Author Caleb Westphal

274 Friday fish frys and counting: Klemmer’s Banquet Center

April 5, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here."IMMEDIATE SEATING" beamed from the neon sign in front of Klemmer's Banquet Center (10401 W. Okl...

After 45 years, Mott The Hoople return to Milwaukee for stunning Miller High Life Theatre show

Caleb Westphal

April 2, 2019

When Mott The Hoople last played in Milwaukee, the Domes were less than a decade old, Summerfest was approaching its seventh season, and Richard Nixon was in the last throes of his presidency. The date was May ...

273 Friday fish frys and counting: Bilda’s Friess Lake Pub (Hubertus)

Caleb Westphal

March 29, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.Being in a club with those who have shared interests, similar values, or common life experiences...

272 Friday fish frys and counting: Meyer’s Restaurant and Bar (Greenfield)

Caleb Westphal

March 22, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.Can you get a satisfying fish fry in a restaurant located inside of a mostly vacant strip mall? ...

271 Friday fish frys and counting: Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery

Caleb Westphal

March 15, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.Early last week, a friend mentioned to me that Sabrosa Cafe & Gallery (3216 S. Howell Ave., ...

270 Friday fish frys and counting: Stolley’s Hogg Alley (Oconomowoc)

Caleb Westphal

March 8, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.It was one of those Fridays where the needle of time had to be threaded precisely for everything...

Enjoy Every Fish Fry: The best fish frys in Milwaukee (and beyond)

Caleb Westphal

March 6, 2019

The following list is taken from a series in which Caleb Westphal—who hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013—seeks out the best fish frys in Milwaukee and beyond. These entries represent his "recommended" a...

269 Friday fish frys and counting: Little Red Inn (St. Lawrence/Hartford)

Caleb Westphal

March 1, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.I went to the crossroad, fell down on my knees I went to the crossroad, fell down on my knees ...

268 Friday fish frys and counting: Kegel’s Inn (West Allis)

Caleb Westphal

February 22, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.The smell of fried fish hit me as a new bus passenger walked past my seat. At first, I wondered ...

267 Friday fish frys and counting: Klinger’s East

Caleb Westphal

February 15, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.I was taking part in a conversation, sort of. My bandmates and I were sitting at a high top tabl...

266 Friday fish frys and counting: Morton’s Wisconsinn

Caleb Westphal

February 8, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.Except for a few trips to the grocery store to pick up provisions, I had barely ventured outside...

265 Friday fish frys and counting: Bavarian Bierhaus

Caleb Westphal

February 1, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.You've probably seen its sign peeking over the west side of I-43 just north of Milwaukee. You've...

264 Friday fish frys and counting: St. Augustine of Hippo

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January 25, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.I was out taking a morning walk, and was busy racking my brain as to where to go for fish in the...

263 Friday fish frys and counting: Kam’s Thistle & Shamrock

Caleb Westphal

January 18, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.As I neared the host's stand, I quickly scanned the room, looking for an open table or a spot at...

262 Friday fish frys and counting: Bass Bay Brewhouse (Muskego)

Caleb Westphal

January 11, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.In most circumstances, a sign that says "NOT A THROUGH STREET" is a deterrent. Upon turning onto...

261 Friday fish frys and counting: Light Palace Pub & Grill (Cudahy)

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January 4, 2019

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.I was supposed to be at a place in Milwaukee that doesn't serve fish frys at 5 p.m. I absolutely...

260 consecutive Friday fish frys and counting: The Brown Bottle

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December 28, 2018

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday night fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.Beer and fish frys. Laverne and Shirley. Uecker and the Brewers. Streetcars and strong opi...

259 consecutive Friday fish frys and counting: Milwaukee Elks Lodge #46

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December 21, 2018

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday night fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here."There it is!" I exclaimed, as Milwaukee Elks Lodge #46 (5555 Good Hope Rd., 414-353-2900)...

The best Milwaukee-area fish frys of 2018 (from a guy who ate one every Friday this year)

Caleb Westphal

December 14, 2018

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday fish fry since 2013. In April 2017, he began writing a weekly column documenting and reviewing his latest fish fry destinations. Here are his top places for 2018 (presented...

257 consecutive Friday fish frys and counting: Butch’s Red Mill (Brookfield)

Caleb Westphal

December 7, 2018

Caleb Westphal hasn't missed a Friday night fish fry since 2013. Follow along with his never-ending adventures here.Have you ever gotten a fish fry in Brookfield? I hadn't. Hell, I've barely ever done anyth...