Busch’s Fresh Food Market: Get fish fry specials at the deli counter at Busch’s, including pub-style cod dinners with coleslaw, potato wedges and sweet corn hushpuppies, plus cod sandwiches, house-made tartar sauce, a tuna seashell macaroni salad and other seafood specials. The fish fry specials are available Fridays through April 2 at all area locations. Buschs.com.
St. Francis D’Assisi: Get your fish on early with this annual fish fry that offers dine-in or carryout service. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays through April 3. 4500 Wesson, Detroit. (313) 897-7229.
Haney’s Family Restaurant: Powered by Rising Stars Academy, Haney’s will offer a Friday fish fry through Lent. The menu features sauteed perch ($12.95), crabcakes ($15.95), fish and chips ($17.99), clam strips, pasta, chowder, coleslaw and more. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Fridays through April 3. 24447 Van Dyke, Center Line. (586) 757-5080.
Gather + Grounds: Lenten specials at this community-focused coffee house include two crabcakes with remoulade ($9), a crispy cod sandwich on brioche ($8) and a house-made tuna salad on multigrain ($8). Available daily through April 3. 25709 Van Dyke, Center Line. (586) 501-3399.
AOH Stephen Walsh Division: These ongoing Friday fish fries are all-you-can-eat fish dinners for $15 with baked cod, fried cod, soup, salad, coleslaw, fries, macaroni and cheese and dessert. There’s live music, too. Open to the public. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays. 25300 Five Mile, Redford. (313) 535-4110.
Knights of Columbus — Sacred Heart Parish Hall: Choose from a large menu of dinners, sides, soup and more. Featured dinners include choice of broiled or fried cod, battered shrimp, fried lake perch and fried walleye. Dinners ($15.95-$18.95) include baked potato or fries, coleslaw, dinner roll and house-made tartar sauce and cocktail sauce. There’s also a kids’ menu, desserts, beer, wine and more. 4-7 p.m. Fridays through April 3. 21599 Parke Lane, Grosse Ile. (734) 676-1378. sacredheartgi.org/knights-of-columbus.
St. Andre Bessette Activity Center: Choose from baked fish, hand-battered fried fish, fried shimp, fish tacos, homemade mac and cheese or grilled cheese sandwich. Dinners ($10-$14) come with a choice of roasted potato, fries or mac, plus a roll, coleslaw and coffee or iced tea. Dine there or carry out. 4250 W. Outer Drive, Ecorse. (313) 383-8514.
St. Aloysius Gonzaga: Homemade baked or fried cod or shrimp dinners ($15) plus kids meals. Dine-in, or order carryout or curbside pickup. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays through March 27. 37200 Neville, Romulus. (313) 688-3725.
Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center: Visit the clubhouse each Friday during Lent for a plate of crispy, fried fish and the classic sides. 4-10 p.m. Fridays through March 27. Reservations can be made, but walk-ins are welcome, too. 8768 N. Territorial, Plymouth. (734) 453-7272.
Golden Corral: All-you-can eat butterfly shrimp, plus other Lenten specials like seafood cakes, baked fish, bone-in catfish and Cajun breaded fried fish. Add a lobster tail for $7.99. 4 p.m. and later on weekdays with some availability on weekends at participating locations, through April 19. GoldenCorral.com.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church: Dinners include your choice of fried or baked fish, shrimp or a combo ($15) plus dinner roll, coleslaw or salad and baked potato or potato chips. Seniors eat for $13 and there are also kids’ meals and a la carte options. Carryout service starts at 7 p.m. Dine in is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays through March 27. 47650 N. Territorial, Plymouth. https://tinyurl.com/295h3m7m.
St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit: The menu offers a two- or three-piece fish dinner ($15-$17) with fries and coleslaw, plus a la carte sides like mac and cheese, clam chowder, salad, applesauce and shortbread. Choose beer-battered fried fish or gluten-free baked fish. There’s also a cash bar. Dine in or carryout. 4:30-7:30 p.m. Fridays through April 3. Kilgour Scottish Centre, 2363 Rochester, Troy. (248) 526-1849. Detroitscots.com.
St. Isaac Jogues: The annual Men’s Club Fish Fry has dinners with your choice of fried cod, baked fish, fried shrimp, fish tacos, lobster tail, swordfish, mahi-mahi, mac and cheese, pizza or pierogi. Senior discount available. Order 5-8 p.m. the Wednesday before for free delivery. Call or text (586) 612-5857. 4:30-8 p.m. Fridays through March 27. 21100 Madison, St. Clair Shores. Saintisaacjogues.com.
Saint John Lutheran Church & School: All-you-can-eat fish fry with fried and baked fish, plus redskin potatoes, fries, pasta marinara, coleslaw, rolls and desserts. Adults pay $18, seniors are $16 and $10 for kids 3-10. There’s a carryout option, too, with two pieces of fish, potato, slaw, a roll and dessert for $16. 5-8 p.m. Fridays through March 27. 16339 E. 14 Mile, Fraser. Stjohnfraser.org.
St. Therese of Lisieux Knights of Columbus: Choose from fried or baked fish, shrimp or pierogi dinners ($14) or get mac and cheese ($8). All dinners include choice of potato, vegetable, salad or slaw and a roll. More food available a la carte. Dine in, drive-thru or carry out. 4-7 p.m. Fridays through March 27. 48115 Schoenherr, Shelby Charter Township. (586) 254-4433.
St. Isidore Church Knights of Columbus: Grab a fried or baked cod dinner, or choose fried shrimp, each with redskin potatoes, coleslaw, mac and cheese and a roll ($15). There’s also a pizza or mac meal with coleslaw and a roll ($6). Dine in, drive-thru or carry out. 4-7 p.m. Fridays through March 27. 18201 23 Mile, Macomb Township. (586) 286-1700.
Other food and drink news
Cold Hearted IPA returns: Due to customer demand, Bell’s Brewery is releasing Cold Hearted IPA year round. Find it in 12-ounce can six-packs, on draft or inside the Hearted IPA Variety Pack and the Bell’s Variety Pack. The 7% abv beer will be available exclusively in Michigan starting March 1. bellsbeer.com.
Konjo Me sets opening date: Ethiopian pop-up concept Konjo Me from chef Helina Melaku is officially opening a permanent space next month inside the Detroit Shipping Company. Find Ethiopian cuisine and coffee there starting March 14. 474 Peterboro, Detroit. Konjome.com.
Shamrock Shake is back and helps local kids: Customers can get the Shamrock Shake or Oreo Shamrock McFlurry at area McDonald’s locations starting this week. Twenty-five cents from each drink will be donated to Ronald McDonald House charities in Detroit and Ann Arbor. Last year more than $116,000 was raised from sales for the local chapters. Mcdonalds.com.
Sip & Spin at Hamilton’s: Bring your favorite vinyl record to Hamilton’s at the Godfrey Hotel in Corktown for the monthly Sip & Spin party. Guests are invited to play a side of a record they bring in, and drink cocktails and maybe make some new friends. 5-11 p.m. Thursday and every third Thursday of the month. 1401 Michigan, Detroit. (313) 463-4770. Hamiltonscorktown.com.
— Melody Baetens
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