not counting Bobo's Stunning Bluefish, a dish that was the specialty of my Chinese grandmother, this is one of the best pieces of random fish i have ever eaten. okay, since her bluefish wasn't random, i'll say this was the best piece of random fish bought from a food stand i have ever eaten.
in America, firefighters have pancake breakfasts as fundraisers. (why, by the way?) but in Germany, they have "fishfests." it's a grand old time -- all the firetrucks get pulled out in front, and they give kids rides. big tents go up, and long tables with benches are set up. it's a state-fair type atmosphere, with plenty of beer available. the fish is all extremely fresh, and you pay by weight. there are lots of demonstrations and activities for the kids, and of course this involves setting loads of things on fire, so the firemen can demonstrate their firefighting gear. Germans love setting loads of things on fire, i think.
in any case, you get your grilled or lightly-battered whole fish wrapped in paper, a cone of chips, a tall glass of something, and have at it. no utensils except for a small wooden pronged thing that is utterly useless in the end. no worries, since you WANT to lick your fingers...
in America, firefighters have pancake breakfasts as fundraisers. (why, by the way?) but in Germany, they have "fishfests." it's a grand old time -- all the firetrucks get pulled out in front, and they give kids rides. big tents go up, and long tables with benches are set up. it's a state-fair type atmosphere, with plenty of beer available. the fish is all extremely fresh, and you pay by weight. there are lots of demonstrations and activities for the kids, and of course this involves setting loads of things on fire, so the firemen can demonstrate their firefighting gear. Germans love setting loads of things on fire, i think.
in any case, you get your grilled or lightly-battered whole fish wrapped in paper, a cone of chips, a tall glass of something, and have at it. no utensils except for a small wooden pronged thing that is utterly useless in the end. no worries, since you WANT to lick your fingers...
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