also features frog legs, shrimp, perch, burgers and chicken. Scotty Simpson’s decor is perfectly preserved from time immemorial, and they are cash (or check) only. Dine in or carry out. Open Tue.-Sat. 22200 Fenkell, Detroit. (313) 533-0950. scottysfishandchips.com.
Sidecar Slider Bar: This local restaurant group has a Guinness-battered cod dish special throughout Lent. Get two cod filets, fries, coleslaw and a house-made malt vinegar aioli for $19.99. There’s also a full bar, and Sidecar is open for lunch, dinner and late at night, with a kitchen open until midnight or later. Find locations in Grosse Pointe, Birmingham, Farmington, Plymouth, Brighton and Lansing. Sidecarsliderbar.com.
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church: Fried fish and a choice of two sides such as macaroni and cheese, fries, green beans or coleslaw. Dinners are sold as two pieces for $12, three pieces for $14 or all-you-can-eat for $16. 4:30-7 pm Fridays through March 29. 23000 Gratiot, Eastpointe. (586) 777-6300.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1136: Choice of steel, perch or shrimp dinner with fries, coleslaw and roll, plus Cajun fish bites, mac and cheese, hush puppies and more. Dine in or carry out. 4-8 pm Fridays during Lent. 633 Ford, Wyandotte. (734) 282-2008 to call a carryout.
VFW Bruce Post #1146: Cod, perch, shrimp and macaroni and cheese dinners, served with fries, coleslaw, bread and dessert, with sides and extras available. Full cash bar in clubroom. Food and drinks are cash only and support the veterans hall. 4-8 pm Fridays through March 29. 28404 Jefferson, St. Clair Shores. (586) 772-1146. vfw1146brucepost.org.
World’s End Craft Burger Bar: Lenten menu with beer-battered fish and chips with Atwater Dirty Blonde Ale, served with fries and coleslaw for $12.99, plus a seafood platter, lobster macaroni and cheese, seafood soups, crab cakes and hush puppies. 16420 13 Mile, Roseville. (586) 775-3764.
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More food and dining events
Vinyl Tasting pop-up dinner at Spot Lite: Chefs Amber Beckem and Jermond Booze present a six-course meal inspired by Marvin Gaye’s “I Want You” album. 4:30 and 8 pm Fri. $75 per person for dinner only, $95 for dinner and wine pairings. 2905 Beaufait, #4, Detroit. eventbrite.com/e/vinyl-tasting-marvin-gaye-i-want-you-tickets-807894854257.
Canton Buddy’s will be open Monday: The 23rd Michigan location of Buddy’s Pizza opens Monday in Canton with a chance for customers to win free pizza for a year. All proceeds from opening day sales will benefit the Plymouth-Canton Educational Foundation. The new carryout-only location opens 11 am Mon. 42911 Ford, Canton. Buddyspizza.com.
Ethiopian Dinner with Konjo Me in Frame: Chef Helina Melaku of Ethiopian pop-up concept Konjo Me will head up Frame next month for a vegetarian-forward menu with some options for meat eaters like slow-cooked short ribs and shrimp shiro. Dessert is baklava or orange cardamom butter cake. 5:30 and 8:30 pm March 2. $70 per person plus tax and fees. 23839 John R, Hazel Park. framehazelpark.com/experience/vegan-ethiopian-carnivorous.
Coriander Kitchen returns: The woman-owned, canal side restaurant in Detroit is open after a seasonal hiatus. The farm-fresh spot has a full menu and bar, and special events. Next up is a “Design Your Garden” brunch with farmer Gwen Meyer at 10 am March 3. Get tips and ideas for your 2024 garden and brunch for $100 per person. 14601 Riverside, Detroit. (313) 338-9466. corianderkitchenandfarm.com/calendar.
Better Made supports MS Awareness: Detroit-based Better Made Snack Foods is partnering with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society for the month of March. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of family-sized, value-sized potato chips and 2.5-ounce bags of pork rinds will be donated to the Southfield-based organization. Visit bettermade.com for more information.
Trios for a Cure at Carrabba’s Italian Grill: A fundraising campaign to benefit the Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, Carrabba’s will donate $3 for each signature trio dish ordered on March 3, and match it for a $6 donation per order. Trios for a Cure dishes include a combo appetizer, chicken trio, Carrabba’s Italian classic trio and the Johnny Trio with chicken Bryan, Tuscan-grilled sirloin marsala and mezzaluna. Visit carrabbas.com for locations.
Jelly Bean Jump Up Dinner at Zingerman’s Roadhouse: An annual fundraiser for the SafeHouse Center, this dinner features cultured butter from Vermont Creamery. Enjoy fried rice and sardines appetizers, butter bean soup, bread, and a family meal with ash-roasted sweet potato, dry-aged ribeye steak, oven-roasted shoreline Coho salmon and local turnips with béarnaise, and lemon curd tart for dessert. 7-9:30 pm March 5. $95 per person. 2501 Jackson, Ann Arbor. zingermansroadhouse.com/event/special-event-9th-annual-jelly-bean-jump-up.
Melody Baetens
