In Wisconsin, Friday night fish fry is not a seasonal novelty but a year-round ritual deeply rooted in local culture and community identity.
Generations of residents plan their weeks around this tradition, gathering with family, friends, and neighbors to share food, conversation, and familiar routines.
Beer-battered cod, crispy perch, and golden walleye arrive at tables alongside rye bread, coleslaw, and potato pancakes without needing explanation…